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WO2001001335A1 - Dispositif de commande de curseur dont les deplacements dans l'axe y sont facilites - Google Patents

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WO2001001335A1
WO2001001335A1 PCT/NO2000/000220 NO0000220W WO0101335A1 WO 2001001335 A1 WO2001001335 A1 WO 2001001335A1 NO 0000220 W NO0000220 W NO 0000220W WO 0101335 A1 WO0101335 A1 WO 0101335A1
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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
    • G06F3/03—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
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0333—Ergonomic shaped mouse for one hand
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0334—Ergonomic shaped mouse for vertical grip, whereby the hand controlling the mouse is resting or gripping it with an attitude almost vertical with respect of the working surface

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  • the invention represents a device used for positioning and control of cursors and other objects on a computer screen, incorporating a surface structure that facilitates movements of the device along the Y-axis.
  • mice The most popular devices used for control of cursors and other graphic symbols and objects on the computer screen are mice, track-balls, joysticks and touch pads. Different varieties of the mouse are described in U.S. Pat. 3,541,541; U.S. Pat. 3,892,963; U.S. Pat. 3,541,521 and U.S. Pat.
  • the track-ball may be compared with an inverted mouse, utilising a similar signal generating system (U.S. Pat. 5,122,654; U.S. Pat. 5,008,528).
  • the devices' control module constitutes a finger- or handgrip (control stick) that is vertically mounted on a plate (guide plate) that can be moved within a delimited area of the horizontal plane.
  • the control stick is usually seized between thumb and index finger and operated according to writing or drawing motion. This steering mode puts some restrictions on the motility of the control module, particularly along the Y-axis.
  • a control device is described that is equipped with surface structures that constitute barriers in front of, and behind the finger tips.
  • Such barriers may take the shape of a "well” or indentation at the top surface (front end) of the classical mouse, and by a ridge or vertical bar in front of the steering shaft of the "vertical mouse” . These barriers facilitate forward and backward movements of the device due to such movements being executed by stretching and curling the fingers during operation.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a control device shaped as a mouse, with a front "well” providing push and pull barriers according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows the device illustrated in Fig. 1, as seen from a different angle.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a finger grip used in connection with stick-and-plate based devices, with a "well” providing push and pull barriers according to the invention.
  • Fig. 4 shows the finger grip illustrated in Fig. 3, as seen from a different angle.
  • Fig. 5 shows the finger grip illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4 incorporated in a control device with hand support .
  • Fig. 6 illustrates a vertical mouse with a push barrier (bar) according to the invention.
  • Fig. 7 shows the device illustrated in Fig. 6, as seen from behind.
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a control device shaped as a mouse with a "well” representing push and pull barriers according to the invention, equipped with a scrolling wheel and extra mouse buttons .
  • Fig. 9 shows the device illustrated in Fig. 8, as seen from a different angle.
  • Fig. 10 illustrates a device similar to the mouse shown in Fig. 8, with a horizontal scrolling wheel on its left side.
  • Fig. 11 shows a vertical mouse, with a push barrier in front.
  • Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrate a control device 1 shaped as a mouse that is equipped with a well 3 and a narrow plateau 2 in front.
  • the tips of two fingers may be located in the well, or alternatively, rest on the plateau 2.
  • the mouse is equipped with an indentation 4 on the left side, providing a good grip and simultaneously forming a plateau, which the thumb may rest against.
  • the device has a bi-functional mouse button 5 on the top ridge and a button 6 constituting part of the plateau on the left side.
  • the size of the mouse may vary, with a length between 80 and 120 mm and a width between 60 and 80 mm.
  • the dimension of the well is typically 40 - 50 mm x 15 - 20 mm, with a depth (at its deepest) of 20 to 30 mm.
  • the long axis of the well typically forms an angle of between -30° and -60° with the X-axis.
  • the mouse may be equipped with a classical mouse sensor (ball and rollers) or with more modern opto-electronic sensors.
  • the thumb is placed in the indentation 4 on the left side of the mouse, the index finger along the push-button 5 on the top ridge, the third and fourth fingers in the well 3 and the fifth finger along the right side, in touch with the working surface.
  • This provides an exceptionally good grip, allowing the mouse to be moved extensively in the horizontal plane without any muscular effort.
  • This particular mouse shape permits the user to employ several different steering modes, avoiding RSI .
  • Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show a finger-grip 7 that may be used as control module in association with stick-and plate based devices .
  • the finger-grip is equipped with well 9 and a plateau 8 in front, constituting push and pull barriers that fingertips are stemming against when fingers are stretched and curled.
  • the third finger will typically be located in the well 9 during steering operations, while the second (index) finger will rest against the mouse button 10 on the top surface.
  • the button 10 may be mono- or bi-functional. Attachment of the finger grip to the guide plate is indicated by a short shaft 11, which also provides connection to the sensor system.
  • the finger grip will typically have a diameter of 30-50 mm and a height of 20-40 mm.
  • the dimension of the well 9 is typically 20-30 mm x 15-20 mm, with a depth (at its deepest) of between 10 and 20 mm.
  • the long axis of the well will typically form an angle of between -30° and -60° with the X-axis.
  • Fig. 5 the finger grip 7 as shown in Figs. 3 and 4 is incorporated in a control device equipped with hand support 17.
  • Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 show an ergonomically improved version of the vertical mouse.
  • the steering shaft 12 has an inclined plateau 14 with a bi-functional button 15 that is operated by the thumb.
  • the bar 13 represents the push barrier.
  • the steering shaft 12 and bar 13 are mounted on a base plate 16, incorporating weighing elements to improve stability. Contrary to the original vertical mouse, the base plate is not extended beyond the right side base of the shaft 12, allowing the ridge of the hand to be in contact with the working surface during operation.
  • the device may be equipped with a classical mouse sensor (ball and rollers) or with newer, opto-electronic sensors. When in use, three or four fingers are seizing the steering shaft 12, with fingertips located between the shaft 12 and bar 13. The thumb rests on the plateau 14.
  • the device is moved forwards and backwards along the Y-axis by stretching and curling the fingers.
  • the shaft 12 will typically have a height of 100-140 mm, a diameter of 30-50 mm and form an angle of between 60° and 90° with the X-Y plane.
  • the bar 13 will typically have a diameter of 5-20 mm, mounted at a distance of between 10 and 30 mm to the shaft 12.
  • the base plate has typically a diameter of between 50 and 100 mm and a height of 5-15 mm.
  • the mouse illustrated in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 is constructed according to the same basic principle as the mouse in Figs. 1 and 2, with the exception that this mouse is equipped with several optional mouse buttons and scrolling wheel (s).
  • One vertical scrolling wheel 21 is located in the front part of the bi-functional mouse button 20, one mono- or bi-functional button 24 is located in the indentation on the left side, a horizontal button 23 constitutes part of the plateau 22 on the left side, while two mono- or bi-functional mouse buttons 25, 26 are located in the well 19.
  • the mouse illustrated in Fig. 10 has a horizontal scrolling wheel 33 instead of the mouse button employed in Fig. 8.
  • This scrolling wheel may be used, e.g. in connection with 3D applications or dedicated for Internet use. Otherwise, this mouse is identical to the mouse illustrated in Fig. 8, being equipped with a well 28, a bi-functional mouse button 29, a vertical scrolling wheel 30 and an indentation 31 on the left side, incorporating a button 32 as part of the plateau.
  • the vertical mouse illustrated in Fig. 11 has a front ridge 36 substituting the vertical bar 13 used in Fig. 6, facilitating positioning of the hand around the shaft 34 during operation.
  • the front ridge is sufficiently high to be used as push barrier for two or three fingers.
  • the mouse is equipped with a base plate 35, a handgrip 34 and a plateau 37 with a bi- functional button 38.

