CA2213954A1 - A manually operated controller apparatus - Google Patents
A manually operated controller apparatusInfo
- Publication number
- CA2213954A1 CA2213954A1 CA002213954A CA2213954A CA2213954A1 CA 2213954 A1 CA2213954 A1 CA 2213954A1 CA 002213954 A CA002213954 A CA 002213954A CA 2213954 A CA2213954 A CA 2213954A CA 2213954 A1 CA2213954 A1 CA 2213954A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- support surface
- concave
- manually operated
- controller apparatus
- operated controller
- 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.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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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
- G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
Abstract
A manually operated controller apparatus includes a continuous hollow housing with a plurality of surfaces that are arranged in such a way that hand and arm muscle fatigue are reduced. The tilted surface of the housing allows for the user's hand and arm to rest in a more natural position, thereby reducing fatigue experienced in the arm and hand muscles.
The vertically positioned depressible switches also allow the user's fingers to rest in a more relaxed position while allowing for easy access to the switches. A depressible switch located on the vertical thumb support surface acts as a fine tuner allowing the user to move the cursor minimum displacements.
The vertically positioned depressible switches also allow the user's fingers to rest in a more relaxed position while allowing for easy access to the switches. A depressible switch located on the vertical thumb support surface acts as a fine tuner allowing the user to move the cursor minimum displacements.
Claims (19)
1. A manually operated controller apparatus, for reducing hand and arm muscle fatigue, comprising:
(a) a continuous hollow housing having a plurality of integrally arranged surfaces, the surfaces comprising:
(i) a tilted arched palm support surface to reduce the twisting of the lower arm;
(ii) a sloping concave index finger support surface;
(iii) a concave middle finger surface;
(iv) a concave ring finger surface;
(v) a concave little finger support surface;
(vi) a vertical concave thumb support surface; and (b) a substantially planar member enclosing said housing.
(a) a continuous hollow housing having a plurality of integrally arranged surfaces, the surfaces comprising:
(i) a tilted arched palm support surface to reduce the twisting of the lower arm;
(ii) a sloping concave index finger support surface;
(iii) a concave middle finger surface;
(iv) a concave ring finger surface;
(v) a concave little finger support surface;
(vi) a vertical concave thumb support surface; and (b) a substantially planar member enclosing said housing.
2. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tilted arched palm support surface is tilted downwardly from the horizontal plane a range of between 20 to 35 degrees.
3. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a depressible switch positioned vertically on said concave middle finger surface.
4. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a depressible switch positioned vertically on said concave ring finger surface.
5. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a depressible switch positioned on said sloping concave index finger support surface.
6. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said sloping concave index finger support surface is disposed relative said tilted arched palm support surface at an obtuse angle.
7. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a depressible switch positioned on said vertical concave thumb support surface.
8. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claims 3, 4, 5, or 6 further comprising a fine tuner depressible switch positioned on said vertical concave thumb support surface.
9. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein said fine tuner depressible switch is movable in multiple directions.
10. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 9 wherein said fine tuner depressible switch is movable along orthogonal directions.
11. A manually operated controller apparatus, for reducing hand and arm muscle fatigue, comprising:
(a) a continuous hollow housing having a plurality of integrally arranged surfaces, the surfaces comprising:
(i) a tilted arched palm support surface to reduce the twisting of the lower arm;
(ii) a sloping concave index finger support surface disposed relative said arched palm support surface at an obtuse angle;
(iii) a concave middle finger surface having a vertically mounted depressible switch;
(iv) a concave ring finger surface having a vertically mounted depressible switch;
(v) a concave little finger support surface;
(vi) a vertical concave thumb support surface; and (b) a substantially planar member enclosing said housing;
(a) a continuous hollow housing having a plurality of integrally arranged surfaces, the surfaces comprising:
(i) a tilted arched palm support surface to reduce the twisting of the lower arm;
(ii) a sloping concave index finger support surface disposed relative said arched palm support surface at an obtuse angle;
(iii) a concave middle finger surface having a vertically mounted depressible switch;
(iv) a concave ring finger surface having a vertically mounted depressible switch;
(v) a concave little finger support surface;
(vi) a vertical concave thumb support surface; and (b) a substantially planar member enclosing said housing;
12. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein said arched palm support is tilted downwardly from the horizontal plane a range of between 20 to 35 degrees.
13. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 11 comprising a fine tuner depressible switch positioned on said vertical concave thumb support.
14. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 13 wherein said fine tuner depressible switch is movable along orthogonal directions.
15. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 11 comprising a means for removably securing said planar member to said housing so as to provide selective access to the interior of said housing.
16. A manually operated controller apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein saidapparatus enables a user to interact with information displayed on a display device associated with a computer.
17. A computer mouse, for reducing hand and arm muscle fatigue, enabling a user to interact with information displayed on a display device associated with a computer comprising:
(a) a continuous hollow housing having a plurality of integrally arranged surfaces, the surfaces comprising:
(i) a tilted arched palm support surface to reduce the twisting of the lower arm;
(ii) a concave index finger support surface sloping downwardly from said tilted arched palm support surface at an obtuse angle;
(iii) a concave middle finger surface;
(iv) a concave ring finger surface;
(v) a concave little finger support surface;
(vi) a vertical concave thumb support surface;
(b) a substantially planar member enclosing said housing;
(c) a means for removably securing said planar member to said housing so as to provide selective access to the interior of said housing; and (d) a microprocessor and an electronic circuit design housed on the interior of said mouse.
(a) a continuous hollow housing having a plurality of integrally arranged surfaces, the surfaces comprising:
(i) a tilted arched palm support surface to reduce the twisting of the lower arm;
(ii) a concave index finger support surface sloping downwardly from said tilted arched palm support surface at an obtuse angle;
(iii) a concave middle finger surface;
(iv) a concave ring finger surface;
(v) a concave little finger support surface;
(vi) a vertical concave thumb support surface;
(b) a substantially planar member enclosing said housing;
(c) a means for removably securing said planar member to said housing so as to provide selective access to the interior of said housing; and (d) a microprocessor and an electronic circuit design housed on the interior of said mouse.
18. A computer mouse as claimed in claim 17, comprising a fine tuner depressible switch positioned on said vertical concave thumb support.
19. A computer mouse as claimed in claim 18, wherein said fine tuner depressible switch is movable along orthogonal directions.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002213954A CA2213954A1 (en) | 1997-08-26 | 1997-08-26 | A manually operated controller apparatus |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002213954A CA2213954A1 (en) | 1997-08-26 | 1997-08-26 | A manually operated controller apparatus |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2213954A1 true CA2213954A1 (en) | 1999-02-26 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002213954A Abandoned CA2213954A1 (en) | 1997-08-26 | 1997-08-26 | A manually operated controller apparatus |
Country Status (1)
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| CA (1) | CA2213954A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2000060536A1 (en) * | 1999-04-06 | 2000-10-12 | Microsoft Corporation | Computer input device with digit support and ergonomically positioned actuators |
| US7283121B2 (en) | 1998-09-14 | 2007-10-16 | Microsoft Corporation | Input device with forward/backward control |
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1997
- 1997-08-26 CA CA002213954A patent/CA2213954A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (7)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7283121B2 (en) | 1998-09-14 | 2007-10-16 | Microsoft Corporation | Input device with forward/backward control |
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| WO2000060536A1 (en) * | 1999-04-06 | 2000-10-12 | Microsoft Corporation | Computer input device with digit support and ergonomically positioned actuators |
| US7002552B1 (en) | 1999-04-06 | 2006-02-21 | Microsoft Corporation | Computer input device with digit support and natural position actuators |
| US7345674B2 (en) | 1999-04-06 | 2008-03-18 | Microsoft Corporation | Computer input device with digit support and natural position actuators |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Dead |