RU2377626C2 - Passive control method and device - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: physics; control.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to devices for controlling and entering data, and specifically to a device which uses position of the hands on a manipulator as data received from a user. The device has sensors on the surface of a control device for using position and capturing the limb of the user on the manipulator as data input. The method involves steps for determining the limb of the user on the device and actions performed in response to given position of the limb of the user. The device is controlled depending on the type of limb, its position and capturing of the control manipulator.

EFFECT: possibility of controlling a device using its surface which is not designed for direct input of user information.

95 cl, 50 dwg

Description

Technical field

The present invention relates to a new type of control device using as the data received from the user, the position of the hands on the manipulator.

State of the art

Control devices, manipulators, buttons and motion sensors exist in a wide variety and are used to receive data from user actions. It can be simple sensors, such as buttons, touchpads, digital pens, analog control knobs, and more complex structures with the ability to position in three-dimensional space, such as gyroscopes, or complex mechanical devices that track the movements of the manipulator. Even if they are used collectively in one device, they have disadvantages.

The main problem of all manipulators compared with the claimed invention is that they not only cannot, but are not designed to determine the position of the hand on the manipulator itself. The basis of the action of all manipulators is data entry after the user has picked up the manipulator.

All devices implement a method of active control, requiring the user to take any action on a specialized device or surface, and inactive sections of the hand during operation are ignored.

Another problem, in particular, this relates to complex positioning devices in three-dimensional space, is their complexity, bulkiness, high cost and inconvenience in use.

Tracking movement with gyroscopes poses the following difficulties: tracking is not accurate enough. Tracking can occur only if the manipulator is in free three-dimensional space, which excludes the possibility of working on a two-dimensional surface as with conventional input devices.

Tracking on the movement of the manipulator in the holder. This method is inconvenient and complicated, since the movement of the manipulator itself is tracked through an additional holder, and not hands on it.

A gyroscope or other tracking device, such as a visual analysis and comparison device, tracks the position and changes of the manipulator itself in space. The claimed method offers to independently use for input analysis of the position of the hand on the input device.

Another problem is that control systems are difficult to use together, since they are all designed for any direct actions from the user, which makes it impossible to use them all at the same time, since there simply aren’t enough fingers and space for sensors on the manipulator.

There is a method for analyzing the position of the hand on touch surfaces and touch screens: from simpler ones with determining the number of fingers to complex ones, i.e. analysis of each finger for writing characters and commands. However, they are all designed to analyze active information from the user. In fact, they simply modify the usual touchpad, adding all the complicating functions both for the production of such equipment, and for the users themselves.

For example, the patents US 5856824, US 7038659, US 582535 disclose the use of a hand or individual fingers for a touch screen with the ability to identify each finger to perform programmed actions or simply to determine their number. These approaches are unintuitive, complex, the position of the hand itself on the device is not taken into account, but the approach is used as in other devices, i.e. they track the movement of an object on a specially designed surface, such as a touchpad or touch screen, such a surface, in turn, loses to other input devices, as it requires special care, protection from scratches, cannot contain convex and moving elements, and clicks on the touch screen is not only inconvenient, but also requires complex calculations for the system and creates unnecessary inconvenience for the user. The touch screen, no matter how it is used, also requires a position on the visible part for the user or a cursor on the screen to transmit the incoming signals to the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a control method, which is not only an advanced version of other control methods, but a new type of control. The passive control method provides a completely new intuitive and simple approach with the possibility of using it both independently and in combination with any other technology, providing a new control control axis. The peculiarity of use in conjunction with other devices is that the passive control method does not require any additional actions from the user when using other control devices, since they all work in active control mode, tracking user actions on certain input sensors.

The analysis department, how a consumer picks up a manipulator and holds it during operation, opens up a new area of control. Signaling is carried out by the device even before the user has taken any action.

The sensors used to determine the position in which the manipulator is held can be used as ordinary active control devices, but with new features, since the sensitive control surface can cover the entire control device body, while switching operation may depend on tracking the position of the hand or individual fingers on the device.

Possible reactions to how the user holds the device depend on the type of device. If this is the simplest device, then all control can consist in taking the device in the right way in order to activate it in the desired mode. If this is a complex manipulator, then holding the manipulator can change the operating mode of the device. Another option, in which the system analyzes the position of the hand, and in the case of taking the manipulator in a certain way, can switch the use of sensors from the mode of determining the position of the hand to normal operation and use it as usual active controls.

Another option is to use the same sensors for passive and active control at the same time, while the position of the hand on the device is used for passive control, and the positions of the fingers, measured by the same sensors, for active control.

The passive control method consists in controlling the holding means, i.e. device coverage by the user, and contains the use of sensors of various types that can determine the position of the device when controlling the consumer, and the sensors can be either digital or analog clamps, while it can be a regular button, trigger, touch surface or touchpad; one sensor can perform simple functions, such as determining the pressure in the area where it is located, and complex calculations, for example, to cover the entire surface of the device’s body, while tracking pressure, for example, of each finger with two hands, and the sensors may optionally be on the manipulator itself, they can be on the user or on what he controls with the manipulator, for example, gloves on his hands or fingers, or the use of external sensors, such as photo-video, analyzing visually and processing how the device is handled by the consumer.

A system or devices that perform actions on the received data from sensors can simply provide a mechanical function, or it can be a complex system of data analysis from each sensor with a source determination. If necessary, the device can be calibrated, training itself or user identification based on the sensors. Sensors can be used both in the passive mode of determining the position of the hand to switch the function of the manipulator, and they themselves can be used as an active input device. In this case, the system can analyze which part of the hand is more active and which is less active to attach different actions to it.

