Computer input device with digit support and natural...

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device

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C345S157000

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07002552

ABSTRACT:
A mouse has sufficient width to support the distal phalanges of a user's ring finger and little finger while the user's middle finger is positioned over a secondary button of the mouse. The mouse also provides at least one side button positioned so that it is not contacted by the user's thumb during “pinching” of the mouse but is easily accessible by the user's thumb. In addition, the mouse provides a wheel with a large number of ribs that increase friction between the user's finger and the wheel.

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