Foot pedal computer mouse including modular auxiliary unit
OwnerPeter M. Prince, David C. Wujcik +1inventors
InventorsPeter M. Prince, David C. Wujcik, Jonathan Price
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Abstract
A mouse assembly includes a modular auxiliary unit that is operable in complement with a floor or pedal assembly. The modular auxiliary unit includes structure for conveniently securing the unit as well as a mouse functionality section, such as a track ball or the like. The floor or pedal assembly includes one or more clicking pedals and a scrolling wheel for foot-operated mouse manipulations. The assembly facilitates mouse-type operations while reducing risks of injury associated with repetitive motions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis.
Claims10
A computer mouse assembly comprising:
- a foot pedal including a pedal housing supporting at least one contact switch and a scrolling wheel, the foot pedal having an output device for communication with a computer, wherein the scrolling wheel extends across substantially an entire width of the pedal housing;
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- a modular auxiliary unit cooperating with the foot pedal for merged communication with the computer, wherein the modular auxiliary unit provides added mouse functionality to the foot pedal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.