The general principle of the system operation is described above, the invention is explained below in a detailed description for better understanding.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention is further explained in the description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

figure 1 depicts a device such as a pen (conventional and computer), containing a coating that responds to the movement of the user's hand on the pen according to the invention;

figa, 2b - General views of the device in the form of a pen of a flat shape with a touch coating on a surface such as a touchpad, according to the invention;

figure 3 - placement options on different types of devices full sensor coverage that captures the movement of the user, according to the invention;

figure 4 - options for the use of coatings covering the surface of the device according to the invention;

figure 5 - the use of the surface of the coated handle as a scroll according to the invention;

6 is a new type of devices based on technology in the form of a ball with a non-sensory coating that determines the position of the hand on the ball, according to the invention;

figa is an example of a device of two triggers, according to the invention;

Fig.7b is an example of the operation of the passive control device according to the invention;

Fig. 8 is an example of using a plurality of sensors for more detailed monitoring and determination of the position of the hand, according to the invention;

figa - sensor for determining the position of the hands on a moving basis, according to the invention;

fig.9b - modification of the sensor on a rolling basis, according to the invention;

figure 10 is a modification of the sensor on a rolling basis, according to the invention;

11 - use of a device such as a pen with sensors on the surface, according to the invention;

Fig - use of the position of the hand as an additional axis of control, according to the invention;

Fig - possible placement of sensors on the surface of the game controller, according to the invention;

Fig. 14 shows the use of a system with sensors located on a gaming controller in a gaming application according to the invention;

Fig. 15 - hand position sensors located on a computer mouse according to the invention;

Fig - arrangement of sensors on the steering wheel of a car, according to the invention;

Fig - placement of sensors on the housing of a portable device according to the invention;

Fig - possible position of use of the device in the form of a pen, according to the invention;

Fig - options for the point placement of sensors in those places where it is required, according to the invention;

Fig.20 - the use of sensors on the buttons of the manipulator, according to the invention;

Fig - the use of individual parts of the manipulator, equipped with additional sensors, according to the invention;

Fig - possible uses of parts of the manipulator according to the invention;

Fig - possible placement of sensors on the weapon to determine the position of the hands on it, according to the invention;

Fig - sensors on weapons in action, according to the invention;

Fig - the use of weapons depending on retention, according to the invention;

Fig - use of the system in a simple device according to the invention;

Fig. 27 shows the use of the system in a brush-type device according to the invention;

Fig.28 - the use of a steering wheel with position sensors on it, according to the invention;

Fig - different types of sensors for use in the system according to the invention;

30 is a flowchart for implementing a system according to the invention;

Fig - an example of the active and passive zones of the hands, according to the invention;

Fig - an example of the active and passive zones of the hands on a flat object, according to the invention;

Fig - computer system according to the invention;

Fig. 34 shows the use of a system according to the invention;

Fig - block diagram of the sequence of operations during operation of the system according to the invention;

Fig - location labels on devices to facilitate operation, according to the invention;

Fig - the use of sensors that recognize the object at a distance, according to the invention;

Fig. 38 shows the use of a leg in a car according to the invention;

Fig. 39 shows the use of legs on sensors in the floor according to the invention;

Fig - determination of the position of the hands on the device according to the invention;

Fig. 41 shows the use of a full sensor coating according to the invention;

Fig. 42 shows the use of a partial touch coating of a device housing according to the invention;

Fig - the use of a simple trigger, according to the invention;

Fig. 44 is a pressure sensitive touch coating according to the invention;

Fig - recognition of signals from the coating system, according to the invention;

Fig - hidden triggers placed below the surface according to the invention;

Fig - options for the use of combined sensors simultaneously, according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings.

The task of the system is to create a new type of control through the way the user holds the manipulator in his hands, while it is possible to perform complex analyzes of the position of the hand, as well as use a simpler practical and cheaper way to place the simplest sensors, i.e. triggers on the surface of the body of the manipulator. At the same time, a complex analysis of the position of the hands on the device is not needed, it is enough to determine a certain number of sensors activated by the user and associate with the action of the system. The peculiarity also lies in the fact that the device’s surface, not intended for direct user input, is used to control the device. Also, the system allows you to perform any action immediately, depending on how the user took the device in his hand. The system can be used in any devices where user management is required.

In this example, the computer system 70 of FIG. 33 is used with an input device and sensors to determine the position of the hand. Such a system can be used in desktop and laptop computers, as well as in game consoles.

Computer system 70 includes any suitable microprocessor and any number of other objects connected by a system bus. In the described embodiment, the computer system 70 contains memory, such as read-only ROM 16, RAM 14 and peripheral memory storage devices 20 in the form of a hard disk, flash memory, etc., connected by a system bus 12 via an I / O adapter 18, the computer system 70 also includes a computer input device 38, such as a keyboard, mouse, digital pen, connected via a user interface 22 to the system bus. The input device contains sensors 1 on its surface for determining the position of objects on the housing of the input device, also connected with the system bus 12 through the user interface 22.

The person skilled in the art will understand how the sensors can work, the type of sensors for determining the position of the hand on the device. The description below indicates the types of sensors and how to place them to determine the position of the hand. The basic principle of operation of sensors for determining the position of user points in relation to the device - sensors and the system must determine the position of user points in relation to the device on which the user's hands are located in order to correctly track the movement of the hand on the device. On Fig shows an example of the position of the hands 50 on the device 201 such as a simple remote control with a surface on both sides, capable of tracking the position of the hand on it. Reference numeral 200 denotes both sides of a touch-coated device like a touchpad capable of tracking objects on it. Touch coating is for maximum tracking of movement throughout the body of the object, it can be replaced by any sensors, such as ordinary buttons. Different types of sensors can be used to track movement across the surface of the housing. Sensors may not be located around the entire perimeter, but only in those places where you need to get information about the locations of objects. In this case, this is the position of the hand 50 on the device. The surface has coordinate points for the location of each sensitive part of the sensor to determine the position of the signals from the sensor relative to the body of the device on which the coating with the sensors is located. Sensors can detect points of contact with the surface of individual user points. Depending on the tasks set, both an approximate determination of the position of the hand on the device by the number of concentration of the points of contact of the user's hand with the surface of the manipulator and a complex determination using the calculations of the operating system can occur. The system can compare the distance between the points of touch to determine the type of object, type of hand, position of the hand on the device. Using the analysis tools of the card received from the sensors on the hand on the surface 200, the operating system attempts to identify the surface around the points of touch of the hand by comparing points 215, 220, 230, 235, 240, 280, 210, to determine the position of the hand, as between themselves, and in relation to the device, and determining which point in which place is in contact with the housing. The system determines the type of object located on the surface of the manipulator for loading control data with it, for example, it can be the right or left hand or the tip of another manipulator on the surface, for example, a pen. A person skilled in the art will be able to arrange the sensors in the desired sequence on the body of the input device and analyze the data to obtain the desired location map of the hand or other object when used. The system can recognize parts of the hand 215, 220, 230, 235, 240, 280, 210 separately, both according to pre-built data, and during use, adjusting and making a more accurate map of the user. The data can be stored in the system on the hard disk 20 and downloaded during subsequent download of data, which can be downloaded for subsequent identification of the user on the surface of the input device by the same sensors. In FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 11, FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIG. 22, FIG. 24, FIG. 26, FIG. .27 shows the possible uses of the device. Sensors are used as complete control by the device with minimal actions of a simple type, where the position of the hand is tied to a sensor for turning on and operating the device, and even, in some cases, a computer system is not required. More advanced sensors respond to the approximate position of the hand on the device to perform functions or transfer the device to a specific mode of operation, for example, a manipulator handle, which, if taken closer to the end, starts to make double clicks. Even more advanced sensors allow you to track certain positions of the hand, and then switch the sensors to normal active mode depending on the position of the hand. And the last option, when the system divides, as shown in Fig. 34, into parts, assigning them both the active zones of the fingers 220, 230, 235, 240, 215, which upon contact can act in the usual active way to move them, and passive parts hands 280, the location of which is used for additional settings such as the operation of the device. For example, you can control the cursor without additional sensors by moving your fingers across the body. At the same time, depending on where the central passive part of the hand is located, the open application of the program will be determined or the active control mode will be executed.

