公开(公告)号：US20050264533A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11193483

申请日：2005-08-01

申请人： Carl Ledbetter ,  Daan Lindhout ,  Aditha Adams ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Timothy Muss ,  James Koo ,  Gino Garcia

发明人： Carl Ledbetter ,  Daan Lindhout ,  Aditha Adams ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Timothy Muss ,  James Koo ,  Gino Garcia

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09G5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0485

摘要： A computer input device having a housing and a finger-engagable scrolling device. A portion of the scrolling device is endlessly rotatable about a first axis to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The scrolling device is pivotally movable relative to the housing about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The portion of the scrolling device may further be depressed to activate a switch.

摘要翻译： 一种具有壳体和手指接合滚动装置的计算机输入装置。 滚动装置的一部分可围绕第一轴线不断地旋转，以优选地使显示器上的图像垂直滚动。 滚动装置相对于壳体绕垂直于第一轴线的第二轴线可枢转地移动。 可以进一步按压滚动装置的部分以启动开关。

公开(公告)号：US20050206619A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US11134109

申请日：2005-05-20

申请人： Hugh McLoone ,  Steven Fisher ,  Carl Ledbetter

发明人： Hugh McLoone ,  Steven Fisher ,  Carl Ledbetter

IPC分类号： G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543

摘要： A mouse has sufficient width to support the distal phalanges of a user's ring finger and little finger while the user's middle finger is positioned over a secondary button of the mouse. The mouse also provides at least one side button positioned so that it is not contacted by the user's thumb during “pinching” of the mouse but is easily accessible by the user's thumb. In addition, the mouse provides a wheel with a large number of ribs that increase friction between the user's finger and the wheel.

摘要翻译： 当用户的中指位于鼠标的次级按钮上时，鼠标具有足够的宽度以支撑用户的无名指和小手指的远端指骨。 鼠标还提供至少一个侧按钮，以使得在“捏住”鼠标期间它不被用户的拇指接触，但是由用户的拇指容易地访问。 此外，鼠标提供具有大量肋的轮，其增加了使用者的手指和轮子之间的摩擦力。

公开(公告)号：US20050179660A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US11094139

申请日：2005-03-31

申请人： Carl Ledbetter ,  Daan Lindhout ,  Aditha Adams ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Timothy Muss ,  James Koo ,  Gino Garcia

发明人： Carl Ledbetter ,  Daan Lindhout ,  Aditha Adams ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Timothy Muss ,  James Koo ,  Gino Garcia

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09G5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0485

摘要： A computer input device having a housing and a finger-engagable scrolling device. A portion of the scrolling device is endlessly rotatable about a first axis to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The scrolling device is pivotally movable relative to the housing about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The first axis and the second axis may lie in a common plane or otherwise be close to one another to provide a large range of possible angular motion. A sensor is preferably positioned within the finger-engagable scrolling device for rotational movement of the rotational portion of the finger-engagable scrolling device. A pivot sensor may be provided on the second axis or laterally disposed from the scrolling device. A cover with an aperture may be provided over the scrolling device to help prevent dust and other contaminates from entering the housing through the opening for the scrolling device. The scrolling device may be contoured in a number of alternative ways to provide enhanced control and/or visual or tactile cues. In response to sensed pivotal movement of the scrolling device, the image is horizontally scrolled, preferably in the direction of the lateral movement. The scrolling speed can be affected relative to the amount of displacement of the scrolling device and/or the amount of time that the scrolling device is displaced by a predetermined amount. The computer input device having the rotatable member may take the form of a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball device, or another type of computer input device.

摘要翻译： 一种具有壳体和手指接合滚动装置的计算机输入装置。 滚动装置的一部分可围绕第一轴线不断地旋转，以优选地使显示器上的图像垂直滚动。 滚动装置相对于壳体绕垂直于第一轴线的第二轴线可枢转地移动。 第一轴线和第二轴线可以位于公共平面中或者彼此靠近以提供大范围的可能的角运动。 传感器优选地位于可接合手指的滚动装置内，用于可转动滚动装置的旋转部分的旋转运动。 枢转传感器可以设置在第二轴线上或者从滚动装置横向设置。 可以在滚动装置上方设置具有孔的盖，以帮助防止灰尘和其它污染物通过用于滚动装置的开口进入壳体。 滚动装置可以以多种替代方式进行轮廓，以提供增强的控制和/或视觉或触觉提示。 响应于感测到的滚动装置的枢转运动，图像水平地滚动，优选地在横向移动的方向上。 可以相对于滚动装置的位移量和/或滚动装置移动预定量的时间量来影响滚动速度。 具有可旋转构件的计算机输入装置可以采用键盘，鼠标，轨迹球装置或另一类型的计算机输入装置的形式。

