EP1299793A1 - Souris d'ordinateur a commande au doigt - Google Patents

Souris d'ordinateur a commande au doigt

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EP1299793A1
EP1299793A1 EP01926246A EP01926246A EP1299793A1 EP 1299793 A1 EP1299793 A1 EP 1299793A1 EP 01926246 A EP01926246 A EP 01926246A EP 01926246 A EP01926246 A EP 01926246A EP 1299793 A1 EP1299793 A1 EP 1299793A1
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Prior art keywords
fingers
mouse
computer mouse
washers
controlled computer
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Sverre Egil Larsen
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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
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03548—Sliders, in which the moving part moves in a plane
    • 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
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0335—Finger operated miniaturized mouse

Definitions

  • This invention relates to a fingertip controlled computer mouse, for use in communication with and controlling a computer or other technical device that are controllable by means of electro magnetic signals.
  • mice pointer or mouse Today, we use a device called a mouse pointer or mouse in order to point out wanted symbols and points on a computer screen.
  • This mouse consists of a plastic object that a user, by using the hand, can displace in all horizontal directions on a table or other surface .
  • the mouse has a rounded shape adjusted to a human hand, and contains a ball that partly protrudes through a hole at the bottom side of the mouse.
  • On the top side of the mouse there are one or more switches that can be activated by the fingers.
  • the mouse When the mouse is moved parallel with the surface, the ball rotates. The movement of the ball is transferred by electronic signals to the computer and an arrow or another marker is moving on the screen, synchronous with the movements of the mouse.
  • This type of mouse has its weaknesses. In order to use the mouse, one is dependent of a surface plate that must be approximately horizontal and that uses relatively large part of the work area. This type of mouse causes also the so-called RSI (Repetitive Strain Injuries) , which is caused by both arm and fingers being held constantly in more or less the same position, in some sort of stand-by position. This often causes muscle tension leading to pain and discomfort.
  • RSI Repetitive Strain Injuries
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide a computer mouse that avoids the above-mentioned disadvantages by leading to less muscle tension in the user, and which does not demand much work space on a desk.
  • the invention is a fingertip controlled computer mouse that consists of two washers that are held between the thumb and the index finger.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates one embodiment of the inventive computer mouse in use .
  • Fig. 2 illustrates one embodiment of the invention with push switches .
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a profile of one embodiment of the invention.
  • a fingertip-controlled mouse consists of two or more small washers of plastic and/or metal, which is kept between the fingers and provides electro magnetic signals to a computer, or another controlling unit, for vehicles, industrial processes etc. via cable or wireless.
  • the fingertip controlled computer mouse can i.e. consist of two plane plastic washers that have electro magnetic signal giving elements embedded or mounted.
  • the washers are single-levelled towards each other, and are kept in place between the thumb and index finger/middle finger on the same hand, as shown in fig. 1.
  • the washers can have different designs like plane, arched, bulbous, etc. depending on what is considered the most appropriate .
  • Embedded or mounted on the fingertip controlled computer mouse according to the invention are pressure sensitive areas or small electronic switches, which are activated by slight pressure from the fingers and gives electric signals for selection from menus on the computer screen, etc.
  • This is shown in fig.2.
  • the figure shows a possible design of the invention, where the washers 1,2 are of different sizes. On the smallest washer, 1, two push switches are assembled.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a profile of one embodiment of the invention.
  • the washers 1,2 of different sizes.
  • the washers 1,2 are embedded in a rubber capsule 4.
  • This capsule 4 must be so elastic that the washers 1,2 can be displaced in relation to each other between the thumb and the index finger.
  • the capsule 4 can be dust- /watertight and have a resilient effect, so that the wash- ers 1,2 returns to the starting position when the fingers are not exercising any pressure on them.
  • One of the washers 1 can be slightly smaller than the other 2 so that only the capsule's upper side must be elastic/resilient.
  • Push switches for ""clicking 11 the mouse can be mounted on one or both washers in such a way that the fingertips can feel them and actuate them through the rubber capsule .
  • the washers can have a lubricant or be fully or partly im- merged in a liquid 5 in the sealed capsule 4, so that they move freely and evenly.
  • the liquid 5 in the sealed, elas- tic rubber capsule 4 can also affect push switchers or pressure sensitive areas by increasing the hydraulic pressure when urging the capsule together with the fingers .
  • the fingertip-controlled mouse is applicable for many different controlling functions. For instance, steering ships, machinery, vehicles and industrial processes. By moving the washers in a set x-direction, one can e.g. accelerate the velocity of a vehicle or a process while reaching brake capacity by moving the washers reverse 180 degrees. In addition to velocity/brake control in the x-direction, a controlling function can be obtained by moving the same washers in the y-direction. Where, by safety reasons, or other reasons double signalling is wanted, one can e.g. serve a mouse in each hand. One can e.g.
  • a fingertip controlled computer mouse can be employed just about everywhere where coordinated, synchronous signal and on/off signals are needed. The handicapped with able fingers will with to the fingertip controlled computer mouse according to the invention get a new appliance for use with computers, steering of motorized wheel chairs and many other appliances.
  • the washers can also be mounted into one unit within an elastic frame of rubber or a spring system instead of a sealed capsule (not shown) .

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne une souris d'ordinateur à commande au doigt qui consiste en au moins deux rondelles en plastique, par exemple, à éléments électromagnétiques imbriqués retenues entre au moins deux doigts et émettant des signaux par câble ou sans fil vers un ordinateur ou autre récepteur, de façon synchrone avec la manière dont elles sont déplacées les unes par rapport aux autres par les doigts. Ce type de souris comporte en outre au moins un commutateur électrique ou une zone sensible à la pression qui libère des signaux électroniques par une légère pression digitale. En tenant cette souris entre deux ou trois doigts, on ne dépend plus d'aucune surface telle que tables, etc., et on peut l'utiliser quelle que soit la position de la main ou du bras. En tenant la souris entre le pouce et l'index, on peut l'utiliser simultanément avec les autres doigts lorsque l'on travaille sur un clavier.
EP01926246A 2000-04-26 2001-04-25 Souris d'ordinateur a commande au doigt Withdrawn EP1299793A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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NO20002110 2000-04-26
NO20002110A NO312384B1 (no) 2000-04-26 2000-04-26 Fingerstyrt datamaskin-mus
PCT/NO2001/000172 WO2001082049A1 (fr) 2000-04-26 2001-04-25 Souris d'ordinateur a commande au doigt

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EP1299793A1 true EP1299793A1 (fr) 2003-04-09

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AU (1) AU2001252778A1 (fr)
NO (1) NO312384B1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2001082049A1 (fr)

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JP2010521755A (ja) * 2007-03-17 2010-06-24 プレー ゲーエムベーハー 自動車用操作要素
WO2017144199A1 (fr) * 2016-02-23 2017-08-31 Deutsche Telekom Ag Élément de commande pour commander un dispositif électronique
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AU2001252778A1 (en) 2001-11-07
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WO2001082049A1 (fr) 2001-11-01
NO20002110L (no) 2001-10-29

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