公开(公告)号：US20020185136A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：US10122414

申请日：2002-04-16

Inventor： Durward I. Faries JR. ,  Bruce R. Heymann

IPC: F25B049/00 ,  F25B029/00 ,  A61F005/37 ,  A61B019/00

CPC classification number: A61F7/0241 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B2017/00973 ,  A61F2007/0094 ,  H01H3/14 ,  H01H9/181 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036

Abstract: A thermal treatment system for thermally treating a sterile medium is controlled via a foot actuated switch to thermally treat the sterile medium to a desired temperature and/or form (e.g., slush). The thermal treatment system includes a basin recessed in a system top surface, while a surgical sterile drape is placed over the system and within the basin to form a drape container for containing the sterile medium. The basin may be configured to cool the sterile medium and form sterile surgical slush, or heat the sterile medium to provide warm sterile liquid. A dislodgment mechanism may be employed within a cooling basin to manipulate the drape and dislodge frozen pieces of sterile medium adhered to the drape. Information pertaining to the sterile medium and system operation may be displayed on a system display that has dimensions sufficient to provide visibility of the information to users located within extended ranges from the system. Alternatively, the thermal treatment system may be responsive to a remote control unit to enable users to control operation of the system remotely. The remote control unit may control various operating parameters and features of the system, and preferably emits system commands in the form of code signals. A receiver is employed by the thermal treatment system to receive the transmitted signals and facilitate system operation in response to those signals. In addition, the foot actuated switch and remote control unit may be utilized with thermal treatment systems having a plurality of heating and/or cooling basins.

Abstract translation: 用于热处理无菌介质的热处理系统通过脚式致动开关进行控制，以将无菌介质热处理至所需温度和/或形式（例如，泥浆）。 热处理系统包括凹陷在系统顶表面中的盆，而外科无菌悬垂布置在系统上并在盆内，以形成用于容纳无菌培养基的悬垂容器。 盆可以被配置为冷却无菌培养基并形成无菌手术霜，或加热无菌培养基以提供温暖的无菌液体。 可以在冷却槽内使用移动机构来操纵悬垂布，并且移除附着在悬垂布上的冷冻的无菌培养基。 关于无菌介质和系统操作的信息可以显示在系统显示器上，该系统显示器具有足够的尺寸以向位于距系统的扩展范围内的用户提供信息的可见性。 或者，热处理系统可以响应于远程控制单元，以使用户能够远程控制系统的操作。 遥控单元可以控制系统的各种操作参数和特征，并且优选以代码信号的形式发射系统命令。 热处理系统使用接收器来接收发射的信号，并且响应于这些信号便于系统操作。 此外，脚踏开关和遥控单元可以与具有多个加热和/或冷却盆的热处理系统一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US20020110237A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：US10126534

申请日：2002-04-22

Inventor： Ravi C. Krishnan

IPC: H04M001/00 ,  H04M009/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0234 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/012 ,  H01H2217/036 ,  H01H2219/012 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/022 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/022 ,  H01H2239/052 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: A cluster key arrangement may be mechanically configured or electronically configured. The cluster key arrangement may include twelve cluster keys configured in an arrangement of three columns by four rows, such as conventionally found on standard telephones. The cluster key arrangement may also be configured for use or cellular/mobile telephones, television remote controls, other handheld data entry devices, automotive controls, desktop/wall-mounted/cordless telephones, combination telephone recorders, Personal Digital Assistants, and other electronic devices. The mechanically or electronically configured cluster, keys provide a user with the ability to select one of a plurality of key elements representing numbers, letters, symbols, functions, etc., in a mutually exclusive manner.

Abstract translation: 集群密钥布置可以机械配置或电子配置。 集群密钥布置可以包括以三列四列的布置配置的十二个集群密钥，例如在标准电话上常规地找到的。 集群密钥配置还可以被配置为使用或蜂窝/移动电话，电视遥控器，其他手持数据输入设备，汽车控制，桌面/壁挂式/无绳电话，组合电话记录器，个人数字助理和其他电子设备 。 机械或电子配置的集群，密钥为用户提供了以相互排斥的方式选择表示数字，字母，符号，功能等的多个关键元素中的一个的能力。

公开(公告)号：US06400303B2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09815898

申请日：2001-03-22

Applicant: Brad A. Armstrong

Inventor： Brad A. Armstrong

IPC: G08C1912

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H03K17/9625

Abstract: A remote controller, methods of use and manufacture thereof, for controlling electronic devices or host devices, the controller including a housing, electronic circuitry, power source and structuring for communicating with the electronic device to be controlled. A plurality of finger depressible buttons are exposed and interfacing with sensors associated with the circuitry. The buttons are for user selection of communication information sent to the host. At least one sensor is a pressure-sensitive analog sensor structured for varying electrical conductance through at least three readable states dependent upon user selected varying depressive pressure levels applied to the associated button. The circuitry reads the states of the analog sensor and information representing the state or value of the sensor is communicated to the host. A user can select any of a plurality of selectable pressure levels associated with analog sensor.

