Media player control device

Abstract

There are disclosed devices, system and methods for a control device that controls a media player of a computer. The control device includes a circuit and various actuators that can be used to control the player. The actuators may be located in a pattern to be and may be configured to be activated by being stepped on. The control device sends loop in, loop out and a loop clear commands to the player upon receiving signals from a loop actuator. It also sends first speed, a second speed, a third speed, and a speed clear commands to the player upon receiving signals from a speed actuator. It sends pause, play and a global reset commands to the player upon receiving signals from a play / pause actuator. It may send skip backward and skip forward commands to the media player upon receiving signals from skip backward or skip forward actuators.

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NOTICE OF COPYRIGHTS AND TRADE DRESS[0001]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. This patent document may show and / or describe matter which is or may become trade dress of the owner. The copyright and trade dress owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright and trade dress rights whatsoever.RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION[0002]This patent claims priority from provisional patent application 62 / 800,902, filed Feb. 4, 2019, titled ELECTRONIC FOOD PEDAL FOR CONTROL OF COMPUTER, MOBILE, IOS AND SMART TECHNOLOGY DEVICES which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUNDField[0003]This disclosure relates to a media player control device for controlling the playing of media by a media player of a computing device.Description of the Related Art[0004]Interest in and u...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The foot pedal device provides seamless, hands-free control of media playback functions, enhancing accessibility and usability for all users, including those with physical limitations, by eliminating the need for multiple controllers and simplifying complex functions like video speed adjustment.

Problems solved by technology

However, while performing the work, it may be difficult to control the playing of media, such as to skip back and replay a section of the media.

In other cases, such as cooking or automobile repair, the user may be handling tools, materials or oils which could harm or affect the functioning of hand controlled devices.

A challenge for these users is the break in continuity of the activity process when one must set down an object or clean their hands before using or controlling the play of a hand-held device.

In many local and online medial streaming situations, using a keyboard, keypad, mouse or trackpad is not only inconvenient but an impractical interruption of the concentration and / or work at hand.

Much more difficult for controlling the playing of media are the challenges faced by users who suffer from physical limitations or symptoms of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, stroke or Parkinson's disease.

Here, a hand-held media player control device makes engagement with and ease of use of the media controller very difficult for this community of users.

An additional drawback of hand manipulated computer interaction is that two separate controller devices are required to access all of the playback functions of streaming applications.

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