Ergonomic fingertip computer mouse
First Claim
1. A computer mouse assembly, including:
- a gliding base and a side wall extending upwardly from said base;
said side wall forming a closed curved configuration, said configuration being dimensioned to be grasped between the thumb and opposed fingers of a user'"'"'s hand;
switch means for receiving user inputs and generating switch click signals;
mouse tracking means disposed within said side wall for generating mouse movement signals; and
, means for transmitting said mouse movement signals and said switch click signals to a computer system.
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Abstract
A computer mouse includes a gliding base and a side wall extending upwardly therefrom in a closed, curved shape such as a cylinder. The cylinder width is dimensioned to be grasped between the thumb and opposed fingers of the hand. A concave grip extends about the side wall, the concavity complementary to the curved fingertip surfaces grasping the mouse. Switches are located in the grip under the grasping fingers, so that “click” inputs are made without moving the grasping fingers. Additional switches may be placed in the dome-like top panel spanning the upper opening of the side wall. One switch may provide a clutch function to block screen cursor movement while the mouse is slidably returned to a convenient user position. The mouse cable exits from the top panel to define a slack loop that minimizes drag on the mouse.
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24 Claims
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1. A computer mouse assembly, including:
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a gliding base and a side wall extending upwardly from said base;
said side wall forming a closed curved configuration, said configuration being dimensioned to be grasped between the thumb and opposed fingers of a user'"'"'s hand;
switch means for receiving user inputs and generating switch click signals;
mouse tracking means disposed within said side wall for generating mouse movement signals; and
,means for transmitting said mouse movement signals and said switch click signals to a computer system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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