US4516939A — Finger control system

Claim 1

Independent Claim 198 words

An apparatus for the generation of a binary code comprising: (a) ten switches arranged in two groups of five and each group on handles adapted to the right and left hand of a human operator, each switch having a neutral mode and a depressed mode; (b) drive means coupled to said switches whereby the switches may be moved from the neutral mode to the depressed mode; (c) a binary code receiver responsive to the two modes of the switches and to a signal generated when the human operator releases the fingers of his left and right hand from the two groups of five switches whereby the sequence of switches selected is transmitted to the binary code receiver and capable of operating the drive means; (d) processor means connected to the binary code receiver and connected to equipment whereby the equipment receives and acts on commands transmitted by the binary code receiver; and (e) feedback means connected to the binary code receiver and a teaching system means whereby a person is taught how switch sequences generate commands which will operate equipment and corrections are indicated to the person by the drive means being activated by the binary code receiver.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 198 words

An apparatus for the generation of a binary code comprising: (a) ten switches arranged in two groups of five and each group on handles adapted to the right and left hand of a human operator, each switch having a neutral mode and a depressed mode; (b) drive means coupled to said switches whereby the switches may be moved from the neutral mode to the depressed mode; (c) a binary code receiver responsive to the two modes of the switches and to a signal generated when the human operator releases the fingers of his left and right hand from the two groups of five switches whereby the sequence of switches selected is transmitted to the binary code receiver and capable of operating the drive means; (d) processor means connected to the binary code receiver and connected to equipment whereby the equipment receives and acts on commands transmitted by the binary code receiver; and (e) feedback means connected to the binary code receiver and a teaching system means whereby a person is taught how switch sequences generate commands which will operate equipment and corrections are indicated to the person by the drive means being activated by the binary code receiver.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 54 words

An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the handles adapted to the right and left hand of an operator are operably connected to four switches that respond to side to side and front and back rocking motions of the handle whereby additional commands can be transmitted to and received from the binary code receiver.

Claim 4

Independent Claim 52 words

An apparatus as in claims 1 or 2 wherein the handles adapted to the right and left hand of the operator are operably connected to two switches that respond to twisting and reverse twisting movement of the handles whereby additional commands can be transmitted to and received from the binary code receiver.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 13 words

An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the drive means are solenoid switches.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 14 words

An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the equipment is a visual display device.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 12 words

An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the equipment is a printer.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 12 words

An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the equipment is mechnical equipment.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 15 words

An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the apparatus is used to transcribe oriental languages.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 266 words

A teaching method which comprises: (a) placing the fingers of a student on a right and left handle each having five positions and each position being occupied by solenoid operated buttons each of which is coupled to a switch having a neutral mode and a depressed mode of operation; (b) transmitting a first coded signal to the solenoid buttons with a teaching system whereby each of the solenoid buttons are caused to react into a sequence corresponding to the coded signal and thereby change the mode of each switch associated with a solenoid and also transmit a neutral or depressed configuration to the solenoid buttons in contact with the fingers of the student; (c) transmitting the sequence of the switches to a binary code receiver having feedback means to the teaching system and also being conducted to a processor connected to equipment; (d) transmitting a second coded signal from the binary receiver to the processor connected to equipment whereby the message to be taught to the student is communicated visually or audibly; (e) returning the system to a neutral position and allowing the student to duplicate the previously transmitted sequence of the tactile responsive means; (f) reviewing the sequence of switches generated by the student; and (g) evaluating the correctness of the duplication by the student by the binary receiver and either transmitting the correct coded signal to the processor whereby the equipment is operated or transmitting a message that the student has erred and activating the teaching system whereby the student is caused to repeat the sequence of switches until the correct sequence is learned.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 266 words

A teaching method which comprises: (a) placing the fingers of a student on a right and left handle each having five positions and each position being occupied by solenoid operated buttons each of which is coupled to a switch having a neutral mode and a depressed mode of operation; (b) transmitting a first coded signal to the solenoid buttons with a teaching system whereby each of the solenoid buttons are caused to react into a sequence corresponding to the coded signal and thereby change the mode of each switch associated with a solenoid and also transmit a neutral or depressed configuration to the solenoid buttons in contact with the fingers of the student; (c) transmitting the sequence of the switches to a binary code receiver having feedback means to the teaching system and also being conducted to a processor connected to equipment; (d) transmitting a second coded signal from the binary receiver to the processor connected to equipment whereby the message to be taught to the student is communicated visually or audibly; (e) returning the system to a neutral position and allowing the student to duplicate the previously transmitted sequence of the tactile responsive means; (f) reviewing the sequence of switches generated by the student; and (g) evaluating the correctness of the duplication by the student by the binary receiver and either transmitting the correct coded signal to the processor whereby the equipment is operated or transmitting a message that the student has erred and activating the teaching system whereby the student is caused to repeat the sequence of switches until the correct sequence is learned.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 18 words

A method as in claim 9 wherein the equipment is an audio device or a visual display device.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1988-05-13	1988-11-12	1989-05-14	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1992-05-13	1992-11-12	1993-05-14	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1996-05-13	1996-11-12	1997-05-14	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Finger control system

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