| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Wire/wireless keyboard with pointing device attachable thereto, computer system for use with the same, and related method | US09058853 | 1998-04-13 | US06304250B1 | 2001-10-16 | Chang-Hwan Yang; Sung-Soo Kim |
| A low power-consumption keyboard with a pointing device attachable thereto and for use with the same comprises: a battery for supplying a power source voltage for the keyboard; a key matrix having a set of keys for generating a key code corresponding to a depressed key of the keys; a key function indicator for indicating a key function state corresponding to a depressed specific function key of the keys; a controller for selectively controlling the key code to be transmitted to the computer system by either wire communication or wireless communication; and a wireless transceiver for converting the key code into a wireless signal and for transmitting the wireless signal to the computer system. With this construction, the key function indicator is disabled during wireless communication and enabled during wire communication. | ||||||
| 82 | Keyboard in stationary vehicle control units | US09284500 | 1999-05-28 | US06181022B2 | 2001-01-30 | Alf Johansson; Gunnar Lejonberg |
| A keyboard means in stationary control units (23) in a vehicle. The keys (24) thereof are arranged at an outer edge portion of the unit (23), which has the shape of a thin plate (23), which may be embraced in a pinching movement, preferably a pinching movement between the thumb and some finger. The keys may thus be pressed down from one side of the edge portion while supporting it from the opposite side by another finger. This results in very limited free forces against the unit during operation. | ||||||
| 83 | Systems and methods for intermittently communicating diagnostic information from user input devices | US08936661 | 1997-09-24 | US06178527B1 | 2001-01-23 | Carlos E. Vidales |
| A user input device, e.g., a wireless keyboard, for providing user inputs to a receiver unit via a communications medium intermittently transmits diagnostic messages in the communications medium such that a diagnostic message is transmitted after a predetermined interval following transmission of a preceding diagnostic message has expired. A receiver unit is responsive to the communications medium and configured to receive the transmitted diagnostic message and process the received diagnostic message to determine a status of the user input device. Preferably, the user input device is configured to transmit a diagnostic message following at least one of passage of a predetermined fixed time interval after a diagnostic message was previously transmitted from the user input device and acceptance of a predetermined number of user inputs at the user input device after a diagnostic message was previously transmitted from the user input device. | ||||||
| 84 | Lap-supportable remote infrared computer keyboard | US829165 | 1997-03-31 | US5825612A | 1998-10-20 | Mark S. Aubuchon; Jeffrey T. Lininger; Meera K. Manahan |
| The elongated body portion of a lap-supportable remote infrared computer keyboard is contoured on its bottom side, by means of a spaced pair of arcuately shaped, generally parallel recesses that extend between front and rear sides of the body, to conform to upper side portions of a seated user's thighs. Positioned in the recesses are spaced series of elongated outwardly projecting parallel ribs which longitudinally extend transversely to the lengths of the recesses and serve to frictionally inhibit front-to-rear shifting of the lap-supported keyboard along the user's thighs. The key member portions of the keyboard are positioned on the top side of the body between left and right end portions thereof. On the top side of one of these end portions is a pointing device, representatively a track ball, and on the top side of the other end portion are a pair of selection buttons. This end-to-end separation of the pointing device and selection buttons permits the user to operate them while holding an end of the keyboard body in each hand, thereby substantially preventing the use of either the track ball or the selection buttons from tending to tip the keyboard either leftwardly or rightwardly on the user's lap. | ||||||
| 85 | Electronic device having rotatably mounted infrared device with a pair of pegs fitting into a pair of holes | US720460 | 1996-09-30 | US5781405A | 1998-07-14 | Stephen P. Vossler |
| An adjustably mounted infrared device for an electronic device is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is a computer. The computer has a housing and an integral infrared device. The housing has a plurality of surfaces to protect at least a processor within the housing. The integral infrared device is mounted adjustably to the housing to permit positioning of the device in a desired direction independent of movement of the housing. Other embodiments of the invention include a computer keyboard, a computer printer, and a computer monitor, each having such an integral infrared device mounted adjustably thereto to permit position of the device in a desired direction without movement of the keyboard, the printer or the monitor, respectively. The infrared device is contained within a casing. The casing is rotatably mounted by a pair of pegs which fit into a pair of holes located within the housing. | ||||||
| 86 | Controller for a video game console | US556509 | 1995-11-13 | US5645277A | 1997-07-08 | Chou Cheng |
| A controller for a video game console includes first and second handheld control units. Each of the handheld control units has a housing with a finger operating surface that is provided with a control button unit, and a transmitting unit for transmitting signals to the video game console when the control button unit is operated. An interconnecting unit is provided for releasably interconnecting the housings of the handheld control units. | ||||||
| 87 | Ergonomic laptop computer and ergonomic keyboard | US621439 | 1996-03-25 | US5644338A | 1997-07-01 | James H. Bowen |
