Patents by Inventor James H. Cauthorn
James H. Cauthorn 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).
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Patent number: 6883984Abstract: A keyboard having an improved numeric section and an improved numeric key cluster in the numeric section. The keyboard preferably includes an alphanumeric or QWERTY section and an editing section laterally disposed from the numeric section. A row of function keys is preferably provided above at least the numeric key cluster. The present invention also provides keys frequently used with the numeric section within, or in close proximity to, the key cluster in the numeric section. A Tab key or an Equals “=” key has been provided within the key cluster for improved efficiency. Additionally, a row, preferably including four keys, is provided above and in close proximity to the numeric key cluster. These keys preferably include a Left Parenthesis “(“ key, a Right Parenthesis “)” key, a Backspace key, and a Tab key or an Equals “=” key, whichever is not provided within the numeric key cluster. The keyboard does not include a specifically labeled NumLock key within the numeric key cluster.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn
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Publication number: 20040150630Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Michael J. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20040141009Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Michael J. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20040140984Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Michael J. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20040126171Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Patent number: 6712535Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Patent number: 6707449Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Michael J. Sinclair
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Patent number: 6690365Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Michael J. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20030086739Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Publication number: 20030043174Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Michael J. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20030043123Abstract: A touch-sensitive device for use as an electronic input device for controlling by scrolling the visible portion of a document or image relative to a display. The device can include various improved configurations such as physically separate opposed input surfaces at opposite longitudinal ends and/or lateral sides. The end regions of a touch sensitive surface may be rounded and/or tapered to provide relative positional feedback to the user. Tactile positional feedback can also include surface texture changes on the scrolling area and/or changes in the surface of the frame in the region immediately adjacent the scrolling area. The touch sensitive areas may be provided within a split alphanumeric section of an ergonomic keyboard to enable scrolling without the user having to remove his or her hands from the alphanumeric section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kenneth p. Hinckley, Hugh E. McLoone, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Stiven Kerestegian, Timothy Michael Muss
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Publication number: 20020159811Abstract: A keyboard having an improved numeric section and an improved numeric key cluster in the numeric section. The keyboard preferably includes an alphanumeric or QWERTY section and an editing section laterally disposed from the numeric section. A row of function keys is preferably provided above at least the numeric key cluster. The present invention also provides keys frequently used with the numeric section within, or in close proximity to, the key cluster in the numeric section. A Tab key or an Equals “=” key has been provided within the key cluster for improved efficiency. Additionally, a row, preferably including four keys, is provided above and in close proximity to the numeric key cluster. These keys preferably include a Left Parenthesis “(” key, a Right Parenthesis “)” key, a Backspace key, and a Tab key or an Equals “=” key, whichever is not provided within the numeric key cluster.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn
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Publication number: 20020030667Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, James H. Cauthorn, Michael J. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20010015718Abstract: In a computer system, a touch sensitive input device having touch sensitive auxiliary controls system can be used to anticipate a user's action. When a user's hand approaches a touch sensitive input device, feedback can be displayed on a display screen. A user can receive feedback without activating the input device. The feedback may take the form of status information related to the feature controlled by the input device and can vary depending upon the application open. Likewise, when the hand of a user is moved away from the touch sensitive input device, the feedback brought on by sensing the user's hand may disappear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: August 23, 2001Inventors: Kenneth P. Hinckley, Steven N. Bathiche, William Vong, James H. Cauthorn, Corey M. Ladas, Kenneth V. Fry
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Patent number: D458258Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn