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WO2008133366A1
WO2008133366A1 PCT/KR2007/002198 KR2007002198W WO2008133366A1 WO 2008133366 A1 WO2008133366 A1 WO 2008133366A1 KR 2007002198 W KR2007002198 W KR 2007002198W WO 2008133366 A1 WO2008133366 A1 WO 2008133366A1
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  • the present invention relates, in general, to a grip type mouse, and more particularly, to a grip type mouse, which protects a wrist joint and reduce a shake thereof when a button thereof is manipulated to improve the convenience of manipulation.
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the mouse In order to prevent this overstrain, the mouse is used together with a separate wrist guard pad. In this case, however, the wrist guard pad must be purchased separately.
  • the mouse having a wrist guard support has been developed (Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0206557, granted on October 2, 2000) .
  • the wrist guard support must be folded or unfolded. When the mouse is moved, the wrist guard support is not smoothly moved. Due to this wrist guard support, the area occupied by the mouse is increased, and thus the range of motion of the mouse is reduced.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the general structure of the pen type mouse .
  • the pen type mouse has the shape of a pen, and comprises a body 1, which is long, and a plurality of buttons 2 formed on the body 1.
  • buttons formed on this pen type mouse recognize whether or not each button is clicked only when pressed with a predetermined force.
  • the force is applied to the buttons when the mouse is held.
  • the mouse moves in the direction in which the force is applied, i.e. in the direction of A, and thus the body is displaced, thus changing the clicked position.
  • the buttons are not pressed at an accurate position, and a mouse point is shifted when a button is pressed.
  • a touch type mouse has been developed (Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2000-0058684, granted on October 5, 2000) .
  • the touch type mouse affords poor manipulation, overstrains the wrist, and malfunctions when static electricity is applied from the body or cloth of the operator. Further, when grasped or moved, the touch type mouse must be moved with the finger put on the position of a wheel button. In this case, the force applied to the wheel button can cause the malfunction. If the touch type mouse is moved with the finger separated therefrom, the joints of the finger are overstrained.
  • Another example includes a mouse having a touch switch (Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0033253, granted on April 12, 2005) .
  • the mouse having a touch switch is driven through the touch switch for upward, downward, left and right directions instead of the wheel button.
  • the finger is also overstrained because there is no resting place for the finger at a suitable position.
  • the touch switch is inaccurately pressed due to the vibration of the finger when the mouse is moved, the malfunction can occur.
  • the mouse also affords poor manipulation, overstrains the wrist, and malfunctions when static electricity is applied from the body or cloth of the operator.
  • a mouse having the wheel button is very convenient for the scrolling manipulation of web pages, whereas this kind of mouse is driven only by a touch switch, and lacks a wheel button, and thus is somewhat inconvenient to use for scrolling manipulation.
  • buttons of such mice can be manipulated only using the finger, operators who are unable to use their fingers have difficulty using such mice.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a grip type mouse, which supports the palm or wrist of an operator such that the palm or wrist of the operator has a natural angle suitable for the body structure of the operator when grasped, prevents overstrain from being applied to the wrist, prevents the position of the mouse from changing when buttons are clicked, and prevents malfunctions caused by static electricity. It is another object of the present invention to provide a grip type mouse, which occupies a small space and makes delicate precise movement possible.
  • a grip type mouse which comprises: a body having first and second touch buttons and a wheel button; and a grip, bent and protruding from the upper portion of the body to the rear of the body and grasped with the hand.
  • the body has a cross-sectional area that is gradually narrowed from the lower portion to the upper portion thereof, and a finger support is formed between the first and second touch buttons.
  • each of the first and second buttons may include: sensors for sensing whether or not a finger is touching them; and anti-electrostatic members spaced apart from the sensors by a predetermined distance and surrounding the sensors.
  • the grip type mouse may further comprise a speaker outputting a short sound when a finger touches any one of the first and second touch buttons.
  • a grip type mouse which comprises: a body having a set of buttons; a grip spaced apart from a support surface and an upper portion of the body by a predetermined distance and having a predetermined length so as to be grasped with the hand/ and a joint coupling the upper portion of the body and the grip.
  • the grip may be rotated about the joint at an angle of 360°.
  • the joint may include at least two joint members, some of which are formed inside the grip, and form the framework of the grip.
  • the grip changes the coupling angle between the joint members by applying a force exceeding a predetermined reference value, thereby adjusting the bent shape thereof.
  • the joint structure of the grip is adjusted to be in the state in which it is most suitable for the body conditions of the operator when used.
