GB2450497A - A computer/mobile phone input device comprising a mat operated by a user stepping thereon - Google Patents

A computer/mobile phone input device comprising a mat operated by a user stepping thereon Download PDF

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GB2450497A
GB2450497A GB0712339A GB0712339A GB2450497A GB 2450497 A GB2450497 A GB 2450497A GB 0712339 A GB0712339 A GB 0712339A GB 0712339 A GB0712339 A GB 0712339A GB 2450497 A GB2450497 A GB 2450497A
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Ian Mclauchlan
Kenneth Dick
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    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality
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    • 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
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    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
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    • 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
    • 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
    • G06F3/0334—Foot operated pointing devices
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/7243—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages
    • H04M1/72436—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages for text messaging, e.g. short messaging services [SMS] or e-mails
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/18—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including more than one keyboard unit

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Abstract

A computer/mobile phone input device comprising a mat 1 with switches which are set out the same as a telephone keypad. The switches are operated by a users foot/feet. The mat 1 can be connected to personal computer 5 or a mobile phone 4 through an interface 3. A user can use the mat 1 to input data to the computer 5 or mobile phone 4 such as sending text messages by stepping on the appropriate letters/numbers on the mat 1. Each actuation of a switch by stepping can be accompanied by music or musical notes produced by the interface 3. The input device may also be used to send a video by using a camera.

Description

DESCRIPTION
TEXT A GO GO IS A MAT WITH SWITCHES
SIMILAR TO A MOBILE PHONE KEYPAD.THERE IS ALSO A VERSION WITH A COMPUTER KEYPAD.
THESE MATS HAVE AN INTERFACE TO A
MOBILE PHONE OR COMPUTER. THE MAT IS ALSO TOUCH SENSITIVE AS WITH A PIANO KEYBOARD.
MUSICAL NOTES OR PRE PROGRAMMED TUNES CAN BE
PLAYED WITH THESE MATS ALONG WITH TEXT IF
REQUIRED.
THE OPERATOR CAN THEN SEND TEXT OR
EMAIL MESSAGES BY STEPPING OR DANCING ON THESE
MATS. VIDEO INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE SENT BY
PLUGGING A CAMERA INTO THE INTERFACE OR USING
EXISTING CAMERAS FITTED TO PHONES OR COMPUTER.

Claims (1)

1 MAT WITH MYLAR SWITCHES 2 CONNECTOR TO INTERFACE 3 INTERFACE 4 MOBILE
PHONE
PERSONAL COMPUTER OR LAPTOP
GB0712339A 2007-06-26 2007-06-26 A computer/mobile phone input device comprising a mat operated by a user stepping thereon Withdrawn GB2450497A (en)

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Cited By (2)

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US20090221372A1 (en) * 2008-02-29 2009-09-03 Molly Casey Footpad-based game and gaming system
US8951119B2 (en) 2009-02-24 2015-02-10 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V. Input device and method for providing an output signal associated with a sensor field occupancy

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JPS6389918A (en) * 1986-10-02 1988-04-20 Shuzo Shiraishi Terminal key input system
US5837952A (en) * 1996-06-04 1998-11-17 Combi Corporation Mat switch
US5889510A (en) * 1996-10-28 1999-03-30 At&T Corp. Foot-operated keyboard device
GB2338052A (en) * 1998-01-21 1999-12-08 George Michael Ettinger Foot operated computer input arrangements
JP2000322176A (en) * 1999-05-08 2000-11-24 Takao Okazawa Foot-operated input device for personal computer
WO2001084292A1 (en) * 2000-05-04 2001-11-08 Markku Sundell Pedally and/or manually controlled user interface
US6450886B1 (en) * 1999-04-09 2002-09-17 Konami Co., Ltd. Foot switcher, foot switch sheet and mat for use in the same
GB2409986A (en) * 2004-01-16 2005-07-20 Dean Ronald Greenway Interactive exercise mat
WO2005121935A1 (en) * 2004-06-14 2005-12-22 Ssd Company Limited Mat switch system and mat switch

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JPS6389918A (en) * 1986-10-02 1988-04-20 Shuzo Shiraishi Terminal key input system
US5837952A (en) * 1996-06-04 1998-11-17 Combi Corporation Mat switch
US5889510A (en) * 1996-10-28 1999-03-30 At&T Corp. Foot-operated keyboard device
GB2338052A (en) * 1998-01-21 1999-12-08 George Michael Ettinger Foot operated computer input arrangements
US6450886B1 (en) * 1999-04-09 2002-09-17 Konami Co., Ltd. Foot switcher, foot switch sheet and mat for use in the same
JP2000322176A (en) * 1999-05-08 2000-11-24 Takao Okazawa Foot-operated input device for personal computer
WO2001084292A1 (en) * 2000-05-04 2001-11-08 Markku Sundell Pedally and/or manually controlled user interface
GB2409986A (en) * 2004-01-16 2005-07-20 Dean Ronald Greenway Interactive exercise mat
WO2005121935A1 (en) * 2004-06-14 2005-12-22 Ssd Company Limited Mat switch system and mat switch

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20090221372A1 (en) * 2008-02-29 2009-09-03 Molly Casey Footpad-based game and gaming system
US8951119B2 (en) 2009-02-24 2015-02-10 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V. Input device and method for providing an output signal associated with a sensor field occupancy

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