Abstract: A touch-sensitive display surface having touch-capacitive and vibration sensors. This surface allows the user to rest their fingers on the keys of an onscreen keyboard and type as they would on a regular keyboard. As the user places their fingers on the touch screen, the system relocates the onscreen keyboard to the location where the fingers are resting. The touch sensors report the signal strength level of each key touched to a processor, but no keystroke is issued by the processor until a corresponding “tap” (i.e., vibration) is detected. When a tap is detected, the processor references the status of the touch capacitance sensors before, during, and/or immediately after the moment in time the tap occurred. The size, position, and orientation of the onscreen keyboard keys are dynamically set as determined by the user initiating a home-row definition event by resting their fingers momentarily on a virtual home-row.

Abstract: A power-saving touch pad apparatus includes a control unit, a proximity sensing unit, an electric charge induction unit, a touch pad driving-operation unit, and a touch pad unit. The electric charge induction unit is formed by a sputtering process. The electric charge induction unit informs the proximity sensing unit when the electric charge induction unit inducts electric charges. The proximity sensing unit informs the control unit. The control unit is configured to control the touch pad driving-operation unit to wake up the touch pad unit. The electric charge induction unit informs the proximity sensing unit when the electric charge induction unit does not induct electric charges. The proximity sensing unit informs the control unit. The control unit is configured to control the touch pad driving-operation unit to control the touch pad unit to enter a power-saving mode.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for manipulating graphics objects within a display viewed by an end-user is disclosed. The method involves: receiving motion information generated in response to the end-user moving an object that is external to the display; determining at least one zone of motion in which the end-user moves the object; determining a first motion type associated with the movement of the object within the at least one zone of motion; and based on the at least one zone of motion and the first motion type, determining at least one change to a viewpoint associated with one or more graphics objects displayed to the end-user within the display. The at least one change to the viewpoint causes an alteration in how the one or more graphics objects are displayed to the end-user within the display.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus configured to: display on a screen a display target range, which is a part of a display region including display elements arranged therein; and move the display target range in the display region in accordance with a direction of a scroll instruction when the scroll instruction is received from a user in a state in which the display target range is displayed, in which a movement amount of the display target range in accordance with the scroll instruction is changed based on a position of the display target range in the display region.

Abstract: A mouse device includes an upper cover, a lower cover, a circuit board, a first switch, a second switch, and a triggering element. The circuit board is fixed between the upper cover and the lower cover. The first switch and the second switch are disposed on a bottom surface of the circuit board. The triggering element is pivotally coupled to the lower cover and protruded through a bottom side of the lower cover. When a first side or a second side of the upper cover is depressed, the upper cover, the lower cover and the circuit board are rotated relative to the triggering element. Consequently, the first switch or the second switch is correspondingly triggered.

Abstract: A control device includes a two-dimensional inertial system configured to measure an acceleration of the control device. A control circuit is coupled to the two-dimensional inertial system where the control circuit is configured to receive acceleration information for the acceleration measured by the two-dimensional inertial system. The control circuit is further configured to integrate the acceleration information to calculate the velocity of the control device and determine if the velocity of the control device becomes zero along one or both of the two dimensions for which the two-dimensional inertial system is configured to measure acceleration. The control circuit is further configured to correct a drift in the velocity if the control circuit determines that the velocity is zero along one or both of the two dimensions.

Abstract: A data collection system controller that includes a housing such as a cover. The housing includes a user facing section and a support facing section defining a hole. The controller also includes a first input device adjacent the user facing section and a second input device. The second input device includes a knob comprising a third input device and a rotatable shaft extending through the hole and partially disposed within the knob. In one embodiment, the second input device is an XYZ joystick with a button. In one embodiment, the joystick and the first input device are angled relative to each other on either side of an elbow joint. In part, the invention relates to a method of controlling the display of image data obtained with respect to a blood vessel.

