公开(公告)号：US08088005B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US11594296

申请日：2006-11-07

申请人： Thomas Burgel ,  Keith Klumb ,  David McVicar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Christophe Juncker ,  David Wegmuller

发明人： Thomas Burgel ,  Keith Klumb ,  David McVicar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Christophe Juncker ,  David Wegmuller

IPC分类号： A63F13/02

CPC分类号： A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for operating a gaming wheel system including a steering wheel which may be a single-turn wheel (at most 360° lock-to-lock) or a multi-turn wheel (more than 360° lock-to-lock) to play a game which may be designed for a single-turn wheel (a legacy game) or a multi-turn wheel (a native game, irrespective of whether it takes advantage of the multi-turn capability or not). The system is configured to operate the gaming wheel system in one of four states. The first state is the single-turn, legacy mode state for operating either a single-turn wheel or a multi-turn wheel in the single-turn mode to play a legacy game. The second state is the multi-turn, legacy mode state for operating a multi-turn wheel in the multi-turn mode to play a legacy game. The third state is the single-turn, native mode state for operating either a single-turn wheel or a multi-turn wheel in the single-turn mode to play a native game. The fourth state is the multi-turn, native mode state for operating a multi-turn wheel in the multi-turn mode to play a native game.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例涉及用于操作游戏车轮系统的系统和方法，该游戏车轮系统包括可以是单转轮（至多360°锁定锁定）或多转轮（多于360°）的方向盘 °锁定锁定）来播放可以设计用于单转轮（传统游戏）或多圈轮（本机游戏，不管其是否利用多圈能力或 不）。 该系统配置为在四种状态之一中操作游戏轮系统。 第一个状态是单匝，传统模式状态，用于在单匝模式下操作单转轮或多转轮，以播放传统游戏。 第二种状态是用于在多圈模式下操作多圈轮的多圈，传统模式状态，以播放传统游戏。 第三种状态是单匝原始模式状态，用于在单匝模式下操作单圈轮或多圈轮以玩本机游戏。 第四种状态是用于在多圈模式下操作多圈轮以玩本机游戏的多圈，原始模式状态。

公开(公告)号：US20070054737A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11594296

申请日：2006-11-07

申请人： Thomas Burgel ,  Keith Klumb ,  David McVicar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Christophe Juncker ,  David Wegmuller

发明人： Thomas Burgel ,  Keith Klumb ,  David McVicar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Christophe Juncker ,  David Wegmuller

IPC分类号： A63F13/00

CPC分类号： A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for operating a gaming wheel system including a steering wheel which may be a single-turn wheel (at most 360° lock-to-lock) or a multi-turn wheel (more than 360° lock-to-lock) to play a game which may be designed for a single-turn wheel (a legacy game) or a multi-turn wheel (a native game, irrespective of whether it takes advantage of the multi-turn capability or not). The system is configured to operate the gaming wheel system in one of four states. The first state is the single-turn, legacy mode state for operating either a single-turn wheel or a multi-turn wheel in the single-turn mode to play a legacy game. The second state is the multi-turn, legacy mode state for operating a multi-turn wheel in the multi-turn mode to play a legacy game. The third state is the single-turn, native mode state for operating either a single-turn wheel or a multi-turn wheel in the single-turn mode to play a native game. The fourth state is the multi-turn, native mode state for operating a multi-turn wheel in the multi-turn mode to play a native game.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例涉及用于操作游戏车轮系统的系统和方法，该游戏车轮系统包括可以是单转轮（至多360°锁定锁定）或多转轮（多于360°）的方向盘 °锁定锁定）来播放可以设计用于单转轮（传统游戏）或多圈轮（本机游戏，不管其是否利用多圈能力或 不）。 该系统配置为在四种状态之一中操作游戏轮系统。 第一个状态是单匝，传统模式状态，用于在单匝模式下操作单转轮或多转轮，以播放传统游戏。 第二种状态是用于在多圈模式下操作多圈轮的多圈，传统模式状态，以播放传统游戏。 第三种状态是单匝原始模式状态，用于在单匝模式下操作单圈轮或多圈轮以玩本机游戏。 第四种状态是用于在多圈模式下操作多圈轮以玩本机游戏的多圈，原始模式状态。

公开(公告)号：US07198269B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US10434764

申请日：2003-05-08

申请人： Thomas Burgel ,  Keith Klumb ,  David McVicar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Christophe Juncker ,  David Wegmuller

发明人： Thomas Burgel ,  Keith Klumb ,  David McVicar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Christophe Juncker ,  David Wegmuller

