WO2001026089A1 - Dispositif de positionnement de curseur avec capacite de sortie tactile (la « souris vivante ») - Google Patents

Dispositif de positionnement de curseur avec capacite de sortie tactile (la « souris vivante ») Download PDF

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WO2001026089A1
WO2001026089A1 PCT/US2000/027154 US0027154W WO0126089A1 WO 2001026089 A1 WO2001026089 A1 WO 2001026089A1 US 0027154 W US0027154 W US 0027154W WO 0126089 A1 WO0126089 A1 WO 0126089A1
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  • This invention • relates to those computer system peripherals commonly known as mice, trackballs, and touch pads.
  • a mouse is a computer system control device that converts relative movement of the mouse over a surface into a corresponding motion of a cursor or object on a graphic display.
  • the optomechanical mouse is currently one of the most popular types, but there are a number of different methods for performing the tracking function of a mouse. Most mice now also have buttons, and a few include extra control wheels or rollers, that do a variety of things according to the particular software used.
  • Trackballs perform the same function as mice, and this second type of positioning device is essentially an upside- down mouse. With a trackball the user moves the ball itself rather than the entire unit. There are even some mouse/trackball convertible devices that can be used as either. Trackballs also usually include buttons.
  • Touch pads most commonly used on laptop computers, are a third type of manual positioning device. Touch pads work by sensing through body capacitance a user's finger position on the pad. Often there will be buttons located adjacent to the touch pad and these buttons work the same as mouse or trackball buttons.
  • mouse/trackball hybrid devices that include a number of controls for entering three- dimensional spatial positioning data. These devices permit a user to control on a computer screen both the movement of an object with respect to all three translational coordinates (i.e., the X,Y, and Z axes), as well as rotation of the object along these three axes (i.e., roll, pitch, and yaw).
  • Rifkin U.S. Pat. 5,692,956
  • the combination computer mouse/game play device described by Rifkin includes a vibrating motor.
  • the vibrating motor serves only to give a user a sensation of "vehicle speed" when the device is in game play mode and is not connected to the computer in any way.
  • Power to the vibrating module increases and decreases as the user manipulates a button on the mouse/game play device.
  • the vibrating motor of Rifkin does not convey output from the computer and, in fact, is disabled when the device is in computer mouse mode.
  • the prior art fails to offer a manual positioning device that fully utilizes the unique nature of these devices to create an ideal input/output interface.
  • the present invention overcomes this failure.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a manual positioning device that also serves as an output apparatus.
  • This output is in the form of a tactile sensation generated by one or more vibrating modules such as the type used to produce an alerting signal in pagers, watches, and portable phones. Because mice, trackballs, and touch pads are normally manipulated by a user's fingertips, they are ideally suited to serve as tactile output devices.
  • Such vibrating modules are well-known and take a variety of forms. Some employ an unbalanced weight attached to the shaft of a cylindrical motor, and generate vibration when the motor rotates. Other designs utilize a flat motor. Still others vibrate a magnate in a reciprocating motion by means of a spring. More recent attempts to improve on these designs have focused on producing vibrating modules that are smaller, thinner, and more reliable.
  • Another advantage of the present invention is that it is compatible with all types of mice, trackballs, and touch pads, including those that have extra control wheels or accessories.
  • the present invention's three embodiments i.e., the mouse, the trackball, and the touch pad
  • all include a vibrating module in the general area where a user' s thumb might rest when the user is manipulating the device. Additional modules could be mounted elsewhere, such as on top of or underneath the control buttons.
  • the actual location of each vibrating module is purely a matter of user preference and any discussion of a specific setup is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
  • Power for the modules would preferably be supplied in an appropriate voltage through the mouse cable/trackball cable (or directly to the modules if installed on a laptop) .
  • conventional dry cell batteries can be substituted and in this case the batteries would be contained within a battery compartment.
  • dry cell batteries would be particularly appropriate where the present invention is paired with a "wireless" mouse or trackball and in such a situation the mouse or trackball would include circuitry for sending signals to, and receiving signals from, a computer) .
  • a vibrating module could generate a steady signal or it could pulse, thereby indicating two separate things to the user. If multiple vibrating modules are used in combination, modules could vibrate in unison or in a sequence. This multitude of signaling possibilities creates many options for software designers.
  • a tactile output signal could augment graphical user interfaces by indicating to a user the status of an icon when the cursor is moved to that icon.
  • the tactile signal could also serve as an alert to a user that there is a problem with a previously executed instruction (such as a print command) or that a prohibited function is being attempted.
  • a tactile output would be computer systems designed for the vision or hearing impaired.
  • the tactile signal could accompany, or replace, either an image on a screen or a sound emitted from a speaker.
  • Voice recognition systems are an additional possible use whereby a tactile output could provide immediate feedback to a user when there is a problem (such as a word that the computer does not recognize) .
