Keyboard interface device
    1.
    发明授权
    Keyboard interface device 失效
    键盘界面设备

    公开(公告)号:US5992817A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-30

    申请号:US19489

    申请日:1998-02-04

    摘要: A keyboard has a key array including keys, a top surface having a front edge and a back edge, and a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface. An interface device for use with the keyboard includes a base, a front standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion, and a back standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion. The keyboard-contacting portions are spaced such that, when the base is positioned over the key array, the key array is positioned between the keyboard-contacting portions so as to align the base in a front-to-back orientation relative to the key array. The keyboard-contacting portions are both supported by the top surface of the keyboard. The interface device also includes a key-contacting mechanism mounted on the base in a fixed orientation relative to the standoffs, and a coupling mechanism for removably coupling the interface device to the keyboard.

    摘要翻译: 键盘具有包括键的键阵列,具有前边缘和后边缘的顶表面以及与顶表面相对定位的底表面。 与键盘一起使用的接口装置包括底座,联接到底座的前支架和具有键盘接触部分,以及联接到基座并具有键盘接触部分的后支架。 键盘接触部分间隔开,使得当基座定位在键阵列上方时,键阵列位于键盘接触部分之间,以便相对于键阵列以前后方向对准基座 。 键盘接触部分都由键盘的顶面支撑。 接口装置还包括以相对于支座固定取向安装在基座上的键接触机构,以及用于将接口装置可移除地耦合到键盘的联接机构。

    Keyboard interface
    2.
    发明授权
    Keyboard interface 失效
    键盘界面

    公开(公告)号:US06209845B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-03

    申请号:US09416649

    申请日:1999-10-12

    IPC分类号: H01H320

    摘要: A keyboard has a key array including keys, a top surface having a front edge and a back edge, and a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface. An interface device for use with the keyboard includes a base, a front standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion, and a back standoff coupled to the base and having a keyboard-contacting portion. The keyboard-contacting portions are spaced such that, when the base is positioned over the key array, the key array is positioned between the keyboard-contacting portions so as to align the base in a front-to-back orientation relative to the key array. The keyboard-contacting portions are both supported by the top surface of the keyboard. The interface device also includes a key-contacting mechanism mounted on the base in a fixed orientation relative to the standoffs, and a coupling mechanism for removably coupling the interface device to the keyboard.

    摘要翻译: 键盘具有包括键的键阵列,具有前边缘和后边缘的顶表面以及与顶表面相对定位的底表面。 与键盘一起使用的接口装置包括底座,联接到底座的前支架和具有键盘接触部分,以及联接到基座并具有键盘接触部分的后支架。 键盘接触部分间隔开,使得当基座定位在键阵列上方时,键阵列位于键盘接触部分之间,以便相对于键阵列以前后方向对准基座 。 键盘接触部分都由键盘的顶面支撑。 接口装置还包括以相对于支座固定取向安装在基座上的键接触机构,以及用于将接口装置可移除地耦合到键盘的联接机构。

    Mechanical interface device
    3.
    发明授权
    Mechanical interface device 失效
    机械接口装置

    公开(公告)号:US06322449B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-27

    申请号:US09018691

    申请日:1998-02-04

    IPC分类号: G06F1700

    摘要: The present invention comprises both a system and a method for mechanically depressing a key of an underlying keyboard in response to a user input. The system preferably comprises a computer system and a mechanical interface device. The mechanical interface preferable mounts on top of the underlying keyboard and preferably includes a three dimensional representational object configured for manipulation by the user. This computer system preferably comprises a processor, a display coupled to the processor, and the underlying keyboard coupled to the processor. The computer system preferably shows a corresponding image in response to manipulation of the three dimensional representational object by the user. By utilizing the three dimensional representational object instead of a keyboard as the user's interface, the present invention gives the user a simpler, more realistic computer interface. Further, the present invention allows the existing computer system with the processor, display and keyboard to be conveniently and inexpensively customized for specific applications by placing the mechanical interface device over the existing keyboard and properly configuring the processor. These are various applications for the present invention which include in part: providing realistic and entertaining games for the user, teaching young children coordination and other skills, and training users for specific occupations.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括用于响应于用户输入机械地按压下面的键盘的键的系统和方法。 该系统优选地包括计算机系统和机械接口装置。 机械接口优选地安装在底层键盘的顶部上,并且优选地包括被配置为由用户操纵的三维表示对象。 该计算机系统优选地包括处理器,耦合到处理器的显示器和耦合到处理器的底层键盘。 计算机系统优选地响应于用户对三维表示对象的操纵而显示相应的图像。 通过利用三维表示对象而不是键盘作为用户界面,本发明给用户更简单,更实际的计算机界面。 此外,本发明允许通过将机械接口设备放置在现有键盘上并正确配置处理器,使具有处理器,显示器和键盘的现有计算机系统对于特定应用来便利且廉价地定制。 这些是本发明的各种应用,其部分包括:为用户提供逼真和有趣的游戏,教导幼儿协调和其他技能,以及针对特定职业培训用户。

    Interactive video game controller adapter
    7.
    发明授权
    Interactive video game controller adapter 失效
    互动视频游戏控制器适配器

    公开(公告)号:US06811491B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-02

    申请号:US09686275

    申请日:2000-10-10

    IPC分类号: A63F1300

    摘要: A video game system includes an output screen, a video game controller, video game software, and an interactive video game controller adapter. The video game controller has control buttons for inputting commands to manipulate images output to the screen. The video game software interfaces between the video game controller and the screen. The interactive video game controller adapter is attached to the video game controller and is shaped to represent the unique characteristics of a particular video game. The adapter has input controls shaped to simulate the real-life activity emulated by the video game. The appropriate control buttons of the video game controller are activated when the corresponding input controls of the adapter are activated.

    摘要翻译: 视频游戏系统包括输出屏幕,视频游戏控制器,视频游戏软件和交互式视频游戏控制器适配器。 视频游戏控制器具有用于输入命令以操纵输出到屏幕的图像的控制按钮。 视频游戏软件在视频游戏控制器和屏幕之间进行接口。 交互式视频游戏控制器适配器被附接到视频游戏控制器,并且被成形为表示特定视频游戏的独特特征。 适配器具有输入控件的形状,以模拟视频游戏模拟的现实生活活动。 当适配器的相应输入控制被激活时,视频游戏控制器的适当的控制按钮被激活。

    Method and apparatus for providing games and content
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing games and content 失效
    用于提供游戏和内容的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08032705B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-04

    申请号:US11360170

    申请日:2006-02-22

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00

    摘要: In an embodiment of the invention, a dongle is configured for communication with an electronic device. The dongle includes a connector, a controller, a first memory and a second memory. The connector is for interfacing with the electronic device. The controller is for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device. The first memory includes a file system. The controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the dongle and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the dongle interfaces with the electronic device. The second memory has data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location. The dongle is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system.

    摘要翻译: 在本发明的实施例中,加密狗被配置为与电子设备通信。 加密狗包括连接器,控制器,第一存储器和第二存储器。 连接器用于与电子设备接口。 控制器用于控制连接器和电子设备之间的接口。 第一个内存包括文件系统。 控制器被配置为当加密狗与电子设备接口时,通过使用连接器来提供加密狗的自动识别和文件系统的安装到电子设备。 第二存储器具有用于自动导航到预定位置的数据。 加密狗被配置为自动执行文件系统的元素。

    Method and apparatus for providing games and content
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing games and content 失效
    用于提供游戏和内容的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07676584B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-09

    申请号:US11709593

    申请日:2007-02-21

    IPC分类号: H01R13/44

    摘要: In an embodiment of the invention, a dongle is configured for communication with an electronic device. The dongle includes a connector, a controller, a first memory and a second memory. The connector is for interfacing with the electronic device. The controller is for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device. The first memory includes a file system. The controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the dongle and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the dongle interfaces with the electronic device. The second memory has data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location. The dongle is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system.

    摘要翻译: 在本发明的实施例中,加密狗被配置为与电子设备通信。 加密狗包括连接器,控制器,第一存储器和第二存储器。 连接器用于与电子设备接口。 控制器用于控制连接器和电子设备之间的接口。 第一个内存包括文件系统。 控制器被配置为当加密狗与电子设备接口时,通过使用连接器来提供加密狗的自动识别和文件系统的安装到电子设备。 第二存储器具有用于自动导航到预定位置的数据。 加密狗被配置为自动执行文件系统的元素。