IPC分类号： A63F13/02 ,  A63F9/24

CPC分类号： A63F13/245 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for operating a gaming wheel system including a steering wheel which may be a single-turn wheel (at most 360° lock-to-lock) or a multi-turn wheel (more than 360° lock-to-lock) to play a game which may be designed for a single-turn wheel (a legacy game) or a multi-turn wheel (a native game, irrespective of whether it takes advantage of the multi-turn capability or not). The system is configured to operate the gaming wheel system in one of four states. The first state is the single-turn, legacy mode state for operating either a single-turn wheel or a multi-turn wheel in the single-turn mode to play a legacy game. The second state is the multi-turn, legacy mode state for operating a multi-turn wheel in the multi-turn mode to play a legacy game. The third state is the single-turn, native mode state for operating either a single-turn wheel or a multi-turn wheel in the single-turn mode to play a native game. The fourth state is the multi-turn, native mode state for operating a multi-turn wheel in the multi-turn mode to play a native game.

公开(公告)号：US08159414B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US11155972

申请日：2005-06-17

申请人： Christopher Pate ,  Mark Lavelle ,  David Wegmuller ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Vahid Afshar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Thomas Burgel

发明人： Christopher Pate ,  Mark Lavelle ,  David Wegmuller ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Vahid Afshar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Thomas Burgel

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/0238

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable keys in a keyboard that provide the user with added functionalities and versatility to enhance the usage of the computer for game play or the like. In one embodiment, an input device for use with a computer comprises an input device housing; at least one input member disposed on the input device housing; and an auxiliary display connected to the input device housing, the auxiliary display being configured to display information received from the computer including images provided by the computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种键盘中的可编程键，为用户提供增加的功能和多功能性，以增强用于游戏等的计算机的使用。 在一个实施例中，与计算机一起使用的输入装置包括输入装置壳体; 设置在所述输入装置壳体上的至少一个输入构件; 以及连接到输入装置外壳的辅助显示器，辅助显示器被配置为显示从计算机接收的包括由计算机提供的图像的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20060284846A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11155972

申请日：2005-06-17

申请人： Christopher Pate ,  Mark Lavelle ,  David Wegmuller ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Vahid Afshar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Thomas Burgel

发明人： Christopher Pate ,  Mark Lavelle ,  David Wegmuller ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Vahid Afshar ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Thomas Burgel

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/0238

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable keys in a keyboard that provide the user with added functionalities and versatility to enhance the usage of the computer for game play or the like. In one embodiment, an input device for use with a computer comprises an input device housing; at least one input member disposed on the input device housing; and an auxiliary display connected to the input device housing, the auxiliary display being configured to display information received from the computer including images provided by the computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种键盘中的可编程键，为用户提供增加的功能和多功能性，以增强用于游戏等的计算机的使用。 在一个实施例中，与计算机一起使用的输入装置包括输入装置壳体; 设置在所述输入装置壳体上的至少一个输入构件; 以及连接到输入装置外壳的辅助显示器，辅助显示器被配置为显示从计算机接收的包括由计算机提供的图像的信息。

公开(公告)号：US06741233B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09560554

申请日：2000-04-28

申请人： Fred Swan ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Thomas Burgel ,  Roland Bosa ,  Paul Loughnane ,  Urs Boesiger

发明人： Fred Swan ,  Aidan Kehoe ,  Thomas Burgel ,  Roland Bosa ,  Paul Loughnane ,  Urs Boesiger

IPC分类号： G09G500

CPC分类号： A63F13/22 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F2300/1006 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0383

摘要： A roller is provided in an input device such as a joystick to perform functions that compliment its operation. Upon detecting rotational movement of the roller in a first direction by a preset angle, a first signal is generated for activating a first logical button. Upon detecting rotational movement of the roller in a second direction by a preset angle, a second signal is generated for activating a second logical button. Roller rotation by multiples of the preset angle represents a series of button presses. The button press may be assigned a function such as selecting an item from a menu or adjusting attributes of objects or data displayed on a computer screen, such as the selection or firing of weapons or adjustment of shield balance in a video game application.

