Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device
Patent
1998-04-15
2000-11-28
Saras, Steven J.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Cursor mark position control device
345163, 345158, G09G 508
Patent
active
061541990
ABSTRACT:
A hand positioned mouse that functions as a computer input device. The hand positioned mouse has an article that is worn on the hand of a computer user. The article can be in the form of a glove, half glove, sleeve, bracket or other type of configurations that can be worn on and supported on the hand. A support, such as a socket, is attached to the side of the article. The support is positioned at a location adjacent to the thumb. A tracking ball is contained within the support or socket. Electronic sensors track the movement of the tracking ball. Electrical signals are produced according to the rotation of the tracking ball. At least one switch is contained on the article for providing switch functions of the mouse. The switch is located on a location corresponding to the palm. The electrical signal and the switching functions are transmitted to the computer by a connector cord or by radio waves. This configuration allows the computer user to keep both hands on the keyboard and eliminates the need to move the hand back and forth between the keyboard and the mouse. In addition, the hand positioned mouse of this invention is ideal for playing computer games and interacting with such services as web TV. This invention can provide mouse operations apart from the keyboard and does not require a table top or keyboard for operation.
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Alphonse Fritz
Grundstrom Richard J.
Saras Steven J.
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