Ergonomic mouse and method of using the same
First Claim
1. A cursor control device including a base, an outer shell mounted to the base, electronic circuitry housed within the device for cursor control, a first movable pad sensor for input activation and device control, and a sensor system for translating device movement to cursor movement on a computer display such that the cursor tracks corresponding translational movement of the device, a communications link connecting the device to a central processing unit, the outer shell of the body being constructed of at least one moldable material to allow the user to readily mold the shape of the outer shell to a selected form, and the pad sensor being movable about the material surface for ready positioning by the user so as to provide enhanced comfort and minimize hand injury.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
An ergonomic mouse and method of using the same. A cursor control device is provided including a base, an outer shell mounted to the base, electronic circuitry housed within the device for cursor control, a first movable pad sensor for input activation and device control, and a sensor system for translating device movement to cursor movement on a computer display such that the cursor tracks corresponding translational movement of the device. A communications link connects the device to a central processing unit. The outer shell of the body is constructed of at least one moldable or pliable material to allow the user to readily shape the outer shell into a selected form. The pad sensor is desirably movable about the material surface for ready positioning by the user, for enhanced comfort and minimal hand injury.
-
Citations
17 Claims
- 1. A cursor control device including a base, an outer shell mounted to the base, electronic circuitry housed within the device for cursor control, a first movable pad sensor for input activation and device control, and a sensor system for translating device movement to cursor movement on a computer display such that the cursor tracks corresponding translational movement of the device, a communications link connecting the device to a central processing unit, the outer shell of the body being constructed of at least one moldable material to allow the user to readily mold the shape of the outer shell to a selected form, and the pad sensor being movable about the material surface for ready positioning by the user so as to provide enhanced comfort and minimize hand injury.
- 6. An information input control device including a base, an outer shell mounted to the base, electronic circuitry housed within the device for device control, a first movable pad sensor for input activation and device control, and a sensor system for translating device movement to corresponding data movement on a computer display such that the data tracks corresponding translational movement of the device, a communications link connecting the device to a central processing unit, the outer shell of the body being constructed of at least one pliable material that allows the user to readily change the shape of the outer shell to a selected form, and the pad sensor being movable about the material surface for ready positioning by the user so as to provide enhanced comfort and minimize hand injury.
- 11. A program controlled apparatus having a cursor control device, the device including a base, an outer shell mounted to the base, electronic circuitry housed within the device for cursor control, a first movable pad sensor for input activation and device control, and a sensor system for translating device movement to cursor movement on a computer display such that the cursor tracks corresponding translational movement of the device, a communications link connecting the device to a central processing unit, the outer shell of the body being constructed of at least one material suitable for allowing the user to readily change the shape of the outer shell to a selected form, and the pad sensor being movable about the material surface for ready positioning by the user so as to provide enhanced comfort and minimize hand injury.
-
16. A method of using a cursor control device which comprises the steps of:
-
(i) placing a user'"'"'s hand on an outer shell of the device, the outer shell being formed of a pliable material;
(ii) applying pressure from the user'"'"'s hand to the outer shell so as to form the shell into a contour like that of the user'"'"'s palm;
(iii) adhering a sensor pad to a selected location on the outer shell so as to allow comfortable engagement of the pad with at least one of the user'"'"'s fingers; and
(iv) engaging the pad by said one of the user'"'"'s fingers so as to effect cursor activation and control.
-
-
17. A method of using a cursor control device which comprises the steps of:
-
(i) placing a user'"'"'s hand on an outer shell of the device, the outer shell being formed of a moldable material;
(ii) applying pressure from the user'"'"'s hand to the outer shell so as to form the shell into a contour like that of the user'"'"'s palm;
(iii) adhering a sensor pad to a selected location on the outer shell so as to allow comfortable engagement of the pad with at least one of the user'"'"'s fingers; and
(iv) engaging the pad by said one of the user'"'"'s fingers so as to effect cursor activation and control.
-
Specification