At the same time, analysis and control can also be performed and recognized with the help of other limbs or objects, for example, legs or an additional manipulator on the surface, such as a stylus. A lot depends on the sensors. Any sensors can be adapted to work with the system, for example, pressure sensors can additionally transmit information about the pressure of an object, which can be used both to create a more accurate map of the hand, and simply to control the device in a passive way and in an active way. If optical sensors are placed on the device, the system will be able to track the location and movement of an object in the same way even before it contacts the device. Alternatively, the sensors can be placed not on the surface itself, but on the user's hands, for example, with gloves or fixed at the ends of the fingers, transmitting a signal about their location, or placed in the form of photo-video or laser tracking devices outside the device and the user.

On Fig shows a block diagram of the algorithm of the system. The input device 38 contains detectors 37 capable of detecting any signal about the position of the object’s hand on the surface depending on type, pressure, sound, heat, etc. When the signal 302 is detected, the sensors transmit it to the system for reading. Further, depending on how the system is configured, it can perform complex analysis of data from sensors 307 with recognition of the position of the hand, or individual parts of the hand, and a simple analysis of the readings of 308 activated points on the sensors to compare them directly. Next, a search is made for the programmed actions on the received information 310. Both simple use parameters and specified actions for similar information from sensors are determined. Since the data on the position of the hand on the device is inaccurate and depends on many parameters, a search is performed with a possible tolerance of distortion. Depending on the settings, it can vary, and even if the information is completely unrecognizable, the combination of fingers on the hand closest to this in similarity can be used. Alternatively, monitoring of the data continues until the data matches properly. When the data is recognized in block 311, the options for using information from the sensors about the location of the object on the input device specified in the settings of block 311. operating modes.

Block 314 switches the active mode of the input device to which the sensors 37 are mounted to determine the position of the hand on it. The mode of determining the operating mode is shown in the drawings. The operation mode can be shown by the example of using a digital pen (Fig. 11), which changes the behavior depending on how the user holds the device. It can be either just a change of function made by the active part of the control, for example, switching to double-click mode, or resizing the tool when drawing in graphics programs. Block 315 starts a specific predetermined function. It can be like controlling a simple device (Fig. 27), for example, a toothbrush that turns on and works in a certain mode, depending on how it was taken in the hand. It can also be the launch of a specific program or operating system to work with the device. Sensors 313 (Fig. 35), designed for passive determination of the position of the hand, switch to active mode (Fig. 5). This can happen both when the application starts, and when the instrument is taken in a certain way. Another option - something in common with 315, 314, 313, is the use of the same sensors for active and passive controls. The hand zone is divided into the active and passive parts of the hand object. This can occur both in advance and during use, recognizing the active part of the hand. The active part, such as fingers or one finger, is used for active use in the traditional way to move the cursor, and the inactive position of the hand on the body is used for passive input of information.

The operating system or data sewn into the microprocessor is responsible for assigning functions to a certain position of the hand. In the case of an operating system, the user himself can specify and configure the system, i.e. how to react to the movement of both the active part of the limb and the inactive. In the same way, you can configure any devices connected to the computer with the capabilities of the operating system. Data on personal settings is saved and can be automatically downloaded when determining the user's hand the next time on a card compiled by the system, or when the user is manually selected in the system.

The division of the hand into active and less active areas can be done in an interactive recognition mode. This is achieved by the fact that the system constantly analyzes the surface of the sensors, tracking all the points of movement on it. If for a certain time the area has ceased to move significantly, then it can be assigned a passive assignment with assignment of functions; in the same way with the active part. This is a crude method, it’s easier when the system roughly has information about the size of the limbs, for example, the system knows in advance the approximate area of the arm and parts of the fingers, it is much easier to distinguish between active and less active areas. Separation can also be carried out by the position of the hand on the device. The system knows in advance the position of the hand, both in relation to the device, and simply bending, in a certain way ensures the activity and inactivity of the zones on the hand. Another easiest way to determine active and inactive parts is by pressure concentration or other sensor data. Usually, when the user holds an object in his hand, then the pressure is concentrated closer to the end of the fingers, the system determines the position by the concentration of points and pressure.

The system in this form can work in any device. It can be executed even in a mechanical form according to a similar principle. Management and identification can occur with the arm, leg, head, both arms and legs, both together and separately. The system can also determine, if necessary, the different sides of the arm and the slope of the limb of the user, also the holding force of the body can be used in control as a whole, or as a separate value.

On Fig shows a block diagram of operations in the manufacture of a device according to this technology. To begin with, at step 701, the type of device that will be used as a medium or upgrade for a new technology, or, conversely, a device for implementing the technology, is determined. Next, at step 705, the tasks that will need to be performed when using the device are determined, for example, controlling a three-dimensional program or simply switching the tester's operating modes. When this is clear, the types of sensors to be used in the device are selected. It depends on various parameters, for example, how the device will be used, and also, for example, on the size of the budget for creating a control device. Next, at step 712, sensors are placed on the surface of the device. Sensors can cover the entire surface. In this case, the sensor can be either one, according to the type of sensor coating, or as a set of simple sensors, but also cover only a certain area of the device where it is necessary to determine the user's position. The sensors are checked against the device design in order to place them more efficiently, for example, to place them covertly below the surface or to make them of a certain size. Sensors can be located on other sensors, representing whole layers on the surface of the device. Next, at step 716, the sensors and the computer application that will work with it are programmed. Sensors can be programmed for a complete analysis of the hand while covering the device and detailed tracking, as well as partial approximate, based on the approximate signals of the sensors from the surface of the device. The behavior of the device is also programmed, or the program is used, on the sensor signals. The possibilities of using the hand position on the device are enormous. It can be tracked as simply holding the device with your hand, tying any actions and functions to it; complex calculations can be made by analyzing and tracking the position of each finger; and you can also measure the pressure, color, temperature, speed, distance to the hand and everything that sensors can detect.

