公开(公告)号：US06509847B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09388284

申请日：1999-09-01

Applicant: Glen J. Anderson

Inventor： Glen J. Anderson

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F21/316 ,  G06F21/32 ,  H03M11/10

Abstract: A method for inputting an access code via temporal variations in the amount of pressure applied to a touch interface is disclosed. The method facilitates the input of access codes such as passwords, personal identification codes, and the like in a manner that is indiscernible (via either sight or sound) to third parties thereby reducing the possibility that the access codes may be copied or stolen and used a third party to gain unauthorized access to a system or function.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过施加到触摸界面的压力的时间变化来输入访问代码的方法。 该方法有助于以不可识别的方式（通过视觉或声音）向第三方输入诸如密码，个人识别码等的访问代码，从而减少访问代码可能被复制或被盗用的可能性 获得未经授权访问系统或功能的第三方。

公开(公告)号：US06489899B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09627423

申请日：2000-07-27

Applicant: David T. E. Ely ,  Ross P. Jones ,  James M. C. England ,  Alexander W. McKinnon ,  Robert M. Pettigrew ,  Andrew N. Dames ,  Andrew R. L. Howe

Inventor： David T. E. Ely ,  Ross P. Jones ,  James M. C. England ,  Alexander W. McKinnon ,  Robert M. Pettigrew ,  Andrew N. Dames ,  Andrew R. L. Howe

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G01D5/2073 ,  G01D5/208 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/046 ,  G06F2203/04101

Abstract: A position detector is provided for detecting the relative movement of first and second members which are mounted for relative movement along a measuring path. One of the members comprises a magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field and the other member comprises first and second conductors which are inductively coupled to said magnetic field generator. The arrangement of the first and second conductors and the magnetic field generator is such that output signals are generated in a first and second receive circuits whose position varies with the relative movement between the two members. In addition to carrying information relating to the relative position between the two members, the signals induced in the receive circuits also comprise information defining the relative orientation of the two movable members, and by suitable processing of the received signals the relative orientation of the two members can also be determined. In a preferred form of the invention, the system operates to define the relative position and orientation of the two movable members in first and second directions from which the relative orientation of the two members in a plane containing the two directions can be determined. The signals induced in the receive circuits can also be processed to give an indication of the gap between the two circuits and to provide an indication of the full relative orientation of the two members.

Abstract translation: 提供一种位置检测器，用于检测沿测量路径相对运动安装的第一和第二构件的相对运动。 其中一个构件包括用于产生磁场的磁场发生器，另一个构件包括感应耦合到所述磁场发生器的第一和第二导体。 第一和第二导体和磁场发生器的布置使得输出信号在其位置随着两个构件之间的相对运动而变化的第一和第二接收电路中产生。 除了承载与两个构件之间的相对位置有关的信息之外，在接收电路中感应的信号还包括限定两个可移动构件的相对取向的信息，并且通过适当处理接收到的信号，两个构件的相对取向 也可以确定。 在本发明的优选形式中，系统操作以限定两个可移动构件在第一和第二方向上的相对位置和取向，从该第一和第二方向可以确定两个构件在包含两个方向的平面中的相对取向。 在接收电路中感应的信号也可以被处理以给出两个电路之间的间隙的指示并且提供两个构件的完全相对取向的指示。

公开(公告)号：US06437709B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09214841

申请日：1999-03-03

Applicant: Qi Hao

Inventor： Qi Hao

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: G06F3/0237

Abstract: The present invention discloses a keyboard with less keys to input English words incessantly and an input method, wherein the key arrangement of the said keyboard may use the present or specially arranged computer keyboard, phone set keyboard, etc., to encode the English words with 2-13 keys, and build an English word encoding Database, according to the statistics of repeated code of a large number of English words, so we can Ceaselessly input the English words by means of said 2-13 keys in accordance with the correct spell rules or the affix simplifying rules of the English Words.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种键盘，具有较少的键来不断地输入英文单词和一种输入方法，其中所述键盘的键配置可以使用当前或特别布置的计算机键盘，电话机键盘等来将英文单词与 2-13键，并建立英文单词编码数据库，根据大量英文单词的重复代码统计，所以我们可以根据正确的拼写方式，通过所述的2-13键不停输入英文单词 规则或英文单词的简化规则。

公开(公告)号：US06426710B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09304511

申请日：1999-05-03

Applicant: Edmund Yeng-Ming Chang ,  Steve W. S. Teng

Inventor： Edmund Yeng-Ming Chang ,  Steve W. S. Teng

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: H03M11/20 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/83