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Abstract

Cette invention porte sur un dispositif (1) destiné à positionner et commander des curseurs d'ordinateurs et autres objets. Ce dispositif présente une structure superficielle (3) formant une première barrière (2) contre laquelle les doigts peuvent exercer une pression lorsqu'elle est tendue, ce qui entraîne le déplacement vers l'avant du dispositif qui s'éloigne ainsi de l'opérateur. Ce dispositif comporte également une seconde barrière contre laquelle les doigts peuvent exercer également une pression lorsqu'elle est courbée vers l'intérieur ou rentrée, ce qui entraîne le déplacement vers l'arrière du dispositif revenant alors vers l'opérateur.
PCT/NO2000/000220 1999-06-25 2000-06-23 Dispositif de commande de curseur dont les deplacements dans l'axe y sont facilites Ceased WO2001001335A1 (fr)

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WO2006017924A1 (fr) * 2004-08-16 2006-02-23 Yong Xu Souris d’ordinateur avec surface supplementaire pour action du pouce
WO2019148505A1 (fr) 2018-02-05 2019-08-08 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc. Ensemble à double roue

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JPH08234903A (ja) * 1995-02-27 1996-09-13 Nec Corp ポインティングデバイス
US6034627A (en) * 1998-02-19 2000-03-07 Wei; Meng-Yu Computer input device

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WO2006017924A1 (fr) * 2004-08-16 2006-02-23 Yong Xu Souris d’ordinateur avec surface supplementaire pour action du pouce
WO2019148505A1 (fr) 2018-02-05 2019-08-08 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc. Ensemble à double roue
EP3750035A4 (fr) * 2018-02-05 2021-09-08 Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC Ensemble à double roue
US11392227B2 (en) 2018-02-05 2022-07-19 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Double-wheel assembly

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