Abstract: In a computer system having a display and a keyboard, a computer readable medium includes instructions for invoking a message hook procedure based on a mouse message indicative of a mouse event. Instructions also provide for identifying at least one focus application that has a current keyboard focus and of converting the mouse message into a command for the focus application. The command is then sent to the focus application and the mouse message is prevented from being routed to any other applications. In one embodiment, the commands include the command to page forward or backward through pages of Internet documents. In other embodiments, instead of converting the mouse message into a command, the message hook procedure displays a graphical user interface based on the focus application and the mouse message. The graphical user interface includes one or more commands that the user may select.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is an optical navigation circuit. In particular, the optical navigation circuit may be part of an optical navigation device. The optical navigation circuit includes an image sensor, dynamic reconfiguration logic, and a digital signal processor. The image sensor includes a pixel array to generate a plurality of electrical signals corresponding to incident light at the pixel array. The dynamic reconfiguration logic is coupled to the image sensor. The dynamic reconfiguration logic is configured to receive the plurality of electrical signals from the pixel array and to generate a plurality of reconfigured electrical signals based on the plurality of electrical signals from the pixel array. The digital signal processor is coupled to the dynamic reconfiguration logic. The digital signal processor is configured to receive the plurality of reconfigured electrical signals from the dynamic reconfiguration logic.

Abstract: An adapter (400) for a portable land mobile radio (LMR) transceiver system (414) where the LMR includes a push-to-talk (PTT) transmitter control system. The adapter includes a tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) type interface connector (402) configured to accept a plug (101) from a standard mobile phone headset. An adapter circuit (401) is configured to detect a momentary actuation of an answer/end switch (201) of a standard mobile phone headset when a TRS plug of the standard mobile phone headset is inserted in the interface connector (402). The adapter circuit alternately latches a PTT input of the LMR transmitter control system in either a transmit active state, or a transmit inactive state, in response to actuation of the answer/end switch of the mobile phone handset.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a position movement input unit configured to receive a position movement instruction from a user, a pointer movement unit configured to set a position of a pointer that moves in accordance with the instruction, and a screen movement unit configured to scroll a screen based on a relative position of the pointer with respect to a reference point of a predefined area around the pointer, the screen movement unit configured to move the predefined area to keep the pointer inside the predefined area when the pointer is at a border of the predefined area and moves towards an outside of the predefined area.

Abstract: Substantially elevated movement sensitivity of a mouse enables improved control and finer manipulation of an object, for example a pointer, displayed on a display device. However, the elevated movement sensitivity also results in unintended movement of the mouse, generated when a button of the mouse is operated, being translated into displacement of the pointer on the display device. An embodiment of the invention describes a method for transducing movement occurring during an interval into signals in response to the button being operated. The signals are for use in manipulating the object. The method is further for comparing properties of the displacement with pre-defined reference properties to determined whether the movement is intended or unintended. The signals are subsequently terminated to impede manipulation of the object when the movement is determined to be unintended to thereby correct the unintended movement.

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a main body, an insulating base, a tenon member, a compressing spring, and a cap body. The main body includes a first concave area. The insulating base includes a second concave area. The first and the second concave area constitute a joint cavity and an opening. The tenon member erected on the bottom surface of the first concave area and is threaded through the compression spring. The cap body includes a sheath portion slidably threaded through the tenon member and a cover portion occupied a part of the opening. The sheath portion is connected to the compression spring and when the sheath portion of the cap body compresses the compression spring, the cover portion of the cap body is capable of moving from a closing position to an accessing position relative to the opening.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using measurements of a lateral force applied to a motion-based input device are disclosed. The input device has a force detection module operable to detect lateral forces applied to the input device and generate force data representative of the applied lateral forces. The system also includes a processor coupled to the force detection module. The processor is operable to initiate an event based upon the force data.

Abstract: A multi-touch mouse includes a mouse body, a touch pad, and a controlling unit. In a case that the touch pad is not touched and the touch state is OFF, the multi-touch mouse is in a conventional two-dimensional mouse mode. In a case that the touch state of the touch pad is ON in response to a touch action and the mouse body is moved, the controlling unit switches the control mode of the multi-touch mouse to a touch gesture control mode and generates a touch gesture command.

