CA2476710A1 - Computer mouse with extra surface for thumb operation - Google Patents

Computer mouse with extra surface for thumb operation Download PDF

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CA2476710A1
CA2476710A1 CA002476710A CA2476710A CA2476710A1 CA 2476710 A1 CA2476710 A1 CA 2476710A1 CA 002476710 A CA002476710 A CA 002476710A CA 2476710 A CA2476710 A CA 2476710A CA 2476710 A1 CA2476710 A1 CA 2476710A1
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computer mouse
thumb
extra surface
thumb operation
control elements
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Young Xu
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Priority to CA002476710A priority Critical patent/CA2476710A1/en
Priority to PCT/CA2004/001931 priority patent/WO2006017924A1/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0333—Ergonomic shaped mouse for one hand

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Abstract

A computer mouse with two sloped surfaces or one level one sloped surfaces forming the top front part for improved thumb usage. One surface provides a supportive platform where thumb can rest and operate control elements comfortably.

Claims (3)

1. The sloped roof like structure which comprises two inclined surfaces or one level one inclined surfaces, either curvy or flat, on which thumb and other fingers can rest and operate control elements.
2. The placement of control elements including but not limiting to buttons, wheels and switches located on the extra surface provided by claim 1.
3. A computer mouse consisting of a sloped roof structure in claim 1.
CA002476710A 2004-08-16 2004-08-16 Computer mouse with extra surface for thumb operation Abandoned CA2476710A1 (en)

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CA002476710A CA2476710A1 (en) 2004-08-16 2004-08-16 Computer mouse with extra surface for thumb operation
PCT/CA2004/001931 WO2006017924A1 (en) 2004-08-16 2004-11-08 Computer mouse with extra surface for thumb operation

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CA002476710A CA2476710A1 (en) 2004-08-16 2004-08-16 Computer mouse with extra surface for thumb operation

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CA2476710A1 true CA2476710A1 (en) 2006-02-16

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP0752639A1 (en) * 1995-07-07 1997-01-08 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Chordic keyboard with integral mouse
US6377244B1 (en) * 1999-06-24 2002-04-23 Xerox Corporation Ergonomic computer mouse
NO993192D0 (en) * 1999-06-25 1999-06-25 Steinar Pedersen PC steering gear with improved Y-axis control
NO20003909D0 (en) * 2000-08-01 2000-08-01 Steinar Pedersen PC steering gear with simplified cursor positioning

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