Finger controlled computer mouse
OwnerKwan-Ho Chaninventor
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Abstract
An electronic mouse controlled substantially by finger movement. The translation of the mouse can be controlled by the index finger placed over a primary selection button. Means for facilitating translation of the mouse are provided for in the primary selection button. Means for facilitating translation include, but are not limited to, concave depressions, protrusions and surface texture with a high coefficient of friction.
Claims33
A pointing device comprising a first button adapted to be engaged by a finger for positioning said pointing device.
A method for manipulating a cursor in a computer display comprising:
- engaging a button of a pointing device with a finger, wherein said button is adapted to be responsive to an activation force for activating a switch;
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- exerting a force against the button in a direction that does not activate the switch in an amount sufficient to translate the position of the pointing device.
A pointing device comprising at least one button, wherein said button is adapted to sense the magnitude of a force applied to said button.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.