公开(公告)号：US20230221809A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US17647849

申请日：2022-01-13

Applicant: Dell Products L.P.

Inventor： Jason Scott Morrison ,  Erik Summa

IPC: G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/03541

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for a trackball including an adaptive brake. In an aspect, an apparatus includes a trackball, a wheel coupled to the trackball and configured to rotate about an axis, and a brake system configured to apply a braking force to the wheel. In some aspects, the brake system includes a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) brake, such as an MRF rotational brake. The MRF brake may be configured to apply a braking force to the wheel.

公开(公告)号：US20190087020A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16075608

申请日：2016-10-04

Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.

Inventor： Ian N. ROBINSON ,  Hiroshi HORII

IPC: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An input device may include at least one touch surface arranged in a three-dimensional (3D) shape wherein the at least one touch surface receives translational and rotational input along three spatial axes. A six degree-of-freedom (6DOF) input system may include at least one touch registering surface formed into a 3D shape to detect an interactive touch from a user and a processor to receive the interactive touch and adjust the position of a three-dimensional (3D) object represented in 3D space on a graphical user interface (GUI).

公开(公告)号：US10082883B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US15217701

申请日：2016-07-22

Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INC.

Inventor： Yu-Hao Huang ,  Ming-Tsan Kao ,  Sen-Huang Huang

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/08 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038

Abstract: There is provided an optical navigation device including an image sensor, a processing unit, a storage unit and an output unit. The image sensor is configured to successively capture images. The processing unit is configured to calculate a current displacement according to the images and to compare the current displacement or an accumulated displacement with a threshold so as to determine an outputted displacement. The storage unit is configured to save the accumulated displacement. The output unit is configured to output the outputted displacement with a report rate.

公开(公告)号：US09727148B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14139981

申请日：2013-12-24

Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INC.

Inventor： Kian-Ming Chin ,  Yik-Leong Chong

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/03

CPC classification number: G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: There is provided an image display system including a navigation device and an inertial unit. The navigation device outputs displacements at a report rate. The inertial unit may provide an inertial displacement for continuously controlling a cursor motion after the displacements decrease to zero.

公开(公告)号：US20170192546A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15120469

申请日：2015-03-03

Applicant: BASWEN INC.

Inventor： Hyeon Soo Park

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  B60K26/02 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  B60T7/04 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  B60K26/00 ,  B60K26/02 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T2220/04 ,  B60T2250/04 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F2203/0381

Abstract: Provided is a device control apparatus including a first instrument push apparatus and a touch sensing portion operated by an operation of a user and a controller which controls an operation of a user device based on operations by the first instrument push apparatus and the touch sensing portion. The controller outputs sensing commands with respect to the operations with respect to the first instrument push apparatus and the touch sensing portion. Here, a first sensing command is output by sensing the operation with respect to the first instrument push apparatus, and a second sensing command is output by sensing the operation with respect to the touch sensing portion.

公开(公告)号：US20140292808A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14146708

申请日：2014-01-02

Applicant: Jeffrey David Mullen

Inventor： Jeffrey David Mullen

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06T19/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1624 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1639 ,  G06F1/1647 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1666 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G09F9/301 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H04M1/0268 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04M2250/16 ,  H04M2250/18

Abstract: A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing.

公开(公告)号：US08644010B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US12324883

申请日：2008-11-27

Applicant: Jeffrey David Mullen

Inventor： Jeffrey David Mullen

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1624 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1639 ,  G06F1/1647 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1666 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G09F9/301 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H04M1/0268 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04M2250/16 ,  H04M2250/18

Abstract: A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing.

Abstract translation: 便携式设备（例如，诸如手机的无线设备）设置有柔性键盘和柔性显示屏。 当不使用时，这种柔性部件可以存储在便携式设备的壳体中。 当柔性部件被用户使用时，柔性显示屏和柔性键盘可以从壳体扩展。 可以在便携式设备的外部设置非柔性显示和输入部件，使得在存储柔性部件的同时可以以某种形式使用该设备。 在一个实施例中，当柔性显示器（或柔性键盘）存储在所述第一壳体中时，可以使用柔性显示器（或柔性键盘）的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20130120262A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13296051

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Julien Piot ,  Baptiste Merminod ,  Christophe Dayer ,  Niall White ,  Stephen Harvey ,  Frederic Fortin ,  Mathieu Meisser ,  Nicolas Ramond ,  Olivier Mathis ,  Regis Croisonnier