  • long-term use does not overstrain the shoulder, arm, and wrist, and the operator is comfortable when the mouse is manipulated.
  • the mouse is configured in a grip type, and thus makes minute movement and precise manipulation possible. Further, the displacement of the mouse body is prevented due to the touch type buttons when the buttons are clicked, so that more stable and precise work is possible.
  • the static electricity is eliminated by anti-electrostatic members, so that malfunctions caused by the static electricity can be prevented.
  • buttons can be readily clicked using the auxiliary button of the grip when the finger is nonfunctional, or for simple work.
  • the finger support is formed between the switches, so that the mouse can prevent the finger and wrist from being overstrained due to the long-term use.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the general structure of a pen type mouse
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a front view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a right side view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a left side view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a bottom view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 is a front view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a front view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a third embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 13 is a front view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a third embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 14 is a cutaway view illustrating the structure of a grip in a grip type mouse according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 15 is a sectional view illustrating the structure of a joint member constituting a grip in a grip type mouse according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a grip type mouse according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates the structure of a joint in a grip type mouse according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates the structure of a grip type mouse according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of a driver in a grip type mouse according to the present invention, description of Symbols of Main Parts in Drawings> 10,110 : body 20,120 : grip
  • first touch button 40 second touch button 50,150 : wheel button 60,160 : auxiliary button 70,170 : finger support 80 : joint member 210 : first button sensor 220 : second button sensor 230 : position sensor 240 : signal processor 250 : speaker
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a front view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a right side view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a left side view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a bottom view illustrating a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • the grip type mouse of the present invention comprises a body 10, on a lower surface of which a position sensor unit (not shown) , which senses the motion of the mouse in contact with a support surface or a mouse pad, is provided, and a grip 20, which protrudes upward and then backward from the body 10 to a predetermined length.
  • a position sensor unit not shown
  • a grip 20 which protrudes upward and then backward from the body 10 to a predetermined length.
  • the body 10 has a predetermined height.
  • the lower portion of the body 10 has a greater cross-sectional area than the upper portion thereof for stability. In other words, the cross- sectional area of the body 10 is gradually reduced in the upward direction.
  • the body 10 has an upright orientation, but it preferably has a form inclined in a backward direction, as in FIG. 4, such that an operator can easily check the button position and the motion direction of the mouse.
  • the lower surface of the body 10 has the position sensor unit (not shown) , which includes a photo diode, such as a chip light emitting diode (LED) , and a sensor, and detects a change in the position of the mouse.
  • the position sensor unit may be adapted to detect the position using a ball other than the photo diode and a sensor.
  • the body 10 is provided with first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 on the front thereof, and a wheel button 50 on the left or right side thereof.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 may be parallel to each other, and the wheel button 50 may be interposed between the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40.
  • the wheel button 50 is preferably formed adjacent to the left or right side of the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 so as to be conveniently manipulated by the index finger of the operator.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 are preferably formed on the front of the mouse, or slightly to the left side of the front of the mouse so as to be conveniently manipulated by the index finger of the operator.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 are adjacent to each other in a vertical direction.
  • the second touch button 40 is preferably located above the first touch button 30.
  • a finger support 70 is interposed between the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40.
  • the finger support 70 is a component on which the (index) finger can be placed when the mouse is moved or is on standby without manipulating the button thereof, and functions to prevent unnecessary manipulation of the touch button and carry out convenient motion operation.
  • the finger support 70 must protrude from the body so as to be higher than the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 such that unnecessary touch switching manipulation does not occur.
  • the first touch button 30, the second touch button 40, and the wheel button must be adjacent to one another such that they can be manipulated using only one finger with the hand placed on the grip 20.
  • the grip 20 protrudes backwards from the upper portion of the body 10 so as to support the palm or the wrist joint of the operator.
  • the grip 20 is curved backwards at the upper portion of the body 10 with a predetermined radius of curvature and a predetermined length, and the end thereof is oriented toward the support surface.
  • the end of the grip 20 is spaced apart from the body 20 and the support surface by a predetermined distance, and extends downwards at an incline so as to be oriented toward the elbow of the operator when the operator puts his/her hand on the grip 20.
  • the grip 20 is preferably bent backwards on the right side of the mouse. This is applied to the case of a right- handed operator.
  • the grip 20 is preferably formed in the mirror image of the case of the right-handed operator.
  • the valley between the thumb and the little finger of the hand is formed toward the index finger at an incline. Accordingly, the grip 20 is preferably formed so as to be curved in the same direction as the incline direction.