Additional actions in the system are possible, such as determining the type of object on the surface, loading settings for this type of limb on the device or user settings.

The system is able to learn and calibrate itself when working with the user if necessary. To store the settings, the system needs a memory to save data, for example, RAM 14 (Fig. 33) and long-term memory 20. Moreover, the memory can be updated and pre-wired with presets for certain actions with a specific object. If necessary, the settings can be saved and loaded depending on the identified object.

Identification can take place on a map of limbs compiled in advance, while identification can include parameters during prolonged use of the device, gradually reconciling data as it is used. An identification option for opening access is possible when the item needs to be picked up in a certain way. This works very simply, additional steps are included in the system: determining the approximate position of the object at the moment and double-checking the data at the next login. Moreover, identification by the position of the limb on the device can be used covertly for both the user and others.

The system is able to work not only with objects on the manipulator, recognizing, determining, tracking them, the system can use for analysis the position of the legs on the floor with the sensors installed in the right places. Additional control can be done according to the user's position on the ground, the direction of the legs and other parameters. The system has sensors related to information, where they are located and what area needs to be controlled. When signals are received from sensors, an object is tracked on the surface, the position of which is used as a value to which actions can be associated.

The position of the object on the surface of the control device can be controlled not only according to the program laid down earlier, but also set by the user independently, to bind certain positions when using the device to programmed actions.

The sensors used to determine the position can be used for other purposes, like conventional manipulators placed on the body. They can be controlled by changing the position of the hand or tapping on them. You can also attach certain actions to tapping.

For identification or control, a map of an object can be used, both of an individual limb, such as a hand, and of its individual sections, not just fingers, but pressure produced at different points on the surface. According to the sensors, as far as possible, the most extensive and accurate map can be created for recognizing user actions. This may be the exact size, weight, pressure exerted during operation, color, temperature, speed, distance to the device. Creating a map can be carried out automatically as you work with the device and in a special calibration mode.

1 shows an input device in the form of a computer pen 100 and a cover 101 covering a manipulator capable of detecting the position of a user's hand 50 at the place where it is required. Inside can be any device for use with a passive control system, but it can also be just a dummy, using a touch cover for control.

If this is a computer manipulator, then the status data of the sensors that control passively are transmitted in the same way as the rest of the elements of the manipulator, such as buttons. The operating system recognizes the signals from the sensors and uses them depending on the settings.

Fig. 2a shows an input device in the form of a pen 99 in a flat form for easier and cheaper placement of the sensor coating 103 on it. In this embodiment, the coating can be a touchpad located on both sides of the device, capable of tracking the location of the hand 50, and also be used auxiliary to control the movement of fingers. The possible position of the finger 500 and the actions of the hand, which can be determined using the touch cover 103, are also shown.

The touch coating can detect movement, the user's hand position on the device and pressure, and additional functions such as temperature, if necessary. It all depends on the type of coating and sensors, as well as the functions of the computer system.

FIG. 2b shows a variant of the sensor coating 103 on the device in a triangular shape for a compromise between the cost of manufacturing the device and the convenience of placing hands 50 on it. The trihedral handle housing provides information on the position of the user's hands on three sides.

Figure 3 shows a device with a full touch surface 103 on the manipulator in the form of a conventional manipulator handle 100, ball 400, square, responsive to the user's hands, with the ability to track the movement of the user's hands and fingers. The sensor coating can be removable, sticky, which makes it possible to upgrade almost any device for use with passive control technology.

Figure 4 shows an example of the use of tracking the movement of the hands 50 on the touch coating 103. The movement can occur in the main mode of use by the position of the hands of the device when working with it, and moving along the surface of the fingers, as when using a conventional manipulator. Data received by the system can be used depending on the settings. This can be moving the cursor, adjusting the sound, or scrolling.

Figure 5 shows an additional use of the surface of the device in the form of a round handle 100 provided with a touch coating on the housing 103. In this example, fingers are moved in the device in two directions to control horizontal and vertical scrolls 150 in a browser on a computer.

Figure 6 shows the use of the touch coating 103 on the ball 400 to determine the hands 50. Used to move through the scroll of the ball in the hands and when you click on the button, tapping the ball 400 to the manipulator.

7, 7b show the most simplified design of the device for working with the system. The position of the hand 50 on the device is determined through simple triggers, buttons 102, placed on the device in the form of 100 handles. Triggers are activated when the device is taken in a certain way, thereby transmitting signals about how the device is held. When the user holds the control device, he produces a pressure sufficient to activate even the most trigger buttons 102 of any type, which makes the design even cheaper. In addition, such an arrangement does not even require any electronic computing components. Such a system can be used in writing instruments, such as mechanical pencils, pens, brushes, markers, as well as any devices, such as hair dryers, mixers, saws, chainsaws, soldering irons, microwave ovens, kettles, telephones, computers, locks, rudders, remotes, separate buttons, game consoles, game controllers, floor coverings, locks, weapons and so on. All such devices operate on the principle of sensors located on the surface, responding to contact, transmitting the state to system 777, which can be either a microchip or a complex computer system or simply a mechanical mechanism that performs actions 775.

On Fig shows the use of a device in the form of 100 coated, capable of determining more accurately the location than two buttons, consisting of a large set of buttons on the area of the device, thereby giving more control for controlling the position of the hands 50 on the device.

On figa, 9b shows another variant of a simplified design on the device form 100 of the handle of the manipulator. The device is a button 141 on a movable basis along the housing. Moving the hand 50 around the device, the user moves with him the movable button, determining and transmitting the position of the hand on the device. In addition, the button 141 also moves, which can be used as an additional control device, which allows you to reach it from any position on the manipulator. This technology is especially convenient in handle-shaped manipulators for more precise control with the possibility of finding the button in any position.