Abstract: A security keyboard matrix scanning method for a keyboard is disclosed. This invention utilizes bi-directional input/output ports, in which each line of the X-port and the Y-port can be selectively designated as a sensing line or an output line, to construct the X-port and Y-port such that at least one line of one of the two ports can output a scanning signal representative of a dummy scanning signal at the time the actual scanning signal is output from another line of either port. Thus, the scanning method disclosed in this invention can efficiently prevent a password from being recognized by a third party for illegal use thereby enhancing the security of a password identification device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于键盘的安全键盘矩阵扫描方法。 本发明利用双向输入/输出端口，其中X端口和Y端口的每条线路可以选择性地指定为感测线路或输出线路，以构造X端口和Y端口，使得 两个端口中的一个端口的至少一条线路可以在从任一端口的另一条线路输出实际扫描信号时输出代表虚拟扫描信号的扫描信号。 因此，本发明中公开的扫描方法可以有效地防止密码被第三方识别为非法使用，从而提高密码识别装置的安全性。

公开(公告)号：US06378234B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09288692

申请日：1999-04-09

Applicant: Ching-Hsing Luo

Inventor： Ching-Hsing Luo

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: G06F3/0233 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H2217/014 ,  H01H2225/008 ,  H01H2300/054

Abstract: A keyboard having fewer keys than the characters available utilizes linked sequences of keystrokes in generation of some characters. Other characters may be produced with one keystroke. The difference between linked keystrokes and independent keystrokes both made in sequence is determined by either the length of the interval between keystrokes or use of a delimiting key. A threshold level for the interval between keystrokes which decides whether two sequential keystrokes are linked or not may be set by the user or may be automatically determined with the use of an adaptive predictive algorithm. It is generally suggested that pairs of keys be linked, particularly adjacent pairs of keys in a fixed configuration, and that the characters generated by either a single keystroke of a given key or the characters generated by two linked keystrokes be represented upon the keyboard in a disposition which facilitates intuitive learning of the keyboard. The characters ‘A’ and ‘B’ might both be represented between the keys identified as ‘1’ and ‘2’ with the ‘A’ adjacent the ‘1’ and the ‘B’ adjacent the ‘2’ connoting that the linked keystrokes 1-2 generate the character ‘A’, the linked keystrokes 2-1 generate the character ‘B’ and independent keystrokes 1 and 2 each generate the characters ‘1’ and ‘2’ respectively. The keys may be identified and arranged in a fixed configuration in any manner desired. A hexagonal pattern with keys identified by a simplified Morse code using ·, -, ··, --, ·-, and -· is specifically suggested for use by those having a physical disability.

Abstract translation: 具有比可用字符少的键的键盘在生成一些字符时利用连续的击键序列。 其他字符可能会产生一个击键。 链接击键和独立击键之间的区别是由击键间隔的长度或使用分隔键确定。 决定两个连续击键是否链接的击键之间的间隔的阈值水平可由用户设定，或者可以通过使用自适应预测算法来自动确定。 通常建议将键对成对，特别是固定配置中相邻的键对，并且由给定键的单次击键或由两个相连的击键产生的字符产生的字符在键盘上表示 便于直观的键盘学习。 字符“A”和“B”都可以在标识为“1”和“2”的键之间表示，“A”与“1”相邻，“B”与“2”相邻，表示链接的击键 1-2生成字符“A”，链接键击2-1生成字符“B”，独立按键1和2分别生成字符“1”和“2”。 密钥可以以任何所需的方式被识别和布置成固定配置。 具有使用。， - ，..， - ，.-和 - 的简化莫尔斯电码标识的键的六边形图案。 特别建议身体残疾者使用。

公开(公告)号：US06222466B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US08993242

申请日：1997-12-18

Applicant: Johan G. M. Uggmark

Inventor： Johan G. M. Uggmark

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: H03M11/24 ,  H04M1/72519

Abstract: The invention is related to a method and a device for use in an apparatus, preferably a portable radiotelephone, equipped with a number of keys. Upon activation of a key, the device detects which key has been activated. The device comprises a signal generating unit which generates an oscillating signal whose character, e.g. frequency, unambiguously corresponds to the activated key. A signal detecting unit determines from the character of the oscillating signal a digital value which unambiguously indicates which key has been activated. An advantage offered by the invention is that the device can be implemented by use of simpler and cheaper circuits than prior known devices of similar type.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在装备有便携式无线电话机的设备中使用的方法和设备，该设备配备有多个密钥。 激活密钥后，设备将检测哪个密钥已被激活。 该装置包括信号产生单元，该信号产生单元产生一个振荡信号， 频率明确对应于激活的密钥。 信号检测单元根据振荡信号的字符确定数字值，其明确地指示哪个键已经被激活。 本发明提供的优点在于，可以通过使用比现有的相似类型的装置更简单和更便宜的电路来实现该装置。

