COMPUTER MOUSE WITH VIRTUAL KEYS
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1. A computer mouse comprising:
- an arcuate cover comprising a plurality of projections on a top surface;
a capacitance trigger assembly aligned with the projections thereabove and comprising a flexible arcuate first capacitive film and a flexible arcuate second capacitive film therebelow;
a printed circuit board disposed under the capacitance trigger assembly and comprising photodetector means on an underside and a microprocessor; and
a base releasably secured to the cover and comprising light guide means,wherein in response to a touch of the projection, a button clicking action is triggered.
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Abstract
A computer mouse in one embodiment includes an arcuate cover comprising a plurality of projections on a top surface; a capacitance trigger assembly aligned with the projections thereabove and comprising a flexible arcuate first capacitive film and a flexible arcuate second capacitive film therebelow; a printed circuit board disposed under the capacitance trigger assembly and comprising a photodetector array on an underside and a microprocessor; and a base releasably secured to the cover and comprising a light guide. In response to a touch of the projection, a button clicking action is triggered.
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12 Claims
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1. A computer mouse comprising:
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an arcuate cover comprising a plurality of projections on a top surface; a capacitance trigger assembly aligned with the projections thereabove and comprising a flexible arcuate first capacitive film and a flexible arcuate second capacitive film therebelow; a printed circuit board disposed under the capacitance trigger assembly and comprising photodetector means on an underside and a microprocessor; and a base releasably secured to the cover and comprising light guide means, wherein in response to a touch of the projection, a button clicking action is triggered. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A computer mouse comprising:
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an arcuate cover comprising a plurality of virtual keys on a top surface; a capacitance trigger assembly aligned with the virtual keys thereabove and comprising a flexible arcuate first capacitive film and a flexible arcuate second capacitive film therebelow; a printed circuit board disposed under the capacitance trigger assembly and comprising photodetector means on an underside and a microprocessor; and a base releasably secured to the cover and comprising light guide means, wherein the virtual keys comprises a plurality of characters and a plurality of function keys printed thereon; and wherein in response to a touch of the virtual key, a key pressing action is triggered. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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