WO2002031759A1 - An apparatus for guiding a marker on a computer screen - Google Patents
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- WO2002031759A1 WO2002031759A1 PCT/SE2001/000535 SE0100535W WO0231759A1 WO 2002031759 A1 WO2002031759 A1 WO 2002031759A1 SE 0100535 W SE0100535 W SE 0100535W WO 0231759 A1 WO0231759 A1 WO 0231759A1
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- 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
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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
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus for guiding a marker over a computer screen.
- commands and control information are normally entered into a computer with the aid of an electronic pointer located by the side of a conventional keyboard.
- the electronic pointer controls a cursor, normally in the form of a pointer or an arrow, across the computer screen, and the computer can be caused to execute a given command, by placing the marker in a chosen position on the screen in combination with entering a command.
- the so-called computer mouse is the most common form of electronic pointer at present.
- the mouse includes means for translating movement of the mouse into control signals that control movement of a marker on a computer screen. This translation can be effected in a number of different ways, for instance with the aid of a roller ball or by optical reading.
- one object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for guiding a marker across a computer screen that will eliminate the occurrence of such load damage either completely or partially.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a scrolling-facilitating apparatus.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a marker guiding apparatus which enables the marker to be guided two-dimensionally with a comfortable single-hand manoeuvre, regardless of whether guiding of the marker is effected by moving the apparatus over a surface or by finger-actuation of a marker guiding device on the apparatus, wherewith the apparatus is freely movable and thus independent of a reference surface for marker guidance.
- Yet another object of the invention is to provide a marker guiding apparatus which enables one and the same finger placement to be used on the apparatus, regardless of whether the marker is controlled by moving the apparatus relative to said surface or by finger-actuation of the marker guiding device carried by the apparatus.
- the apparatus housing is designed to be held and gripped constantly with one hand and, at the same time, to guide the marker on the screen two-dimensionally, either with the aid of a first guide device carried by the apparatus for comfortable two-dimensional movement with the aid of the thumb of the hand gripping the apparatus, or with the aid of a second more conventional guide device on the apparatus that senses movement of the apparatus relative to a surface for guiding the marker two-dimensionally on the screen.
- a sensor is preferably arranged to detect whether the apparatus is moved along a surface so as to cause one or the other of said guide devices to guide the marker on the basis of this information.
- the apparatus is preferably constructed so that the first guide device will provide a scrolling function in the X and Y directions in response to corresponding actuation with the thumb of said one hand, while guiding of the marker is effected by the second guide device.
- a scrolling function can be obtained via the first guide device by virtue of a special design and particular manoeuvring of said device.
- Fig. 1 shows an inventive apparatus from above.
- Fig. 2 shows the inventive apparatus from beneath.
- Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on the line III-III in Fig. 1.
- Figs. 4 and 5 are respective perspective views of mutually opposite sides of a further embodiment of an inventive apparatus.
- Fig. 6 is an explanatory sketch of a guide device included in the apparatus.
- the apparatus shown in Figs. 1-3 includes an apparatus housing 102, which is generally mirror-symmetrical in relation to a symmetry plane 7.
- the housing includes two mutually opposite side surfaces 1, 2, two mutually opposite end surfaces 6, 7, an upper arched main surface 3 which is intended to lie proximal to the palm of the manoeuvring hand in use, and an opposing underside 4.
- Two click keys 106, 108 are provided on respective sides of the symmetry plane 5, at the front end 6 of the upper housing side 3.
- Each side surface 1, 2 has a longitudinally extending recess or groove 11, 21.
- the embodiment illustrated in Figs. 1-3 is intended for manoeuvring with the right hand and accordingly has a first guide device 104 on the left side 1 of the housing.
- the apparatus housing 102 is shaped and dimensioned to enable the housing 102 to be gripped and firmly held by one hand at the same time as the index finger and middle finger of the hand in which the housing is gripped extend naturally over the click keys 106 108 so that said keys can be manoeuvred by depression of the fingers.
- the recesses 11 , 21 in the side surfaces 1, 2 function to provide a positive grip for the root of the thumb of the gripping hand (in other words at the inner part of the thumb metacarpal) and the small finger and ring finger of the gripping hand.
- the housing is also shaped and dimensioned so that the pad on the outermost joint of the thumb on the hand with which the housing 102 is firmly and comfortably gripped will be positioned over a part of the side surface 1 that lies in the proximity of the front 6 of said housing.
- the first guide device 104 is positioned in alignment with said pad on the user's thumb.
- the guide device 104 can be actuated two-dimensionally in the plane of the side surface 1, so as to be able to provide corresponding two-dimensional guidance of a marker over a computer screen (not shown).
- the apparatus is in communication with an associated computer with the aid of conventional means, for instance a cable, or (as shown) a radio communication according to Blue Tooth, for instance.
- a piece of equipment 20 pertinent to radio communication is shown integrated in the housing 102.
- Fig. 3 illustrates a sensor 116 which detects whether or not the underside 4 is positioned adjacent a reference surface (not shown).
