Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device
Patent
1995-04-12
1999-11-23
Saras, Steven J.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Cursor mark position control device
345157, G09G 508
Patent
active
059908718
ABSTRACT:
A pointing device that is ergonomically designed is shown and described. In a preferred embodiment designed for children aged 2-6, a relatively large ball is provided in a housing which has a gripping area or handle for each hand of a user, a portion of the ball extending from an upper surface of the housing. A button is provided in a front region of the housing, the placement, shape and size of the button being configured to optimize the target area and activation of the button by the user. The size of the ball and the configuration of the housing provide a pointing device that is easy and comfortable for a child aged 2-6 to use, the pointing device being designed to accommodate the hand size, motor control, and postural needs of young children.
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Adams Aditha May
Alviar Christopher
Greenberg Bridget Cameron
Kaneko Steven T.
Kim Dana
Microsoft Corporation
Saras Steven J.
Wu Xu-Ming
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