Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080306614 | Four sensor control - Combinations of four sensors control an object, enabling movement for robots, toys, video games, etc. Activating four sensors independently controls an object in four different directions. Multiple methods of using only four sensors to control the state of an object in a two dimensional environment or a three dimensional environment. Methods of using only four sensors to increase or decrease control of an object. Methods of using only four sensors to control the state of an object. Activating four sensors individually, simultaneously or sequentially controls an object in multiple states. Activating at least one sensor followed by or combined with the activation of at least one sensor controls an object in multiple directions. Simultaneously and sequentially activating combinations of four sensors controls an object in more than four different directions. A method of using four sensors to control cursor movement in four directions. Simultaneous activation of the left and right cursor keys exits a cursor movement mode and enters a first editing mode, wherein the left cursor key backspaces and the right cursor key deletes data, and simultaneous activation of the left and right cursor keys exits the first editing mode and re-enters the cursor movement mode or another mode. Simultaneous activation of the up and down cursor keys exits a cursor movement mode and enters a second editing mode, wherein the up cursor key reverses the last undo and the down cursor key reverses the last change, and simultaneous activation of the up and down cursor keys exits the second editing mode and re-enters the cursor movement mode or another mode. Activation of a fifth sensor exits a first or second editing mode and re-enters a cursor movement mode. | 12-11-2008 |
20090312847 | TWO SENSOR CONTROL - This invention relates to methods of using two sensors to control an object. Keyboards use down and up scan codes to produce data. This invention can use either the down or up scan codes to produce functions or shift modes. Using only the down scan codes can be used to edit data, edit changes, change the control of an object, simplify using graphic arts programs or cursor controlled programs, control the state of an object in multiple states or as a method to increase or decrease the state of control of an object. Activating a reprogrammed first sensor produces a secondary first function or the undo function and activating a reprogrammed second sensor produces a secondary second function or the redo function. In another embodiment, activating a first sensor produces a first function and activating a second sensor produces a second function. Activating a first sensor for a duration of time produces a third function and activating a second sensor for a duration of time produces a fourth function. Simultaneously activating a first and second sensor enters a second mode. Activating a first sensor produces a fifth function and activating a second sensor produces a sixth function. Activating a first sensor for a duration of time produces a seventh function and activating a second sensor for a duration of time produces an eighth function. Activating a third sensor or at least one sensor other than a first or second sensor exits a second mode and re-enters a first mode. Simultaneously activating a first and second sensor re-enters a first mode or enters a third mode. While in a third mode, activating a first sensor produces a ninth function and activating a second sensor produces a tenth function. Activating a first sensor for a duration of time produces an eleventh function and activating a second sensor for a duration of time produces a twelfth function. Additionally, a fourth mode, fifth mode, sixth mode, etc. is entered into by simultaneously activating a first and second sensor. | 12-17-2009 |
20100052951 | NINE SENSOR DATA ENTRY KEYBOARD AND CONTROL MEANS - This invention relates to methods of using nine sensors, preferably a centrally located sensor surrounded by eight adjacent sensors, to produce data. This invention also relates to methods of producing data using a multi-tap data entry method using nine sensors, a simultaneous data entry method using more than nine sensors and/or a sequential data entry method using more than nine sensors. This invention produces alphabetic data characters, data characters, a space, numbers, punctuation, symbols, control and functions using nine sensors or more than nine sensors. Activating one of nine sensors produces a number, a first data character of three or four data characters or multiple data characters. Activating one of nine sensors once produces a first data character, twice produces a second data character, thrice produces a third data character, four times produces a fourth data character, five times produces a fifth data character, six times produces a sixth data character, seven times produces a seventh data character, eight times or more produces additional data characters. The present invention relates to a method of using nine sensors for data entry, preferably on a centrally located sensor surrounded by eight adjacent cardinal point direction activated sensors or eight touch sensor cardinal point activated zones, a cell phone menu sensor, a camera menu sensor, an iPod/MP3 menu sensor, etc. for producing alphabetic data, a space, numbers, punctuation, symbols, control, functions and data characters; preferably activated by the left or right thumb. Nine sensors plus at least three additional sensors provide for simultaneous or sequential sensor activations, reducing the frequency of individual, simultaneous or sequential sensor activations. Nine sensors plus six additional sensors provide for simultaneous or sequential sensor activations which require fewer sensor activations than using only three additional sensors. | 03-04-2010 |