Abstract: This invention discloses a mouse having an adjustable grip, including a mouse base; a first grip housing installed in the mouse base and a front end of the first grip housing pivotally connected with a front end of the mouse base; a second grip housing installed on the mouse base and rear of the first grip housing; an adjustable grip mechanism installed on the mouse base and having an actuator assembly, a first linkage assembly, and a second linkage assembly. The actuator assembly is pivotally connected with the first linkage assembly and the second linkage assembly, respectively. A user is able to operate the actuator assembly to generate force to drive the first linkage assembly and the second linkage assembly, so as to adjust both positions of the first grip housing and the second grip housing simultaneously and meet different user's grip habits.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus that can utilize a first report rate to generate a first report rate output signal according to an output signal or can utilize a second report rate smaller than the first report rate to generate a second report rate output signal according to the output signal. The electronic apparatus comprises: a first signal smoothing apparatus; a second signal smoothing apparatus having a smooth ability smaller than the first signal smoothing apparatus and a processing unit, for selecting the first signal smoothing apparatus to process the first report rate output signal when the electronic apparatus utilizes the first report rate to generate signal, and for selecting the second signal smoothing apparatus to process the second report rate output signal when the electronic apparatus utilizes the second report rate to generate signal.

Abstract: The present invention introduces a 3D computer cursor that helps the user to interact with 3D computer applications in an intuitive manner. Said 3D computer cursor enables the user to easily manipulate a plurality of windows, objects, or the like to be moved or rotated in three dimensions on the computer display serving a variety of desktop and web-based applications.

Abstract: A method for providing feedback from a personal computer (PC) to a mouse includes: providing a sensor within the mouse; utilizing the sensor to receive signals from the PC; defining a plurality of areas on the mouse which can provide a feedback response; and translating the signals from the PC to activate a feedback response of at least one of the plurality of areas.

Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a system that includes a tracking device to generate movement information for use in moving a user interface object on a graphical user interface. The tracking device is configured to receive at least a portion of a user's finger. The system also includes a base device configured to receive the tracking device. The base device is configured to translate movement of the base device relative to an adjacent surface for use in moving the user interface object.

Abstract: A mouse device includes an upper cover, an intermediate cover, a lower cover, a circuit board, and two switches. Two protrusion posts of the upper cover are respectively penetrated through two perforations of the intermediate cover. Two first pivotal parts of the upper cover are respectively connected with two second pivotal parts of the intermediate cover. The upper cover is fixedly connected to an annular sidewall of the lower cover. The circuit board and the two switches are disposed on the lower cover. When the upper cover is rotated relative to the intermediate cover through the two first pivotal parts and two second pivotal parts, one of the two switches is triggered by the corresponding protrusion post so as to generate a corresponding electronic signal. The use of the present mouse device can prevent from introducing foreign matters, reduce the depressing force and avoid erroneously triggering the switch.

Abstract: A clock frequency adjusting system is disclosed. The clock frequency adjusting system includes a sensing clock generating unit, a frequency-dividing unit and a controller. The frequency-dividing unit makes frequency of the sensing clock signal be divided by a frequency-dividing modulus and then outputs a clock calibration signal. The controller includes a period counter and a frequency adjusting unit. The period counter samples the clock calibration signal through the external clock signal so as to acquire a second count value. The frequency adjusting unit calculates a frequency difference data between the clock calibration signal and the predetermined clock signal according to the first count value and the second count value, and determines a number of adjustment according to the frequency difference data and a step adjusting frequency so as to output a clock adjusting signal to the sensing clock unit to adjust frequency of the sensing clock signal.

