Knee operated computer mouse
First Claim
1. A computer mouse device comprising:
- a body housing;
a movement tracking means for communicating movements by the mouse to the cursor on the computer screen;
a securing strap to attach to a user; and
a mouse harness strap attached to the securing strap to hold the mouse within said securing strap.
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Abstract
The present invention teaches an improved method of controlling a cursor on a computer screen, without using the hand, by strapping the mouse around the patella section of the leg with a patella strap and utilizing leg muscle movement, while sitting down, to control the direction of the cursor. After manipulating the cursor by using body movement and keeping both hands on the keyboard, the programmable function keys or another hands free or appendage attached push button, motion, or voice device are used to execute a command. By eliminating the need of hand movement to move the cursor, the user is helped to prevent the development of carpal tunnel, DeQuervains tendonitis, debilitating muscle cramps, fatigue and other repeated motion related conditions.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer mouse device comprising:
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a body housing; a movement tracking means for communicating movements by the mouse to the cursor on the computer screen; a securing strap to attach to a user; and a mouse harness strap attached to the securing strap to hold the mouse within said securing strap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer input device comprising:
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a patella strap to placed upon the leg or appendage of a computer user; and a hands free mouse to be received within the patella strap. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A process for hands free computer mouse control comprising the steps of:
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a. enabling a user to secure a cursor manipulating device to their person; b. enabling a user to manipulate the cursor on a computer screen by moving some portion of their person; and c. enabling a user to enter or select a command or mouse click equivalent by pressing a key on the keyboard of the user or execute the command with a wired or wireless device.
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