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Interface device with electrical energy generator

  • US 20040119693A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2003
  • Published: 06/24/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An interface device for interfacing a user'"'"'s input with a computer, the interface device comprising:

  • a mechanical input device adapted to transform a mechanical input operation of the user into an input signal for input into the computer, said mechanical input device having at least one movable element adapted to be moved by the user to perform the input operation;

    an electrical generator mechanically coupled to said at least one moveable element to generate electrical energy in response to the input operation being performed; and

    an electrical coupler adapted to electrically couple said electrical generator to a rechargeable battery for recharging said battery with said electrical energy.

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