Abstract: The present invention is directed to the control of environmental devices by wheelchairs. A wheelchair control display may comprise a modal screen with one or more features corresponding to functional inputs of a user input device. Each of the features may be tagged with a command associated with a signal receptive device. When one of the features is selected, a signal code associated with the tag may be transmitted to the signal receptive device. A method for setting up a wheelchair control may comprise the step of entering into the wheelchair control a code that matches a control code of a given environmental device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for navigating to operating modes or functions.

Abstract: A method varies motor torque inversely as a function of speed.

Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle includes a frame, two or more ground engaging rear wheels connected to the frame and configured to support the frame, and a single ground engaging front wheel connected to the frame and configured to steer the personal mobility vehicle. A drive motor is connected to either the front wheel or the rear wheels, the drive motor being configured to drive the scooter. A steering mechanism is connected to the front wheel and includes a user actuated steering member, the steering mechanism being configured to provide a variable steering ratio, wherein the ratio of the angle of the user actuated steering member from an initial position to the angle of the front wheel from an initial position varies as the user actuated steering member is turned.

Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, and a front pivot arm pivotally mounted to the frame at a front pivot point, the front pivot arm having a caster for supporting the frame. A rear pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the frame at a rear pivot point, the rear pivot arm having a caster for supporting the frame. A ground engaging mid-wheel drive wheel is connected to the frame. A linkage connects the front and rear pivot arms to each other in a manner such that an upward or downward rotation of one of the pivot arms about its pivot point causes rotation of the other pivot arm about its pivot point in an opposite rotational direction.

Abstract: A wheelchair has a base and a plurality of wheels supporting the base on a supporting surface. At least one of the wheels is a driven wheel. One of the wheels may be a non-driven wheel. One or more of the wheels, driven or non-driven, is adapted to be steered. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, all of the wheels are driven and steered independently of one another. The wheelchair also has a seat that is mounted for movement relative to the base. Movement of the seat is preferably controlled independently of the steering direction of the wheels. The wheelchair may further include one or more sensors for controlling the stability of the wheelchair. These sensors may include wheel position sensors, speed sensors, rate-of-turn sensors, accelerometers, and proximity detectors. Such sensors would be useful in controlling the tracking of the wheelchair, avoiding the occurrence of tipping and tilting, and avoiding impact with obstacles.