Computer mouse with data retrieval and input functionalities

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2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Liang, Regina (Department: 2674)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

C715S780000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06992656

ABSTRACT:
The current invention is a desktop operated computer control mouse including a housing, electronic circuitry within the housing, a user manipulable rotatable ball, optical technology, or other means for pointing control, and a plurality of front mounted buttons that are in addition to the standard depressible buttons known in the prior art of a computer control mouse, which are exposed on the housing and are electronically connected with circuitry. At least some or all of the additional finger depressible buttons are for user selection of signals to be sent to the computer for the purpose of initiating functioning macros, inputting specified user data, or launching user pre-selected commands, and are associated with electronic switches that allow for at least three input stages; depressing and holding, pressing once, and pressing twice.

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