Intuitive based control elements, and interfaces and devices using said intuitive based control elements
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Abstract
The present invention relates to intuitive based control elements and interfaces and devices using said intuitive based control elements. In certain embodiments, machine interfaces such as remote control devices for operation of various devices are provided. More specifically, machine interfaces according to embodiments of the invention herein include one or more control elements in the form of shapes and/or positioned indicia to facilitate operation by users. Control elements provided herein having intuitive shapes and/or positions described above as associated with the man-machine interfaces may also be provided integral with various devices. For example, personal electronic devices, personal care devices, personal healthcare devices, communications devices and personal comfort devices may benefit from control elements having intuitive shapes and/or positions associated with the function as described herein.
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78 Claims
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75. A man-machine interface device comprising
at least two control elements for controlling at least two different functions, both of the control elements being shaped in the form of, or positioned in a configuration on a housing or a portion of a device corresponding to, a part of the a face or body selected from the group consisting of ears, eyes, mouth, nose, cheek, chin, legs, feet, head, hands, or abdomen; -
wherein the control elements perform functions associated with the part of the face or body, wherein at least one of said control elements is detachable. - View Dependent Claims (76)
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77. A man-machine interface device comprising
at least two control elements for controlling at least two different functions, both of the control elements being shaped in the form of, or positioned in a configuration on a housing or a portion of a device corresponding to, a part of the a face or body selected from the group consisting of ears, eyes, mouth, nose, cheek, chin, legs, feet, head, hands, or abdomen; -
wherein the control elements perform functions associated with the part of the face or body, wherein at least one of said control elements is capable of being added subsequent to an initial device configuration. - View Dependent Claims (78)
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