Hand-shaped mouse
US8446362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/0333
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mouse is disclosed that comprises a main body, at least one function key, a position sensor and a data transmission line. The main body has a hand-shaped groove, a first surface disposed at a bottom of the hand-shaped groove, and a reverse surface to the first surface. The at least one function key is disposed on the first surface for producing at least one function signal. The position sensor is disposed on the reverse surface for sensing movement of the main body to produce a position signal. And the data transmission line is coupled to the main body for transmitting the function signal and the position signal to an electronic system or apparatus for operating the electronic system or apparatus.
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