公开(公告)号：US20050169689A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11091390

申请日：2005-03-29

申请人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Kenneth Fry ,  William Vong

发明人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Kenneth Fry ,  William Vong

IPC分类号： B41J5/08 ,  G06F3/023

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219

摘要： A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys in behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode. A Function Lock key may be used to convert these keys from their use in one mode as their predefined command keys to another mode where they become standard function keys. These keys are preferably primarily labeled as their command keys and secondarily labeled as standard function keys. The editing section includes a first key cluster having a plurality of keys forming a two dimensional array of cells. At least one key occupies a single cell and a Delete key occupies at least two cells. A key cluster is located behind and spaced from the editing section, and consists of an Undo key and a Redo key.

公开(公告)号：US20050169687A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11091563

申请日：2005-03-29

申请人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Kenneth Fry ,  William Vong

发明人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Kenneth Fry ,  William Vong

IPC分类号： B41J5/08 ,  G06F3/023

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219

摘要： A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys in behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode. A Function Lock key may be used to convert these keys from their use in one mode as their predefined command keys to another mode where they become standard function keys. These keys are preferably primarily labeled as their command keys and secondarily labeled as standard function keys. The editing section includes a first key cluster having a plurality of keys forming a two dimensional array of cells. At least one key occupies a single cell and a Delete key occupies at least two cells. A key cluster is located behind and spaced from the editing section, and consists of an Undo key and a Redo key.

摘要翻译： 具有改进的功能键部分和改进的编辑部分的键盘。 一排键位于字母数字部分的后面。 键列包括单独的预定义命令键。 预定义的命令密钥的分组可以基于密钥的功能，它们对通用应用或程序的使用，和/或其他分组技术的其他组合。 此外，每个组中的键可以根据使用时间顺序，使用频率或通过与图形工具栏的相关性进行排序。 在字母数字区域后面的至少两个相邻的密钥分组中的每一个由恰好三个密钥组成，并且整行中的至少三个相邻密钥分组中的每一个由三​​个密钥组成。 这些键各自能够作为第一模式中的预定命令键和第二模式中的标准功能键。 可以使用功能锁定键将这些键从其使用状态转换为另一种模式，将它们变成标准功能键。 这些键优选地主要被标记为它们的命令键，并且其次被标记为标准功能键。 编辑部分包括具有形成二维阵列阵列的多个键的第一密钥簇。 至少一个密钥占用单个小区，并且删除密钥占用至少两个小区。 一个关键的集群位于编辑部分的后面并与之隔开，由一个撤消键和一个重做键组成。

公开(公告)号：US20050140656A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11048781

申请日：2005-02-03

申请人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steven Bathiche ,  William Vong ,  Kenneth Fry

发明人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steven Bathiche ,  William Vong ,  Kenneth Fry

IPC分类号： G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0213

摘要： A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key. The application switching device is preferably configured to provide a command, when actuated, to move between open applications. The application switching device may be independently-actuable, and/or dedicated and labeled as an application switching device. Additionally, the application switching device may be movable for actuation in opposing directions. Exemplary embodiments of the application switching device include a toggle switch, a rotatable dial, a laterally slidable member, and one or two keys. The second group of keys, application switching device and the scrolling member make performing “composition” tasks more efficient.

公开(公告)号：US20050140655A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11044164

申请日：2005-01-28

申请人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steven Bathiche ,  William Vong ,  Kenneth Fry

发明人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn ,  Jonathan Hayes ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steven Bathiche ,  William Vong ,  Kenneth Fry

IPC分类号： G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0213

摘要： A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key. The application switching device is preferably configured to provide a command, when actuated, to move between open applications. The application switching device may be independently-actuable, and/or dedicated and labeled as an application switching device. Additionally, the application switching device may be movable for actuation in opposing directions. Exemplary embodiments of the application switching device include a toggle switch, a rotatable dial, a laterally slidable member, and one or two keys. The second group of keys, application switching device and the scrolling member make performing “composition” tasks more efficient.