Abstract: A computer input device with switchable operation modes includes a body, a printed-circuit-board (PCB), a processor, and two switches. Two function buttons are disposed on the body to be pressed to move back and forth; the PCB is disposed in the body; the processor and the switches are disposed on the PCB and electrically connected with each other. The processor outputs control signals corresponding to a first operation mode or a second operation mode to a computer. While the switches are respectively triggered by the pressing of the function buttons, triggering signals are transmitted to the processor simultaneously, so that the processor switches the first operation mode to the second operation mode; or the processor switches the second operation mode to the first operation mode.

Abstract: A feedback subsystem may be used to control the positioning of a local cursor of a display in response to receiving remote cursor movement information from a remote computer system. The feedback subsystem may send the remote cursor movement information to an operating system (OS) which may send local coordinate information to a graphics controller. Local coordinate information from the graphics controller may be used to compare with remote coordinate information received from the remote computer system. The feedback subsystem may repeatedly send the remote cursor movement information to the OS until it is determined that the local coordinate information from the graphics controller is consistent with the remote coordinate information received from the remote computer system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cursor control device and an input method thereof with multiple operations at an input, which can control a cursor shown on a display unit of an electronic device. The cursor control device comprises a connecting unit, an operating interface, a memory unit, and a controlling unit. The connecting unit is electrically connected to the electronic device. The controlling unit starts and executes rapid instructions through the operation of the operating interface. Then, the controlling unit transmits operating instructions to the electronic device sequentially. Operating instructions are executed at one or more target position data correspondingly to show on the display unit so as to improve the convenience for user using the cursor control device.

Abstract: The Smart Mouse technology is a computer mouse with its own computer, memory, Software, OS, networking and GUI. The Mousetop Window GUI is the viewport into the mouse and gateway between the mouse and computer(s). The mouse becomes a computer network where data can be stored and retrieved in the mouse buffer memory, mouse memory or between connected computer(s). Software and licenses can be served from the mouse allowing the sharing of software and licenses across multiple computers in proximity or remotely located. Shared cursor switching, drag and drop data and other interactive functions are available. Profile storage in the mouse allows for multiple configurations of networking or isolating the window. Concepts like keyboard switching, biometric access, child security and numerous other novel concepts are included with this technology. Added physical features like removable memory and connectivity to other hand held technology like Iphone or Ipad provide expanded communication functionality.

Abstract: A touch mouse and a touch control circuit board of the touch mouse are provided. The touch mouse includes a mouse body, a light-emitting element, and the touch control circuit board. The mouse body includes a light-transmissible operation surface. The light-emitting element is disposed within the mouse body and emits a light beam. The touch control circuit board is disposed within the mouse body. The touch control circuit board includes plural conductive blocks and plural micro apertures. The plural micro apertures are formed in the plural conductive blocks. When the light-emitting element emits a light beam, the light beam from the light-emitting element passes through the plural micro apertures and then passes through the operation surface.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a keyboard and a trackpad, where a spacebar for the keyboard is integrated as a part of the trackpad.

Abstract: A method for controlling an air mouse is disclosed. The method includes receiving a control mode of an air mouse sent by a set top box; acquiring angular velocities and moving time of the air mouse at various directions; determining speeds of the air mouse at various directions according to the control mode and the angular velocities of the air mouse at various directions; and calculating displacements of the air mouse at various directions according to the moving time and the speeds of the air mouse at various directions, and sending the displacements of the air mouse at various directions to the set top box, so as to control movement of a screen cursor.

Abstract: A computer mouse includes a main body and a module. The main body includes an electronic processing unit disposed therein and an exposed depression formed on the main body. The module is detachably received by the depression and electrically connected to the electronic processing unit.

