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6300946 |
Method and apparatus for interacting with a portable computer
A portable computer system incorporates mechanical buttons that combine the task of powering-up the portable computer system and starting a particular computer application. The same mechanical...
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6297805 |
Multiple interacting computers interfaceable through a physical manipulatory grammar
A plurality of multiple interacting computer devices for transferring data includes a first device having a processor and a first wireless communication module for transferring data, a second...
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6297838 |
Spinning as a morpheme for a physical manipulatory grammar
A method for inputting information to a revolvable device, optionally connected to a deformable piece includes the steps of rotating, spinning, or revolvably orienting the deformable piece to...
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6296571 |
Steering wheel spring assembly
An improved mechanical linkage may be used in devices such as a non-powered PC gaming steering wheel controller. In one embodiment, the linkage is part of a steering wheel assembly. The assembly...
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6292172 |
System and method for controlling and integrating various media devices in a universally controlled system
A pointer control device includes a housing and a keypad mounted on the housing. A movable guide member extends over the keypad. The movable guide member is operable for being moved over different...
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6271833 |
Low cost force feedback peripheral with button activated feel sensations
A method and apparatus for providing safe and low-cost force feedback peripherals for consumer applications. A device microprocessor local to an interface device is coupled to the host by a first...
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6222539 |
Extended help feature for image forming devices
An image forming device which includes extended help information available at the control panel of the image forming device using a combination of hardware and software or firmware to increase the...
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6219035 |
Apparatus panel
An apparatus panel for placement at least partially in front of a screen or display or over a printed surface, has at least two stacked, transparent panel plates, a mechanical user interface in the...
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6215480 |
Dynamic cylindrical display for pen-sized computing
A computer dynamic cylindrical display provides a natural scrolling capability, giving the appearance of a much larger display in a very small size. The display encloses the electronics of the...
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6201533 |
Method and apparatus for applying force in force feedback devices using friction
A method and apparatus for interfacing the motion of a user-manipulable object with an electrical or computer system includes a user object physically contacted by a user. A gimbal mechanism is...
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6191774 |
Mouse interface for providing force feedback
A force feedback mouse interface device connected to a host computer and providing realistic force feedback to a user. The mouse interface device includes a mouse object and a linkage coupled to...
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6188393 |
Scroll bar input device for mouse
This invention relates to a scroll bar input device for a mouse, the scroll bar input device being installed inside mouse body for executing a scroll up or scroll down action for the computer...
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6188332 |
Apparatus for magnetically transfering control information from a rotary knob
An apparatus for magnetically transferring control information from a rotary knob with a knob mounted in a manner which facilitates rotation, a magnetic material about the circumference of the knob...
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6166723 |
Mouse interface device providing force feedback
A force feedback mouse interface device connected to a host computer and providing realistic force feedback to a user. The mouse interface device includes a mouse object and a linkage coupled to...
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6160540 |
Zoomorphic computer user interface
A zoomorphic computer for controlling a computer system includes an animal or humanoid shaped shell having an attached transceiver for two way communication with a computer system. A position...
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6144372 |
System employing semi-circular wheel for adjustably actuating electron page advancement
A page-turning means with adjustable speed comprises a retaining stage, a base plate having switch function, a spring means for providing rebounding force and a semi-circular wheel. The base plate...
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6137478 |
I/O pin array
A pin input/output device is provided including a housing with a plurality of bores formed therein. Also included is a plurality of pin solenoids each having a unique address and a transducer...
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6128553 |
Menu control knob
A remote menuing system uses a control knob to select menu items on a display screen. The menu items may be selected by depressing a switch, the switch being integrated with the control knob. Once...
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6128006 |
Force feedback mouse wheel and other control wheels
A force feedback wheel is provided on a mouse or other interface device manipulated by a user. A sensor detects a position of the mouse in a workspace and sends a position signal to a connected...
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6121957 |
Encoder module for use in cursor control device
An encoder module for use in a three-dimensional cursor control device adapted for encoding process is disclosed. The encoder module of the present invention comprises a positioning base having a...
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6107991 |
Cursor controller for use with a computer having a grippable handle
A cursor controller for use with a computer uses a single moving slider actuated by a handle for indicating X and Y movement by mounting a pair of planar screens each having parallel lines at right...
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6104399 |
System for menu-driven instruction input
A description is given of a system for menu-driven instruction input, comprising a control unit, a display unit which is controlled by the control unit and which serves to display, by means...
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6091831 |
Electronic product with a function knob capable of receiving voice signal
An electronic product has a function knob capable of receiving voice signals. The electronic product includes a case forming the product's external appearance and is provided with the function knob...
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6088020 |
Haptic device
Apparatus is provided to extend the number of active degrees of freedom of haptic interface to provide the user with the feel of a tool which is cantilevered over obstacles or which experiences...
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6075522 |
Desktop compact cursor controller structure for use with computers and keyboards
A desktop compact cursor controller includes a platform having a protrusion thereon. A housing is coupled to the platform and has a structure configured to accept the protrusion, where the...
