公开(公告)号：US20090207055A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12180803

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: Randall E. Aull ,  Firdosh K. Bhesania ,  Michael William John McCracken ,  Hirofumi Yamamoto ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  Timothy T. Brewer

Inventor： Randall E. Aull ,  Firdosh K. Bhesania ,  Michael William John McCracken ,  Hirofumi Yamamoto ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  Timothy T. Brewer

IPC: H03M11/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0219

Abstract: A computer receives data from a keyboard having one or more keys which cause generation of keyboard data that quantitatively describe the relative force applied to those keys. The keyboard data are transmitted in an HID report containing identifiers for one or more keys that have been pressed and force data for each key. The force data may be a multi-bit value quantifying the key force, or a null indicator signaling that the key is not force-sensing. Keyboard data messages are then prepared which identify keys pressed, contain force data, and may indicate whether the force data updates previous force data. Force updates are only provided to application programs registering for key force data. In other aspects of the invention, key repeat messages are automatically generated for a key held pressed by a user. The key repeat messages are generated at a rate controlled by the amount of force applied to the key.

Abstract translation: 计算机从具有一个或多个键的键盘接收数据，这些键导致产生定量描述施加于这些键的相对力的键盘数据。 键盘数据在包含已被按下的一个或多个键的标识符的HID报告中发送，并强制每个键的数据。 力数据可以是量化键力的多位值，或者是指示键不是力感测的空指示符。 然后准备键盘数据消息，其识别按下的键，包含力数据，并且可以指示力数据是否更新先前的力数据。 强制更新仅提供给注册关键力数据的应用程序。 在本发明的其他方面，对于用户按下的键，自动生成键重复消息。 密钥重复消息以由施加到密钥的力的量控制的速率生成。

公开(公告)号：US5786818A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-28

申请号：US770226

申请日：1996-12-19

Applicant: Timothy T. Brewer ,  Daniel S. Hoeger ,  Lora K. McCambridge ,  Teresa L. Kelsey ,  Anthony R. Claflin ,  Kenneth R. Robertson ,  Michael W. Van Flandern

Inventor： Timothy T. Brewer ,  Daniel S. Hoeger ,  Lora K. McCambridge ,  Teresa L. Kelsey ,  Anthony R. Claflin ,  Kenneth R. Robertson ,  Michael W. Van Flandern

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06T1/40 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: A system and method for minimizing clicks in the operation of a graphical user interface such as the WINDOWS operating environment is disclosed. Provided for minimizing the need for clicking to operate a graphical user interface is a "Focus" feature, which essentially eliminates the need to click. In particular, the Focus feature eliminates the need to single click on predetermined windows and applications in order to establish a "focus". That is, as a user moves a pointer around the screen in Windows, the Focus feature essentially follows the pointer and the equivalent of a single click is sent to objects such as icons or system menus for the desktop environment, such as file manager and program manager in the explorer window of version 3.1, or such as to system menus when the pointer passes over them.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于最小化诸如WINDOWS操作环境之类的图形用户界面的操作中的点击的系统和方法。 为了最小化点击操作图形用户界面的需要是“Focus”功能，这基本上消除了点击的需要。 特别是，Focus功能消除了单击预定窗口和应用程序以建立“焦点”的需要。 也就是说，随着用户在Windows中移动指针围绕屏幕，Focus功能基本上遵循指针，并且单个点击的等效物体被发送到桌面环境的诸如图标或系统菜单的对象，例如文件管理器和程序 在3.1版本的资源管理器窗口中，或者当指针越过它们时，系统菜单。

公开(公告)号：US5565887A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US268146

申请日：1994-06-29

Applicant: Lora K. McCambridge ,  James A. Andrews ,  Carl T. Hellings ,  Eric W. Hanson ,  Jon B. Kimmich ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Paul E. Henderson, Jr.

Inventor： Lora K. McCambridge ,  James A. Andrews ,  Carl T. Hellings ,  Eric W. Hanson ,  Jon B. Kimmich ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Paul E. Henderson, Jr.

