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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6884948 | Multi-directional switch A multi-directional switch contains a bearing 4, an operating shaft 3 supported rockably by the bearing 4, and a cam 15c for giving a required feeling of operation to a rocking operation of the operating shaft 3. In the cam ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6885925 | Haptic controller which performs control using a force pattern that is represented by prescribed functions each connecting particular points A force pattern is formed by particular points in which forces to be supplied to a knob are set for a plurality of particular positions that are set in a movement range of the knob and prescribed functions connect each adjoining pair of particular positions. A stori... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6885364 | Control apparatus and outputting signal adjusting method therefor An analog operation is possible by a pressing operation of a controller which is normally used for conventional digital operation. A detecting device (e.g., a pressure-sensitive device) for outputting an analog signal corresponding to the pressing operation by the c... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6882291 | Operating device An operating device is capable of both digital operation and analog operation by using a pressing operation continuously. The operating device has detecting elements (e.g., pressure-sensitive elements) for outputting analog signals according to the pressing operatio... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6876891 | Method and apparatus for providing tactile responsiveness in an interface device A method and apparatus implementing a user interface device, such as a mouse or trackball, having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness which is flexibly programmable. A user interface device effects positioning of a cursor within a limited area, such a... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6873316 | Suppression of cursor control during tactile feedback operation An apparatus for filtering or suppressing a tactile feedback to a user of a computer cursor control device such as a pointing stick is provided. A pzt material is first mounted to a semi-rigid material such as by bonding the pzt material to a metal substrate. When a... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6867762 | Recording medium, program executing system, and program executing device The present invention provides a game for throwing pottery using clay placed on a potter's wheel with hands on a screen operated by a controller. The game program judges whether or not there has been operating input of left and right sticks (joysticks) or the like f... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6859198 | Force feedback functioning manual input device and onboard instrument control system having it A manual in put device is provided with a spherical bearing, a joystick type knob held swingably on the spherical bearing, a rotary knob disposed coaxially with the joystick type knob, a first actuator for loading an external force on the joystick type knob, a secon... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6859003 | Force sense imparting/inputting apparatus capable of preventing oscillation of operation member, and imparting force sense Force in a direction opposite to an operating direction imparted from a motor to a rotary knob is increased gradually at the start of an operation to an upper limit value with the increase of a rotating angle of the rotary knob in the same direction as the operating... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6854352 | Input apparatus with rotary type electrical component In an input apparatus of the invention, since driving levers are made to perform seesaw operations, it is not necessary to perform a rotating operation by an arc shape like a conventional interlocking member, a space in the vertical direction can be made small, and ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6853366 | Articulator and optical detection cursor positioning device A cursor positioning device that can be sealed if the environment requires sealing, that can withstand harsh use, and can position the cursor easily and quickly. In operation the where the operator places their fingers on the positioning articulator and rocks or sli... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6850222 | Passive force feedback for computer interface devices A method and apparatus for interfacing the motion of an object with a digital processing system includes a sensor which has a sensing resolution and detects movement of the object along a degree of freedom. An amount of play less than the sesning resolution exists b... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6847352 | Stress relieving mouse The present invention 10 discloses a computer mouse having a body with an ovate palm support area 38 and a planar peripherally receding support 42 for the hypothenar mass and left 40 and right anterior buttons 44 eccentrically posi... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6842804 | System and method for converting radio control transmitter and joystick controller signals into universal serial bus signals A device for converting joystick controller generated analog and digital signals into Universal Serial Bus (USB) format, or for converting imported pulse position modulated (PPM) encoded signals from an external radio control (RC) transmitter into USB format data. T... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6831628 | Input device off table switch According to one aspect of the invention, a movable cursor control device is provided for controlling a cursor on a display screen of a digital processing system. One exemplary cursor control device comprises a housing, an electromagnetic emitting device coupled to ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6826042 | Input device and methods and systems for same Methods and systems for an input device are described. In one exemplary embodiment, the input device can comprise a housing and a deployable input device attached to the housing. The deployable input device can be deployed from a stowed position to an extended posit... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6822638 | Pointing device for navigating a 3 dimensional GUI interface A pointing device for entering data into an information processing system for a 3-dimensional graphical user interface. The pointing device comprises: a switch mounted on a pointing device for producing a first signal during actuation by a vertical downward pressure... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6822636 | Wireless control device for a computer monitor A wireless control device for a computer monitor is disclosed. The wireless control includes a wireless receiver mounted onto the monitor of the computer and connected to circuit of the monitor for receiving signals emitted from wireless input device such as a mouse... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6816151 | Hand-held trackball computer pointing device There is provided a hand-held pointing device which fits readily and comfortably in the hand of a user. The pointing device case shape is a pistol grip style designed to be ergonomically correct so that the device may be used for extended periods of time without use... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6812940 | Data input The invention is a method and an apparatus for selecting a character from a predetermined set of characters. An apparatus for selecting a character from a predetermined set of characters includes a means for presenting to a user a first plurality of selectable choic... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6809721 | “Mini-stick” module—new mobiles joystick input device A joystick designed to be used primarily in a mobile computing environment. The joystick is designed to attach to the side of a notebook computer in such a way that the support of the notebook computer becomes the support of the joystick. The interface the joystick ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6809661 | Keypad device A keypad device for telephones, mobile phones, remote control units, text and character transmitters, calculators, electronic planners or the like, wherein a control element, when actuated manually by an operator, is adapted to be able to carry out at least two func... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6805020 | Manual input device enabling control of various electric apparatus with single knob A manual input device which comprises a mechanism, a major function select switch, a confirm switch, a display unit, and a controller. The mechanism is composed of: a laterally movable motor for applying an external force which is mounted on a frame; a knob fitted t... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6806865 | Integrated joypad for handheld computer A handheld computer is disclosed. The handheld computer is configured with a housing, a display supported in the housing, and computing electronics supported in the housing and configured to communicate with the display. The handheld computer disclosed also includes... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6791536 | Simulating gestures of a pointing device using a stylus and providing feedback thereto A method and apparatus for simulating at least one gesture of a pointing device such as a mouse. A left click, right click, left drag, right drag, and/or mouse movement may be simulated using a stylus in conjunction with a touch-sensitive display surface. For exampl... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6791532 | Input device and detection device using resistance type strain sensor element To provide an input device including a deformable electrical insulating sensor base, an operation end connected to the center portion of the sensor base, a first resistive layer provided on one surface of the sensor base, a second resistive layer provided on a surfa... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6788291 | Integrated surface-mount pointing device An integrated, surface-mount pointing device for controlling the movement of an object on a display screen, comprises a base member mounted to a substrate; a shaft mounted in the base member; a sensor mounted on the shaft for sensing the amount of strain in the shaf... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6788284 | Devices, systems and methods for position-locking cursor on display device Devices, systems and methods for position-locking a cursor on a display device are provided. A preferred input device includes a position-locking device configured to electrically communicate with a computer. The position-locking device incorporates a lock-enable sw... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6781569 | Hand controller A hand controller arm assembly provides for the sensing of the position of a handle at the end of an arm in the X and Y direction through supporting linkages, and in the Z direction through a hinge which permits the arm to rotate upwardly. The joints of this control... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6778166 | Keyless pointer input device The present invention is related to a keyless pointer input device, especially to a pointer input device including a control circuit, an optical sensor for detecting the movement of the pointer device and generating respective displacement, a ball shaft type key con... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6774887 | Joystick A joystick 3 includes a circuit board 1, a thin film circuit 2 arranged on the circuit board 1, a joystick 3 on the thin film circuit 2, and a spacer 4 arranged between the thin film circuit 2 and the circuit b... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6771992 | Portable telephone A portable telephone includes a multi-function key-switch unit in which a key top is operated in a plurality of directions. The multi-function key-switch unit comprises a stick switch which comprises a switch body and a stick projecting from the switch body, and the... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6760011 | Keyboard apparatus Herein disclosed is a keyboard apparatus which comprises a joystick, a switch mounted on the joystick, a scan board operative to input a switch signal of the switch-on action of the switch, a memory for memorizing a key code relevant to the switch, a plurality of nu... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6760006 | Input device for use in a computer system An input device for inputting information corresponding to a direction of inclination and an angle of inclination of a movable part into devices such as a computer. The input device includes a substantially spherical part provided at a lower end of said movable part... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6756967 | Manual input device improved in operatability and multifunctionality, and vehicle-mounted control device using it A manual input device has a configuration consisting of a case, a joystick type knob and a rotary knob concentrically arranged over the top face of the case, one force feedback actuator for loading these knobs with external forces, a control unit for controlling the... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6756965 | Input device having two joysticks and touchpad with default template A computer system comprising a central processing unit (CPU), a memory circuit, an I/O coprocessor, and an input device comprising a touchpad and two joysticks positioned one to each side of the touchpad. The input device interfaces to the CPU via a serial data link... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6753850 | Low profile cursor control device A cursor control device is taught that provides a compact and easily manufactured design. A shaft or actuator surface attaches around the periphery of a substrate. The substrate carries at least one strain sensitive resistor that provides an electrical signal indica... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6750847 | Operator's communication unit with a mouse for a computer The invention relates to an operator's communication unit (1) comprising a mouse (4) and an annunciator (3) that interacts electrically therewith, and a cable arrangement (2) for connection to the input (5.1′) of an operator's co... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6750845 | Computer pointing device A computer pointing device including a core electronic translator module and a housing, the core electronic translator module being axis-deflection-based and the housing including at least one input switch, at least one data transmission connection, a base, and a co... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6750408 | Multi-directional operation switch and multi-directional input device using the same In a multi-directional operation switch, an operating disk, upon being pressed at its upper side, tilts to depress a elastic pressing member, thus making hard rings of the driving member to press a resistor sheet sequentially. This operation allows resistor layers b... | 06/15/2004 |