Figure 10 shows a design similar to Figure 9a. In this case, a ring 140 or a protective coating is used over the movable button 141. The system has a coordinate scale 310 of the minimum and maximum possible button movements on the movable element along the housing. The location 310 of the movable element on the housing moving on a scale makes the system aware of the position of the user's hand. To move the ring 140 or the button on a movable basis, the user either moves the ring 140 by moving his hand, or the return is automatic using a spring mechanism. The movable ring also serves as a device holder.

11 shows a device in the form of a computer pen 100 with a touch coating 103 around a housing or sensors 101 capable of detecting the movement of a hand 50, and how hand holding affects the operation process. If you take the pen closer to the end, then a certain action can be performed, in this case, resize the brush 220 for drawing in a computer graphics program, and if you take the pen by the end, the cursor will increase or switch to another brush. The change can occur gradually, as the hand moves along the tool body. This method is interesting in that it is very intuitive and offers even more convenient operation. The fact is that the closer you hold the handle to the lower edge, the more control and easier to draw an exact line, and if you take the upper end of the device, there is more control over the area, but accuracy decreases. This fact is used to control the passive control system, giving up the instrument that is needed in this case with this position of the hand. It can also be used in many cases, for example, during normal work with the system. If you take the tool closer to the bottom, the system will double-click on objects; if you take it above, the system can show all the active windows for selection or open the program launch panel.

On Fig shows the use of the housing of the manipulator as an additional axis of control. By moving objects in three-dimensional space, you can control layers in the operating system or layers in a graphics program. When using this technology of passive control, it becomes much more convenient than any other means, since such functions are rarely needed, but they are also necessary and require precise fixation, which makes it difficult to implement them using the scroll ring on the mouse, and extra buttons take up space and are difficult to use.

On Fig shows the pressure sensors 101, 102, 103 located on the game controller 120 to determine the position of the hands or hands on the manipulator. Such sensors, even in the simplest version, offer a new level of use for such devices. Sensors allow you to determine how the user holds the device, with which hand and for what place, and if necessary, the number of fingers. It used to be impossible.

On Fig shows an example of the operation of the pressure sensors 102 on the game controller 120. Depending on the capture or position of the hand, the game responds independently. This example shows the automatic change of weapons depending on the capture of the game controller. If the sensors show pressure only on the right side of the device, then the game automatically switches the weapon to the gun in the right hand. If you take the controller in your left hand, then the weapon will move to the left hand. If you take the controller by the central part, the weapon switches to a grenade. In this way, the position of the sensors can be programmed for any action. It all depends on the types of sensors and software settings.

The system for analyzing the position of the hand on the device in this case is very popular, since you can’t place many buttons on the game controllers, as this will complicate the management of the game process, and all actions should be as intuitive as possible. However, modern games require more and more control capabilities, the increase of which due to traditional means harms the game process and creates difficulties for the user. The position analysis system on the manipulator solves all problems. You can control the game by simply holding the controller in a certain way, which allows you to get more control than using any gyroscopes. The system can also be used in conjunction with other positioning devices for even greater effect.

Another example of a function performed in a game controller or other devices. The sensors record the response to the feedback signals given by the controller or signals of another type.

For example, a game can give signals, such as the vibration of a game controller, until the user performs certain actions, for example, takes the controller differently. The use of a passive control system in game controllers allows you to assign many functions even to a single button on the manipulator. Theoretically, even with one button on the device and a passive control system on the case, you can make an unlimited number of combinations for control.

On Fig shows an example of the use of passive control technology in a computer mouse 115, as in tools such as a pen, using the body and hand grip 50 as signals to the computer. In this case, the movement through the layers 240 and the activated layer 249 are shown depending on the position of the hand 50. This allows certain actions to be performed even before the user has taken any actions. Data is transmitted immediately as soon as the user picks up the instrument. Sensors on the mouse can be located on the entire surface of the manipulator, on the ribs, on individual buttons, as well as on the wire. This principle may not be used further in any computer manipulators. Keyboards of all kinds can determine the position of the user's hands, and certain actions can be performed. For example, when placing your hands in the typing position, the computer can automatically open the text program and save it for a certain time if you remove your hands from the device. Still, for example, the system can track which one the user uses, one or two, left or right, and change the function of the buttons. If the keyboard can change the look of the buttons, it changes the size of the keys and the type of keys to similar ones, but only in a more complicated form.

16 shows the use of pressure sensors 102 on the steering wheel 111. Sensors installed in one way or another can determine the direction and position of the hands, the number of hands and the type of limbs. This is one of the types of devices that can be created based on passive control. The ball and other devices of this type can track the movement of the user's fingers, respond to finger touches. Inside the ball there may be components, as in any other known manipulators, for transmitting data to the system for processing and performing actions on the sensor coverage signals. You can tie certain functions to a different type of hand coverage, both one and both. You can recognize the number of fingers simultaneously on the surface, you can use two balls at the same time for more control, charging such a device can be done by placing it in a holder where it can be used as a regular trackball. If the device in the form of a cylinder looks like a pen, it can be put on charge and used as a control stick.

17 shows pressure sensors 102 for detecting the position of the hand 50 on a portable device. Such a device may be a computer, laptop computer, telephone, player. In this case, the device determines the position of the thumb to determine how the user enters data into the device: the thumb of the left hand or the index finger of the right hand, or the pen. Depending on this, there is an increase in the controls on the screen for a more convenient set and larger display of objects on the screen at the same time. Such devices can use several types of coatings. They can use for clicks as tracking the area of an active limb, such as a finger, and respond to the pressure exerted by one finger or with the whole hand for a given force.

On Fig shows examples of a possible determination of the position of the hands on the example of a device such as a pen. Depending on the type of sensors and settings, the identification of the position of the hand holding the hands during use can be even more diverse. Individual fingers, limb types, left or right hands can be recognized, and movements can be tracked while using the device. It is possible to determine the inclination of the hand, the definition of the side of the object, turned to the device during use. Sensors can be so accurate that they can read fingerprints, but the simplest and cheapest sensors that respond to the point of the hand on the body will always be more convenient and intuitive to use.

On Fig shows the possible placement of the coating or sensors 101 for different types of devices. The combination of placement types and sensor types can be endless. The point is that for each type of device and the need for tasks, the desired type of sensors is selected, as well as the location of the sensors on the device in those places where you need to get information about the location of the hand. Even simply placed sensors without any system can be used as an active control system. For example, a conventional switch on any of the devices is replaced by sensors on the surface of the device to activate the device if the user closes the contacts to them by holding the device in his hand. If analysis of the entire surface of the object is required, the sensors can be placed in a certain sequence, which will reduce the production of the coating, and also allow the use of a different type of sensors than the touch surface over the entire area of the device.