  • the most basic benefit for a computer user offered by the present invention is the opportunity for enhanced security. Sounds from a speaker can be heard, and display screens can be seen, by someone other than the user. A tactile output, however, would only be received by the person operating the mouse, the trackball, or the touch pad.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a exploded view of a possible installation arrangement for the present invention.
  • the mouse 10 of Fig. 1 has a housing 11 and mouse control buttons 12.
  • the mouse 10 further includes a vibrating module 13.
  • the mouse 10 is configured for a right- handed user as the vibrating module 13 is set in that part of the housing 11 where such a user' s thumb could comfortably rest when the mouse is being used.
  • the vibrating module 13 could be located on the top of the housing 11 in a place where a user's palm could detect a vibration signal from the module.
  • the housing 11 would enclose click switches for the mouse control buttons 12 as well as a transducer of some sort for converting movement of the mouse into a digital signal that can be read by the computer. Additional transducers might be included to accompany any extra position control accessories. Though in the interest of clarity these internal components are not illustrated here, the present invention is intended to be compatible with every type of cursor tracking mechanism or means.
  • a mouse cable 14 connects the mouse 10 to a computer (not shown) . The electrical signal from the click switches and the transducer are transmitted via the mouse cable 14.
  • the mouse cable 14 would also contain wires 15 that provide a power source for the vibrating module 13.
  • Circuitry means for taking an instruction from the computer's software and opening/closing a switch for sending a drive current to the vibrating module 13 would be contained within the computer, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are numerous possible methods of accomplishing this. However, none of these' methods are claimed herein. What the present invention describes is solely the combination of one or more vibrating modules, for providing tactile output, with a manual device for controlling the position of a cursor or object on a visual display.
  • the housing 11 has an opening 16 shaped to receive the vibrating module 13.
  • the vibrating module 13 includes a flange 17 that helps stabilize the module in position when placed into the opening 16.
  • the opening 16 permits the wires 15 to access terminals on the vibrating module 13.
  • a shock-absorbing bushing 18 could be installed between the vibrating module 13 and the housing 11 to dampen the effect on the mouse and its other components of the vibration produced by the module.
  • the module could also be covered with a flexible membrane.
  • a trackball unit 20 has a ball 21 for guiding a cursor or object on a display (not shown) and a number of trackball buttons 22.
  • the trackball unit 20 has associated internal components that are well known and not claimed as part of the present invention.
  • the trackball unit 20 as shown in Fig. 2 is configured for a left-handed user.
  • a vibrating module 23 is installed on the right side of the unit in a location where a left-handed user's thumb could comfortably reach the module. The vibrating module 23 would be on the opposite side of the trackball unit if the trackball was intended for a right- handed user.
  • wires 24 supply electrical current to the vibrating module 23.
  • a trackball cable 25 connects the trackball unit 20 to a computer (not shown) , and the wires 24 are housed within the trackball cable 25 along with other wiring necessary for the basic function of the trackball.
  • the particular method for attaching the wires 25 to a switch means and power source is dependent upon the requirements of computer manufacturers and builders.
  • a vibrating module could be located elsewhere on a trackball unit in accordance with the choice of a user.
  • the switch means controlling electrical power to the module could be contained within the cursor control device itself.
  • one set of wires might supply drive current for the modules and another wire might transmit a digital signal from the computer to an integrated control circuit in the mouse or trackball.
  • Computer builders and manufacturers can determine the best approach according to their particular needs. The actual installation of a vibrating module on a trackball would be similar to the mouse embodiment installation shown in Fig. 4.
  • the third embodiment, or touch pad installation, is illustrated in Fig. 3. Because a touch pad is frequently included as an integral part of a laptop computer, the combination of a vibrating module with the touch pad might be viewed as simply adding an additional component to the laptop. But due to the proximity of the module's location to that of the touch pad, a user can access the vibrating module while at the same time manipulate the touch pad.
  • This third embodiment of the present invention takes advantage of the nature of a touch pad; a touch pad is manually-operated device like the mouse and the trackball. When a vibrating module is installed near the touch pad the result is a single, unified interface.
  • Fig. 3 shows a portion of a laptop computer 30 that includes a touch pad 31 and touch pad control buttons 32.
  • the laptop computer 30 is configured for a right-handed user.
  • a vibrating module 33 is therefore placed adjacent to the touch pad 31 in an area where a user's thumb could rest while the user is operating the touch pad with another finger of the same hand.

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L'invention concerne la combinaison d'un curseur ou d'un dispositif de positionnement d'objet, tel qu'une souris (11), une boule de commande, ou un bloc à effleurement, avec un ou plusieurs modules vibrants (13) qui acheminent les sorties de données (14) d'un ordinateur associé.
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