Input device with forward/backward control
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1. A mouse for a computer system comprising:
- a movement sensor, capable of detecting movement of the mouse across a surface and of generating a signal based on the detected movement;
a casing, at least partially containing the movement sensor and providing a palm contact area;
three depressible top surfaces located along a top portion of the casing; and
at least two active thumb button actuators, at least partially contained by the casing and exposed along a side of the casing, each thumb button actuator capable of generating an electrical signal that exclusively indicates whether the actuator is being pressed.
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Abstract
A mouse is provided with a movement sensor in a casing. The mouse includes three depressible top surfaces and two thumb button actuators.
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8 Claims
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1. A mouse for a computer system comprising:
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a movement sensor, capable of detecting movement of the mouse across a surface and of generating a signal based on the detected movement;
a casing, at least partially containing the movement sensor and providing a palm contact area;
three depressible top surfaces located along a top portion of the casing; and
at least two active thumb button actuators, at least partially contained by the casing and exposed along a side of the casing, each thumb button actuator capable of generating an electrical signal that exclusively indicates whether the actuator is being pressed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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