摘要翻译： 在诸如操纵杆的输入装置中设置有辊，以执行与其操作相符的功能。 当检测到辊在第一方向上的预定角度的旋转运动时，产生用于启动第一逻辑按钮的第一信号。 当检测到辊在第二方向上的旋转运动预设角度时，产生用于激活第二逻辑按钮的第二信号。 滚轮旋转倍数的预设角度表示一系列按钮按压。 按钮按钮可以被分配诸如从菜单中选择一个项目或调整显示在计算机屏幕上的对象或数据的属性，诸如在视频游戏应用中选择或者发射武器或调整屏蔽平衡的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20150177702A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14600149

申请日：2015-01-20

申请人： Aidan Kehoe ,  Neeku Shamekhi

发明人： Aidan Kehoe ,  Neeku Shamekhi

IPC分类号： G04G9/00

CPC分类号： G04G9/0076 ,  H04M1/72519

摘要： Time zone and day of the week differences can complicate international business and family communication. A device and a method are described for displaying the expected local time and day of the recipient when initiating real-time communication. For real-time communication by telephone, a device of the invention calculates the expected local time of the recipient using a mapping from phone number digit prefixes to time zone information. For real-time communication using video or text chat over the Internet Protocol, a device of the invention calculates the expected local time of the recipient using Internet geolocation services, together with a database mapping from locations to time zone information. In both cases, should the estimated local time of the recipient, or his or her day of the week, be likely to make contact socially problematic, the device of the invention prompts the initiator with this information, allowing the initiator to avoid socially problematic communication, e.g. phone calls in the small hours of the morning or on weekends.

摘要翻译： 时区和星期差异会使国际商务和家庭交流复杂化。 描述了用于在启动实时通信时显示接收者的预期本地时间和日期的设备和方法。 为了通过电话实时通信，本发明的设备使用从电话号码数字前缀到时区信息的映射来计算接收者的预期本地时间。 对于通过因特网协议进行视频或文本聊天的实时通信，本发明的设备使用因特网地理位置服务计算接收者的预期本地时间，以及从位置到时区信息的数据库映射。 在这两种情况下，如果接收者的当地时间估计值，或者他或她的一周中的某一天可能会使社交问题联系到一起，则本发明的设备会向发起者提示该信息，从而允许发起者避免社会问题的通信 ，例如 上午的小时或周末打电话。

公开(公告)号：US20060284847A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11156213

申请日：2005-06-17

申请人： Christopher Pate ,  Avinash Shinde ,  Mark Lavelle ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Aidan Kehoe

发明人： Christopher Pate ,  Avinash Shinde ,  Mark Lavelle ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Aidan Kehoe

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0238

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable keys in a keyboard that provide the user with added functionalities and versatility to enhance the usage of the computer for game play or the like. In one embodiment, a keyboard for use with a computer comprises a plurality of keys which include a plurality of programmable function keys each being programmable to have multiple shift states to provide different macro functions among the multiple shift states to be inputted to the computer; a plurality of macro shift buttons which represent the multiple shift states and which are configured to be pressed to toggle among the multiple shift states for the plurality of programmable function keys; and a macro record button configured to start and stop macro recording of the macro functions of the programmable function keys.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种键盘中的可编程键，为用户提供增加的功能和多功能性，以增强用于游戏等的计算机的使用。 在一个实施例中，用于与计算机一起使用的键盘包括多个键，其包括多个可编程功能键，每个键可编程为具有多个移位状态，以在要输入到计算机的多个移位状态之间提供不同的宏功能; 多个宏移动按钮，其表示多个移位状态，并被配置为被按下以在多个可编程功能键的多个移位状态之间切换; 以及配置为启动和停止可编程功能键的宏功能的宏记录的宏记录按钮。

公开(公告)号：US20090251417A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12415902

申请日：2009-03-31

申请人： Christopher Pate ,  Avinash Shinde ,  Mark Lavelle ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Aidan Kehoe

发明人： Christopher Pate ,  Avinash Shinde ,  Mark Lavelle ,  Roland Bosa ,  Nanda Kutty ,  Aidan Kehoe

IPC分类号： G06F3/02

CPC分类号： G06F3/0238

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable keys in a keyboard that provide the user with added functionalities and versatility to enhance the usage of the computer for game play or the like. In one embodiment, a keyboard for use with a computer comprises a plurality of keys which include a plurality of programmable function keys each being programmable to have multiple shift states to provide different macro functions among the multiple shift states to be inputted to the computer; a plurality of macro shift buttons which represent the multiple shift states and which are configured to be pressed to toggle among the multiple shift states for the plurality of programmable function keys; and a macro record button configured to start and stop macro recording of the macro functions of the programmable function keys.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种键盘中的可编程键，为用户提供增加的功能和多功能性，以增强用于游戏等的计算机的使用。 在一个实施例中，用于与计算机一起使用的键盘包括多个键，其包括多个可编程功能键，每个键可编程为具有多个移位状态，以在要输入到计算机的多个移位状态之间提供不同的宏功能; 多个宏移动按钮，其表示多个移位状态，并被配置为被按下以在多个可编程功能键的多个移位状态之间切换; 以及配置为启动和停止可编程功能键的宏功能的宏记录的宏记录按钮。