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Method for facilitating multiple fields of motion in using a computer pointing device

  • US 5,865,404 A
  • Filed: 08/15/1997
  • Issued: 02/02/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of using a computer pointing device comprising:

  • using a hand support device to limit movement of said computer pointing device to a first field of motion wherein said first field of motion is used for fine movement of said computer pointing device wherein said hand support device positions a user'"'"'s hand (i) in a same plane as said computer pointing device, and (ii) in a neutral position with said user'"'"'s palm resting on said surface with a wrist and a forearm of said user aligned substantially in a straight line along a longitudinal axis of said wrist and said forearm, while limiting said movement of said computer pointing device to said first field of motion; and

    moving said hand support device and said computer pointing device in unison within a second field of motion wherein said second field of motion is used for coarse movement of said computer pointing device.

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