公开(公告)号：US06700564B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US09843794

申请日：2001-04-30

申请人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn

发明人： Hugh McLoone ,  James Cauthorn

IPC分类号： G09G500

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  Y10S715/973

摘要： A computer input device having a housing and an engagable scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is rotatable about an axis to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The rotatable member is laterally movable relative to the housing. A sensor is preferably positioned within the housing for sensing lateral movement of the rotatable member. In response to sensed lateral movement of the rotatable member, 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 rotatable member and/or the amount of time that the rotatable member is displaced 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： 一种具有壳体和可接合滚轮的计算机输入装置。 滚轮可以围绕轴线旋转，以优选地使显示器上的图像垂直滚动。 可旋转构件相对于壳体可横向移动。 传感器优选地定位在壳体内以感测可旋转构件的横向移动。 响应于感测到的可旋转构件的横向移动，图像水平地滚动，优选地在横向移动的方向上。 滚动速度可以相对于可旋转部件的位移量和/或可旋转部件移动预定量的时间量而受到影响。 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：US20050196215A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US11091391

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：US20060028455A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US11242788

申请日：2005-10-05

申请人： Kenneth Hinckley ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Steven Bathiche ,  James Cauthorn ,  Stiven Kerestegian ,  Timothy Muss

发明人： Kenneth Hinckley ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Steven Bathiche ,  James Cauthorn ,  Stiven Kerestegian ,  Timothy Muss

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F2203/0339

摘要： A touch-sensitive device for use as an electronic input device for controlling by scrolling the visible portion of a document or image relative to a display. The device can include various improved configurations such as physically separate opposed input surfaces at opposite longitudinal ends and/or lateral sides. The end regions of a touch sensitive surface may be rounded and/or tapered to provide relative positional feedback to the user. Tactile positional feedback can also include surface texture changes on the scrolling area and/or changes in the surface of the frame in the region immediately adjacent the scrolling area. The touch sensitive areas may be provided within a split alphanumeric section of an ergonomic keyboard to enable scrolling without the user having to remove his or her hands from the alphanumeric section.

公开(公告)号：US20050276651A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US11207761

申请日：2005-08-22

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 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：US20050169688A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11091485

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：US20050062729A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10985921

申请日：2004-11-12

申请人： Kenneth Hinckley ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Steven Bathiche ,  James Cauthorn ,  Stiven Kerestegian ,  Timothy Muss

发明人： Kenneth Hinckley ,  Hugh McLoone ,  Steven Bathiche ,  James Cauthorn ,  Stiven Kerestegian ,  Timothy Muss

IPC分类号： G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F2203/0339

摘要： A touch-sensitive device for use as an electronic input device for controlling by scrolling the visible portion of a document or image relative to a display. The device can include various improved configurations such as physically separate opposed input surfaces at opposite longitudinal ends and/or lateral sides. The end regions of a touch sensitive surface may be rounded and/or tapered to provide relative positional feedback to the user. Tactile positional feedback can also include surface texture changes on the scrolling area and/or changes in the surface of the frame in the region immediately adjacent the scrolling area. The touch sensitive areas may be provided within a split alphanumeric section of an ergonomic keyboard to enable scrolling without the user having to remove his or her hands from the alphanumeric section.

公开(公告)号：US20050036815A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10948676

申请日：2004-09-24

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 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：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.