Pointing means for a computer
First Claim
1. A pointing means for a computer, consisting of a movement sensor having at least one button, said pointing means being ergonomically shaped to fill a human hand, said pointing means having engagement means for the thumb on one side, said side forming at least one side face on a projection (18), said projection having on at least one opposite face engagement means for the other fingers of the hand, characterized in, a lengthwise recess (6) with a thumb supporting face (20) having thumb support on a first side (22) and a second opposite side (24) where the recess (6) has an extension supporting the thumb as well as engagement means (10) for the ball of the thumb.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a pointing means for a computer and to a method of achieving a position of rest for a person who operates a pointing means, said pointing means being ergonomically shaped to fill a human hand. The object of the invention is to avoid injuries by the use of the pointing means for a computer by ensuring that the joints, muscles and tendons of the hand and the arm are not strained unnecessarily in use. The pointing means may be constructed so that the thumb engages a recess (6) which is a lengthwise recess (6) with a thumb supporting face (20) having thumb support on a first side (22) and a second opposite side (24) where the recess (6) can have an extension supporting the thumb as well as engagement means (10) for the ball of the thumb. It is ensured hereby that the hand is in a position of rest while the pointing means is operated. The pointing means fills the hand, and the actual movement of the pointing means is performed by the forearm and the wrist. The muscles and tendons of the hand remain in the position of rest during operation of the pointing means. Mouse injuries can be prevented hereby.
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- 1. A pointing means for a computer, consisting of a movement sensor having at least one button, said pointing means being ergonomically shaped to fill a human hand, said pointing means having engagement means for the thumb on one side, said side forming at least one side face on a projection (18), said projection having on at least one opposite face engagement means for the other fingers of the hand, characterized in, a lengthwise recess (6) with a thumb supporting face (20) having thumb support on a first side (22) and a second opposite side (24) where the recess (6) has an extension supporting the thumb as well as engagement means (10) for the ball of the thumb.
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