Patents Assigned to MicroMed Systems, Inc.
  • Hand held computer input apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5485171
    Abstract: A method and system for generating command signals for a computer monitor or other equipment. The system includes at least one pressure responsive potentiometer and a device operatively connected with such potentiometer for generating a command signal indicating at least one of the direction, intensity and duration of pressure applied to such potentiometer. The method remotely controls a function of a computer monitor or other equipment in response to signals obtained from pressure sensitive potentiometers manipulated by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: MicroMed Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Copper, John M. Richter
  • Handheld computer pointing device
    Patent number: D340042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: MicroMed Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Copper, Dan H. Chinda
  • Handheld input device for computers
    Patent number: D349491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: MicroMed Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Copper, Alex Bally