Patents by Inventor Ron Mc Clure

Ron Mc Clure has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Computer input device with multiple switches using single line
    Patent number: 6069594
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing positional and attitude information to a computer. An input device of the present invention comprises a controller, a transducer, and a mouse. In a 6D mode of operation, three-dimensional positional information with three degrees of freedom is provided to the computer. Multiple switches use an impedance ladder to provide multiple signals over a control line from a movable input device for a cursor or viewpoint on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Logitech, Inc.
    Inventors: James Barnes, Ron Mc Clure, David Glickman