Abstract: An ice melting compositions are formed into balls or other shapes. These balls, when thrown, impact the ground and are configured to provide approximately four (4) feet of dispersion spread. The balls are formed by pressure, bonded with urea, brine, or water, or built on a lattice.

Abstract: A keyboard includes an indicator and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is configured to drive each of a plurality of keyboard zones to move in a synchronous sequence. The drive mechanism simultaneously tilts and abducts each of the plural keyboard zones. The indicator mechanism guides the user when movement should be initiated and when a new use position is reached that is based on the user's needs.

Abstract: An input device that alleviates repetitive stress injuries by eliminating static repetition in the use. The input device includes a plurality of zones, the zones being adapted to move. The zones are moved by moving elements. The zones move when any one or more of predetermined conditions occur such as a set time, number of keystrokes, time interval, keystrokes in a zone or area, preprogrammed injury status, preprogrammed injury prevention, programmed diagnosed condition, key temperature, vibration, manual adjustment, and user pattern or preference.

Abstract: A wristpad that is adapted to slide on a first surface while supporting a user's wrist on a second surface. The wristpad includes a material that molds itself to the user's wrist.

Abstract: A game controller having a central hub and a pair of handles rotateably coupled to the central hub, each handle configured to rotate about an axis, in particular a respective longitudinal axis of the handle.

Abstract: A pointing device for a computer and a method of using the pointing device. The pointing device includes a base, a motion tracking device coupled to the base; and a body pivotably coupled to the base. The body pivots with respect to the base about at least one axis.

Abstract: An ergonomic keyboard that alleviates repetitive stress injuries by eliminating static repetition in the use of keyboards. The keyboard includes a plurality of key zones, the key zones being adapted to move. The zones are moved by moving means. The key zones move when any one or more of predetermined conditions occur such as a set time, number of keystrokes, time interval, keystrokes in a zone or area, preprogrammed injury status, preprogrammed injury prevention, programmed diagnosed condition, key temperature, keyboard vibration, manual adjustment, and user pattern or preference.

Abstract: A system and method to facilitating a user appropriate electronic environment. The system includes a virtual controller adapter comprising at least one sensor and a microprocessor controlled device coupled to the virtual controller adapter configured to receive data captured by the at least one sensor and determine a physical attribute of a user based at least in part on the sensor data. The user appropriate environment is enforced based at least in part on the physical attribute.

Abstract: A mouse having a housing having a first surface configured to mate with a user's hand and a second substantially planar surface opposite the first surface, at least one motion tracking element arranged at least partially within the housing; and at least one display element arranged at least partially within the housing. The display is configured to display an image representing at least a portion of an image available on a main display of a computer.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is configured to drive each of a plurality of keyboard zones to move in a synchronous sequence. The drive mechanism simultaneously tilts and abducts each of the plural keyboard zones.

Abstract: A device having a display and a display controller. The display controller is configured to vary a layout of a displayed keyboard such that a biomechanical relationship between the device and a user of the device is changed.

Abstract: A game controller and system for operating the game controller. The game controller has a central hub and a pair of wings. The pair of wings are coupled to the central hub and configured to pivot about at least one axis with respect to the central hub. A method of operating a game controller includes connecting the game controller to at least one of a computer and a game console. Parameters are monitored including at least one of button presses, time, and wing position. A drive mechanism is activated based on the parameters, the drive mechanism varying a position of at least one of the pair of wings and the at least one button.

Abstract: A pointing device for a computer and a method of using the pointing device. The pointing device includes a base, a motion tracking device coupled to the base; and a body pivotably coupled to the base. A drive device pivots body with respect to the base about at least one axis.

Abstract: An ergonomic keyboard that alleviates repetitive stress injuries by eliminating static repetition in the use of keyboards. The keyboard includes a plurality of key zones, the key zones being adapted to move. The zones are moved by moving means. The key zones move when any one or more of predetermined conditions occur such as a set time, number of keystrokes, time interval, keystrokes in a zone or area, preprogrammed injury status, preprogrammed injury prevention, programmed diagnosed condition, key temperature, keyboard vibration, manual adjustment, and user pattern or preference.