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Fall detection for control of computer or apparatus

a technology for falling detection and control of computers and equipment, applied in the direction of wheelchairs/patient conveyances, instruments, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problem of degrading the typing skill of good typists

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-05-11
INTELLIPRO
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The patent describes a method for controlling a cursor on a computer screen using a transducer. The method can selectively move the cursor in response to different shocks applied to the transducer, and can also move the cursor quickly by actuating the transducer more quickly. The method also allows for a switching step to be performed by more rapidly actuating the transducer. Overall, the method allows for more precise and efficient control of the cursor on a computer screen.

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But, they have degraded the typing skill of good typists because of the need to move a hand from the keyboard to a mouse.

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[0087]FIGS. 1 to 33 provide a detailed description of the present invention in embodiments constructed with analog components. Then, in FIGS. 34A and 34B, the present invention is illustrated by a single block diagram that generally capsulizes the previously discussed functions and intercomponent relationships of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, illustrating by functional blocks, how the present invention can be practiced using analog components, digital components, or a combination of analog and digital components.

[0088]Referring now to FIG. 1, a control system 10 provides proportional control of an apparatus, such as an electrically powered conveyance, or power wheelchair 12, by x and y electrical signals, or x and y electrical outputs, or x and y signal voltages produced by a tilt X-Y transducer or mechanical-to-electrical X-Y transducer 16 of FIGS. 1 and 2A that may be mounted to a user's head 18, and provides a switching function for an apparatus, such as an env...

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A rate-of-change mouse (420, 720) positions a cursor (388, 724) of a display device or monitor (390, 726) in response to a user actuating transducers (16, 17, 422A, 422B, 722A, 722), and performs switching functions, such as left click, right click, or click and drag mouse-switching functions, when a rate-of-change of an electrical signal of one of the transducers (16, 17, 422A, 422B, 722A, or 722B) exceeds a predetermined limit. In addition, macro select, “hot key” actuation, and any other selected switching functions are actuated by moving a body member such as a head (18), hand (64), or finger (67) more rapidly. Optionally, more rapidly actuating one or both of the transducers (16, 17, 422A, 422B, 722A, 722B), in selected directions and / or in selected sequences, accesses and controls augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC) devices, environmental control units (ECUs) (14), and / or accesses and controls power wheelchairs (12), and / or accesses and controls other apparatus (26).

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 581,603, which is a Continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 696,429, filed Oct. 29, 2003, which is a Continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 801,201, filed Mar. 7, 2001, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 187,953, filed Mar. 9, 2000; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 696,429 is also a Continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10 / 352,346, filed Jan. 27, 2003, which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 331,575, filed Dec. 30, 2002, which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 652,395, filed Aug. 31, 2000, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 166,240, filed Nov. 18, 1999, and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 152,826, filed Sep. 7, 1999, all of which are included in Applicant's claim of priority, and all ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/038G06F3/01
CPCG06F3/0383G06F3/014G06F3/012G06F3/017G06F3/038A61G5/1051A61G2203/18A61G2203/36G06F3/011
Inventor LAUTZENHISER, JOHN LYLE
Owner INTELLIPRO