Pointing device with adjustable clamp attachable to a keyboard
    1.
    发明授权
    Pointing device with adjustable clamp attachable to a keyboard 失效
    带可调节夹具的指示装置可连接到键盘

    公开(公告)号:US5281958A

    公开(公告)日:1994-01-25

    申请号:US731626

    申请日:1991-07-17

    CPC分类号: G06F1/1632 B28B13/04

    摘要: A pointing device which is removably attachable to a keyboard is disclosed. The pointing device is coupled to an attachment assembly, the attachment assembly being removably and selectively attachable to the keyboard. The attachment assembly includes a coupling assembly and a tilting assembly. The full weight of the pointing device is supported by the computer so that a work surface is not necessary. In one embodiment, a clamping assembly is provided. The clamp assembly includes a variable width clamp to permit the pointing device to be attached to any one of a number of different keyboards or in different positions on the same keyboard. The tilting assembly permits the user to select whether the pointing device is in a horizontal, vertical or other orientation. A rotatable ball of the pointing device is retained in contact with the rotation sensing encoders regardless of the orientation of the housing. The buttons for activating switches to enter commands into the computer overlap a top portion and a side portion of the pointing device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了可拆卸地连接到键盘的指示装置。 指示装置联接到附接组件,附接组件可拆卸地且可选择性地附接到键盘。 附接组件包括联接组件和倾斜组件。 指点设备的全部重量由计算机支持,使得工作表面不是必需的。 在一个实施例中,提供夹紧组件。 夹具组件包括可变宽度夹具,以允许指示装置附接到多个不同键盘中的任何一个或位于同一键盘上的不同位置。 倾斜组件允许用户选择指示装置是水平的,垂直的还是其他的方向。 定位装置的可旋转球保持与旋转感测编码器接触,而与壳体的取向无关。 用于激活开关以将命令输入计算机的按钮与指示设备的顶部和侧部重叠。

    Pointing device with adjustable clamp attachable to a keyboard
    7.
    发明授权
    Pointing device with adjustable clamp attachable to a keyboard 失效
    带可调节夹具的指示装置可连接到键盘

    公开(公告)号:US5187468A

    公开(公告)日:1993-02-16

    申请号:US425527

    申请日:1989-10-23

    IPC分类号: B28B13/04 G06F1/16

    摘要: A pointing device which is removably attachable to a keyboard is disclosed. The pointing device is coupled to an attachment assembly, the attachment assembly being removably and selectively attachable to the keyboard. The attachment assembly includes a clamp and a tilting assembly. The clamp includes a variable width clamp to permit the pointing device to be attached to any one of a number of different keyboards or in different positions on the same keyboard. The tilting assembly permits the user to select whether the pointing device is in a horizontal, vertical or other orientation. A rotatable ball of the pointing device is retained in contact with the rotation sensing encoders regardless of the orientation of the housing. The buttons for activating switches to enter commands into the computer overlap a top portion and a side portion of the pointing device. The switches are activated by a user pressing downward on the top region or inward from the side region.

    摘要翻译: 公开了可拆卸地连接到键盘的指示装置。 指示装置联接到附接组件,附接组件可拆卸地且可选择性地附接到键盘。 附接组件包括夹具和倾斜组件。 夹具包括可变宽度夹具,以允许指示装置附接到多个不同键盘中的任何一个或在同一键盘上的不同位置。 倾斜组件允许用户选择指示装置是水平的,垂直的还是其他的方向。 定位装置的可旋转球保持与旋转感测编码器接触,而与壳体的取向无关。 用于激活开关以将命令输入计算机的按钮与指示设备的顶部和侧部重叠。 开关由用户在顶部区域向下按压或者从侧面区域向内按压而被激活。

    User programmable orientation of cursor movement direction
    8.
    发明授权
    User programmable orientation of cursor movement direction 失效
    用户可编程方向的光标移动方向

    公开(公告)号:US5504500A

    公开(公告)日:1996-04-02

    申请号:US850380

    申请日:1992-03-11

    IPC分类号: B28B13/04 G06F1/16 G09G5/08

    CPC分类号: G06F1/1632 B28B13/04

    摘要: A user-configurable computer and pointing device combination and method are disclosed. The user establishes a relationship between a direction of rotation of the ball and direction of movement of the cursor on the screen. This relationship is stored by the computer to maintain a consistency between the direction of rotation of the ball and the direction of movement of the cursor on the screen. Accordingly, the user is able to establish the relationship between the screen coordinate system and his hand coordinate system. Advantageously, a left-handed user may establish a coordinate system based on left-handed use while a right-handed user may re-establish the coordinate system based on right-handed use.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用户可配置的计算机和指点设备组合和方法。 用户建立球的旋转方向和光标在屏幕上的移动方向之间的关系。 该关系由计算机存储以保持球的旋转方向与光标在屏幕上的移动方向之间的一致性。 因此,用户能够建立屏幕坐标系和他的手坐标系之间的关系。 有利地,左手用户可以基于左撇子使用建立坐标系,而右撇子使用者可以基于右撇子使用重新建立坐标系。

    Computer command and pointing device with multi-axis engagement assembly
    9.
    发明授权
    Computer command and pointing device with multi-axis engagement assembly 失效
    具有多轴接合组件的计算机指令和定位装置

    公开(公告)号:US5268675A

    公开(公告)日:1993-12-07

    申请号:US969872

    申请日:1992-10-30

    摘要: A computer command and pointing device that attaches directly to the computer or keyboard without the need for external electrical cables. A BallPoint.TM. mouse has a multi-axis mechanical engagement assembly that allows the mouse to be inserted into a recess in the computer or keyboard and have its weight fully supported by the engagement assembly. The engagement assembly provides tight mechanical coupling between the mouse and the recess, but permits the disconnection of the mouse if excessive force is applied to the mouse. The engagement assembly includes an electrical connector that permits the coupling of electrical signals between the mouse and the computer. The connector pins in the electrical connector are individually spring-loaded to allow the connector pins to recede into the electrical connector when force is applied. A mating electrical connector plate, mounted within the recess, is a flat plate made of an insulating material with electrically conductive pads on the surface thereof. The connector pins of the electrical connector electrically couple electrical signals between the mouse and the computer when the engagement assembly mechanically couples the mouse into the recess. The electrical connector does not require precise alignment of the engagement assembly when installing or removing the mouse. If excessive force is applied to the mouse, it disconnects from the recess without damaging the mouse or the computer.

    摘要翻译: 一种直接连接到计算机或键盘的计算机命令和指点设备,无需外部电缆。 BallPoint TM鼠标具有多轴机械接合组件,其允许鼠标插入计算机或键盘中的凹槽中,并且其重量完全由接合组件支撑。 接合组件在鼠标和凹部之间提供紧密的机械耦合,但是如果对鼠标施加过大的力量则允许鼠标断开。 接合组件包括允许鼠标和计算机之间的电信号耦合的电连接器。 电连接器中的连接器针单独弹簧加载,以在施加力时允许连接器针脚退回电连接器。 安装在凹槽内的配合电连接板是由绝缘材料制成的平板,其表面具有导电垫。 当接合组件将鼠标机械地连接到凹槽中时,电连接器的连接器针电连接鼠标和计算机之间的电信号。 当安装或拆卸鼠标时,电连接器不需要精确对准接合组件。 如果对鼠标施加过大的力量,则它会与凹槽断开,而不会损坏鼠标或计算机。