Patent ID: 12198566

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

20pointer reading tool5vertical rigid member7plurality pointer member6plurality pointer member9plurality pointer member11plurality pointer member13plurality pointer member22horizontal rigid member23horizontal rigid member31pivot19horizontal fixed member41snap-fit37slidably1slot43book45digital screen49illuminating light47cam lock51slidably

DETAILED DESCRIPTION—FIGS.1A to1I

One embodiment of the pointer reading tool20is illustrated inFIG.1A(front perspective view) and shown in set reading position. The pointer reading tool has a vertical rigid member5with a semi circle shape and is made out of plastic, however it can be of different shapes such as rectangular, triangle, arrow etc and different materials such as wood, metal etc and connected with pivot31however it can be of different pivot such as snap-fit, cam lock, magnet, nut and bolt etc. Horizontal rigid member22and23are made out of plastic, however it can be of different materials such as wood and metal etc, and has slidably37window, however it can be of different window such as fixed holes, slots etc. Horizontal rigid member22and23are connected to vertical rigid member5with a pivot31, however it can be of different pivot such as snap-fit, cam lock, magnet, nut and bolt etc or can be a fixed unit. Horizontal rigid member22and23extends in width as illustrated inFIG.1Dwith horizontal rigid member23(front perspective view), to the corresponding width of a line of text to be read, however it can be of different widths such as fixed, interchangeable etc. Plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13with a semi circle shape and made out of plastic, however it can be of different shapes such as rectangular, triangle, arrow etc and different materials such as wood, metal etc. Plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13pivot31vertical to upright read position from horizontal rigid member22and23as illustrated inFIG.1Ewith plurality pointer member11and horizontal rigid member22(front perspective view) as directed by arrows, however it can be of different pivot such as click fit, magnet, snap-fit, cam lock etc. Plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13can slidably37on horizontal rigid member22and23as illustrated inFIG.1Bwith horizontal rigid member23and plurality pointer member9and13(front perspective view) as directed by arrows, however it can be of different slidably such as in individual holes, slots etc.

The vertical rigid member5is typically 1 mm to 7 mm in thickness and 5 mm to 110 mm in length. The horizontal rigid member22and23are typically 3 mm to 6 mm in thickness and 50 mm to 115 mm in width. The plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13is typically 1 mm to 3 mm in thickness and 20 mm to 30 mm in length. Pivot31offers the user to set the pointer reading tool20to the line of text to be read and can change settings to different widths of lines and of different groups of plurality of words to be read.

The Colour of the plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13are green, however can be of a different colour such as red, yellow etc or can be illuminating light49as illustrated inFIG.1C(front perspective view). Vertical rigid member5and horizontal rigid member22and23are white, however can be of a different colour such as black, blue etc or can be of a different mix of colour such as black on one side and white on the other side, however can be of a different mix of colours such as blue, orange etc.

Horizontal rigid member22and23are in recess above vertical rigid member5as illustrated inFIG.1G(side perspective view) when not in use, however can be of different recesses such as below as illustrated inFIG.1Fwith horizontal rigid member23(front perspective view) moving down as directed by arrow etc.

Pointer reading tool20can be used on a digital screen45as illustrated inFIG.1H(front perspective view), however can be a computerised version.

Pointer reading tool20will be used on any printed material such as printed books43as illustrated inFIG.1I(front perspective view), however can be of different material such as papers, magazines etc.

OPERATIONFIGS.1A to1I

By a person grasping vertical rigid member5, pivoting horizontal rigid member22and23to a horizontal position (FIG.1F) extended to width to a line of text and pivoting plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13(FIG.1E) from a horizontal position to vertical position or to read position as (FIG.1A) to group a plurality of words. Next one will set the width of horizontal rigid member22and23(FIG.1D) to the line of text, at least one word in from the start of the line and one word in from the end of the line. Next one will set the plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13(FIG.1B) to be evenly spaced to group a plurality of words to be read, so as to be able to read in groups of plurality of words around each individual pointer.

Once set (FIG.1A) one will position the pointer reading tool20at an angle that is comfortable and one can clearly see the plurality pointer member11,7,6,9and13pointer ends to the page to be read (FIG.1I). Next, one will position the pointer reading tool20above or below the first line of text to be read, with the eye focused on first plurality pointer member11, using the eye peripheral vision, reads a plurality of words on either side of plurality pointer member11. Next, one proceeds to saccade to next plurality pointer member7, reads a plurality of words on either side of the individual pointer with eye peripheral vision and saccades on to next individual pointer and continues thereafter between each individual pointer focusing on pointer ends and using eye peripheral vision to group a plurality of words to the end the line of text, reading as rapidly as possible without losing comprehension and training eye peripheral vision to read a group of plurality of words. The pointer reading tool20is moved downward respectively as per line is read as directed by arrows in (FIG.1I).

Pointer reading tool20(FIG.1A) shows the reading tool having five pointers for eyes to focus on and succade between, however you can add more pointers such as six, seven, eight etc to embodiment20for a beginner to learn and train to read using eye peripheral vision. As a reader becomes consistent, fluent and rapidly reading line of text by grouping a plurality of words using eye peripheral vision to read them, the reader can then reduce the number of pointers such as having six, five, four, three etc to saccade between as the eye peripheral vision expands and can read more group of plurality of words at one individual fixed point.

