Functionality expansion of active and passive operating- and communication-devices by detecting dynamic human operating forces using four or more force sensors arrange under support points of equipment

摘要

A multifunctional, or device-specific platform is provided with at least three, ideally four or more force sensors arranged under the device, e.g. a computer keyboard, screen, joystick, printer, telephone or mouse. The pressure exerted on the device, such as the key pressure, is detected. The position is calculated from the different values of the force measurements, and the associated function is started. Individual force sensors are arranged under the support points of the devices.