Microprocessor interface device
Patent 4540176 Issued on September 10, 1985. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 25, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 25, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3162980 3343281 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/526307 filed on 08/25/1983US Classes:463/37, Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.)345/180, Light pen for CRT display446/302, Phonograph, tape, or wire446/327, Having hand-or finger-accommodating means in figure463/35AudibleExaminersPrimary: Yu, MickeyAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 3/033 (20060101)AbstractA user interface device for interfacing with a microprocessor driving a video display. The device is particularly adapted for the use of small children in interfacing with a microprocessor operating to drive a video game or a personal computer. The device comprises a hand puppet adapted to be worn on the user's hand. Pressure-sensitive switches, a light pen, a motion detector, and a speaker are included within the puppet's head and body to allow input by the user through the devices within the puppet and output by the microprocessor at the puppet over the speaker.Other References
Field of SearchHaving hand-or finger-accommodating means in figureHaving sounding means Phonograph, tape, or wire ELECTRIC MISCELLANEOUS Phonograph, tape, or wire Having means to simulate respiration, heartbeat, body temperature, or specific symptom of illness Having simulated weapon feature coordinated with sound Nursing, eating, or drinking And tearing or wetting Head Tearing Head or head part movement Eye, eyelid, or mouth movement Motive-power means intrinsic to figure | |