公开(公告)号：US20050025549A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10631013

申请日：2003-07-31

申请人： Hugh McLoone

发明人： Hugh McLoone

IPC分类号： G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/038 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0213

摘要： A computer keyboard may include an assembly for scrolling and navigating an image in multiple directions relative to a display screen. A computer keyboard may include an assembly for control of a graphical object, insertion point or mouse cursor in multiple directions relative to objects on a display screen. Two control devices are provided onto each side of a computer keyboard. The devices are configured such that both control a graphical cursor. One device controls a graphical cursor and the other device controls view scrolling of an image. In yet another aspect, the functionality of the devices for cursor control or view scrolling is selectable.

摘要翻译： 计算机键盘可以包括用于相对于显示屏在多个方向上滚动和导航图像的组件。 计算机键盘可以包括用于相对于显示屏上的对象在多个方向上控制图形对象，插入点或鼠标光标的组件。 在计算机键盘的每一侧都提供两个控制装置。 这些设备被配置为使得两者都控制图形光标。 一个设备控制图形光标，另一个设备控制图像的滚动。 在另一方面，用于光标控制或视图滚动的设备的功能是可选择的。

公开(公告)号：US08243019B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US13113822

申请日：2011-05-23

申请人： Monique Chatterjee ,  Peter Bristol ,  Dan Odell ,  Steven Fisher ,  Hugh McLoone

发明人： Monique Chatterjee ,  Peter Bristol ,  Dan Odell ,  Steven Fisher ,  Hugh McLoone

IPC分类号： G09G5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543 ,  G06F2203/0333

摘要： A computer mouse for use with a computing device is provided. The computer mouse may include a mouse body with an ulnar side digit support structure having a front concave region and a rear convex region formed proximate and behind the front concave region. The front concave region may include an overhang portion on a top side and an outwardly flared region on a bottom side. The front concave region may be sized to receive a distal end of a digit of a user, and the rear convex region may be sized to support a proximate end of a digit of a user. The mouse body may additionally include a radial side digit support structure that has a concave region with an outwardly flared region on a bottom side of the concavity.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于计算设备的计算机鼠标。 计算机鼠标可以包括具有尺侧边数字支撑结构的鼠标体，其具有在前凹区域附近形成的前凹区域和后凸区域。 前凹区域可以包括在顶侧上的突出部分和底侧上的向外扩张的区域。 前凹区域的尺寸可以被设计成接收用户的数字的远端，并且后凸区域的大小可被设计成支持使用者的数字的近端。 鼠标体还可以包括一个径向侧面数字支撑结构，该支撑结构具有在该凹部的底侧上具有向外扩张区域的凹入区域。

公开(公告)号：US20110221675A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US13113822

申请日：2011-05-23

申请人： Monique Chatterjee ,  Peter Bristol ,  Dan Odell ,  Steven Fisher ,  Hugh McLoone

发明人： Monique Chatterjee ,  Peter Bristol ,  Dan Odell ,  Steven Fisher ,  Hugh McLoone

IPC分类号： G09G5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543 ,  G06F2203/0333

摘要： A computer mouse for use with a computing device is provided. The computer mouse may include a mouse body with an ulnar side digit support structure having a front concave region and a rear convex region formed proximate and behind the front concave region. The front concave region may include an overhang portion on a top side and an outwardly flared region on a bottom side. The front concave region may be sized to receive a distal end of a digit of a user, and the rear convex region may be sized to support a proximate end of a digit of a user. The mouse body may additionally include a radial side digit support structure that has a concave region with an outwardly flared region on a bottom side of the concavity.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于计算设备的计算机鼠标。 计算机鼠标可以包括具有尺侧边数字支撑结构的鼠标体，其具有在前凹区域附近形成的前凹区域和后凸区域。 前凹区域可以包括在顶侧上的突出部分和底侧上的向外扩张的区域。 前凹区域的尺寸可以被设计成接收用户的数字的远端，并且后凸区域的大小可被设计成支持使用者的数字的近端。 鼠标体还可以包括一个径向侧面数字支撑结构，该支撑结构具有在该凹部的底侧上具有向外扩张区域的凹入区域。