Abstract:
A display system for anesthesia monitoring comprising a low form factor display unit (10) and a grouping of controls to provide increased functionality. The grouping provides access through a Dedicated group (16) to functions of an immediate nature such as controlling audible alarms and declaring events. The grouping also provides a Menu/Navigation set of controls (14). A context group (18) allows the Menu Navigation controls to be used differently depending on the mode the system is operating in. The display color codes different parameters shown on the display and inverts the burst suppression trend line so as to provide a more intuitive representation of how deeply anesthetized the patient is.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for a novel cursor control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention is a method of manipulating a cursor on a tv screen (100) utilizing a wireless remote control (125). The method includes detecting a location on the screen pointed to by the remote control. The method also includes Transmitting the location to a set-top box (199).
Abstract:
A user input as shown in Figure 1, having a first mode of operation relating to the entry of a command is indicated on a display device (108) prior to the actual execution of the command, afterwhich a second mode of operation may be entered wherein the command is actually executed using the displayed information (118) for confirmation purposes. In a preferred embodiment, the user input device takes the form of a hand-held remote-control unit (104) and the display device is a television monitor. The display may show a textual information relating to the pushbutton (112) in closest proximity to the user's finger or, alternatively, the display may show a graphical representation of at least a portion of the keypad, along with an icon that moves relative to the graphical display in relation to movements made by the user.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for positioning a marker (M) on an output unit for sets of data, comprising a definable output area (100) on said output unit, wherein at least one data set is represented in a representation area (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 61, 70, 71) and the marker (M) selects one representation area (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 61, 70, 71) . The at least one set of data is part of a logical structure and the shape, position and/or size of the representation area (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 61, 70, 71) in the output area (100) changes from a first state to a second state.
Abstract:
A method and system for converting the output of a communications port (210) (e.g., a serial port or a USB port) into video signals (120) representing the output of a terminal. The system is interposed between the communications port and a set of two or more inputs to a keyboard (122), video and a mouse (124) switch. Upon receiving characters from the communications port (210), the system interprets the characters as terminal emulation commands and internally generates a representation of what a resulting terminal screen would look like. From that internal (digital) representation, the system produces analog outputs (20) representing the terminal screen. The analog outputs are applied to the video input of the KVM switch such that the terminal output can be viewed on the monitor attached to the KVM switch (74).
Abstract:
An electronic data display system (EDDS) which includes a system for containing a multiple data field environment (MDFE) including portions of displayable data; at least first and second displays for displaying data contained within the MDFE, capable of displaying data selected from different portions of the MDFE, wherein at least one of the displays is a tactile display; apparatus for selecting data for display by the first display, from a first portion of the MDFE; and apparatus for selecting data for display by the first display, from a second portion of the MDFE, different from the first portion.
Abstract:
In a visual display electronic device, the housing (11) has at least one human user depressible surface with associated analog pressure-sensitive elements (80, 82) for output of variable value utilized by the circuitry (53) to control or manipulate one or more functions of the devices. The at least one analog pressure-sensitive elements (80, 82) receive pressure applied by a user's finger or thumb (76) to the depressible surface, varied pressure applied by the user determines varied value of the signal. The resultant control manipulation from the analog variable value is in some manner indicated, displayed or made visuable detectable on the display at least at the time of manipulation so that the user receives visual feedback allowing termination, increase or decrease, if needed or desired of finger pressure on the depressible surface or the analog sensor. Some examples of functions which can be manipulated in various kinds of electronics apparatuses.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for efficient management of memory and force output in a force feedback system (10) including a host computer (18) and a force feedback device (11). A representation of device memory (134) is maintained on the host computer to allow the host computer knowledge and control over storage and force effects in the device memory. A host cache for force effects to be created for the device, where any force effects not able to fit in device memory are stored in the host cache. Other aspects of the invention include a playlist stored on the device of force effects being played by the device, and management of force output using relatively small, discrete time intervals.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an air sensitive input device (1) capable of use in a variety of environments which include, without limitation, toys, computer and video games, consumer appliances, musical instruments, and devices which assist the disabled. A housing (10) having an intake port (12) and an exhaust port (14) includes therein a switching mechanism (66) configured to change between open and closed positions in response to air flow entering the intake port (12).
Abstract:
The upper surface of a mouse pad (10) is formed with grooves (14) of width substantially smaller than the diameter of the mouse (12) ball, whereby particles that fall in the grooves (14) do not adhere to the mouse (12) ball when the mouse (12) is moved over the mouse pad (10).