Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a roll function switching method for switching a roll function between a first function state and a second function state by utilizing a function state switching signal by a mouse device. SOLUTION: The roll function switching method is used between the mouse device and a personal computer for executing a browser, and a roll is included in the mouse device. The method comprises a step of making the personal computer system enter a roll function switching mode, a step of letting the personal computer system control the browser to change a web page in response to a directional roll signal by rotating the roll in a first function state, and a step of letting the personal computer system control the browser to scroll an image in response to the directional roll signal by rotating the roll in a second function state. The roll function is switched between the first function state and the second function state by utilizing the function state switching signal by the mouse device. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pointing device with a resolution-setting hotkey and a setting method thereof. SOLUTION: The pointing device comprises the hotkey, a microprocessor and an optical sensor. The present pointing device has a default x-axis resolution and a default y-axis resolution and they are of the same value. By pressing the hotkey, a resolution-adjusting signal is generated to make the default x-axis resolution different from the default y-axis resolution. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for scanning a working surface to determine its suitability for use of an optical mouse and informing a user of a determination result in real time, in order to solve problems with the prior art. SOLUTION: The method comprises steps of (a) using an optical sensor to sense optical characteristics of the working surface, (b) using a decision circuit to decide the suitability of the working surface for use of the optical mouse according to the optical characteristics sensed by the optical sensor, (c) using the decision circuit to generate a decision signal according to the decision result obtained in step (b), and so on. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a microswitch composed of a base, an upper cover, a common terminal, an N. C. terminal, an N. O. terminal, a spring and a pushing member. SOLUTION: The upper cover has a through-hole and an impact portion and the pushing member contains a keyboard portion and a crown. The keyboard penetrates the through-hole of the upper cover and the crown and the impact portion contact with each other and the impact portion or the crown of the pushing member is made of a vibration-absorbing material. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a user-friendly cursor controller for controlling a corresponding shift of a vertical scroll bar and a horizontal scroll bar on a computer screen and allowing a user to easily make a selection among functions switched between some operating modes without any increase in the number of keys. SOLUTION: This cursor controller can control the corresponding shift of the vertical scroll bar and the horizontal scroll bar on the computer screen. An advantage of this cursor controller is a high user-friendly feature since it allows the user to make a selection among functions switched between some operating modes without great increase in the number of keys. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A mouse interface converter is provided, which allows a mouse to be connectable to a computer system, such as a personal computer (PC), installed with either an RS-232 serial port or a PS/2 port. This mouse interface converter allows the mouse to be connected directly to PS/2 port and via an adapter to RS-232 serial port. The mouse interface converter includes a mode-detection circuit for detecting which type of port the mouse is currently being connected. The mode-detection circuit can generate a mode-indicating signal indicative of the type of the currently connected port, which is then used to set a control circuit to convert the mouse data to the corresponding format. The mouse interface converter further includes a driving circuit that allows the mouse to be more compatible with various signals of either the PS/2 port or the RS-232 serial port. This feature allows the mouse to be considerably reduced in power consumption that allows the mouse to be suitable for use on notebook computers.
Abstract:
The mouse has a mode detection circuit (320) for detecting the connected connector type and a control circuit (220) for converting mouse data into RS-232 or PS/2 form depending on a logic state. The mode detection circuit contains three resistances (321-323) and provides a high level logic signal for a PS/2 connection and a low logic level signal for an RS-232 connection. The conversion is performed accordingly. An Independent claim is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method and for an interface converter.