Multi-functional ergonomic interface

A control apparatus for implementing desired user commands on an electronic device in a secure environment, comprising:

• a mounting frame for attachment to a portion of a user's hand;
• at least one sensor coupled to the mounting frame for generating signals in response to user initiated input received by the sensor;
• a physical link layer in communication with the sensor and interfaced with an electronic device, wherein the physical link layer receives, and performs processing on, signals generated by the sensor and transmits such processed signals to the electronic device to allow for control and navigation of such device, and
• an authentication means for monitoring and controlling access to the electronic device.

A self-powered control apparatus for implementing a desired user command on an electronic device, the electronic device having a primary circuit, the self-powered control apparatus comprising:

• a mounting frame for attachment to a portion of a user's hand;
• at least one sensor coupled to the mounting frame for generating signals in response to user initiated input received by the sensor;
• a physical link layer in communication with the sensor and interfaced with an electronic device, wherein the physical link layer receives, and performs processing on, signals generated by the sensor and transmits such processed signals to the electronic device to allow for control and navigation of such device, and
• a secondary circuit associated with the control apparatus, the secondary circuit being electromagnetically coupled to the primary circuit of the electronic device such that as the secondary circuit is in proximity with the primary circuit, electric energy is transferred therebetween to provide power for the control apparatus.

A control apparatus for implementing desired stimulus commands on a user, comprising:

• a mounting frame for attachment to a portion of a user's hand;
• at least one transducer mounted to the mounting frame for generating stimulus in response to an initiated input received by the control apparatus;
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• a physical link layer in communication with the at least one transducer and interfaced with an electronic device, wherein the physical link layer receives signals generated by the electronic device and transmits signals to the at least one transducer to initiate a desired stimulus.