Multi-button mouse

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2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Awad, Amr A. (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

CD14S402000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10209537

ABSTRACT:
A mouse with multi button functionality is disclosed. The mouse includes a housing that surrounds the internal components of the mouse. The housing includes at least a first member and a second member, each of which forms a substantial portion of the housing. The first member moves relative to the second member so as to implement at least one of the multiple button functions of the mouse.

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