公开(公告)号：US06215420B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09466103

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Robert G. Harrison ,  Daniel W. Knodle ,  Gary M. Bang

Inventor： Robert G. Harrison ,  Daniel W. Knodle ,  Gary M. Bang

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H2207/048 ,  H01H2213/01 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2219/034 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2229/026 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H01H2239/058

Abstract: Keyboards with a construction which isolates the interior of the device from water and other deleterious substances in the ambient surroundings. The keyboard also has the capability of transmitting to a second device, upon activation of a key, a coded, preferably infrared (IR) signal uniquely corresponding to the key which is activated.

Abstract translation: 具有隔离设备内部与水和周围环境中的其他有害物质的结构的键盘。 键盘还具有在激活钥匙时向第二装置发送唯一对应于被激活的钥匙的编码的，优选的红外（IR）信号的能力。

公开(公告)号：US06201484B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US09037061

申请日：1998-03-09

Applicant: David C. Russell

Inventor： David C. Russell

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  A61F4/00 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0236 ,  G06F3/04895 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06F2203/0331

Abstract: A ergonomic customizeable user/computer interface system for wireless computer control. A hand-attachable user interface device transmits control information upon activation of switches on the interface device. A base interface device receives the transmissions, decodes the information and provides control signals to the computer. The interface system allows for security authorization control and multiple computer or LAN operations with each user interface device. Greater functionality is provided by the use of personality modules in the user interface device for different modes of operation.

Abstract translation: 符合人体工程学的可定制用户/计算机接口系统，用于无线计算机控制。 手动连接的用户接口设备在接口设备上的交换机激活时发送控制信息。 基本接口设备接收传输，解码信息并向计算机提供控制信号。 接口系统允许对每个用户界面设备进行安全授权控制和多个计算机或LAN操作。 通过在用户界面设备中使用个性化模块来提供更多的功能，用于不同的操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US06809660B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US09880814

申请日：2001-06-15

Applicant: Nikolaj Bestle

Inventor： Nikolaj Bestle

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: H04M1/23 ,  H01H2223/0345 ,  H01H2233/004 ,  H04M1/725

Abstract: The present invention discloses a keypad (25) for an electronic device including a plurality of fingers (26,27,28) having a splayed open configuration and a plurality of keys (31) on each finger (26,27,28). The fingers (26,27,28) are moved into a closed configuration when the keypad 25 is installed in said electronic device such that a key (31) on at least one finger (26,27,28) is positioned in close proximity or is contiguous to a key (31) on an adjacent finger (26,27,28).

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于电子设备的小键盘（25），其包括具有展开的打开配置的多个指状物（26,27,28）和每个手指上的多个键（31）（26,27,28）。 当键盘25安装在所述电子设备中时，手指（26,27,28）被移动到闭合配置中，使得至少一个手指（26,27,28）上的键（31）位于紧密接近位置 与相邻手指（26,27,28）上的键（31）相邻。

公开(公告)号：US06771191B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10323994

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Hironori Motoe

Inventor： Hironori Motoe

IPC: H03M1100

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0235 ,  H03M11/14

Abstract: A “Fn” key included in control keys is located adjacent to, for example, a first cursor movement key (for leftward movement) which is located on the right side of a space bar. A second cursor movement key (for rightward movement), a third cursor movement key (for upward movement) and a fourth cursor movement key (for downward movement) are arranged adjacent to the first cursor movement key. The arrangement of some data keys and control keys is adjusted so that the space bar can be situated in a predetermined position in the keyboard. When one of the first through fourth cursor movement keys is depressed with the Fn key depressed, a keyboard controller generates a key code with a control function corresponding to the combination of the depressed keys.

Abstract translation: 包括在控制键中的“Fn”键位于例如位于空格键右侧的第一光标移动键（用于向左移动）。 第二光标移动键（用于向右移动），第三光标移动键（用于向上移动）和第四光标移动键（用于向下移动）被布置为与第一光标移动键相邻。 调整一些数据键和控制键的布置，使得空格键可以位于键盘中的预定位置。 当按下Fn键时按下第一至第四光标移动键中的一个，键盘控制器产生具有与所按下的键的组合对应的控制功能的键码。