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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7724278 | Apparatus with moveable headrest for viewing images from a changing direction-of-view A head guide with a display is attitudinally controlled for guiding the head of a passive viewer wherein the display is for viewing images that are emulative of images viewed by a cameraman with head mounted cameras whose head attitude is monitored for controlling t... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7440819 | Animation system for a robot comprising a set of movable parts The object of the invention is to make the movable parts of a robot reproduce the movement of the movable parts of an animated object, via the transmission of movement parameters to the robot in a primary signal PS. The primary signal PS comprises sets of parameters... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7365793 | Image capture system and method An image viewed by a person is recorded in response to the pointing direction of the eyes of the person by using an optical sensor arrangement that simultaneously derives image segments corresponding with images seen by the person looking forward of his head and to ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7327382 | System and method for processing electronically captured images to emulate film tonescale and color A method for converting a sequence of electronically captured images into a sequence of modified images for providing the appearance of images captured by a film reproduction system. The film reproduction system being includes motion picture negative film printed on... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7274428 | System and method for processing images to emulate film tonescale and color A method for converting a sequence of scan-only film captured images into a sequence of modified images that provide the appearance of images captured by a photographic film reproduction system; the photographic film reproduction system being includes photographic m... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267437 | Biomimicking applications of human sensory systems A method of sensory training and testing systems focusing upon the development of pre-attentive and attentive vision for the enhancement of the individual's ability to perform specific functions. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7246103 | Probabilistic model of distraction for a virtual reality environment Improved human-like realism of computer opponents in racing or motion-related games is provided. The computer driver may be “distracted” by various characteristics, such as nervousness caused by another competitor closing the gap behind a computer driver. The di... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7190392 | Telepresence system and active/passive mode display for use therein A telepresence server is for connection to a telecommunications network for providing access to a reality engine for a plurality of passive users. The reality engine can be controlled by an active user or a professional director through the network or by a local pro... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7183929 | Control of toys and devices by sounds A method of controlling at least one device by incidental sound produced by a living creature and including: attaching a sound-maker to a living creature so that the natural movements of the living creature will cause the sound-maker to emit a sound; receiving the s... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7180489 | Automated multi-task window assembly A window assembly includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and at least one window mounted in the frame. A media panel incorporating a video display is associated with the window assembly and can be moved selectively into the frame perimeter for displaying... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7162200 | Antenna calibration system and method An antenna calibration system consists mainly of a signal source, an antenna, a first radio frequency mixer, a first local oscillator, an power detecting device, a personal computer, and a servo amplifier. The signal source emits a signal, and the antenna receives t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7158821 | Node and onboard station for setting up at any time a call involving a passenger on a vehicle Passengers on board a vehicle make and receive calls via a satellite network. That network sees each passenger involved in a call as a temporary dummy subscriber of the satellite network. Thus the satellite network is used to manage the roaming of passengers on airc... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7155314 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7155312 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7155311 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7155310 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7155313 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151984 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7151983 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7148891 | Image display method and image display device An image is displayed on a small display unit having a wide viewing angle range and a cubic effect providing actuality and reality thereto. An image is displayed on a plurality of display surfaces which are inner surfaces of a display unit. The present invention cal... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7149603 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7146249 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7146250 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7146251 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7146252 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7142946 | Robot apparatus A robot apparatus is provided. A CPU 15 determines an output of a feeling model based on signals supplied from a touch sensor 20. The CPU 15 also deciphers whether or not an output value of the feeling model exceeds a pre-set threshold value. If... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7130576 | Signal selector and combiner for broadband content distribution In a satellite receiving system, program channels are selected from one or more broadband signals and combined with other selected channels and transmitted from a first unit, for example an outdoor unit, to a second unit, for example a gateway, server, or set-top bo... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7130759 | Telemetric contextually based spatial audio system integrated into a mobile terminal wireless system A telemetric contextually based spatial audio system is integrated into a mobile terminal including a headset and antenna. The headset includes an electronic compass which determines head orientation data for the user. The terminal's geographical position can either... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7130447 | Gaze tracking system, eye-tracking assembly and an associated method of calibration A system for tracking a gaze of an operator includes a head-mounted eye tracking assembly, a head-mounted head tracking assembly and a processing element. The head-mounted eye tracking assembly comprises a visor having an arcuate shape including a concave surface an... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7117136 | Input and feedback system An input and feedback system for use with simulator devices immobilizes a portion of the user's body using a securement device which holds the immobilized portion in a fixed position. Pressure sensors are disposed upon the securement device to detect the force resul... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7109959 | Multi-task window A window unit that includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and a window located within the frame perimeter. The window includes a display module adapted to receive a display signal from a display signal source. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104865 | Apparatus for cat's cradle game A self-play cat's cradle toy temporarily holds a string loop configuration while a user frees her hands in order to retrieve the string loop and advance it through successive string loop configurations. The toy comprises a base, first and second arms, digits support... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097913 | Decorative article having translucent wood veneer A wood-based decorative article has a finish with grain enhanced by coloring or dyeing. A coated veneer sheet of sliced wood is prepared by bonding a reinforcing member onto the coated veneer by an adhesive. Injection molding is carried out by injecting a molten syn... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7092016 | Method and system for motion image digital processing A method for digitally processing motion image signals comprises the steps of: (a) obtaining digital motion image signals that originated from a sequence of motion picture frames; (b) using a frame averaging technique to reduce noise in the digital motion image sign... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7071970 | Video augmented orientation sensor An orientation sensor utilizing an inexpensive but relatively slow base orientation sensor, augmented by capture of a video images, identifying reference objects or regions therein, and calculating displacement of those objects to derive supplementary orientation in... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071897 | Immersive augmentation for display systems A display system is capable of displaying images of high resolution on a main screen, and augmentation images in augmentation regions located around the main screen. The viewing experience is enhanced by the presence of the augmentation images because of the increas... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7053927 | System for optimizing the display and rendering of digital images for digital mastering A digital mastering system for processing digital image signals originating from scanned motion picture film includes a film scanner for scanning motion picture film and generating a stream of digital image signals corresponding to motion picture images, a color gra... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7050078 | Arbitrary object tracking augmented reality applications Video images of objects in a real-world environment are taken from the perspective of a viewer. The user's field of view may be captured in the video images that are processed to select a segment of the video image or an object depicted in the video image. An image ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7039563 | Method for simulating an ocular optical system and apparatus therefor A method and apparatus for simulating an ocular optical system that enables simulating visual perception having fluctuation, distortion and blur in the use of spectacle lenses such as progressive addition lenses. A binocular synkinetic rotation-based retinal image i... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7034862 | System and method for processing electronically captured images to emulate film tonescale and color A sequence of electronically captured images are converted into modified images providing the appearance of images captured by a film reproduction system, where the film reproduction system is of the type that includes a motion picture negative film printed onto a m... | 04/25/2006 |