Abstract: In embodiments of a touch-scrolling pad for computer input devices, a touch sensor strip detects touch contacts on a touch-scrolling pad that is implemented for vertical scrolling input and horizontal scrolling input. A selectable button positioned proximate below the touch sensor strip can be selected by an actuation depress input to the touch-scrolling pad. The touch-scrolling pad includes programmed instructions in firmware implemented to determine that a touch contact is one of a vertical scrolling input, a horizontal scrolling input, or the actuation depress input to actuate the selectable button. The touch-scrolling pad also includes a haptic system that generates haptic feedback responsive to either of the vertical scrolling input or the horizontal scrolling input.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a mouse key identification circuit, a mouse key identification device and a mouse. The mouse key identification circuit comprises: N keys, M collection ports, a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) driver circuit and a grounding terminal, wherein part or all of i keys in N keys are connected to the LED port of the LED driver circuit by one respective end, while the other end of the i keys is connected to i collection ports of the M collection ports respectively, wherein i is less than N and N is a natural number; the grounding terminal is connected to one respective end of N?i keys of the N keys, and the other end of the N?i keys is connected to N?i collection ports of the M collection ports respectively. With the disclosure, the number of signal collection ports can be reduced and the cost of a mouse can be lowered.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to control devices configured for use with computing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and devices for shortening wireless reconnection time by determining the presence of an object or body near a device. When the control device detects an object or body in proximity to the device, the control device may automatically establish a wireless connection with a host devices, such that when the control device receives any user interactions, the wireless connection has already been established, preventing loss of data.

Abstract: An ergonomic writing apparatus including a keyboard screen integrated in the ordinary screen image, alternatively an independent keyboard screen, which interacts with a control unit. When the control arm/lateral joystick is moved, then two cursors which can be moved independently of each other and simultaneously, are displaceable over the columns of characters in the keyboard image. A choice of keys in the keyboard windows and control of the ordinary PC functions is realized by finger keys.

Abstract: An optical navigation system and method of estimating motion uses a plate with an aperture, a photodetector and an optical system for optical lift detection. The optical system is configured to direct an input light to a target surface through the aperture of the plate and to direct the input light reflected from the target surface and transmitted back through the aperture of the plate toward the photodetector to be detected by the photodetector for lift detection.

Abstract: A mouse device includes a main casing, a base plate, and a rear swinging part. The base plate includes a concave part and a bulge. The main casing includes a front swinging part. The rear swinging part is disposed within the main casing. Moreover, the front swinging part is embedded within the concave part of the base plate. A bottom surface of the rear swinging part is contacted with a top surface of the bulge. When one side of the main casing is depressed, the front swinging part and the rear swinging part allow the main casing to be correspondingly swung relative to the base plate in a first direction or a second direction.

Abstract: A pointing device includes a displacement detection section that detects an amount of displacement and a direction of displacement of the self-pointing device; a wireless communication section that transmits information of the amount of displacement and the direction of displacement which are detected by the displacement detection section as a radio signal; one or a plurality of contact detection sections that detect the presence or the absence of a contact; and a power source control section that, while at least one of the contact detection sections detects any contact, supplies electric power to the wireless communication section and the displacement detection section, and that, while none of the contact detection sections detects any contact, does not supply electric power to the wireless communication section and the displacement detection section.

Abstract: A multi-touch input method of a touch input device is provided, it includes defining a first touch area and a second touch area on the touch input device; generating a first control command when a first touch event is provided; detecting whether a second touch event is provided at the second touch area while the first touch event is kept for a period and generating a second control command when the second touch event is provided; and executing a corresponding function.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a mouse pointer by touch pad. S10, detecting a first touch signal. S11, judging whether the first touch signal is detected, if yes go to S12, and if no, go to S10. S12, activating a dynamic unlocking area. S13, detecting the first touch signal. S14, judging whether the first touch signal disappears, if yes, go to S15, and if no, go to S13. S15, activating a click unlocking area. S16, judging whether a second touch signal is detected within a time threshold, if yes, go to S17, and if no, go to S10. S17, judging whether the second touch signal is in the dynamic unlocking area, if yes, go to S18, and if no, go to S16. S18, judging whether the second touch point is in the click unlocking area, if yes, go to S19, if no, go to S12.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses hand tremor as an input. One or more sensors within the handheld device detect a user's hand tremor and identify the user based on the detected tremor.

