Abstract: An ergonomic control apparatus is provided for producing signals in response to human feedback to control aircraft, land vehicles, computers, video games and the like. The ergonomic control apparatus includes a control stick interconnected to a slidable attachment means, pivotal attachment means and rotatable collar. The slidable attachment means includes first and second signal means for producing first and second signals in response to forward and rearward movement of the control stick from a neutral stick position. The pivotal attachment means includes third and fourth signal means for producing third and fourth sets of signals in response to forward and rearward inclination of the control stick. The rotatable collar may be manually rotated about the longitudinal axis of the control stick in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions from a neutral collar position.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for ergonomically controlling video or computer functions or the like. A vertical control stick provides means for producing and transmitting signals to a computer. A first signal means is interconnected with the control stick such that movement of the stick forward from a neutral stick position causes a first set of signals to be transmitted to a computer. Similarly, a second signal means is interconnected with the stick such that movement of the control stick rearward from the neutral stick position causes a second set of signals to be transmitted to a computer. A rotatable collar is annularly disposed on the outer surface of the stick such that the collar may be manually rotated about the longitudinal axis of the stick in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions from a neutral collar position. Clockwise rotation of the collar away from the neutral collar position causes a third set of signals to be transmitted to a computer.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for ergonomically controlling a vehicle. A vertical control stick provides acceleration, brake, and turn functions in the vehicle. The apparatus may include a pivotal attachment or a slidable attachment at the lower end of the stick to a fixed surface in the vehicle. The stick is restricted to movement along the line of direction of the vehicle, both forward and rearward, of a neutral stick position. A braking means is interconnected with the stick such that movement of the stick forward from the neutral stick position causes vehicle braking. Similarly, an acceleration means is interconnected with the stick such that movement of the stick rearward from the neutral stick position causes vehicle acceleration. A steering collar on the stick is included such that the collar may be manually rotated about the longitudinal axis of the stick in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions from a neutral collar position.