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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7264473 | Replaceable faceplates for peripheral devices Automatically determining which one of a plurality of functions is to be associated with a movable member of an electronic device, depending on which one of a plurality of faceplates is coupled to the electronic device. A selected faceplate is coupled to a keyboard ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7209730 | Telephone adapted for emergency dialing by touch A telephone has a key pad with ten number keys arranged to dial the digits from 0 to 9 inclusive, each of these number keys being marked with a visual indicator denoting the digit which the number key is arranged to dial. The 1 and 9 number keys are provided with ta... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7199786 | Reduced keyboards system using unistroke input and having automatic disambiguating and a recognition method using said system A reduced keyboard system for text input on electronic devices, mainly for use with handheld touchscreen devices, comprising a virtual keyboard and an input device. The keyboard is preferably circular with three concentric circles. Text input is by placing the input... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7152092 | Creating chat rooms with multiple roles for multiple participants A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a training opportunity to understand... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7102772 | Method and system for delivery of a facsimile A method of delivering a facsimile, including: providing a printed form for entering a message thereon using a sensing device adapted to read coded data on the form; receiving, in a computer system, interaction data representing interaction of the sensing device wit... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7079049 | Element for identifying the functions associated with computer keyboard keys This invention concerns an element for identifying functions associated with the keys of a computer keyboard, characterized by the fact that it features an edging surround (14) in the shape of an elastic band intended to tightly surround the four side faces o... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7006075 | Ergonomic computer mouse An ergonomic computer mouse is provided. The mouse has at least one signaling device that is positioned to accommodate a user's fingers when they are in a relaxed, nonextended state and the user's hand is resting on the mouse. The user may actuate a signaling device... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005569 | Method for imparting music score reading and keyboard performance skills A method is provided which facilitates for players the learning of music reading in the playing of keyboard instruments, which comprises the steps of providing a plurality of musical staves, musical notes, and letters of the alphabet corresponding to the musical not... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6941125 | Telephone adapted for emergency dialing by touch A telephone has a key pad with ten number keys arranged to dial the digits from 0 to 9 inclusive, each of these number keys being marked with a visual indicator denoting the digit which the number key is arranged to dial. The 1 and 9 number keys are provided with ta... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6915488 | Operation instruction system and computer readable storage medium to be used for the same A display device system for driving a display having one of a plurality of predetermined sizes provides a scalable instruction picture to instruct an operator in operation of input devices. The system includes a device for accepting an operator input selecting a sca... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6883985 | Printable, reusable key masks A functional and decorative key mask is disclosed that is printable and has a uniquely functional geometry for easy and clean removable attachment to the keyfaces of a keyboard or keypad. The materials and design combine to provide a durable and reusable key mask. I... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6850225 | Color-coded tactile data-entry devices A data-entry device having manually operable input means arranged in zones for operation by corresponding fingers of a user. The device includes means for color coding such that each zone is assigned a color and successive zones display colors ordered according to t... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6752631 | Teaching apparatus and method of enabling use of keyboard by young children A teaching apparatus and method of enabling a child who does not have a complete mastery of a relationship between upper and lower letters to enter data into a computer is presented. In one embodiment, a computer keyboard overlay having lower-case letters is provide... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6709273 | Electronic keyboard instructor A system and method for teaching proper hand positioning for using a keyboard. The system includes not allowing a lesson for learning to operate the keyboard to begin until home keys are depressed simultaneously. Additionally, the lesson will be interrupted periodic... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705787 | Protective keyboard cover A shield for protecting a keyboard assembly includes a one-piece resiliently flexible membrane having a generally planar base overlaying a deck portion of the keyboard assembly, and one or more raised bubbles formed in the membrane and configured to envelope an enti... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6669562 | Game device A game device is provided for executing a game involving competition of typing skills wherein specified words that are required to be input are not fixed with respect to game characters, in other words, displayed enemies. The game device includes control ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6644975 | Keyboard guide A keyboard guide is disclosed herein having a substantially rectangular frame. The frame has a front and back wall interconnected by two side walls. The guide also includes at least one divider, coupled between the front and back wall, having a top edge l... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634886 | Amusement system having type practice function, typing practice system, and computer readable storage medium An amusement system includes a keyboard having a plurality of keys and a main control portion capable of instructing operation of the keyboard through a predetermined display device, an operation instructive portion at which a plurality of regions associa... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6579209 | Software product for preventing and treating repetitive stress injuries A software product and method are disclosed for preventing and treating Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) in computer users. The software product is comprised of an exercise program stored on a storage medium. The exercise program operates with a computer... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6419494 | Error feedback system and method for correcting habitual keyboarding errors An error feedback system for use in correcting habitual keyboarding errors makes use of a set of markers for the keys that are mis-keyed. Each marker has an indicating side which can be identified by a user by feel and an adhering side which allows the ma... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6406300 | Board game teaching letter locations on a keyboard A board game teaching letter locations on a keyboard including a first game board and a second game board. The upper surface of the first game board has a spinning wheel, a computer keyboard, and a pair of hand placement markers disposed thereon. The lowe... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6287124 | Musical performance practicing device and method Target music piece, which a trainee player aims to perform well through practice, is designated by a user or player from among various music genres such as classical music, popular music and enka (Japanese popular ballads). Lesson information supplying se... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6142910 | Method and therapy software system for preventing computer operator injuries A method and therapy software system for preventing computer operator injuries combines a computer with a software system and prevents or rehabilitates computer operator injuries resulting from the prolonged use of a computer keyboard or mouse associated ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6059575 | Tactile recognition input device and overlay for use with an input device A tactile recognition input device is used by a visually impaired individual, for example, to interact with an electronic device, such as a computer. The input device includes a plurality of activation keys movable in a direction generally parallel to the... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6050825 | Opaque, one-size-fits-all computer keyboard cover which covers only the three or four alpha-numeric rows An improved opaque computer keyboard cover (10) which covers only the three- or four alpha-numeric rows of the keyboard (12). Function and format keys (12) are not covered which provides a one-size-fits-all design. This configuration eliminates the need t... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6007339 | Apparatus and method for inputting mandarin phonetic symbols by using sixteen keys The present invention relates to a mandarin phonetic inputting apparatus by using sixteen keys. It achieves the purpose of conveniently operating for those people are not skilled in typewriting, and provides a capability of detecting ambiguous tones in ma... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5997306 | Method for instructing the cognitive relationships between primary and related elements The present invention is directed to an instructional method based on the concept that as a student learns to perform a mental task consisting of a set of elements or steps, whether conceptual or concrete, the student develops a distinct mental connection... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5938448 | Handy keystroke rotary guide for computer programs A universal design of a handy rotary keystrokes guide that simplifies the tasks of personal computer users who prepare spreadsheets, documents, graphs, presentations, reports, etc. It reduces the requirement to remember a multitude of keystrokes and mouse... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5902257 | Device for the prevention of RSI symptoms The present invention describes a device and a method to prevent RSI symptoms when keys are operated, and it contains a measuring device (4) to determine the force acting on the key, a device to compare the measured force with a finger stress model, and a... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5888173 | Health saver computer break A method for providing a health break while using computers, for those aspects of health that are impacted by use of computers for sustained periods of time. These health aspects are those which cause strain and fatigue of muscles in the neck, hand and ba... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5803744 | Computer typing learning device A computer typing learning device includes a cover and a seat, and a key board combined electrically with with a screen disposed between the cover 1 and the seat. An electronic circuit board is provided under a base plate of the key board for arranging va... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5792025 | Method and apparatus for reducing repetitive motion injury risk to typist and pointer-device operators A system to reducing repetitive motion injury (RMI) risks comprises a wrist-resting device having one or both of a heater and a vibrator in the device. In preferred embodiments edges of a support pad for the device are rounded significantly to avoid the p... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5718590 | Method for keyboard training A method of instructing students of all skill levels, ages, language abilities, or physical disabilities, to achieve a psychokinetic touch typing ability on an efficient keyboard wherein the most used letters are located on keys on the home row, by provid... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5709550 | Keyboard training apparatus Training apparatus for use with a keyboard comprises a rigid support and a stabilizing bar having optional hand guides. The stabilizing bar is attached to the support, preferably pivotably, such that, when said training apparatus is positioned in front of... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5700097 | Children's computer keyboard An improved children's computer keyboard includes enlarged keys that are color-coded according to function group. The enlarged keys provide wider top surface and area between keys, which provides each key with a larger error-free zone than a conventional ... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5544562 | Apparatus of a playing practice for electronic musical instrument and control method thereof An apparatus and method for practicing playing an electronic musical instrument which includes a select section for selecting a music teacher mode, a display section for displaying a score and key, a microcomputer for controlling an entire musical system ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5538431 | Typing & mouse manipulation technique and instruction method A method of typing to reduce repetitive strain injuries comprises coordinating the movement of all moving parts from the shoulders to the fingers to avoid dissonant movement of any one part, starting with the hand and forearm in a natural profile. Each se... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5536170 | Interchangeable symbolic language overlay system for push button operated device A tactile recognition language overlay system includes a piece of pliable material for covering a pressure sensitive or push button operated device, such as a keyboard or control panel. The piece of pliable material includes depressible portions which mov... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5474484 | Doll used to teach children to use the emergency 911 telephone numbers To educate children how to use the emergency 911 telephone number, a talking doll displays the twelve keys of a conventional telephone instrument. Within the chest of the doll or mounted externally is a tape player having a pre-recorded tape of the words ... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5419704 | Keyboard Cover A keyboard training aid has a support resting on the keyboard around the text entry keys and an opaque cover pivotally mounted on the support. The cover extends over the text input keys so that they cannot be seen by a training operator. Two apertures in ... | 05/30/1995 |