Abstract translation: 遥控器，其使用和制造方法，用于控制电子设备或主机设备，所述控制器包括壳体，电子电路，电源以及用于与要控制的电子设备通信的结构。 多个手指按压按钮被暴露并与与电路相关联的传感器接口。 这些按钮用于用户选择发送到主机的通信信息。 至少一个传感器是压敏模拟传感器，其被构造用于根据施加到相关按钮的用户选择的变化的抑制压力水平，通过至少三个可读状态改变电导率。 电路读取模拟传感器的状态，并将表示传感器状态或值的信息传送给主机。 用户可以选择与模拟传感器相关联的多个可选压力水平中的任何一个。

公开(公告)号：US20020058549A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：US10042027

申请日：2002-01-07

Inventor： Brad A. Armstrong

IPC: A63F013/02

CPC classification number: A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/06 ,  G05G9/02 ,  G05G9/04737 ,  G05G2009/04755 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03548 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H25/00 ,  H01H25/002 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H2003/008 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2229/046 ,  H01H2229/047 ,  H01H2231/008 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: A variable sensor having a variable electrical output used to variably control electronic game imagery shown on a television according to variable depressive force applied by a finger of a human user to the variable sensor. The variable sensor comprising: a circuit sheet supporting electrically conductive material, positioned above the circuit sheet is located a depressible resilient structure, the resilient structure shaped to provide, upon depression, a snap tactile feedback, whereby when the finger of the user applies depressive pressure to the variable sensor a tactile feedback is provided to the finger indicating that the variable sensor is activated, and releasing of pressure applied to the variable sensor provides a tactile feedback to the finger indicating that the variable sensor is deactivated.

Abstract translation: 一种具有可变电输出的可变传感器，用于根据人类用户的手指对可变传感器施加的可变抑制力可变地控制电视机上显示的电子游戏图像。 所述可变传感器包括：支撑导电材料的电路板，位于所述电路板之上，所述电路板位于所述电路板的上方，所述弹性结构被设置成可压缩的弹性结构，所述弹性结构被成形为在凹陷时提供卡扣触觉反馈，由此当使用者的手指施加抑制压力 向可变传感器提供触觉反馈，指示可变传感器被激活，并且施加到可变传感器的压力释放提供对手指的触觉反馈，指示可变传感器被停用。

公开(公告)号：US20020055384A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-09

申请号：US10028071

申请日：2001-12-21

Inventor： Brad A. Armstrong

IPC: A63F009/24

CPC classification number: G04G21/08 ,  A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F2300/10 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1056 ,  A63F2300/204 ,  G04G21/00 ,  G05B2219/23033 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03548 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0489 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/018 ,  H01H2229/046 ,  H01H2229/047 ,  H01H2231/008 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: Proportional (or analog) controls for controlling imagery shown by a display, and more particularly electronic game imagery shown on a television. Proportional controls creating signals according to varying depression applied by a finger or thumb finger of a human user to the proportional control. In one preferred embodiment the proportional controls include resilient dome caps for providing tactile feedback to the user. In another preferred embodiment the proportional controls are included in a controller with active tactile feedback. In another preferred embodiment multiple axes of input are taught and the structures of the various preferred embodiments are taught in combination for controlling three-dimensional electronic game imagery and communicating tactile feedback to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于控制由显示器显示的图像的比例（或模拟）控制，更具体地，电视上显示的电子游戏图像。 比例控制根据人类用户的手指或拇指所施加的不同的凹陷来产生信号到比例控制。 在一个优选实施例中，比例控制包括用于向用户提供触觉反馈的弹性圆顶盖。 在另一优选实施例中，比例控制包括在具有主动触觉反馈的控制器中。 在另一优选实施例中，教导了多个输入轴，并结合教导各种优选实施例的结构，以控制三维电子游戏图像并向用户传达触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：US06379060B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US08778911

申请日：1997-01-03

Applicant: William M. Louis

Inventor： William M. Louis

IPC: B41J510

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  B41J5/10 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/84 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2215/03 ,  H01H2215/046 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/012 ,  H01H2217/028 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2223/05 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H01H2225/022 ,  H01H2229/03 ,  H01H2229/034

Abstract: A keyboard arrangement with a pair of angularly disposed, spaced apart groups of character keys dedicated for operating use respectively by the left hand and the right hand of a user. A space bar key is operable by either thumb of the user and bridges between the two groups of character keys. The rows of keys in each group are staggered, and each key bears character indica disposed at an angle to the transverse direction of its group of keys.

