Hand manipulated data apparatus for computers and video games
First Claim
1. A hand manipulated data apparatus for entering commands to a machine, comprising:
- a. a sensor(s) for accepting hand manipulations, said sensor(s) having a signal output,b. a electronics interface for converting the signal output from said sensor(s) to a format acceptable to said machine,c. attaching means for affixing said sensor(s) to the human hand(s) in combination with said electronics interface,d. said attaching means further positioning said sensor(s) to be manipulated by the opposing finger(s) and/or thumb of the same hand that said sensor(s) are mounted on, whereby said sensor(s) are only activated by a deliberate effort of the user,e. said attaching means further positioning said sensor(s) so as to avoid accidental sensor activation, whereby a user can hold a glass and perform other standard hand operations without accidentally activating a sensor(s).
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Abstract
A computer or video game device for generating hand manipulated data. The device consists of one or more sensors that are mounted on the human hand. The sensors are conveniently located for easy access and manipulation by opposing fingers on the same hand that the sensors are mounted on. This arrangement overcomes the limitations of a tabletop computer mouse by not requiring a planar surface, and by not requiring the user to hold onto the device. Additionally the sensors are located in such a way that they do not impede standard office procedures such as using a computer keyboard, writing with a pen, holding a phone, etcetera. The device can also be quickly and easily attached or removed by the user. Various embodiments of the invention include “wired”, “wireless”, multiple finger, universal right or left-hand, universal finger or thumb application, and universal side or top mounted sensors. Existing technologies and manufacturing techniques are utilized to minimize cost. Uses include personal computer, video game, and industrial applications.
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26 Claims
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1. A hand manipulated data apparatus for entering commands to a machine, comprising:
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a. a sensor(s) for accepting hand manipulations, said sensor(s) having a signal output, b. a electronics interface for converting the signal output from said sensor(s) to a format acceptable to said machine, c. attaching means for affixing said sensor(s) to the human hand(s) in combination with said electronics interface, d. said attaching means further positioning said sensor(s) to be manipulated by the opposing finger(s) and/or thumb of the same hand that said sensor(s) are mounted on, whereby said sensor(s) are only activated by a deliberate effort of the user, e. said attaching means further positioning said sensor(s) so as to avoid accidental sensor activation, whereby a user can hold a glass and perform other standard hand operations without accidentally activating a sensor(s). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for detecting hand manipulations and entering the corresponding commands to a machine, comprising the steps of:
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a. acquiring hand manipulation information from one or more sensor(s), b. attaching said sensor(s) to the human hand(s) so that said sensor(s) can be manipulated by the opposing finger(s) and/or thumb of the same hand that said sensor(s) are mounted on, whereby said sensor(s) are only activated by a deliberate effort of the user, c. further attaching said sensor(s) so as to avoid accidental sensor activation, whereby a user can hold a glass and perform other standard hand related duties without accidentally activating a sensor(s), d. outputting signals from said sensor(s) that correspond to said hand manipulations, e. converting the output from said sensor(s) to a to a format that is acceptable to said machine, f. delivering said formatted signals to said machine. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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