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Mouse and mouse template for a motion impaired user

  • US 6,518,987 B1
  • Filed: 10/01/1999
  • Issued: 02/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer system for a motion impaired user comprising:

  • a housing;

    a processor in said housing;

    a display connected to said processor for displaying at least one menu of selectable commands arranged in a sequence;

    a mouse connected to said processor for positioning a pointer on said display responsive to movement of said mouse;

    a mouse template comprising at least one elongate body having a plurality of stations therealong corresponding to the sequence of selectable commands and cooperating with said mouse for assisting the motion impaired user so that when said mouse is positioned at a station the pointer on said display is positioned at the corresponding selectable command of the at least one menu;

    said mouse template further comprising a first pad portion adjacent said at least one elongate body and comprising a plurality of spaced apart tracks extending outwardly from respective stations; and

    said mouse further comprising a guide for being slidably engaged within a track to guide said mouse therealong.

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