Abstract translation: 键盘装置，其具有一对角度设置的间隔开的字符键组，专用于用户的左手和右手分别操作使用。 空格键可以由用户的两个拇指和两组字符键之间的桥梁来操作。 每组中的键行交错排列，并且每个键都具有与其组键的横向成一角度设置的字符表示。

公开(公告)号：US06377685B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09296809

申请日：1999-04-23

Applicant: Ravi C. Krishnan

Inventor： Ravi C. Krishnan

IPC: H04M100

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0234 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/012 ,  H01H2217/036 ,  H01H2219/012 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/022 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/022 ,  H01H2239/052 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: A cluster key arrangement may be mechanically configured or electronically configured. The cluster key arrangement may include twelve cluster keys configured in an arrangement of three columns by four rows, such as conventionally found on standard telephones. The cluster key arrangement may also be configured for use on cellular/mobile telephones, television remote controls, other handheld data entry devices, automotive controls, desktop/wall-mounted/cordless telephones, combination telephone recorders, Personal Digital Assistants, and other electronic devices. The mechanically or electronically configured cluster keys provide a user with the ability to select one of a plurality of key elements representing numbers, letters, symbols, functions, etc., in a mutually exclusive manner.

Abstract translation: 集群密钥布置可以机械配置或电子配置。 集群密钥布置可以包括以三列四列的布置配置的十二个集群密钥，例如在标准电话上常规地找到的。 集群密钥布置还可以被配置为用于蜂窝/移动电话，电视遥控器，其他手持式数据输入设备，汽车控制，桌面/壁挂式/无绳电话，组合电话记录器，个人数字助理和其他电子设备 。 机械或电子配置的群集键为用户提供了以相互排斥的方式选择表示数字，字母，符号，功能等的多个关键元素中的一个的能力。

公开(公告)号：US06351205B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09455821

申请日：1999-12-06

Applicant: Brad A. Armstrong

Inventor： Brad A. Armstrong

IPC: H01C1012

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01C10/106 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: A method of using an analog sensor variably depressed by only a single human finger to variably control an electronic game, the method including the steps: a) depressing, with the human finger, the analog sensor with varying pressure for variably controlling the electronic game; and b) receiving, through the finger, a user discernible snap-through tactile feedback. Additionally, a second depressing may be applied substantially because of the receiving of the feedback.

Abstract translation: 一种使用仅由单个人体手指可变地压下的模拟传感器来可变地控制电子游戏的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：a）以可变方式控制所述电子游戏，以人的手指压缩所述模拟传感器，所述模拟传感器具有变化的压力; 以及b）通过手指接收用户可识别的触控式触觉反馈。 此外，可以基本上由于接收到反馈而施加第二次按压。

公开(公告)号：US20020019259A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-14

申请号：US09896680

申请日：2001-06-29

Inventor： Brad A. Armstrong

IPC: A63F009/24

CPC classification number: A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/42 ,  A63F2300/1056 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2229/046 ,  H01H2229/047 ,  H01H2231/008 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: A controller of the type held in two hands for controlling electronics, the controller including a housing, a plurality of depressible surfaces (buttons) exposed on the housing and in operational association with electricity manipulating devices contained within the housing and controlled by depression of the depressible surfaces for manipulating electrical outputs. At least one of the electricity manipulating devices is a variable-conductance sensor for creating an analog electrical output proportional to varying physical pressure applied to the associated depressible surface. The proportional output is used for variably controlling imagery such as game imagery shown by a display.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制电子装置的控制器，该控制器包括壳体，暴露在壳体上的多个可压平表面（按钮），并且与包含在壳体内的电操作装置可操作地相关联并且通过按下可压下 用于操纵电气输出的表面。 电操作装置中的至少一个是用于产生与施加到相关联的可压面的不同物理压力成比例的模拟电输出的可变电导传感器。 比例输出用于可变地控制显示器所示的游戏图像等图像。

公开(公告)号：US20010017592A1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-30

申请号：US09815898

申请日：2001-03-22

Inventor： Brad A. Armstrong

IPC: H03M011/00 ,  H03K017/94

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H03K17/9625

Abstract: A remote controller, methods of use and manufacture thereof, for controlling electronic devices or host devices, the controller including a housing, electronic circuitry, power source and structuring for communicating with the electronic device to be controlled. A plurality of finger depressible buttons are exposed and interfacing with sensors associated with the circuitry. The buttons are for user selection of communication information sent to the host. At least one sensor is a pressure-sensitive analog sensor structured for varying electrical conductance through at least three readable states dependant upon user selected varying depressive pressure levels applied to the associated button. The circuitry reads the states of the analog sensor and information representing the state or value of the sensor is communicated to the host. A user can select any of a plurality of selectable pressure levels associated with analog sensor.

Abstract translation: 遥控器，其使用和制造方法，用于控制电子设备或主机设备，所述控制器包括壳体，电子电路，电源以及用于与要控制的电子设备通信的结构。 多个手指按压按钮被暴露并与与电路相关联的传感器接口。 这些按钮用于用户选择发送到主机的通信信息。 至少一个传感器是压敏模拟传感器，其被构造用于根据施加到相关按钮的用户选择的变化的抑制压力水平，通过至少三个可读状态改变电导率。 电路读取模拟传感器的状态，并将表示传感器状态或值的信息传送给主机。 用户可以选择与模拟传感器相关联的多个可选压力水平中的任何一个。