WO2006132817A3 - Mouse with improved input mechanisms - Google Patents

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WO2006132817A3
WO2006132817A3 PCT/US2006/020341 US2006020341W WO2006132817A3 WO 2006132817 A3 WO2006132817 A3 WO 2006132817A3 US 2006020341 W US2006020341 W US 2006020341W WO 2006132817 A3 WO2006132817 A3 WO 2006132817A3
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mouse
input signals
sensing areas
input mechanisms
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Christoph H Krah
Jeffrey B Doar
Sean Corbin
Shin Nishibori
Wing Kong Low
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Christoph H Krah
Jeffrey B Doar
Sean Corbin
Shin Nishibori
Wing Kong Low
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Priority to JP2008514705A priority patent/JP5242384B2/en
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    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543Mice or pucks

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A mouse having improved input methods and mechanisms is disclosed. The mouse is configured with touch sensing areas capable of generating input signals. The touch sensing areas may for example be used to differentiate between left and right clicks in a single button mouse. The mouse may further be configured with force sensing areas capable of generating input signals. The force sensing areas may for example be positioned on the sides of the mouse so that squeezing the mouse generates input signals. The mouse may further be configured with a jog ball capable of generating input signals. The mouse may additionally be configured with a speaker for providing audio feedback when the various input devices are activated by a user.
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