I developed and continue using pointer reading tool20starting with 5 pointers and as my skill increased by training my eye peripheral vision I have reduced the pointers to now only using 2. This gives me a better pace at which I read, increases my focus and concentration, reduces the stress, strain and fatigue of my eyes and I'm reading far more of the material I'm reading in one sitting. I'm now a more effective and efficient reader.

In the remaining figures, different embodiments of pointer reading tool20are illustrated, and similar parts to the pointer reading tool20ofFIG.1Aare indicated by the same numerals.

FIGS.2A-2B Alternate Embodiment

Second embodiment20of the pointer reading tool as illustrated inFIG.2A(front perspective view) as shown in set reading position comprises of: horizontal fixed member19connected with snap-fit41, however it can be of different snap-fit such as click fit, magnet, cam lock, nut and bolt etc to vertical rigid member5as illustrated inFIG.2B(front perspective view) as directed by arrows. Plurality pointer member11,7,9and13snap-fit41into slot1on horizontal rigid member19as illustrated inFIG.2Bwith plurality pointer member13(front perspective view) as directed by arrow, however it can be of different snap-fit such as click fit, magnet, cam lock etc and can be of different slots such as hole, window etc.

OperationFIG.2A-2B

By a person grasping vertical rigid member5, connecting horizontal fixed member19with snap-fit41and connecting plurality pointer member11,7,9and13with snap-fit41to read position (FIG.2A). Next, one will set the plurality pointer member11,7,9and13to be spaced on horizontal fixed member19to group a plurality of words to be read. Next, one will read in groups of plurality of words around each individual plurality pointer with eye peripheral vision to the end of a line of text, saccading between each individual plurality pointer to group plurality of words and moves pointer reading tool20downwards respectively to next line of text to be read to continue the same process.

FIGS.3A-3C Additional Embodiment

Third embodiment20of the pointer reading tool as illustrated inFIG.3A(front perspective view) comprises of: vertical rigid member5with slidably51and fixed plurality pointer member6. Horizontal rigid member22and23are connected to vertical rigid member5with a cam lock47, however it can be different such as nut & bolt, twist & lock etc. Plurality pointer member11and13pivot31from horizontal rigid member22and23as illustrated inFIG.3Bwith plurality pointer member13and horizontal rigid member23(front perspective view) as directed by arrows. Horizontal rigid member22and23slidably51with cam lock47from vertical rigid member5to set read position as illustrated inFIG.3C(front perspective view) as directed by arrows.

OperationFIG.2A

By reader grasping vertical rigid member5, pushing cam lock47for horizontal rigid member22and23to width of line of text. Next one will set the plurality pointer member11and13to be spaced on horizontal rigid member22and23to group a plurality of words to be read. Next one will read in groups of plurality of words around each individual plurality pointer with eye peripheral vision to the end of a line of text, succading between each individual plurality pointer to group plurality of words and moves pointer reading tool20downwards respectively to next line of text to be read to continue the same process.

Advantages

From the description above, several advantages of some embodiments of my pointer reading tool20become evident:(a) Having a plurality of individual visual pointers for eyes to focus on and saccade between when reading to group a plurality of words.(b) Reduces saccades a person's eyes have to make when reading a line of text.(c) Simple to use, inexpensive to manufacture and easy to carry.(d) Plurality of individual pointers trains a person's peripheral vision to read a plurality of words around each individual pointer.(e) To increase pointers as a beginner learning to train and read with eye peripheral vision and to reduce pointers as more advanced a person gets reading with eye peripheral vision.(f) Movable to the width of any page or screen and can be used on a digital screen as a computerised version.(g) Increases focus and concentration.(h) Reduces eye stress, strain and fatigue when reading.(i) Controls pace of reading.(j) Develops a new reading habit.(k) Movable individual pointers to group a plurality of words to be read and saccade between.(l) Keeps the mind engaged in what a person is reading.(m) Any age and ability can learn and train.(n) Develops effective and efficient reading.(o) Teaches to read in a group of plurality of words with one fixed point to focus on.
Conclusion, Ramifications, and Scope

Accordingly, the reader will see that the pointer reading tool of various embodiments can be used to learn and train a person's eye peripheral vision by focusing the eye to read in groups of plurality of words on a line of text. By focusing eye around each individual pointer, will train the eye peripheral vision to read in a group of words around an individual pointer, lowering saccade points the eye has to make, that can be used of any material that can be read, making it effective to group a plurality of words and efficient to read through any material. In addition, a person will be able to read a page of text at pace, with greater focus and concentration on what's been read whilst reducing stress, strain and fatigue of their eyes when reading. Furthermore, the pointer reading tool has additional advantages:It provides a bookmark for written material to pick up where a person left offIt provides pointer reading tool that can extend in length to read on a computer screenIt provides a teacher to use on any given surface of material to teach grouping words at one fixation pointIt allows a online course to teach grouping plurality of words together by breaking down the steps to achieve effective and efficient reading with eye peripheral visionIt allows a person to increase the plurality of individual pointers to group a plurality of words as you start and can decrease as the eye peripheral vision is trained to read more groups of plurality of words around each individual pointersIt allows the grouping of numbers on a line to be read at one fixation pointIt permits the use of having a magnifier lens to plurality of individual pointers for a person with poor eyesight andIt permits the use of having a coloured lens for person with visual stress syndrome (Irlens syndrome)

Although the description above contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of embodiments but as merely providing illustrations of some of several embodiments. A person skilled in the art can generate additional embodiments, changes or modifications without exceeding the scope or departing for the spirit of the claimed invention.

Thus the scope of the embodiments should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than examples given.