Ergonomic pointing device

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1992-10-07

1995-05-09

Weldon, Ulysses

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

345164, G09G 302

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054144450

ABSTRACT:
An ergonomic pointing device is disclosed and described. Specific criteria, for example height, length, curvature, and relative positions of device elements, such as keys and a high point, define a configuration of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. These criteria work together to provide an ergonomic pointing device which supports a user's hand plane while allowing the hand to rest in a biomechanically neutral position, while maintaining the accuracy with which the pointing device may be controlled and actuated.

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