Pointer Reading Tool

Abstract

Pointer reading tool (20) to read a plurality of words by saccading between a plurality of individual pointers enabling any person to learn and train to read using person eye peripheral vision when reading. Having vertical rigid member (5) with horizontal rigid member (22, 23) extended to the width of a line of text on a page or screen (FIGS. 1H and 1I). Plurality pointer member (11, 7, 6, 9, 13) are vertical from horizontal rigid member (22, 23) in reading mode (FIG. 1A). By reducing saccades, improving person eye peripheral vision to read in groups of words, a reader can read at a better pace with improved focus and better concentration whilst reducing stress, strain and fatigue of the eye when reading.

Claims

1. A pointer reading tool to read a plurality of words around a plurality of vertical individual pointer to a line of text, that a person's eye can focus on and a person's eye peripheral vision can read said plurality of words around said plurality of vertical individual pointer and saccade between when reading said line of text comprising of: a. A horizontal member sufficient in size and in width to said line of text and sufficient in depth to disposed of said plurality of vertical individual pointer b. A said plurality of vertical individual pointer of substantially equal lengths and sufficient in width to group said plurality of words when said reading on said line of text, and c. A means for said horizontal member to said disposed for said plurality of vertical individual pointer, means for said plurality of vertical individual pointer to said disposed on said horizontal member to be able to space for said person to said line of text Whereby said person said space said plurality of vertical individual pointer to said read said plurality of words on said horizontal member to said line of text, for said person's eye to said focus on and said saccade between using said person's eye peripheral vision to said read in said plurality of words

2. A pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said horizontal member means for vertical support member substantial in size to accommodate use by a said person hand Whereby said person hand can move said vertical support member in plurality of directions to said line of text respectively

3. A pointer reading tool of claim 2 wherein said vertical support member can be fixed to said horizontal member

4. A pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said horizontal member extends in width to said line of text

5. A pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said horizontal member can be of fixed width to said line of text

6. A pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said plurality of vertical individual pointer can be fixed to said horizontal member

7. A pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said plurality of vertical individual pointer are illuminated a. A means for torch light to said plurality of vertical individual pointer

8. A pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein as a computerized version respectively

9. A method for learning, training and teaching using said person's eye peripheral vision to read in group of said plurality of words on said line of text utilising pointer reading tool comprising of: a. A said plurality of vertical individual pointer spaced out by said person across said line of text, whereby said person's eye focuses on first said plurality of vertical individual pointer and with said person's eye peripheral vision reads said group of said plurality of words around said first said plurality of vertical individual pointer then said saccade to second said plurality of vertical individual pointer and with said person's eye peripheral vision said reads said group of said plurality of words around said second said plurality of vertical individual pointer and said saccade to third said plurality of vertical individual pointer and said person repeats the process focusing on said plurality of vertical individual pointer using said person's eye peripheral vision said reading said group of said plurality of words until end of said line of text and moves respectively to next said line of text to said read and said repeats the process.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In the drawings closely related figures have the same number but different alphabetic suffixes.

[0016] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the first embodiment set in reading position.

[0017] FIGS. 1B to 1G shows the perspective view of various movable parts of the first embodiment.

[0018] FIGS. 1H to 1I shows the perspective view of embodiment positioned on a digital screen and on a page in a book.

[0019] FIG. 2A shows the perspective view of alternate embodiment set in reading position.

[0020] FIG. 2B shows the perspective view of various movable parts of FIG. 2A.

[0021] FIG. 3A shows the perspective view of additional embodiment set in reading position.

[0022] FIG. 3B to 3C shows the perspective view of various movable parts of FIG. 3A.