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/04892

Abstract: A routine allows a user to move a cursor in only mutually perpendicular, horizontal or vertical directions on a computer screen, despite erratic or wavy movement of a pointing device. The routine, once enabled, receives mouse movement signals produced when the user moves the pointing device, the mouse movement signals having x and y position components. The routine uses the greater of the change in the x and y components to initially move the cursor in either horizontal or vertical directions, respectively. The routine continues to move the cursor along the initially established direction, even if the change in mouse movement signals in the other perpendicular direction become greater during continued mouse movement. Only when the change in mouse movement signals in the perpendicular direction become much greater (e.g., ten times greater) will the routine switch to moving the cursor along the perpendicular direction.

Abstract translation: 尽管定位设备不规则或波动地移动，例程允许用户在计算机屏幕上仅以相互垂直，水平或垂直方向移动光标。 该程序一旦使能，就接收用户移动指示装置时产生的鼠标移动信号，鼠标移动信号具有x和y位置分量。 例程使用x和y分量中更大的变化来分别在水平或垂直方向上移动光标。 即使鼠标移动信号在另一个垂直方向上的变化在继续的鼠标移动期间变得更大，例程继续沿初始建立的方向移动光标。 只有当垂直方向上的鼠标移动信号的变化变得更大（例如，10倍）时，程序将切换到沿着垂直方向移动光标。

公开(公告)号：US5559943A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-24

申请号：US266177

申请日：1994-06-27

Applicant: Clark R. Cyr ,  Jon B. Kimmich ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Jeffrey S. Hanson ,  Miles Richardson ,  Kenneth R. Robertson ,  Cheryl Jenkins ,  Brenda L. Diaz ,  John G. Pierce ,  Gregory Lee

Inventor： Clark R. Cyr ,  Jon B. Kimmich ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Jeffrey S. Hanson ,  Miles Richardson ,  Kenneth R. Robertson ,  Cheryl Jenkins ,  Brenda L. Diaz ,  John G. Pierce ,  Gregory Lee

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0481

Abstract: A method and computer system present a user with a target icon on a computer screen and instruct the user to place a cursor thereon and twice actuate a mouse switch. The method measures the positions of the cursor on the screen during, and the time between, the two actuations by the user, and uses these measurements to customize, for the given user, the dual actuation speed and cursor movement area used to determine a double-click input command.

Abstract translation: 方法和计算机系统向用户呈现计算机屏幕上的目标图标，并指示用户将光标放在其上，并且两次致动鼠标开关。 该方法测量用户在两次致动之间的时间和时间之间的屏幕上的位置，并且使用这些测量来为给定的用户定制用于确定双重的双激活速度和光标移动区域 - 单击输入命令。

公开(公告)号：US07417626B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10662428

申请日：2003-09-16

Applicant: Randall E. Aull ,  Firdosh K. Bhesania ,  Michael William John McCracken ,  Hirofumi Yamamoto ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  Timothy T. Brewer

Inventor： Randall E. Aull ,  Firdosh K. Bhesania ,  Michael William John McCracken ,  Hirofumi Yamamoto ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  Timothy T. Brewer

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0219

Abstract: A computer receives data from a keyboard having one or more keys which cause generation of keyboard data that quantitatively describe the relative force applied to those keys. The keyboard data are transmitted in an HID report containing identifiers for one or more keys that have been pressed and force data for each key. The force data may be a multi-bit value quantifying the key force, or a null indicator signaling that the key is not force-sensing. Keyboard data messages are then prepared which identify keys pressed, contain force data, and may indicate whether the force data updates previous force data. Force updates are only provided to application programs registering for key force data. In other aspects of the invention, key repeat messages are automatically generated for a key held pressed by a user. The key repeat messages are generated at a rate controlled by the amount of force applied to the key.

