Rebecca M Logue

US Patent:

7692632, Apr 6, 2010

Filed:

Jun 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/495773

Inventors:

Rebecca L. Logue - Meridian ID, US

Assignee:

Beckmer Products, Inc. - Meridian ID

International Classification:

G06F 3/033
G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345163, 345156

Abstract:

A foot operated data entry/input pad has a plurality of foot-operated buttons. The foot buttons may be used to enter data values, such as numbers or symbols separately or in combination. Each button is preferably capable of entering different data values, preferably depending on the length of time that it is pressed or on the number of times that it is pressed in succession. A small controller may be included to allow the user to control the computer's pointer, allowing the user to switch between data entry fields. A heel rest may serve as both a heel rest and a button/switch for sending an electric/electronic signal. An automated voice system, or other audible and/or visual indicator system, may help the user keep track of the data value as it changes and is entered. In alternative versions for input of instructions, single values or binary information, or for selection of items in a pull-down screen window, a pad may have two buttons provided adjacent a cursor controller, wherein the cursor controller and right and left click buttons are on an arc or on an angle.

US Patent:

7990366, Aug 2, 2011

Filed:

Apr 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/754570

Inventors:

Rebecca L. Logue - Meridian ID, US

Assignee:

Beckmer Products, Inc. - Meridian ID

International Classification:

G06F 3/033
G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345163, 345156

Abstract:

A foot operated data input pad has a plurality of foot-operated buttons that may be used to enter data, information, or instructions, including but not limited to numbers, symbols, words, or phrases, separately or in combination. In some embodiments, each button is preferably capable of entering different data values, preferably depending on the length of time that it is pressed or on the number of times that it is pressed in succession. A controller may be included to allow the user to control the computer's pointer, allowing the user to switch between data entry fields. In embodiments wherein a heel rest is provided on the housing of the pad, the rest may optionally serve as both a heel rest and a button/switch for sending an electric/electronic signal. An automated voice system, or other audible and/or visual indicator system, may help the user keep track of the data value as it changes and is entered. In alternative versions for input of instructions, single values, binary information, or for selection of items in a pull-down screen window, a pad may have two foot buttons provided adjacent a cursor controller, wherein the cursor controller and right and left click buttons are on an arc or on an angle so that the foot buttons are rearward on the housing relative to the cursor controller so that pivoting the foot to the right or left on the heel places the toe-end of the foot over each foot button for actuation.

US Patent:

20080284725, Nov 20, 2008

Filed:

May 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/116182

Inventors:

Rebecca L. Logue - MERIDIAN ID, US

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345156

Abstract:

A foot operated data entry pad has a plurality of foot-operated buttons. The foot buttons are used to enter data values—e.g., numbers or symbols separately or in combination. Each button is capable of entering different data values, preferably depending on the length of time that it is pressed or on the number of times that it is pressed in succession. A small controller may be included to allow the user to control the computer's pointer, allowing the user to switch between data entry fields, as with a mouse. A heel rest may serve as both a heel rest and a button/switch for sending an electric/electronic signal. An automated voice system, or other audible and/or visual indicator system, may also be included to help the user keep track of the data value as it changes and is entered. Various embodiments are capable of entering a variety of alphanumeric data rather than a simple binary-type data set, such as yes/no or on/off, or instructions, such as a joystick used with a flight simulator program. Multiple data entry pads may optionally be used in conjunction.