Abstract: An independently positionable key switch including a key base having a key cap receiving opening and at least one gripping feature operative to facilitate gripping of the key base. An actuatable key cap is arranged in the key receiving opening of the key base. The key cap is actuatable between an unactuated position and an actuated position.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 28, 2006
Publication date:
May 17, 2007
Applicant:
Ergodex, Inc.
Inventors:
Scott Rix, Michael Roberts, Preston Brown, Scott Summit, Larry Kelly, Tim Canepa
Abstract: An independently positionable key switch including a key base having a key cap receiving opening and at least one gripping feature operative to facilitate gripping of the key base. An actuatable key cap is arranged in the key receiving opening of the key base. The key cap is actuatable between an unactuated position and an actuated position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2004
Date of Patent:
January 2, 2007
Assignee:
Ergodex, Inc.
Inventors:
Scott M. Rix, Michael S. Roberts, Preston D. Brown, Scott W. Summit, Larry J. Kelly, Tim L. Canepa
Abstract: A configurable computer input device. A base is operable to generate and detect a radio frequency carrier signal. A plurality independently positionable input members are each operatively positioned in the vicinity of the base and individually operable to modulate the carrier signal responsive to its identity and status.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2002
Date of Patent:
June 7, 2005
Assignee:
Ergodex
Inventors:
Scott M. Rix, Larry J. Kelly, Michael S. Roberts, Preston D. Brown, William L. Burling, Jr., Tim C. Kelly, Scott W. Summit
Abstract: A configurable computer input device. At least one switch is removably attachable to a surface and is in communication with a processor. At least one function is assignable to activation of the switch. The at least one switch may be repositioned distances smaller than a length or width of the at least one switch. Circuitry is in communication with the at least one switch for assigning at least one function to activation of the switch. Circuitry communicates the at least one function to a host computer. Circuitry determines the actuation status of the at least one switch and communicates the actuation status to the host computer.