Abstract: To provide an input apparatus, a control apparatus, a control system, and a control method that are capable of improving an operational feeling when a user uses the input apparatus to input an operation signal via an operation section. An MPU (19) of an input apparatus (1) stops generating or transmitting a movement command corresponding to a displacement amount of a pointer on a screen, during a predetermined timer-operating time period since a cancel of an input of an operation signal (Step 309) made by a user using an operation button. Alternatively, it is also possible for the MPU (19) to continue outputting the movement command with the displacement amount of the pointer on the screen set to 0 during the predetermined time period (Step 311). By such processing, a movement of the pointer on the screen is regulated even when a casing of the input apparatus is moved when the user presses and releases the operation button and the movement is detected by a sensor unit.

Abstract: A user interface suitable for use in cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs), PC Tablets, as well as laptops, PCs, office equipment, medical equipment, or any other hand-held electronic device, that allows control of the image on the device display by tilting the device to either change the view in perspective, change the magnification, or both, concurrently, by moving the device. Thus, the tilt of the device controls the angle of view of the image, and moving the device perpendicular to the screen controls the magnification.

Abstract: A connecting method for drawing includes the steps of selecting a first target and moving a cursor; calculating a distance between the cursor and a second target; determining whether the distance is less than a predetermined value; and prompting/displaying a connecting shortcut if the distance is less than the predetermined value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for capturing and recreating the feel of a surface are disclosed. A method for capturing a feel of a surface comprises contacting the surface with a handheld tool, recording data measured by the tool, and generating a texture model of the surface based on the recorded data. A method for recreating a feel of a surface comprises contacting a virtual surface with a handheld tool, determining an estimated contact force based on the data measured by the tool, generating a vibration waveform from a texture model based on the data measured by the tool; and actuating at least one actuator of the tool according to the vibration waveform. A system for capturing and recreating a feel of a surface comprises a handheld tool, a storage device, and a processor.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a mouse includes a main body, a pop-up mechanism received in the main body, and a cap. The shell defines a first through hole. The cap is fixed to the pop-up mechanism and received in the first through hole. The cap can be lifted up to protrude or be retracted in the body of the mouse via an external force, the lifting up and the retraction of the cap cause the shape of the hand gripping the mouse to change, preventing fatigue in the hand.

Abstract: An assembly is adapted for being employed in an optical navigation device, such as that used on a computer or mobile communications device. The assembly includes a housing device and an optical device, wherein the housing device includes a receiving section for receiving the optical device. The receiving section has a first and a second opening. The housing device has first and second vertical registration features for aligning the optical device with the housing device. The first and second vertical registration features are spatially associated with the first and second opening respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed herein that are related to input devices with curved multi-touch surfaces. One disclosed embodiment comprises a touch-sensitive input device having a curved geometric feature comprising a touch sensor, the touch sensor comprising an array of sensor elements integrated into the curved geometric feature and being configured to detect a location of a touch made on a surface of the curved geometric feature.

Abstract: A method and apparatus receive first input through a touch screen and communicate over a cellular network responsive to the first input. The method and apparatus receive second input through the touch screen and use the second input to control, through a wireless network other than the cellular network, an image displayed on a screen of a second device.

Abstract: A multi-function mouse device is in communication with a computer. The multi-function mouse device includes a casing and a mode selection element. The casing has a casing surface. The mode selection element is disposed on the casing surface. When the mode selection element is triggered by a user's finger but the casing is not moved by a user's palm, a predetermined command is executed by the computer. When the mode selection element is triggered by the user's finger but the casing is not moved by a user's palm, another predetermined command corresponding to a motion trajectory of the casing is executed by the computer.

Abstract: An input device and method for use with an electronic system include a chassis having an interactive region; an input surface configured to deflect relative to the chassis in response to applied force, the input surface having a first region and a second region; and a processor communicatively coupled to the input surface and configured to disambiguate the first and second regions based on interaction between the input surface and the interactive region.