Computer peripherial pointing device with power generating means
First Claim
1. A computer peripheral pointing device comprising:
- a ball responsive to a users movements;
a plurality of rollers responsive to the movements of the ball; and
an electrical generator powered by the rotation of the rollers.
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Abstract
A computer peripheral point device with a power generating means that allows for extended lifetime of a devices batteries. The present invention discloses an apparatus wherein a generator is driven by the rotation of a mouse ball through an adjacent roller. In another embodiment the downward force of “clicking” the mouse is converted into electrical energy through a piezoelectric generator. In another embodiment of the invention an eccentric mass generator converts the kinetic energy from the movement of the mouse into electrical energy. In yet another embodiment a plurality of solar cells are placed on the external surface of a point device converting available light into electrical energy.
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15 Claims
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1. A computer peripheral pointing device comprising:
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a ball responsive to a users movements;
a plurality of rollers responsive to the movements of the ball; and
an electrical generator powered by the rotation of the rollers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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10. A computer peripheral wireless mouse comprising:
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A power generating means;
A power regulating circuit coupled to the power generating means;
A power storage means coupled to the power regulating circuit;
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