Mechanically latching mouse button

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1992-01-31

1993-12-07

Weldon, Ulysses

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

200318, 200332, 200339, 345156, G09G 302

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052686744

ABSTRACT:
A mechanically latching button for a cursor control device such as a mouse or trackball is disclosed. The latching mechanism improves performance during dragging operations, while not affecting the button's rapid response needed for ordinary clicking. A first embodiment uses a stepped button. In a second embodiment, a sliding latch button is used. In a third embodiment, a push latch button is used. In a fourth embodiment, a snap action latch with a latch release button is used.

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