MULTI-BUTTON MOUSE
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1. A method of configuring a uni-body multi-function mouse having a single housing component, the method comprising:
- assigning a number of distinct button zones to the single housing component;
generating a signal from an assigned button zone by actuating an associated indicator configured to sense a user input event at the associated assigned button zone;
interpreting the signal received from the associated assigned button zone as a corresponding button function; and
performing the button function corresponding to the signal received from the mouse.
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Abstract
A mouse with multi button functionality is disclosed. The mouse includes a housing that surrounds the internal components of the mouse. The housing includes at least a first member and a second member, each of which forms a substantial portion of the housing. The first member moves relative to the second member so as to implement at least one of the multiple button functions of the mouse.
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12 Claims
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1. A method of configuring a uni-body multi-function mouse having a single housing component, the method comprising:
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assigning a number of distinct button zones to the single housing component; generating a signal from an assigned button zone by actuating an associated indicator configured to sense a user input event at the associated assigned button zone; interpreting the signal received from the associated assigned button zone as a corresponding button function; and performing the button function corresponding to the signal received from the mouse. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of sending signals corresponding to multiple button functionalities from a unibody mouse having a single housing component to an electronic system, comprising:
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assigning the multiple button functionalities with specific portions of the single housing component; activating each of the multiple button functionalities; generating the signal by sensing a user input on the assigned portions of the single housing component; and sending the signal to the electronic system. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A unibody mouse, comprising:
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a single housing component enclosing all the electrical components of the unibody mouse, wherein the single housing component includes a number of assignable button zones that incorporate user programmable multiple button functionalities, wherein a user implements a selected button functionality by providing a user input event at the corresponding button zone; and a sensor arranged to sense the user input event at the single housing component, and based upon the location of the user event generate a signal corresponding to the button functionality associated with the activated button zone. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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