EP1154824A4 - Interaktion zwischen software und einem eingabegerät - Google Patents

Interaktion zwischen software und einem eingabegerät

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Publication number
EP1154824A4
EP1154824A4 EP99904579A EP99904579A EP1154824A4 EP 1154824 A4 EP1154824 A4 EP 1154824A4 EP 99904579 A EP99904579 A EP 99904579A EP 99904579 A EP99904579 A EP 99904579A EP 1154824 A4 EP1154824 A4 EP 1154824A4
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European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
interaction
software
input device
input
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Application number
EP99904579A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1154824A1 (de
Inventor
Dan Klitsner
Brian Clemens
Gary Levenberg
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Klitsner Ind Design LLC
Original Assignee
Klitsner Ind Design LLC
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Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US09/019,489 external-priority patent/US5992817A/en
Priority claimed from US09/018,691 external-priority patent/US6322449B1/en
Application filed by Klitsner Ind Design LLC filed Critical Klitsner Ind Design LLC
Publication of EP1154824A1 publication Critical patent/EP1154824A1/de
Publication of EP1154824A4 publication Critical patent/EP1154824A4/de
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0205—Lever arrangements for operating keyboard cursor control keys in a joystick-like manner
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/22—Setup operations, e.g. calibration, key configuration or button assignment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
    • A63F13/245—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/40—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
    • A63F13/42—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/50—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress
    • A63F13/54—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving acoustic signals, e.g. for simulating revolutions per minute [RPM] dependent engine sounds in a driving game or reverberation against a virtual wall
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B5/00—Electrically-operated educational appliances
    • G09B5/06—Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1018—Calibration; Key and button assignment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1062—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being specially adapted to a type of game, e.g. steering wheel
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/6045—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for mapping control signals received from the input arrangement into game commands
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/6063—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for sound processing
    • A63F2300/6081—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for sound processing generating an output signal, e.g. under timing constraints, for spatialization

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Educational Administration (AREA)
  • Educational Technology (AREA)
  • Processing Or Creating Images (AREA)
  • User Interface Of Digital Computer (AREA)
EP99904579A 1998-02-04 1999-02-04 Interaktion zwischen software und einem eingabegerät Withdrawn EP1154824A4 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (7)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US7362298P 1998-02-04 1998-02-04
US73622P 1998-02-04
US09/019,489 US5992817A (en) 1998-02-04 1998-02-04 Keyboard interface device
US18691 1998-02-04
US19489 1998-02-04
US09/018,691 US6322449B1 (en) 1998-02-04 1998-02-04 Mechanical interface device
PCT/US1999/002420 WO1999039789A1 (en) 1998-02-04 1999-02-04 Interaction between software and an input device

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1154824A1 EP1154824A1 (de) 2001-11-21
EP1154824A4 true EP1154824A4 (de) 2007-06-20

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EP99904579A Withdrawn EP1154824A4 (de) 1998-02-04 1999-02-04 Interaktion zwischen software und einem eingabegerät

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP1154824A4 (de)
AU (1) AU746932B2 (de)
CA (1) CA2320078A1 (de)
NZ (1) NZ506607A (de)
WO (1) WO1999039789A1 (de)

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4704940A (en) * 1984-09-05 1987-11-10 Cummings Darold B Computer keyboard adaptor
DE19606467A1 (de) * 1996-02-21 1997-08-28 Norbert Lorenz Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Tastatur und Tastaturabdeckung zur Anwendung des Verfahrens

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US5717423A (en) * 1994-12-30 1998-02-10 Merltec Innovative Research Three-dimensional display
US5667319A (en) * 1995-03-17 1997-09-16 Satloff; James Simplified computer keyboard
US5805138A (en) * 1995-06-07 1998-09-08 International Business Machines Corporation Gross motion input controller for a computer system
US5818420A (en) * 1996-07-31 1998-10-06 Nippon Hoso Kyokai 3D object graphics display device, 3D object graphics display method, and manipulator for 3D object graphics display

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4704940A (en) * 1984-09-05 1987-11-10 Cummings Darold B Computer keyboard adaptor
DE19606467A1 (de) * 1996-02-21 1997-08-28 Norbert Lorenz Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Tastatur und Tastaturabdeckung zur Anwendung des Verfahrens

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See also references of WO9939789A1 *

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Publication number Publication date
AU2495099A (en) 1999-08-23
WO1999039789A1 (en) 1999-08-12
NZ506607A (en) 2002-04-26
EP1154824A1 (de) 2001-11-21
AU746932B2 (en) 2002-05-09
CA2320078A1 (en) 1999-08-12

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