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0023] 20 pointer reading tool [0024] 5 vertical rigid member [0025] 7 plurality pointer member [0026] 6 plurality pointer member [0027] 9 plurality pointer member [0028] 11 plurality pointer member [0029] 13 plurality pointer member [0030] 22 horizontal rigid member [0031] 23 horizontal rigid member [0032] 31 pivot [0033] 19 horizontal fixed member [0034] 41 snap-fit [0035] 37 slidably [0036] 1 slot [0037] 43 book [0038] 45 digital screen [0039] 49 illuminating light [0040] 47 cam lock [0041] 51 slidably

DETAILED DESCRIPTION—FIGS. 1A to 1I

[0042] One embodiment of the pointer reading tool 20 is illustrated in FIG. 1A (front perspective view) and shown in set reading position. The pointer reading tool has a vertical rigid member 5 with a semi circle shape and is made out of plastic, however it can be of different shapes such as rectangular, triangle, arrow etc and different materials such as wood, metal etc and connected with pivot 31 however it can be of different pivot such as snap-fit, cam lock, magnet, nut and bolt etc. Horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 are made out of plastic, however it can be of different materials such as wood and metal etc, and has slidably 37 window, however it can be of different window such as fixed holes, slots etc. Horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 are connected to vertical rigid member 5 with a pivot 31, however it can be of different pivot such as snap-fit, cam lock, magnet, nut and bolt etc or can be a fixed unit. Horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 extends in width as illustrated in FIG. 1D with horizontal rigid member 23 (front perspective view), to the corresponding width of a line of text to be read, however it can be of different widths such as fixed, interchangeable etc. Plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 with a semi circle shape and made out of plastic, however it can be of different shapes such as rectangular, triangle, arrow etc and different materials such as wood, metal etc. Plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 pivot 31 vertical to upright read position from horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 as illustrated in FIG. 1E with plurality pointer member 11 and horizontal rigid member 22 (front perspective view) as directed by arrows, however it can be of different pivot such as click fit, magnet, snap-fit, cam lock etc. Plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 can slidably 37 on horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 as illustrated in FIG. 1B with horizontal rigid member 23 and plurality pointer member 9 and 13 (front perspective view) as directed by arrows, however it can be of different slidably such as in individual holes, slots etc.

[0043] The vertical rigid member 5 is typically 1 mm to 7 mm in thickness and 5 mm to 110 mm in length. The horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 are typically 3 mm to 6 mm in thickness and 50 mm to 115 mm in width. The plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 is typically 1 mm to 3 mm in thickness and 20 mm to 30 mm in length. Pivot 31 offers the user to set the pointer reading tool 20 to the line of text to be read and can change settings to different widths of lines and of different groups of plurality of words to be read.

[0044] The Colour of the plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 are green, however can be of a different colour such as red, yellow etc or can be illuminating light 49 as illustrated in FIG. 1C (front perspective view). Vertical rigid member 5 and horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 are white, however can be of a different colour such as black, blue etc or can be of a different mix of colour such as black on one side and white on the other side, however can be of a different mix of colours such as blue, orange etc.

[0045] Horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 are in recess above vertical rigid member 5 as illustrated in FIG. 1G (side perspective view) when not in use, however can be of different recesses such as below as illustrated in FIG. 1F with horizontal rigid member 23 (front perspective view) moving down as directed by arrow etc.

[0046] Pointer reading tool 20 can be used on a digital screen 45 as illustrated in FIG. 1H (front perspective view), however can be a computerised version.

[0047] Pointer reading tool 20 will be used on any printed material such as printed books 43 as illustrated in FIG. 1I (front perspective view), however can be of different material such as papers, magazines etc.

[0048] OPERATION FIGS. 1A to 1I

[0049] By a person grasping vertical rigid member 5, pivoting horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 to a horizontal position (FIG. 1F) extended to width to a line of text and pivoting plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 (FIG. 1E) from a horizontal position to vertical position or to read position as (FIG. 1A) to group a plurality of words. Next one will set the width of horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 (FIG. 1D) to the line of text, at least one word in from the start of the line and one word in from the end of the line. Next one will set the plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 (FIG. 1B) to be evenly spaced to group a plurality of words to be read, so as to be able to read in groups of plurality of words around each individual pointer.

