Pocket-sized user interface for internet browser terminals and the like
Patent 5854624 Issued on December 29, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 12, 2016. 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.
September 12, 2016. 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 ReferencesKeypad for computer system Multimodal remote control device having electrically alterable keypad designations Ergonomic customizeable user/computer interface devices Computer mouse Patent #: 5563630 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 713210 filed on 09/12/1996US Classes:345/169, Portable (i.e., handheld, calculator, remote controller)345/158, Including orientation sensors (e.g., infrared, ultrasonic, remotely controlled)345/172Having programmable function keyExaminersPrimary: Luu, MatthewAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG09G 005/00AbstractA Pocket-sized User Interface for Internet Browser Terminals and the Like is disclosed. The disclosed interface provides a plurality of pre-programmed as well as user-programmable touch-sensitive switches that integrate with frequently-used browser functions. The disclosed touch-sensitive switch functions may be responsive to the application that the user is interfacing with. A critical aspect of the disclosed interface is that the housing be less than about 0.45 inches in thickness, and further be roughly the length and width of a standard business card. Also disclosed is an attachment means for attaching the keypad of the present interface to one's arm or leg, or other structure, such as a monitor, keyboard, desktop or other surface. Still further disclosed is a keypad that is in wireless communication with a browser terminal, and that further includes a user display for displaying pertinent information.Field of SearchIncluding keyboardPortable (i.e., handheld, calculator, remote controller) Light source associated with each key Having foreign language capability (e.g., Japanese, Chinese) Having programmable function key DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE Including orientation sensors (e.g., infrared, ultrasonic, remotely controlled) Remote control Wireless link | |