On Fig shows the placement of the sensors 101 position of the hand, not only on the manipulator itself, but also on the buttons and control devices on the body of the manipulator. Thus, it is possible to control one button or an analog control knob in different ways, depending on how you hold the control button. Placement on the buttons can be carried out as placement on top of the surface on the buttons themselves, the inclusion of sensors in the design. It is also possible that the very design of the button allows you to catch the slightest contact with it. Data is transmitted to a data processing system, which determines the position of the hand by the number and location of activated sensors.

On Fig, 22 shows the use of an analog pen 121 on a manipulator equipped with position sensors for measuring the position of the hand 50, depending on how or for what part the user holds the device, performing various actions. For example, when using the controller in the game, it is possible to control several types of objects and coordinate axes at once with one handle, if you take the handle by the upper part, then you can control the object set to this position, if you take the lower part, it will automatically switch to another programmed object . Management is a system that receives information from sensors. All that the system needs is information from the sensors and information about their location on the surface, on which it is necessary to determine the location of the user's hand. The more sensors, the more control. There may be one sensor, such as a sensor coating, but the surface of the manipulators should be covered.

On Fig-25 shows the use of the coating or pressure sensors 100 on the surface of the weapon, in particular, on the butt, pens, trigger. The simplest sensors allow you to determine the position in which the weapon is used, and to perform certain actions. For example, if a weapon is held with one hand, then a weapon fires single shots, if a weapon is held with two hands, then the weapon automatically switches to automatic mode, and if all sensors are activated, the weapon can switch to an alternative mode of operation. Such sensors on weapons can save time and simplify the use of weapons. Sensors can also be used for other purposes, such as identifying a user by a certain type of retention and by biometric data. Data from sensors 101 are fed to system 777 for processing and analysis to perform programmed actions.

Sensors are located in different places, allowing to determine the position of the weapon. Information is transmitted to the microprocessor to perform predetermined actions on this position. Sensors can be placed on handles, on triggers, on the butt to determine contact with the shoulder.

On Fig shows one of the options for using the system in simple devices. In this case, it is a hair dryer that responds to the position of the hand. On Fig shows a toothbrush that works in different modes depending on how it is held by hands. Thus, the system can be used in any device, screwdriver, remote control, car, TV, mixer, player, lawn mower, razor, switch without any modifications. Theoretically, it is possible to place the mode switch in such a way that by moving the hand, it is activated, performing various actions. On Fig shows an example of the use of the system in the car. Depending on the reach or position of the hands, the system behaves differently. In this case, not only sensors on the steering wheel can be used, but also external sensors, such as video-photo sensors that track movement. Sensors are capable of detecting temperature and movement.

In order for the system to work, at least a microprocessor with embedded data on the reaction to the position of the sensors and the sensors themselves is required. Sensors can be used of any type. It all depends on the availability of capabilities on the device where you want to implement the system, as well as the cost and ability to install on this type of design.

29 shows different types of sensors 103 of a touch type like a touchpad. They can cover both part and the entire surface of the device, catch the movement of several objects at once. They can also determine weight. Such sensors can, when changing the mode, work in the active control method or in a combined one, offering different monitoring options for active parts of the user and weakly active ones on the device case. Conventional coated sensors can be any type of sensor embedded in a surface coating: 160 sensors operating on an electrical principle, responding to contact; the simplest triggers are buttons 102 that respond both automatically to the user next to them, and when the user clicks when using; or mechanical sensors, which can be various, these can be buttons, levers, clips, mechanical weight detectors. It can be buttons, both normal and touch, with the ability to determine weight and other parameters. 102b denotes a sensor such as a simple button 102 hidden under the surface of the device, which may be of different sizes and even be the whole side of the device that determines the user's position when using the device. Sensors 185 beam type, infrared, laser, optical capable of detecting the movement of the user at a distance. This can be used to determine the movement and determination of the user's limbs when changing the coverage of the device. Thus, it is possible to track the movement of, for example, fingers even before they move from one part of the manipulator to another. Also, sensors of this type can determine the color of the surface, distinguish between skin areas, which can be used to determine the side of the limb and the type of surface, as well as the slope during use. In this case, you can track the speed of movement of the limbs of the user or other objects above the manipulator, as well as the distance to the object and its individual points. 140 indicates a moving part that can be used to determine position by moving with the user's hand. Such a device may be provided with a spring to automatically return to the desired position. Position 145 displays a button on a movable basis like 140, however, while moving, it moves with it an additional button for additional actions by the user. Position 180 are bristle sensors capable of detecting any objects moving along them. Sensors 600 operate on the principle of photo-video or beam tracking of the movement of objects and can be used to determine the position of the legs and the general position of the user to the device when working with it.

Sensors of any type can be used in the system as necessary to complete tasks in the design of a device with passive control function. Sensors can be used both together and separately, and one above the other. The principles of use and operation of sensors for detecting objects are widely known and can be used in a passive control system. As a result of the use of sensors, one can determine and use as a control parameter the weight, location, speed of movement, pressure produced both intentionally and during use, specialized color and skin color, surface and user temperature, distance to the points of the object, type, side, contact area or object size, the slope of individual points on the user's limbs, in particular, hands and fingers. Such data can be used both for identification and for tracking the most active and passive parts of limbs. Sensors allow you to track the places of limb bending, track several limbs at once, determine the type of limb, create a more accurate map for using the identification system and for recognizing the type of limb. Sensors can work both individually and in groups. Sensors can be placed, for example, in the floor or shoes of the user to determine the position and direction of the legs and generally measure the state of the user's presence on the load on certain parts of the legs.

On Fig shows the difference between the active parts 52 of the limbs and passive sections 53 of the arm. They differ in that the active parts are able to use sensors as standard manipulators or use additional standard input tools. The passive part of the hand, as a rule, remains stationary after the user has taken the instrument in his hand, and therefore, other system actions can be used as the position of the passive part. The system can recognize both in a false form, analyzing the most active areas according to the readings of sensors, and use predefined settings to determine active and passive parts. When the system knows which part of the body is active, it can assign different actions to different areas or simply ignore the active parts using only the passive ones. For example, if the touch coating covers the entire area of the handle, then you can assign several virtual buttons for the active part of the hand, and to switch the operation of the active buttons for the passive part. On Fig shows the placement of the hands on a flat arm while holding. You can assign only some fingers 52 active mode of operation, and the rest, less movable part of the hand 53, to assign a passive mode of operation. However, when changing position they can change places.