[0050] Once set (FIG. 1A) one will position the pointer reading tool 20 at an angle that is comfortable and one can clearly see the plurality pointer member 11, 7, 6, 9 and 13 pointer ends to the page to be read (FIG. 1I). Next, one will position the pointer reading tool 20 above or below the first line of text to be read, with the eye focused on first plurality pointer member 11, using the eye peripheral vision, reads a plurality of words on either side of plurality pointer member 11. Next, one proceeds to saccade to next plurality pointer member 7, reads a plurality of words on either side of the individual pointer with eye peripheral vision and saccades on to next individual pointer and continues thereafter between each individual pointer focusing on pointer ends and using eye peripheral vision to group a plurality of words to the end the line of text, reading as rapidly as possible without losing comprehension and training eye peripheral vision to read a group of plurality of words. The pointer reading tool 20 is moved downward respectively as per line is read as directed by arrows in (FIG. 1I).

[0051] Pointer reading tool 20 (FIG. 1A) shows the reading tool having five pointers for eyes to focus on and succade between, however you can add more pointers such as six, seven, eight etc to embodiment 20 for a beginner to learn and train to read using eye peripheral vision. As a reader becomes consistent, fluent and rapidly reading line of text by grouping a plurality of words using eye peripheral vision to read them, the reader can then reduce the number of pointers such as having six, five, four, three etc to saccade between as the eye peripheral vision expands and can read more group of plurality of words at one individual fixed point.

[0052] I developed and continue using pointer reading tool 20 starting with 5 pointers and as my skill increased by training my eye peripheral vision I have reduced the pointers to now only using 2. This gives me a better pace at which I read, increases my focus and concentration, reduces the stress, strain and fatigue of my eyes and I'm reading far more of the material I'm reading in one sitting. I'm now a more effective and efficient reader.

[0053] In the remaining figures, different embodiments of pointer reading tool 20 are illustrated, and similar parts to the pointer reading tool 20 of FIG. 1A are indicated by the same numerals.

FIGS. 2A-2B Alternate Embodiment

[0054] Second embodiment 20 of the pointer reading tool as illustrated in FIG. 2A (front perspective view) as shown in set reading position comprises of: horizontal fixed member 19 connected with snap-fit 41, however it can be of different snap-fit such as click fit, magnet, cam lock, nut and bolt etc to vertical rigid member 5 as illustrated in FIG. 2B (front perspective view) as directed by arrows. Plurality pointer member 11, 7, 9 and 13 snap-fit 41 into slot 1 on horizontal rigid member 19 as illustrated in FIG. 2B with plurality pointer member 13 (front perspective view) as directed by arrow, however it can be of different snap-fit such as click fit, magnet, cam lock etc and can be of different slots such as hole, window etc.

[0055] Operation FIG. 2A-2B

[0056] By a person grasping vertical rigid member 5, connecting horizontal fixed member 19 with snap-fit 41 and connecting plurality pointer member 11, 7, 9 and 13 with snap-fit 41 to read position (FIG. 2A). Next, one will set the plurality pointer member 11, 7, 9 and 13 to be spaced on horizontal fixed member 19 to group a plurality of words to be read. Next, one will read in groups of plurality of words around each individual plurality pointer with eye peripheral vision to the end of a line of text, saccading between each individual plurality pointer to group plurality of words and moves pointer reading tool 20 downwards respectively to next line of text to be read to continue the same process.