- a second guide device 114 that detects movement of the apparatus relative to said surface guides the marker over the computer screen in a conventional fashion. The marker is otherwise guided by the first guide device 104.
- the first guide device 104 can be used for scrolling purposes,.
- scrolling can be effected by actuation of the guide device 104 when the marker is guided by the first guide device 104, as shown schematically in Fig. 5.
- the first guide device 104 may, for instance, have the form of a mini joystick that is spring-biased towards an outer position by means of a spring 130.
- the guide device 104 can be pressed down into contact with a switch 120 against the action of the spring 130, said switch leading the output signal from the guide device 104 to a marker guiding function when the guide device 104 has no influence on the switch 120, and leads the guide signals from the guide device 104 to other functions, for instance a scrolling function, when the guide device 104 influences the switch 120.
- the resistance exerted by the spring 130 against depression of the guide device 104 is sufficiently great to enable the guide device 104 to be influenced two-dimensionally in the plane of the side surface 1 by means of the thumb without being pressed into contact with the switch 120.
- the spring will allow the guide device 104 to be pressed by the thumb into contact with the switch 120, wherewith the user can, at the same time, actuate the switch 104 with his/her thumb to effect two-dimensional guidance in the plane of the side surface.
- the guide device 104 may, alternatively, have other known designs, for instance the form of a roller ball unit or a touch sensitive control plate which delivers signals in response to the distance of the touch position from a central neutral position.
- the guide device 104 When the guide device 104 is not used to guide the marker, it may function to deliver control signals for other functions in accordance with the direction in which it is actuated from a neutral position and in accordance with the distance through which it is moved or the force with which it is moved, or in accordance with the direction of the touch point and its distance from a centre position.
- the apparatus shown in Figs. 1-3 can readily be modified to a left-hand design, by moving the guide device 104 to a mirror-symmetrical position on side 2 of the housing.
- Figs. 4 and 5 illustrate an apparatus design which is not mirror-symmetrical with respect to a central symmetry plane.
- the function keys or buttons 106, 108 (which constitute left and right "click keys") are also shown to extend in over the side 2 of said housing.
- the sides 1, 2 lack longitudinally extending recesses.
- Fig. 4 shows a switch 1 10 which allows manual adjustment of marker guidance by means of the guide device 104 or the guide device 114.
- the switch 110 may have three or more positions for setting different working modes of the apparatus. In a first switch position, the sensor 1 16 controls engagement of one of said guide devices. In a second switch position, the marker is guided by the guide device 1 14. In a third switch position, the marker is guided by the guide device 104.
- the guide devices and/or the click keys 106, 108 can be assigned new functions which may be predefined or programmable. For example, when using a CAD program, it may be desired to assign to the guide device 104 and the click keys functions that are used in this program.
- the apparatus may be provided with means that enable the apparatus housing to be constantly affixed to the hand in the relative fixation between apparatus and hand.
- the apparatus may comprise two straps that are fastened to the apparatus and that can be detachably connected to each other by means of a touch-and-close fastener device.
- the apparatus may include a chargeable power source for powering the apparatus.
- electric current can be supplied to the apparatus when in use, via a power cable.
- power can be supplied to the apparatus via a cable that is connected to a USB port on an associated computer.
- the computer hardware may be programmed to ensure that the USB port will deliver current at a voltage, amperage and/or frequency that is suitable for powering the apparatus and for charging the apparatus power source respectively, for instance during a pause in normal use of said apparatus.
- Charging of the power source may be effected by providing the apparatus with a connector to which the charge cable can be connected.
- the chargeable power source of the apparatus can be removed from the apparatus and then charged via the cable connected to the USB port.
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EP01914295A EP1330780A1 (en) | 2000-10-12 | 2001-03-15 | An apparatus for guiding a marker on a computer screen |
AU2001239641A AU2001239641A1 (en) | 2000-10-12 | 2001-03-15 | An apparatus for guiding a marker on a computer screen |
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SE0003688A SE0003688D0 (en) | 2000-10-12 | 2000-10-12 | Device for controlling a cursor on a computer screen |
SE0003688-9 | 2000-10-12 |
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- 2001-03-15 WO PCT/SE2001/000535 patent/WO2002031759A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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US4891632A (en) * | 1988-01-20 | 1990-01-02 | King Phoenix Co., Ltd. | Computer graphic drawing apparatus with coarse and fine controls |
US5288993A (en) * | 1992-10-05 | 1994-02-22 | Logitech, Inc. | Cursor pointing device utilizing a photodetector array with target ball having randomly distributed speckles |
US5771038A (en) * | 1995-08-09 | 1998-06-23 | Primax Electronics Ltd. | Control device for display state change on monitor |
US6005553A (en) * | 1995-08-09 | 1999-12-21 | Midas Mouse International Pty. Ltd. | Ergonomic computer mouse |
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CN105511617A (en) * | 2015-12-08 | 2016-04-20 | 深圳市华士科技有限公司 | Wearable type multifunctional wireless Bluetooth mouse |
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