On Fig shows possible options for placing labels 390 on the device, helping to properly hold the device in hand for proper use. It can be marks drawn on the body, convex parts, depressed parts. It can also be visually active transmitting signals, both light bulbs and separate displays. There may be sound signals, depending on how the user picked up the device, uses it, or switching the operation mode.

On Fig shows examples of the use of a single device conventional sensors 101, 102, 103 and optical sensors 185. The usual touches of the hands 50 can determine ordinary sensors, and in case you need to determine the movement to a distance or distance to the object, optical sensors 185 are used Such a system of sensors allows you to make the system even more flexible and speed up work with it, the system can determine the action even before it has been done.

On Fig, 39 shows the use of legs, it can be just pedals in a car that respond to pressure. The position of the legs is transmitted to the system 775, and the required actions are performed 755. It can also be sensors built into the floor or other surface to determine the position of the legs, as well as the user himself, and transfer to the system 777, with which he works to perform actions 775.

On Fig shows the determination of the position of the hands of the user 50 on a device equipped with a surface that captures the position of the user 101 on the device during operation. The detection area 900 is used for many types of devices, and is no longer needed, and for this one simple sensor is enough.

On Fig shows the use of the sensor on the touch surface 103, located on the entire part of the surface and capable of detecting pressure from the entire area to determine contact with the hand 50 of the user. Also shown is a data curve 330, which the computer sees and which can be used for analysis by the system for determining the position of the hand.

On Fig shows an example of the same touch surface, located partially in those areas where you want to determine the position of the hands of the user 50 on the device. It can be seen that the data is identical, despite the fact that the cost of placing a partial coating on the device’s body is cheaper, covering the device with a full touch sensor.

On Fig shows an example of using instead of complex sensor coatings 103 simpler 102, which can be ordinary buttons that respond to the weight of the user 50. In this case, the computer receives less accurate information 330 for processing, however, the location of the fingers is still captured and even becomes more clear for recognition.

On Fig shows an example when data 330 is transmitted by the sensor to a computer for processing. Sensors located on the sensor cover of a tool such as a pen 100 can be used depending on the settings. The touch coating captures the exact movement and pressure of each finger on the device. Similar information data can be obtained from any type of sensors. The accuracy of the data depends on the types of sensors. Simple sensors can transmit only the simplest signal of one type. If it is possible to transmit information not only about the location of objects on the surface, but also the availability of information about the pressure, you can control using pressure, it will also allow you to create a more accurate map of your hand or other limb by calculating its weight.

On Fig shows an example of the position of the sensors to move on them hands 50 of the user. The points of contact are transmitted to the system as indications of the location of the object on the surface. The size of the dots may vary. For example, if it is an ordinary button and it is a point for determining the weight, then it can occupy the entire body of the device, transmitting only one signal when moving; but if it is a sensory coating, it can transmit thousands of movement signals.

On Fig shows an example of the placement of the pressure sensors 102 under the surface 88. The sensors are placed under the housing and respond to pressure.

The easiest way to apply the technology shown in FIGS. 26, 27, applied in simple devices, is the usual type of trigger sensors or buttons located on the device’s body so that they are activated depending on how the user holds the device without any additional actions, such as pressing additional switches. This may look, for example, as two buttons for turning on the device located at different levels of the handle of the device. Each button turns on the device in a certain mode and turns it off in the event of pressure loss on it produced by the hand while holding the device during use. Fig. 7b shows an exemplary device of such a mechanism which, as a signal processing system 777 from the simplest pressure triggers 102, can use either a simple microprocessor or an even simpler mechanical system that responds to physical impact. Such a system can be used in any writing instruments, ordinary pencils, pens, felt-tip pens. For example, you can place a hole under the device’s case, which, if you hold the device in a certain way, will produce a greater ink ejection.

On Fig shows the use of various information from different types of sensors 120 entering the system. To determine the hand grip of an object, various types of sensors are used, such as sensory and optical. In this case, the sensors can be located both on the area of the object with which the touch occurs, and on the arm 50 itself there can be sensors. If there are several sensors at the same time, information from all at once can be used. The system starts acting as soon as the user picks up a tool in his hand, transmitting signals to the system.

The invention represents a whole new direction in device management. The passive control method allows you to completely change the approach to controlling any device. At the same time, without any additional costs, even existing devices and manipulators can be upgraded by placing special sets with a touch surface, applied with glue, both on empty areas of the manipulators under the weakly active parts of the hand, and on the buttons of the manipulators.