FIGS. 3A-3C Additional Embodiment

[0057] Third embodiment 20 of the pointer reading tool as illustrated in FIG. 3A (front perspective view) comprises of: vertical rigid member 5 with slidably 51 and fixed plurality pointer member 6. Horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 are connected to vertical rigid member 5 with a cam lock 47, however it can be different such as nut & bolt, twist & lock etc. Plurality pointer member 11 and 13 pivot 31 from horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 as illustrated in FIG. 3B with plurality pointer member 13 and horizontal rigid member 23 (front perspective view) as directed by arrows. Horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 slidably 51 with cam lock 47 from vertical rigid member 5 to set read position as illustrated in FIG. 3C (front perspective view) as directed by arrows.

[0058] Operation FIG. 2A

[0059] By reader grasping vertical rigid member 5, pushing cam lock 47 for horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 to width of line of text. Next one will set the plurality pointer member 11 and 13 to be spaced on horizontal rigid member 22 and 23 to group a plurality of words to be read. Next one will read in groups of plurality of words around each individual plurality pointer with eye peripheral vision to the end of a line of text, succading between each individual plurality pointer to group plurality of words and moves pointer reading tool 20 downwards respectively to next line of text to be read to continue the same process.

[0060] Advantages

[0061] From the description above, several advantages of some embodiments of my pointer reading tool 20 become evident: [0062] (a) Having a plurality of individual visual pointers for eyes to focus on and saccade between when reading to group a plurality of words. [0063] (b) Reduces saccades a person's eyes have to make when reading a line of text. [0064] (c) Simple to use, inexpensive to manufacture and easy to carry. [0065] (d) Plurality of individual pointers trains a person's peripheral vision to read a plurality of words around each individual pointer. [0066] (e) To increase pointers as a beginner learning to train and read with eye peripheral vision and to reduce pointers as more advanced a person gets reading with eye peripheral vision. [0067] (f) Movable to the width of any page or screen and can be used on a digital screen as a computerised version. [0068] (g) Increases focus and concentration. [0069] (h) Reduces eye stress, strain and fatigue when reading. [0070] (i) Controls pace of reading. [0071] (j) Develops a new reading habit. [0072] (k) Movable individual pointers to group a plurality of words to be read and saccade between. [0073] (l) Keeps the mind engaged in what a person is reading. [0074] (m) Any age and ability can learn and train. [0075] (n) Develops effective and efficient reading. [0076] (o) Teaches to read in a group of plurality of words with one fixed point to focus on.

[0077] Conclusion, Ramifications, and Scope

[0078] Accordingly, the reader will see that the pointer reading tool of various embodiments can be used to learn and train a person's eye peripheral vision by focusing the eye to read in groups of plurality of words on a line of text. By focusing eye around each individual pointer, will train the eye peripheral vision to read in a group of words around an individual pointer, lowering saccade points the eye has to make, that can be used of any material that can be read, making it effective to group a plurality of words and efficient to read through any material. In addition, a person will be able to read a page of text at pace, with greater focus and concentration on what's been read whilst reducing stress, strain and fatigue of their eyes when reading. Furthermore, the pointer reading tool has additional advantages: [0079] It provides a bookmark for written material to pick up where a person left off [0080] It provides pointer reading tool that can extend in length to read on a computer screen [0081] It provides a teacher to use on any given surface of material to teach grouping words at one fixation point [0082] It allows a online course to teach grouping plurality of words together by breaking down the steps to achieve effective and efficient reading with eye peripheral vision [0083] It allows a person to increase the plurality of individual pointers to group a plurality of words as you start and can decrease as the eye peripheral vision is trained to read more groups of plurality of words around each individual pointers [0084] It allows the grouping of numbers on a line to be read at one fixation point [0085] It permits the use of having a magnifier lens to plurality of individual pointers for a person with poor eyesight and [0086] It permits the use of having a coloured lens for person with visual stress syndrome (Irlens syndrome)

[0087] Although the description above contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of embodiments but as merely providing illustrations of some of several embodiments. A person skilled in the art can generate additional embodiments, changes or modifications without exceeding the scope or departing for the spirit of the claimed invention.

[0088] Thus the scope of the embodiments should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than examples given.