| A keyboard to be used on an operators lap that separates to relieve stress in an operators neck and wrists. The keyboard has a flat surface between the keyboard sides, so while being held on a persons lap, will hold reference material and a second party pointing device that can be used with either hand to keep the neck straight. A notebook computer with keyboards that open up on each side so the operators hands are separated. The keyboards can slide closed or fold closed, and when folded, interleave so full size keys can be used and facilitate a more compact design, and can be unfolded so the keyboards slant down below the computer or keyboard to centralize the computer on a persons lap, and reduce the twist between the hand and wrist. The keyboard includes a device to turn all visual indication of computer operation off to be used in a secure no light area with a speaker to give verbal enunciated messages in response to the keyboard and from a computer. The keyboard also has the ability to transmit and receive RF signals to be wireless. | ||||||
| 88 | Data processor with wireless auxiliary input apparatus | US878604 | 1992-05-05 | US5307297A | 1994-04-26 | Shigeki Iguchi; Yukihiko Ueno; Seiichi Senoo; Tomoyuki Yano; Tokuyuki Shirasuka; Akira Mitarai; Yoshitaka Fukuma; Yoshito Kataoka; Hirofumi Nishikawa; Yasumasa Yamanaka; Yoshiki Oka; Masashi Hara; Masaharu Satoh |
| In a data processor having a box type unit in which a keyboard and a folding display are incorporated, the data processor includes a main unit which has a receiver for wireless signals on an external side wall close to a supporter for pivotally supporting the folding display, and an auxiliary input apparatus having a case unit and a wireless signal transmitting unit at a corner of said case unit which is opposed to the receiving unit of said main unit when juxtaposed with said keyboard. | ||||||
| 89 | Apparatus for operating a film camera | US935017 | 1992-08-25 | US5282040A | 1994-01-25 | Itzhak Sapir |
| Apparatus for operating a conventional film camera having a conventional film back and defining an image plane, in an electronic mode of operation including a video module insertable inside a camera in the place of a conventional film and forward of the conventional film back and comprising a detector array disposed in the image plane and electronic circuitry associated with the detector array for still video image acquisition. | ||||||
| 90 | Flexible keyboard for computers | US816109 | 1992-01-02 | US5220521A | 1993-06-15 | Dan Kikinis |
| A keyboard for a computer molded from a flexible material, and rollable into a cylinder for transport and storage. In a particular embodiment, the keyboard is assembled in two layers, one having molded dome structures for key, and the other sensors and flexible traces for converting keystrokes to electrical signals. | ||||||
| 91 | Door mat alarm | US339228 | 1989-04-17 | US4924214A | 1990-05-08 | Lennard C. Hill |
| A door mat alarm is set forth including a flexible mat and encapsulated pressure switches positioned in a matrix throughout the mat whereupon compression of the flexible mat relays pressure to the switches and activates a remotely positioned transmitter to actuate an alarm. A modification of the instant invention includes a transmitter encapsulated adjacent a forward edge of the mat to relay a signal to a remote receiver portably carried by an individual. | ||||||
| 92 | Switching Device, Especially Floor Switch, for a Production Device | US12095522 | 2006-11-29 | US20100326800A1 | 2010-12-30 | Gerhard Sperrer |
| The invention describes a switching device which can be variably positioned (45), in particular a foot switch (47), which is connected, preferably wirelessly, to a control device (46) optionally co-operating with a production unit (1), in particular a press brake (2), for transmitting signals and/or data. A positioning system (50) is provided as a means of changing the position when necessary, which comprises at least a detection unit (51) and a conveyor system (52) in the form of a bogie provided with a drive mechanism and at least one conveyor element. | ||||||
| 93 | Controller having reduced control key set and method for operating same in a learning, macro, or cloning mode | US11146393 | 2005-06-06 | US07515062B2 | 2009-04-07 | Paul Anson Brown; Aaron Daniel Thieme |
| In some embodiments, a wall-mountable, configurable controller having control keys (e.g., less than eight keys or another small number of keys), a subassembly including circuitry, and a control key insert removably mountable to the subassembly and including at least one of the control keys. The circuitry can include a limit switch that is biased in a default state but moveable into a learning state in response to user-exerted force. In some embodiments, the controller includes an IR emitter and an IR receiver and is operable to clone another device by sending configuring radiation from the emitter to the other device's IR receiver. Preferably, the emitter and receiver are positioned so that a controller's IR emitter aligns with the IR receiver of an identical controller when the controllers are positioned face to face. In some embodiments, the controller provides audible and visual feedback to users when operating in a learning mode. | ||||||
| 94 | Apparatus and method for inputting information | US11326029 | 2006-01-04 | US07498956B2 | 2009-03-03 | Brent Michael Baier; Leslie Howard Messmer |
| An apparatus for inputting information is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first sensor operably configured to be mounted on a user's thumb and a plurality of sensors operably configured to be mounted on the user's fingers, such that the user can move the user's thumb and/or fingers to cause contact between the first sensor and at least one of the plurality of sensors. The apparatus also includes an interface in communication with the first sensor and the plurality of sensors, the interface being operably configured to associate contact between the first sensor and sensors of the plurality of sensors with respective data items and to produce a data signal representing the data item. Frequently used data items are associated with sensors of the plurality of sensors located in positions on the user's fingers that permit ergonomically favorable conditions when causing the contact. | ||||||