Abstract translation: 计算机从具有一个或多个键的键盘接收数据，这些键导致产生定量描述施加于这些键的相对力的键盘数据。 键盘数据在包含已被按下的一个或多个键的标识符的HID报告中发送，并强制每个键的数据。 力数据可以是量化键力的多位值，或者是指示键不是力感测的空指示符。 然后准备键盘数据消息，其识别按下的键，包含力数据，并且可以指示力数据是否更新先前的力数据。 强制更新仅提供给注册关键力数据的应用程序。 在本发明的其他方面，对于用户按下的键，自动生成键重复消息。 密钥重复消息以由施加到密钥的力的量控制的速率生成。

公开(公告)号：US6097371A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US614147

申请日：1996-03-12

Applicant: Kabir Siddiqui ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Eric H. Michelman ,  Todd Roshak ,  Ryan Kim ,  Juha Niemisto ,  Aditha M. Adams ,  Carl T. Hellings ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Todd Holmdahl

Inventor： Kabir Siddiqui ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Eric H. Michelman ,  Todd Roshak ,  Ryan Kim ,  Juha Niemisto ,  Aditha M. Adams ,  Carl T. Hellings ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Todd Holmdahl

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F2203/0333 ,  G06F2203/04806

Abstract: An ergonomic pointing device, such as a mouse, includes a wheel to provide an input signal in addition to X and Y position signals provided by a rotatable ball of a standard mouse. The wheel extends from an upper surface of the pointing device and may be rotated and depressed by the finger of the user, the wheel being positioned and configured to allow a user to activate the wheel while maintaining a finger in a biomechanically neutral position. The wheel and associated structure, as well as the forces required to rotate and depress the wheel, are configured to reduce inadvertent actuation and to provide a user with tactile feedback, thereby allowing the user to accurately and intuitively activate the pointing device without exceeding an acceptable extension and range of motion for the user's finger and wrist.The mouse is coupled to a computer having a visual display device. The computer is capable of displaying a data file such as a word processing or spreadsheet document, where the data file has adjustable display characteristics such as size (zoom) or data structure (content). As a user rotates the roller, the mouse generates computer signals that are interpreted by an operating system and software applications running on the computer. The signals generated by the roller, together with a given software application, can be used in at least two ways: spatial navigation and data navigation. In spatial navigation, a user rotates the roller to cause the computer and the visual display to zoom into and out of the document and thereby display increasing or decreasing magnification levels of the document on the display. Other modes of spatial navigation allow the user to activate a roller switch, depress special function keys on a keyboard and/or move the mouse to pan, automatically scroll or manually scroll through the document. In data navigation, the user rotates the roller to view differing levels of content or detail with respect to the document.

公开(公告)号：US5611040A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-11

申请号：US417078

申请日：1995-04-05

Applicant: Timothy T. Brewer ,  Daniel S. Hoeger ,  Lora K. McCambridge ,  Teresa L. Kelsey ,  Anthony R. Claflin ,  Kenneth R. Robertson ,  Michael W. Van Flandern

Inventor： Timothy T. Brewer ,  Daniel S. Hoeger ,  Lora K. McCambridge ,  Teresa L. Kelsey ,  Anthony R. Claflin ,  Kenneth R. Robertson ,  Michael W. Van Flandern

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06T1/40 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: A system and method for minimizing clicks in the operation of a graphical user interface such as the WINDOWS operating environment is disclosed. The invention emulates a double click (referred to as the "ClickSaver" feature) which virtually eliminates the need to double click thereby making Windows easier for both the novice and experienced Windows user. A ClickSaver process determines the type of window on which a single click has occurred and, if ClickSaver is enabled and the window has been deemed eligible for a double click such as an icon or control menu, the ClickSaver process sends a double click signal in order to activate the application.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于最小化诸如WINDOWS操作环境之类的图形用户界面的操作中的点击的系统和方法。 本发明模拟了双击（简称“ClickSaver”功能），实际上无需双击，从而使Windows新手和经验丰富的Windows用户都更轻松。 ClickSaver进程确定发生单次点击的窗口类型，如果启用了ClickSaver，并且该窗口被认为符合双击（例如图标或控制菜单），则ClickSaver进程按顺序发送双击信号 激活应用程序。