20100073203 | WORLDs SMALLEST KEYBOARD AND CONTROL MEANS - This invention relates to methods of using a 360° directional movement sensor as a pointing device in eight cardinal point directions or in a downward direction for producing alphabetic data characters, data characters, a space, numbers, punctuation, symbols, control and functions, preferably activated by the left or right thumb. This invention also relates to methods of producing data using a simultaneous data entry method and/or a sequential data entry utilizing a 3600 directional movement sensor as a pointing device in eight cardinal point directions or in a downward direction combined with three or six additional sensors. This invention produces alphabetic data characters, data characters, a space, numbers, punctuation, symbols, control and functions using a 360° directional movement sensor as a pointing device in eight cardinal point directions or in a downward direction combined with three or six additional sensors. Using the pointing device produces a number, a first data character of three or four data characters or multiple data characters. Activating the pointing device once produces a first data character, twice produces a second data character, thrice produces a third data character, four times produces a fourth data character, five times produces a fifth data character, six times produces a sixth data character, seven times produces a seventh data character, eight times or more produces additional data characters. The pointing device combined with at least three additional sensors provide for simultaneous or sequential sensor activations, reducing the frequency of individual, simultaneous or sequential sensor activations. The pointing device combined with six additional sensors provide for simultaneous or sequential sensor activations which require fewer sensor activations than using only three additional sensors. | 03-25-2010 |
20100117966 | KEYBOARD CONTROL MEANS - This invention relates to methods of using a sensor or sensors on an input device to produce a data character, control or function by activating a sensor once and to produce a second programmed data character, control or function by activating said same sensor once for a longer preset length of time. Moving a sensor on an input device in one direction produces a data character, control or function and moving said same sensor in said same direction and holding said same sensor in said same direction for a preset length of time produces a second programmed data character, control or function. Moving said same sensor in said same direction and then activating said same sensor in a downward direction or activating said same sensor in a downward direction for a preset length of time also produces a second programmed data character, control or function. Sequentially activating a sensor more than once produces a data character, control or function and sequentially activating said same sensor more than once where the last activation is activated for a longer preset length of time produces a data character, control or function. Simultaneously activating sensors once produces a data character, control or function and simultaneously activating said same sensors once for a longer preset length of time produces a data character, control or function producing a second programmed data character, control or function. Non-activation of a sensor for a preset length of time produces the “Enter” function. | 05-13-2010 |
20100125930 | GARMENTS WITH FRONT OPENING SEAMS - A one piece garment having a bottom portion with two leg openings connected to a openable torso portion with two arm openings and a neck opening with closable seams on the left and right front shoulder and arm sections of the garment with detachably fastenable closure means intermittently spaced on adjacent mating edges for dressing an infant, an invalid or oneself without effort or difficulty. The top portion's detachably fastenable closure means begins at the front of the neck opening and continues across the front of the shoulder section; or at the front of the neck opening down the sleeve to an unopenable sleeve cuff banding or all the way down the sleeve to the cuff banding, allowing for the complete opening of the sleeve. Alternatively, the bottom and top portions can be two separate garments. The top portion's detachably fastenable closure means also begins at the front of the neck opening and continues across the shoulder section; or at the front of the neck opening down the shirt sleeve to an unopenable sleeve cuff banding or all the way down the shirt sleeve to the cuff banding, allowing for complete opening of the sleeve. The bottom portion's detachably fastenable closure means begins at the torso opening and continues down the front or slightly offset on the front leg section to the unopenable pant leg cuff banding or down the pant leg section to the openable pant leg cuff banding, allowing for complete opening of the pant leg. The intermittently spaced detachably fastenable closure means can also be used as a means of adjusting the length of the arm or leg portions of the garment when they are to long or as a means to close the arm or leg portion open ends of the garment so the hands or feet do not extend out of the arm or leg openings. The intermittently spaced detachably fastenable closure means comprises buttons, snaps, zippers, hook and loop patches, zip lock fasteners, magnets, etc. secured to or sewn into or onto the garment's openable and closable seam joining edges. | 05-27-2010 |