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6075518 |
Rotational X-axis pointing device
A pointing device provides a rotating member for rotatably adjusting a location of a cursor, a volume level, display settings, or other variables. The pointing device includes a control arm which a...
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6075468 |
Angle information input apparatus
An angle information input apparatus has a main unit and a rotator. The main unit forms a peripheral portion of the input apparatus and has a first position-designating portion. The rotator is...
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6046730 |
Backlighting scheme for a multimedia terminal keypad
A housing assembly for an ISDN multimedia capable wireless interface device having a plurality of operating capabilities. The housing assembly comprises a main housing, a cover, hinge assembly for...
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6024576 |
Hemispherical, high bandwidth mechanical interface for computer systems
A mechanical interface for providing high bandwidth and low noise mechanical input and output for computer systems. A gimbal mechanism includes multiple members that are pivotably coupled to each...
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6025830 |
Game controller for infants
A computer input device or wand that may be held and controlled by an infant, a toddler, or an adult who cannot use a conventional input device. An elongated handle is provided for gripping and...
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6003367 |
Method for operating a balancing machine and a control element
A method for single-knob operation of a balancing machine is characterized by a program-controlled run of the balancing process which is controllable in steps via a single-knob control element. In...
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5986638 |
Apparatus and method for synchronously selecting icons in flywheel controlled color computer monitor
An apparatus and method for synchronously selecting icons in a flywheel controlled color computer monitor is disclosed, in which the icons representing the monitor display parameters to be adjusted...
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5973678 |
Method and system for manipulating a three-dimensional object utilizing a force feedback interface
A method and system for manipulating a three-dimensional object in a computer-aided design (CAD) environment utilizes a force feedback interface. A gravitational sphere is defined around each of...
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5973666 |
Method and means for controlling the concurrent execution of a plurality of programs on a computer system
A television style channel (program) changer switch is electrically coupled to the central processing unit of a computer system. A user defined lookup table assigns switch positions to programs...
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5963197 |
3-D cursor positioning device
A computer input device uses a standard mouse design and includes at least one thumb wheel or roller to provide three-dimensional cursor positioning. Left and right rollers, for use by left- and...
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5959617 |
Light pen input systems
A light pen input system includes a light sensing device (10) having a row and column array of light sensing elements (14) over which a light pen (12) is moved to write in information, e.g. for...
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5936613 |
Rotary circuit control devices with changeable graphics
An electrical circuit control of the type having a knob which is turned by an operator to vary a circuit condition is affixed to the face of an electronic image display device and at least a...
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5933101 |
Analog keyboard of a video display appliance
An analog keyboard of a video display appliance which serves to minimize the number of control switches of an analog keyboard and enables the diverse design of a monitor in the video display...
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5912663 |
Monitor adjustments made by a single rotatable and depressible knob which interfaces with a monitor control display menu
A monitor flywheel control for use in adjustment of the color monitor display includes a flywheel type bit generator to replace the conventional adjusting pushbuttons and knobs so that by use of a...
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5913017 |
Control device for a printing machine
A control device for a printing machine is described, in particular a sheet-fed offset press, having a movable operating element and a device which senses the movements thereof, as well as a...
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5883718 |
Optical sensing system for detecting displacements of a slidable frame along an elongated plate
This invention provides an optical sensing system for detecting displacements of a slidable frame along an elongated plate of the system and generating corresponding position or displacement...
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5874940 |
Compensating star wheel hub
A flexible hub assembly for mounting of a carousal wheel is provided which maintains close contact between an annular array of spheres composing the loop mechanism of a continuous loop mouse or...
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5872528 |
Multichannel coder of single-channel structure
The multichannel coder embodying the invention comprises a knob coupled with a code wheel associated with a means for detecting the angular position and, possibly, the direction of rotation of the...
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5870035 |
Instrument panel
An instrument panel for co-operation with a microprocessor storing selectable functions and selectable numerical information, comprises a knob (2'), a first switch (3'), an alphanumerical indicator...
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5864098 |
Stylus pen
A stylus pen wherein coordinate input or menu selection is performed by operating a switch incorporated in the stylus pen. The switch is mounted to a substrate in an opposed relation of a bottom of...
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5859631 |
Apparatus front panel allowing indicia on an indicia-bearing element to be read therethrough
An apparatus front panel has a mechanical user interface in the form of a mechanically controllable regulation and setting elements on the face of the front panel. The front panel is manufactured...
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5856827 |
Portable television with recognizably different low/high hierarchy displays
A portable communication apparatus provides a display on which the user is able to easily find out the object item at the time of displaying a list of the plural items. In the case where the...
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5850059 |
Touch input pen
Disclosed is a touch input pen which is capable of changing its length and diameter when it is used and stored. Its outer diameter can be increased for assuring easy holding when inputting...
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5847693 |
Miniaturized operating panel for a printer
A miniaturized operating panel for a computer printer is provided which is simplified and miniaturized. The operating panel has a single operating button (2), a yellow display lamp (4), and a red...
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5844548 |
Stable wireless pointing device for a tablet
A system for determining a position of a wireless pointing device relative to the plane of a conductor grid, by inducing currents in the conductor grid, includes a pointing device and a digitizer...
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