An electronic apparatus that comprises at least a repositioning mechanism wherein at least one of said repositioning mechanisms alternately repositions for use and disuse at least an input device such that user can transition from using at least one of said input devices to using at least another one of said input devices even while both palms remain continuously engaged to their locations.

A method for controlling movement of a computer display cursor based on a point-of-aim of a pointing device within an interaction region includes projecting an image of a computer display to create the interaction region. At least one calibration point having a predetermined relation to the interaction region is established. A pointing line is directed to substantially pass through the calibration point while measuring a position of and an orientation of the pointing device. The pointing line has a predetermined relationship to the pointing device. Movement of the cursor is controlled within the interaction region using measurements of the position of and the orientation of the pointing device.

According to various embodiments, there is provided a pointing device for communicating with a computing device, the pointing device including: a switch operable to generate a control signal; a motion sensor configured to generate spatial data based on movements of a moveable part of the pointing device; a controller configured to inhibit transmission of the spatial data to the computing device, during a predetermined time interval immediately following a state change in the control signal.

Methods for protecting an input control console may include aligning a drape over the input control console. Methods may include aligning a transparent panel over a display integrated into the input control console, inserting a molding of the drape into a recess of the input control console, inserting an input control in the molding, and positioning a skirt of the drape around the input control console.

Aspects of the invention include a computer peripheral device comprising an input element that operates based on a performance characteristic, an electropermanent magnet (EPM) assembly including a permanent magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and a magnetizing assembly configured to set an intensity of the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet, and a magnetorheological (MR) material coupled to the input element. The MR material has a viscosity that changes based on the magnetic field and affects the performance characteristic of the input element.

A computer input device including a housing including a first side and a second side that is spaced apart from the first side, and a ball partially positioned within and rotatable relative to the housing. At least a portion of the ball extends through an aperture in the first side. The computer input device also includes a user-operable actuator accessible from the second side of the housing and configured to eject the ball from the housing.

A method for controlling movement of a computer display cursor based on a point-of-aim of a pointing device within an interaction region includes projecting an image of a computer display to create the interaction region. At least one calibration point having a predetermined relation to the interaction region is established. A pointing line is directed to substantially pass through the calibration point while measuring a position of and an orientation of the pointing device. The pointing line has a predetermined relationship to the pointing device. Movement of the cursor is controlled within the interaction region using measurements of the position of and the orientation of the pointing device.

The present disclosure relates to a mouse on a chopsticks style used as an input device of a computer.

The present disclosure includes: a cylindrical first stick portion having one end portion in which an optical sensor portion is formed; a bridge portion provided obliquely in an upward direction on one surface of the first stick portion; a second stick portion that is formed in the same shape as that of the first stick portion, and has one end separated adjacent to the first stick portion, the other end separated more widely than the one end, and one surface fixed to the bridge portion; and a contact switch portion that includes a case module having one surface fixed to any one stick portion of the first stick portion and the second stick portion, is located between the first stick portion and the second stick portion, and includes a first button portion protruding from the case module toward the other stick portion, the first button portion being pressed when a pressure is applied to the second stick portion.

Disclosed is a grooved grip having a body configured to be grasped by a hand comprising a channel configured to relieve pressure on a median nerve on a palmar surface on a hand.

Systems and methods for controlling an elongate device include an input control console. The console includes a first input control having an infinite length of travel in a first direction, a second input control having an infinite length of travel in more than one direction, one or more transceivers for coupling the console to a control unit for the elongate device, and interface circuits for coupling the first input control and the second input control to the one or more transceivers. The first input control provides a first command suitable for controlling an insertion depth of the elongate device. The second input control provides second commands suitable for controlling steering of a distal end of the elongate device. In some embodiments, the console includes raised rings or bezels within which the input controls are mounted. In some embodiments, pockets of a drape are anchored to the raised rings or bezels.