20100283638 | WORLD'S FASTEST MULTI-TAP PHONE AND CONTROL MEANS - This invention relates to a multi-tap and combinational alphanumeric data entry on a 12 key device. The [ | 11-11-2010 |
20110006542 | Helix Turbine System and Energy Production Means - A helical turbine with a circular member attached to one end for redirecting axially flowing fluid into perpendicularly flowing fluid. A fluid diverter for redirecting substantially perpendicular flowing fluid into axially flowing fluid. A hollow circular member attached to an opposite end of the turbine allowing substantially axial flowing fluid into one end of turbine. A drive shaft of at least one generator is in continuous contact with the peripheral edge of the solid or hollow circular member producing faster rpm. A turbine assembly mounted on a rooftop utilizing accelerated wind. Fluid diverters increasing fluid flow into the helical turbine's receding blades. A fluid diverter preventing fluid from hitting turbine's oncoming blades. A tail section for maintaining optimal direction into oncoming fluid. Two counter rotating turbines where the attached circular member's edges are in continuous contact. Multiple turbine body assemblies, using different combinations of disclosed elements, produce multiple preferred embodiments. | 01-13-2011 |
20110061824 | Erect Flexible Panel(s) with Support Member(s) and Connected Erect Flexible Panels Producing an Enclosure or Container - A panel of material enabled in an erect unfurled position using one or more diagonal support members attached at diagonal corners. Vertical and/or horizontal support members increase panel rigidity. Connecting at least three panels produces a collapsible upright flexible enclosure. Attaching a bottom panel produces a container. Attaching carrying straps to the top of the upright flexible container allows it to be carried and folded up. A panel can be attached to the top edges permanently or with some type of fastening means. The present invention can also be used as a housing structure. Placing a grommet in the middle of the roof and using a vertical pole to hold the roof up prevents roof sagging. Removing the roof's vertical support pole allows the roof to sag for rain water collection using a cistern in the middle of the enclosure. Support members can be removed for washing or folding. | 03-17-2011 |
20110317418 | REFLECTIVE LIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR LED LIGHTING - A reflective LED light tube assembly includes a bulb portion, a plurality of LEDs disposed inside the bulb portion on two longitudinal parallel facing heat dissipating reflective PCBs, both longitudinal PCB edges are longitudinally connected to a longitudinal reflective top portion and a longitudinal clear bottom portion, a pair of internally reflective end caps disposed at opposite ends of the bulb portion, a power supply circuit is disposed within one or both of the end caps or on the back of both PCBs, and a pair of male bi-pin electrical connectors extending from both end caps for electrical communication with the fluorescent light fixture's two tombstone female electrical connectors. One or both of the tombstone electrical connectors are in direct communication with an AC or DC power supply or circuit, which may also include a dimming feature. The LEDs illuminate in response to the electrical AC or DC current received in the power supply circuit. | 12-29-2011 |
20120081067 | UNIVERSAL CHARGING CORD WITH AN ILLUMINATED SOCKET END - A universal charger with an illuminated socket end is disclosed. The illumination source may be internally or externally powered from either end. Exchangeable charging plugs and sockets power and charge all mobile devices including: 12V DC to one of thirteen AC outlets, a secondary illumination source, a splitter socket plug, a male or female charging plug, a powered communications charging plug or socket, etc. A multi-voltage regulator with a voltage indicator provides exact voltages for specific devices. One of thirteen AC to DC charging adapters allows the charger to be plugged into any AC outlet in the world. A magnetic clip allows the illuminated socket end to be clipped on a visor or placed in any location for hands-free aiming of the illumination source. A cable with removable plug and socket ends allows multiple length charger cords, plug tips, plug sockets, DC to AC outlets, AC to DC adapters, etc. | 04-05-2012 |
20120176320 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD DISPLAYS, ALPHANUMERIC INPUT KEYBOARDS AND CONTROL MEANS - The present invention provides a multitude of vertical and horizontal mnemonic user interfaces and displays for entering alphabets, scripts, characters, ideographs, punctuation, symbols, functions, etc. into a device using shiftable and customizable touch screen keyboard displays and user interfaces having a limited amount of touchable sensor zones or keys. The invention also provides user interface enhancements using rearranged placements of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, symbol and function keys. The touch screen keyboard displays or user interfaces preferably use a ortho-linear grid of horizontal rows and vertical columns of sensors. The preferred mnemonic input labeling embodiment uses a vowel sensor followed by an alphabetical sequence of consonant sensors. The backward, home, cursor left, backspace, space, delete, cursor right, end and forward sensors are preferably on the bottom row. The forward sensor produces the enter function and the backwards sensor produces the shift function. The backward and forward sensors also change display sets. | 07-12-2012 |