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WO2005117439A3 - Method and device for providing input to a computer system - Google Patents

Method and device for providing input to a computer system Download PDF

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WO2005117439A3
WO2005117439A3 PCT/US2005/018609 US2005018609W WO2005117439A3 WO 2005117439 A3 WO2005117439 A3 WO 2005117439A3 US 2005018609 W US2005018609 W US 2005018609W WO 2005117439 A3 WO2005117439 A3 WO 2005117439A3
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computer system
providing input
deflection
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WO2005117439A2 (en
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Pierre Bonnat
Parameswaran Venkatraman
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Inputive Corp
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0338—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks

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  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
  • Arrangements For Transmission Of Measured Signals (AREA)

Abstract

A device (10) used to facilitate a user interface of a computer system (12) by utilizing a fluid flow through the device. The device includes at least a body defining a fluid channel having an inner wall and at least a member anchored to the inner wall and the member moveable within the body to generate a deflection in response to a fluid current flowing through the fluid channel and a sensor sensing and translating the deflection into an electrical signal.
PCT/US2005/018609 2004-05-25 2005-05-25 Method and device for providing input to a computer system Ceased WO2005117439A2 (en)

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US57439704P 2004-05-25 2004-05-25
US60/574,397 2004-05-25

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WO2005117439A3 true WO2005117439A3 (en) 2006-05-04

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5184319A (en) * 1990-02-02 1993-02-02 Kramer James F Force feedback and textures simulating interface device
US5742242A (en) * 1996-12-19 1998-04-21 Compaq Computer Corporation Keyboard using pressurized fluid to generate key stroke characteristics
US6667735B2 (en) * 2001-10-30 2003-12-23 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Aqua keyboard
US6690360B2 (en) * 2001-05-03 2004-02-10 3M Innovative Properties Company Liquid proof switch array

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5184319A (en) * 1990-02-02 1993-02-02 Kramer James F Force feedback and textures simulating interface device
US5742242A (en) * 1996-12-19 1998-04-21 Compaq Computer Corporation Keyboard using pressurized fluid to generate key stroke characteristics
US6690360B2 (en) * 2001-05-03 2004-02-10 3M Innovative Properties Company Liquid proof switch array
US6667735B2 (en) * 2001-10-30 2003-12-23 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Aqua keyboard

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