| 95 | Button assembly with status indicator and programmable backlighting | US10654778 | 2003-09-03 | US07432463B2 | 2008-10-07 | Paul T. Clegg; Wallace E. Day; Douglas E. Allen |
| A configurable switch matrix assembly with button assembly is disclosed for keypads used in devices such as primary control points for automation systems in homes vehicles, or commercial environments. The configurable switch matrix assembly preferably includes a frame for supporting a plurality of positionable cross members and optionally a baffle. The cross members and frame each preferably include cantilevers which can be deflected by pressing the button assemblies to activate switches associated with the keypad. Dynamic status lights and back lights may provide illumination of varying colors and intensities. Button labels may be easily replaced in the button assemblies. Button assemblies of different sizes and shapes may be easily attached to the configurable switch matrix assembly in various configurations without the need for different attaching devices for each situation and/or environment. | ||||||
| 96 | Button assembly with status indicator and programmable backlighting | US11786574 | 2007-04-11 | US07432460B2 | 2008-10-07 | Paul T. Clegg; Wallace E. Day; Douglas E. Allen |
| A configurable switch matrix assembly with button assembly is disclosed for keypads used in devices such as primary control points for automation systems in homes vehicles, or commercial environments. The configurable switch matrix assembly preferably includes a frame for supporting a plurality of positionable cross members and optionally a baffle. The cross members and frame each preferably include cantilevers which can be deflected by pressing the button assemblies to activate switches associated with the keypad. Dynamic status lights and back lights may provide illumination of varying colors and intensities. Button labels may be easily replaced in the button assemblies. Button assemblies of different sizes and shapes may be easily attached to the configurable switch matrix assembly in various configurations without the need for different attaching devices for each situation and/or environment. | ||||||
| 97 | Keyboard and membrane switch for keyboard | US11543905 | 2006-10-06 | US07394039B2 | 2008-07-01 | Masahiro Yanagi; Shigemi Kurashima; Hideki Iwata; Takashi Yuba; Masahiro Kaneko; Yuriko Segawa; Takashi Arita |
| A disclosed keyboard includes a housing with a base member, a top plane member, and a membrane switch installed inside the housing. The membrane switch has a first resin sheet, a second resin sheet, and a spacer resin sheet arranged between the first and second resin sheets. The membrane switch includes a UWB flat antenna that has an antenna element pattern formed on the first resin sheet, a microwave transmission line extending from the antenna element pattern, and a ground pattern arranged in a position facing the antenna element pattern. | ||||||
| 98 | Button assembly with status indicator and programmable backlighting | US11786490 | 2007-04-11 | US07361853B2 | 2008-04-22 | Paul T. Clegg; Wallace E. Day; Douglas E. Allen |
| A configurable switch matrix assembly with button assembly is disclosed for keypads used in devices such as primary control points for automation systems in homes vehicles, or commercial environments. The configurable switch matrix assembly preferably includes a frame for supporting a plurality of positionable cross members and optionally a baffle. The cross members and frame each preferably include cantilevers which can be deflected by pressing the button assemblies to activate switches associated with the keypad. Dynamic status lights and back lights may provide illumination of varying colors and intensities. Button labels may be easily replaced in the button assemblies. Button assemblies of different sizes and shapes may be easily attached to the configurable switch matrix assembly in various configurations without the need for different attaching devices for each situation and/or environment. | ||||||
| 99 | Computer and RFID-based input devices | US10821332 | 2004-04-09 | US07315908B2 | 2008-01-01 | Glen Anderson |
| A computer has at least one input device. The input device includes at least one RF transponder that is configured as part of an RFID device, the at least one RF transponder being controllable by a user to be selectively capable or incapable of transmitting a signal. The computer also includes a computing arrangement including a reader and a microprocessor, the computing arrangement being adapted to receive and decode the signal from the at least one RF transponder. | ||||||
| 100 | Button assembly with status indicator and programmable backlighting | US11786574 | 2007-04-11 | US20070209913A1 | 2007-09-13 | Paul Clegg; Wallace Day; Douglas Allen |
| A configurable switch matrix assembly with button assembly is disclosed for keypads used in devices such as primary control points for automation systems in homes vehicles, or commercial environments. The configurable switch matrix assembly preferably includes a frame for supporting a plurality of positionable cross members and optionally a baffle. The cross members and frame each preferably include cantilevers which can be deflected by pressing the button assemblies to activate switches associated with the keypad. Dynamic status lights and back lights may provide illumination of varying colors and intensities. Button labels may be easily replaced in the button assemblies. Button assemblies of different sizes and shapes may be easily attached to the configurable switch matrix assembly in various configurations without the need for different attaching devices for each situation and/or environment. | ||||||
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