Power wheelchair hand control with dual configurable keypads
View Patent ↗Disclosed herein is a personal mobility vehicle hand control. The personal mobility vehicle hand control includes a housing, a display, a first keypad, a second keypad, and a joystick. The display is proximate an end of the housing. The first keypad is proximate the display. The second keypad is proximate an opposite end of the housing. The joystick is between the first keypad and the second keypad. At least one key of the first keypad is configurable to correspond with a function displayed on the display. At least one key of the second keypad is configurable to correspond with the same function displayed on the display.
1. A personal mobility vehicle hand control, comprising:
a housing comprising a front end, a rear end, and lateral sides between the front end and the rear end;
a display proximate the front end of the housing, wherein the display is between the lateral sides of the housing;
a first keypad adjacent the display, wherein the first keypad is between the lateral sides of the housing;
a second keypad proximate the rear end of the housing, wherein the second keypad is between the lateral sides of the housing; and
a joystick between the first keypad and the second keypad, wherein the joystick is between the lateral sides of the housing;
wherein at least one key of the first keypad is configurable to correspond with a seat function of a personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display, and wherein at least one key of the second keypad is configurable to correspond with the same seat function of the personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display;
wherein the seat function comprises a first seat function, wherein at least another key of the first keypad is configurable to correspond with a second seat function of the personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display, wherein at least another key of the second keypad is configurable to correspond with the same second seat function of the personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display, and wherein the display is configured to display the first seat function and the second seat function at the same time.
2. The personal mobility vehicle hand control of claim 1 wherein the first keypad comprises press keys, toggle keys, touch, and/or virtual/soft keys.
3. The personal mobility vehicle hand control of claim 1 wherein the second keypad comprises press keys, toggle keys, touch, and/or virtual/soft keys.
4. The personal mobility vehicle hand control of claim 1 wherein the first keypad is between the display and the joystick.
5. The personal mobility vehicle hand control of claim 1 wherein the second keypad is configured to be closer to a user than the joystick, and wherein the first keypad is configured to be farther away from the user than the joystick.
6. The personal mobility vehicle hand control of claim 1 wherein the personal mobility vehicle controller is configured to be connected to a controller having a data processor.
7. A personal mobility vehicle, comprising:
a controller having a data processor; and
a personal mobility vehicle hand control as in claim 1 , wherein the personal mobility vehicle hand control is connected to the controller.
8. A personal mobility vehicle, comprising:
a control unit having at least one data processor; and
a personal mobility vehicle hand control connected to the control unit, wherein the personal mobility vehicle hand control comprises a housing, the housing comprising a front end, a rear end, and lateral sides between the front end and the rear end, a display proximate the front end of the housing, wherein the display is between the lateral sides of the housing, a first keypad adjacent the display, wherein the first keypad is between the lateral sides of the housing, a second keypad proximate the rear end of the housing, wherein the second keypad is between the lateral sides of the housing, and a joystick between the first keypad and the second keypad, wherein the joystick is between the lateral sides of the housing, wherein at least one key of the first keypad is configurable to correspond with a seat function of the personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display, wherein at least one key of the second keypad is configurable to correspond with the same seat function of the personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display, and wherein the seat function corresponds to a leg adjustment feature, a seat elevation adjustment feature, or a backrest adjustment feature for a seat portion of the personal mobility vehicle.
9. The personal mobility vehicle of claim 8 wherein the personal mobility vehicle comprises a wheelchair.
10. The personal mobility vehicle of claim 8 wherein the first keypad comprises press keys, toggle keys, touch, and/or virtual/soft keys.
11. The personal mobility vehicle of claim 8 wherein the second keypad comprises press keys, toggle keys, touch, and/or virtual/soft keys.
12. The personal mobility vehicle of claim 8 wherein the first keypad is between the display and the joystick.
13. The personal mobility vehicle of claim 8 wherein the second keypad is configured to be closer to a user of the personal mobility vehicle than the joystick, and wherein the first keypad is configured to be farther away from the user of the personal mobility vehicle than the joystick.
14. The personal mobility vehicle of claim 8 wherein the hand control is attached to an armrest of the personal mobility vehicle.
15. A method comprising:
providing a personal mobility vehicle hand control comprising a housing, the housing comprising a front end, a rear end, and lateral sides between the front end and the rear end;
providing a display proximate the front end of the housing, wherein the display is between the lateral sides of the housing;
providing a first keypad adjacent the display, wherein the first keypad is between the lateral sides of the housing;
providing a second keypad proximate the rear end of the housing, wherein the second keypad is between the lateral sides of the housing; and
providing a joystick between the first keypad and the second keypad, wherein the joystick is between the lateral sides of the housing;
wherein at least one key of the first keypad is configurable to correspond with a seat function and/or an auxiliary function feature of a personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display, and wherein at least one key of the second keypad is configurable to correspond with the same seat function and/or the same auxiliary function feature of the personal mobility vehicle displayed on the display.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein the first keypad and the second keypad each comprise press keys, toggle keys, touch, and/or virtual/soft keys.
17. The method of claim 15 wherein the first keypad is between the display and the joystick.