GB2316470B - Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard - Google Patents

Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard

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Publication number
GB2316470B
GB2316470B GB9721183A GB9721183A GB2316470B GB 2316470 B GB2316470 B GB 2316470B GB 9721183 A GB9721183 A GB 9721183A GB 9721183 A GB9721183 A GB 9721183A GB 2316470 B GB2316470 B GB 2316470B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
keyboard
inputting apparatus
coordinate inputting
coordinate
inputting
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.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB9721183A
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GB2316470A (en
GB9721183D0 (en
Inventor
Tsuyoshi Narusawa
Yoichi Hattori
Ryouichi Maeda
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.)
Alps Alpine Co Ltd
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Alps Electric Co Ltd
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Publication date
Priority claimed from JP03242194A external-priority patent/JP3193556B2/en
Priority claimed from JP6104576A external-priority patent/JPH07287636A/en
Priority claimed from JP6294925A external-priority patent/JPH08152962A/en
Application filed by Alps Electric Co Ltd filed Critical Alps Electric Co Ltd
Priority claimed from GB9503533A external-priority patent/GB2287526B/en
Publication of GB9721183D0 publication Critical patent/GB9721183D0/en
Publication of GB2316470A publication Critical patent/GB2316470A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2316470B publication Critical patent/GB2316470B/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • 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
    • G06F3/0338—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G05G2009/0474—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks characterised by means converting mechanical movement into electric signals
    • G05G2009/04762—Force transducer, e.g. strain gauge
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/008—Actuators other then push button
    • H01H2221/012—Joy stick type

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
GB9721183A 1994-03-02 1995-02-22 Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard Expired - Fee Related GB2316470B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP03242194A JP3193556B2 (en) 1994-03-02 1994-03-02 Coordinate input device
JP6104576A JPH07287636A (en) 1994-04-19 1994-04-19 Input device and keyboard input device
JP6294925A JPH08152962A (en) 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Coordinate input device
GB9503533A GB2287526B (en) 1994-03-02 1995-02-22 Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard

Publications (3)

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GB9721183D0 GB9721183D0 (en) 1997-12-03
GB2316470A GB2316470A (en) 1998-02-25
GB2316470B true GB2316470B (en) 1998-10-07

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GB9721180A Expired - Fee Related GB2316469B (en) 1994-03-02 1995-02-22 Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard
GB9721183A Expired - Fee Related GB2316470B (en) 1994-03-02 1995-02-22 Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard
GB9721178A Expired - Fee Related GB2316468B (en) 1994-03-02 1995-02-22 Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard

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GB9721178A Expired - Fee Related GB2316468B (en) 1994-03-02 1995-02-22 Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard

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Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
SG107090A1 (en) * 1999-08-26 2004-11-29 Hiew Pang Leow Control stick for a finger pointing device

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1992002029A1 (en) * 1990-07-24 1992-02-06 Home Row, Inc. Keyswitch-integrated pointing assembly
EP0681261A1 (en) * 1994-04-29 1995-11-08 International Business Machines Corporation Pointing device transducer using thick film resistor strain sensors

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1992002029A1 (en) * 1990-07-24 1992-02-06 Home Row, Inc. Keyswitch-integrated pointing assembly
EP0681261A1 (en) * 1994-04-29 1995-11-08 International Business Machines Corporation Pointing device transducer using thick film resistor strain sensors

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GB2316470A (en) 1998-02-25
GB2316469A (en) 1998-02-25
GB2316468B (en) 1998-10-07
GB2316468A (en) 1998-02-25
GB9721180D0 (en) 1997-12-03
GB9721178D0 (en) 1997-12-03
GB9721183D0 (en) 1997-12-03
GB2316469B (en) 1998-10-07

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