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1. The method of passive control of a device, in particular a computer system, comprising at least one sensor, the surface of which is the control, the body of the manipulator for data input, responsive to the position of at least one part of the limb of the user, in particular such a position, as the grip of the body of the manipulator with the hand or holding during use, namely, that
determine the position of the limb of the user of the weakly active part of the hand when using the device at least at one point,
determine by means of sensors at least one contact point of the user with the input device,
comparing the contact data of the sensors with predetermined data in response to a specific position of the user's hand,
in the case of at least an approximate coincidence of the sensor data with the given data, the specified action is performed. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further determines the more active parts of the limbs and less active parts, assign actions to parts of the limbs, depending on their activity. 3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further identifies the user by at least one limb, load settings for a specific limb. 4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that the downloaded settings may contain the size of the limb, the anatomical designation of the limb, the adjustment of the system to the position of the limb, at least one part of it, information about the activity of individual parts of the limb. 5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the incorporated action involves the transfer of the active input device to a different operating mode. 6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the intended action involves the transfer of sensors to another mode, in particular to active use. 7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the pledged action involves the execution of a given at least one function, primarily the operating system. 8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the inherent action involves the use of movement along the body of the device as at least one control axis. 9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination of the position may depend on the pressure force, primarily the compression of the housing in the hand by the user, at least at one point. 10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination of the position may depend on the location of at least one point of the hand on the cover of the housing of the input device. 11. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that determining the position means determining the position of at least one part of at least one finger. 12. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that determining the position means determining the speed of movement of at least one finger of the user. 13. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination of the position involves the determination of at least one hand of the user. 14. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensors that respond to contact are optically beam and react at a distance when the user moves above them. 15. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensors respond to the size of the area of contact with the surface. 16. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensors are simple triggers that respond to pressing, while the number of sensors activated at one time indicates the position of the object on the device’s area. 17. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination of the position involves the determination of a separate side of the limb, turned to the device. 18. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that determining the position involves determining the curvature of the limb in contact with the device. 19. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that determining the position of the inclination of at least one part of the limb implies the inclination of the limb with respect to the device. 20. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that determining the position of the limb involves analyzing the coverage of the hand around the device from at least two sides. 21. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination of the contact points of the user with the device implies the exact position of at least one hand on the device. 22. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the device is a device for inputting information by a user into a computer. 23. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the user himself assigns the actions performed by the system to the position of the hand. 24. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the system is capable of self-learning, adjusting incoming data from the user. 25. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination of at least one less active part of the limb of the user. 26. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one more active part of the limb of the user is determined. 27. A user input device, such as a manipulator, comprising a housing on which at least one sensor is located, which allows determining the position of the user's limbs in relation to the surface of the device by determining how the user is holding, an analysis tool for data received from the sensors about the contact of at least the less active part of the hand on the device’s body while embracing or holding the device during use, means for comparing the data obtained with data data corresponding to a certain position of the user's hand, stored in the memory means. 28. The device according to item 27, wherein the at least one sensor is located on the surface of the user or his limbs. 29. The device according to item 27, wherein the at least one sensor is located outside the manipulator and the user. 30. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensor is a photo-video element that captures changes. 31. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors use optical, laser, infrared rays. 32. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are thermal. 33. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors respond to rotation of the parts of the device to determine the position. 34. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensor is a pressure sensor. 35. The device according to clause 34, wherein the pressure sensor is a button that is activated when working with the device. 36. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are a sensor coating and are designed to determine at least the position on it of at least one object. 37. The device according to clause 36, wherein the sensor coating is configured to track the strength of pressing the object (s) on it. 38. The device according to clause 36, wherein the sensor coating is configured to track many objects on it at the same time. 39. The device according to clause 36, wherein the sensor coating covers most of the device. 40. The device according to clause 36, wherein the sensor coating has a rounded shape in the form of a cylinder. 41. The device according to clause 36, wherein the sensor coating is made spherical in shape. 42. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensor is a mechanical switch that determines the position activated by the user when working with the manipulator. 43. The device according to item 27, wherein the system is able to identify the user according to data stored previously. 44. The device according to item 27, wherein the system is capable of storing received data. 45. The device according to item 27, wherein the system is capable of loading personal user settings. 46. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are hidden for both the user and others. 47. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensor is a button that responds to pressing. 48. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensor is arranged on a movable basis with the ability to move on the manipulator. 49. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors operate independently of the device to which they are attached. 50. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are removable for replacement and modernization of response devices to the position of the limbs on the device. 51. The device according to item 27, wherein the pressure sensors are used to perform other functions as conventional active control and warning devices. 52. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are located on other sensors, such as the active parts of the control of the input device, to determine how the user uses them. 53. The device according to item 27, wherein the data input device is a manipulator for controlling a computer system. 54. The device according to item 53, wherein the manipulator is a computer mouse. 55. The device according to item 53, wherein the manipulator is a game controller. 56. The device according to item 53, wherein the manipulator is a keyboard. 57. The device according to item 53, wherein the manipulator is a user-controlled device in the form of a pen, in particular a digital pen for controlling the cursor. 58. The device according to item 27, wherein the device is a writing instrument in the form of a pen. 59. The device according to item 27, wherein the control device is a control panel, such as a remote control. 60. The control device according to item 27, characterized in that it is a tool that is included and controlled by the position of the hands on its body. 61. The device according to p. 60, characterized in that the tool is a device for the oral cavity, such as a toothbrush. 62. The device according to p, characterized in that the tool is a rotary device, such as a screwdriver. 63. The device according to p. 60, characterized in that the control tool is a heater, in particular a hairdryer. 64. The device according to p. 60, wherein the tool is a cutting tool, such as an automatic cutting tool, such as a saw. 65. The device according to p. 60, characterized in that the tool is used for cooking. 66. The device according to p, characterized in that the tool is used to clean surfaces. 67. The device according to item 27, wherein the device is a laptop computer case, a part of which may be a touch screen. 68. The device according to p. 27, characterized in that according to the readings of the sensors it is determined which hand is the control. 69. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors indicate the position of the hand, at least on the body of the device. 70. The device according to item 27, wherein the position of the user's fingers is determined by the sensors. 71. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are designed to measure the pressure exerted on them, and can be used to determine the weight of at least part of one limb. 72. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors can be combined and use several attributes of sensors simultaneously in one sensor. 73. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors can determine the response of the user, in particular his limbs to transmitted feedback signals. 74. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors can measure the temperature of the user, which is used for control. 75. The device according to item 27, wherein the data received from the sensors is dynamic and arrive as they change. 76. The device according to item 27, wherein the input device may be the sensor itself or a group of sensors. 77. The device according to item 27, wherein the input device is a display. 78. The device according to item 27, wherein the input device is a computer. 79. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are designed to determine which side of the limb, the consumer touches the sensor. 80. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are designed to recognize the color of what the user touches them. 81. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are designed to recognize the speed at which the user's limbs move on the device. 82. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are designed to recognize and track the movement of the limbs of the user at a distance to direct contact or while moving around the device. 83. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are designed to determine the distance to the user or its parts. 84. The device according to item 27, wherein the input device has marks on the housing to help use the device. 85. The device according to p. 84, characterized in that the marks are detectable to the touch, such as convex areas. 86. The device according to p. 84, characterized in that the marks can be active and transmit information using signals to the user. 87. The device according to item 27, wherein it is a communication device, for example, a cell phone. 88. The device according to item 27, wherein it is a means of transportation, for example, a car. 89. The device according to item 27, characterized in that it is a weapon, for example, a firearm. 90. The device according to item 27, characterized in that it responds to the position of the more active part of the limb, at least part of one finger. 91. The device according to p. 27, characterized in that it responds to the position of the less active part of the limb, at least part of one finger. 92. The device according to item 27, characterized in that it reacts differently to different parts of the limbs of the user. 93. The device according to p. 27, characterized in that it responds to the position of at least one leg. 94. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are located on other sensors, such as the active parts of the control of the input device to determine how the user uses them. 95. The device according to item 27, wherein the sensors are located in the floor to track at least the lower limbs of the user.

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