Patents by Inventor Ng Chern Ann

Ng Chern Ann 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).

  • Modular computer mouse
    Patent number: 8692771
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing a modular user input device such as a computer mouse. A core module can house the sensor, microcontroller and RF modules (if any). It may or may not also house the microswitches and scroll wheel. The core module includes a case module connector that will allow it to accept mouse button inputs from an interchangeable case module, power from a battery pack (if required for wireless operation) and control lights or any other input/output features on the mouse itself. The core module can also accept the connection to the host computer, either through the case module connector or directly via USB or similar industry standard connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Tan Min-Liang, Ng Chern Ann
  • Customizable computer input device
    Patent number: 8547334
    Abstract: A customer user input device such as a computer mouse is disclosed. A core module can house the sensor, micro-controller and RF modules (if any). It may or may not also house the microswitches and scroll wheel. The core module can accept inserts having differing or variable button configurations so that the user can customize the location of the buttons in accordance with the user's intentions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Tan Min-Liang, Ng Chern Ann
  • Modular Computer Mouse
    Publication number: 20110063219
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing a modular user input device such as a computer mouse. A core module can house the sensor, microcontroller and RF modules (if any). It may or may not also house the microswitches and scroll wheel. The core module includes a case module connector that will allow it to accept mouse button inputs from an interchangeable case module, power from a battery pack (if required for wireless operation) and control lights or any other input/output features on the mouse itself. The core module can also accept the connection to the host computer, either through the case module connector or directly via USB or similar industry standard connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Tan Min-Liang, Ng Chern Ann
  • Customizable Computer Input Device
    Publication number: 20100231514
    Abstract: A customer user input device such as a computer mouse is disclosed. A core module can house the sensor, micro-controller and RF modules (if any). It may or may not also house the microswitches and scroll wheel. The core module can accept inserts having differing or variable button configurations so that the user can customize the location of the buttons in accordance with the user's intentions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Tan Min-Liang, Ng Chern Ann