Inventor： Julien Piot ,  Baptiste Merminod ,  Christophe Dayer ,  Niall White ,  Stephen Harvey ,  Frederic Fortin ,  Mathieu Meisser ,  Nicolas Ramond ,  Olivier Mathis ,  Regis Croisonnier

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/3259 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  G06F2203/0332 ,  G06F2203/0333 ,  G06F2203/0334 ,  G06F2203/0339 ,  Y02D10/155

Abstract: A method includes placing an input device in a passive mode of operation and periodically monitoring a displacement sensor of the input device, receiving an indication of displacement from the displacement sensor, and placing the input device in an active mode of operation characterized by a power consumption level. The method also includes determining a passing of a predetermined time period since receiving the indication of displacement, placing the input device in a second active mode of operation characterized by a second power consumption level less than the power consumption level, and periodically monitoring one or more of a plurality of touch sensors. The method further includes receiving an indication of input from the one or more of the plurality of touch sensors and placing the input device in the active mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括将输入设备放置在被动操作模式中并且周期性地监视输入设备的位移传感器，接收来自位移传感器的位移指示，以及将输入设备置于以功率消耗为特征的主动操作模式中 水平。 该方法还包括确定从接收到位移指示开始的预定时间段的通过，将输入设备置于第二主动操作模式，其特征在于小于功率消耗水平的第二功率消耗水平，并周期性地监视一个或多个 的多个触摸传感器。 该方法还包括接收来自多个触摸传感器中的一个或多个的输入的指示并将输入设备置于主动操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130120261A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13296043

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Julien Piot ,  Baptiste Merminod ,  Christophe Dayer ,  Niall White ,  Stephen Harvey ,  Frederic Fortin ,  Mathieu Meisser ,  Nicolas Ramond ,  Olivier Mathis ,  Regis Croisonnier

Inventor： Julien Piot ,  Baptiste Merminod ,  Christophe Dayer ,  Niall White ,  Stephen Harvey ,  Frederic Fortin ,  Mathieu Meisser ,  Nicolas Ramond ,  Olivier Mathis ,  Regis Croisonnier

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/3259 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  G06F2203/0332 ,  G06F2203/0333 ,  G06F2203/0334 ,  G06F2203/0339 ,  Y02D10/155

Abstract: A method of operating an input device in conjunction with a host device includes determining that the input device is in a stationary state and receiving a first signal from a first sense zone of the input device. The method also includes determining an input command based on determining that the input device is in the stationary state and the first signal and transmitting a signal associated with the input command from the input device to the host device.

Abstract translation: 结合主机设备操作输入设备的方法包括确定输入设备处于静止状态并从输入设备的第一感测区域接收第一信号。 该方法还包括基于确定输入设备处于静止状态和第一信号并且将与输入命令相关联的信号从输入设备发送到主机设备来确定输入命令。

公开(公告)号：US08294673B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12463454

申请日：2009-05-11

Applicant: Er-Hao Chen

Inventor： Er-Hao Chen

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03541 ,  G06F3/03543

Abstract: An input device that adjusts its operation mode according to operation directions includes a movement sensing module, an operation direction control unit, a micro-control unit, and a transmission module. The movement sensing module for sensing a plurality of reflection images relative to a light source that is reflected by a reflection surface. Furthermore the movement sensing module obtains a movement displacement amount and a movement direction of the input device according to pattern variations between the reflection images. The operation direction control unit provides an operation direction of the movement sensing module. The micro-control unit converts the movement direction sensed by the movement sensing module according to the operation direction of the movement sensing module. The transmission module transmits the movement displacement amount and the converted movement direction of the input device to a host terminal so as to control a cursor displayed on the host terminal.

Abstract translation: 根据操作方向调整其操作模式的输入装置包括移动检测模块，操作方向控制单元，微控制单元和传输模块。 用于感测相对于被反射表面反射的光源的多个反射图像的运动感测模块。 此外，移动感测模块根据反射图像之间的图案变化获得输入装置的移动位移量和移动方向。 操作方向控制单元提供运动感测模块的操作方向。 微型控制单元根据移动检测模块的操作方向来转换由移动感测模块感测的移动方向。 传输模块将输入设备的移动位移量和转换的移动方向发送到主机终端，以便控制主机终端上显示的光标。