Foot-operated control system for a multi-function

Details Foot-operated control system for a multi-function Foot-operated control system for a multi-function

1995-09-29

1999-03-16

Hjerpe, Richard A.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

307119, 200 865, G09G 500

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058836152

ABSTRACT:
A foot-operated control device system coupleable to a multi-function apparatus comprises a body for positioning on a floor surface and a mode switch manipulatable by the foot of an operator to switch the control device between a dedicated operational mode and an icon operational mode. An actuator is engageable by the operator's foot, and the system operates to actuate a dedicated function of the multi-function apparatus with the system in the dedicated operational mode. Another actuator operates to actuate another dedicated function when the system is in the dedicated operational mode. The one actuator is further operable to select a function of the apparatus when the system is in the icon mode and the other actuator is further operable to actuate the selected function whereby the multi-function apparatus may be selectively operated in the dedicated operational mode for some functions of the apparatus and in the icon operational mode for other functions at the discretion of the operator.

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