  • the grip 20 has the shape of a bar having a predetermined length.
  • the grip 20 may be formed such that the cross-sectional area thereof is reduced toward the end thereof.
  • the grip 20 can be provided with an auxiliary button 60 at an upper portion thereof.
  • the auxiliary button 60 performs the same function as the first or second touch button 30 or 40.
  • the auxiliary button 60 is implemented such that it does not operate when the hand is simply put thereon, but only when the palm presses it down.
  • the auxiliary button 60 can be used by a person who is unable to use his/her fingers or in the case of repeating a simple clicking operation for a long time.
  • the auxiliary button 60 can be clicked by applying proper force to the palm with the hand put thereon, which is convenient.
  • the grip type mouse according to the present invention is similar overall to a long trunk extending from the head of an elephant .
  • the grip 20 can be integrally formed with the body of the mouse, or can be separated from the body by a predetermined distance .
  • the grip 20 is separated from the body 10 by a predetermined distance, the grip 20 is coupled with the body 10 by a joint structure.
  • Embodiments of the structures of the touch buttons 30 and 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 through 13.
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a front view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 of the grip type mouse include sensors 32 and 42 sensing whether or not a finger is touched, and anti- electrostatic members 31 and 41 spaced apart from the sensors by a predetermined distance.
  • the finger support 70 has a protruding height hi higher than those h2 of the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 as well as those h3 of the sensors 32 and 42, thereby preventing the finger, put thereon, from being touched by mistake when the grip type mouse is moved or stopped.
  • the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 have the shape of a doughnut surrounding each of the sensors 32 and 42.
  • the finger When touching the sensors 32 and 42, the finger is brought into contact with the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 before the sensors 32 and 42.
  • the protruding heights h2 of the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 are adapted to be higher than those h3 of the sensors 32 and 42.
  • the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 are adapted to be earthed or be electrically negative (-) , thereby eliminating static electricity through contact before contact with the sensors when the finger touches the touch buttons.
  • the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 are designed to be higher than the sensors 32 and 42, so that malfunctions caused by static electricity are prevented when the touch buttons are clicked.
  • the sensors 32 and 42 are preferably capacitive overlay touch sensors or resistive overlay touch sensors.
  • the capacitive overlay touch sensor is designed to sense the capacitance between a touch electrode and a ground, which is greatly increased when the touch electrode is in contact with the human body compared to when the touch electrode is in contact with the air, to compare the sensed capacitance with reference capacitance, and to output the comparison result.
  • the capacitive overlay touch sensor can be designed to have a metal pad in the rear of a non-metallic material, to thus operate when an indirect touch occurs.
  • the resistive overlay touch sensor when a predetermined current is allowed to flow across resistive layers, the resistive layers act as resistors having a resistance component, and thus voltage is applied across the resistive layers.
  • the contact of the hand causes a polyethylene film formed on the upper resistive layer to be curved, and thereby the two resistive layers come into contact with each other.
  • the connection between the two resistive layers is similar to a parallel connection between resistors.
  • a change in resistance occurs.
  • a change in voltage occurs due to the current flowing across the two resistive layers. The degree of this voltage change can give information about contact.
  • the speaker can be designed to output a short sound. In this case, the operator can easily recognize whether or not the touch buttons have been touched. Further, the tactile sensation can be improved.
  • a first segment of the index finger is put on the finger support 70, and is then slightly pressed, or a second segment of the index finger is slightly pressed, thereby touching the first or second touch button 30 or 40, by which the click is carried out.
  • a strong force is not applied to the body of the mouse, so that the body of the mouse does not undergo a change in position.
  • the click can be carried out in a more accurate and light manner.
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view illustrating the structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a front view illustrating the structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 of the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention have the shape of a bar.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 are each divided into three parts, in which anti-electrostatic members
  • each of the sensors 32 and 42 has a protruding height h3 lower than those h4 and h5 of the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41.
  • the protruding height h4 of one anti- electrostatic member, which is adjacent to a finger support 70, is lower than that h5 of the other anti-electrostatic member, which is relatively distant from the finger support 70.
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 are a front view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 of the grip type mouse have the shapes of the doughnut and the bar
  • each of the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 is integrally formed without a separate anti-electrostatic member.
  • the finger support 70 serves as the anti- electrostatic member.
  • the finger support 70 is adapted to be earthed or be electrically negative (-) , thereby eliminating static electricity when the finger touches it.
  • first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 have contact faces, which are brought into contact with the finger and are curved like the surface of the finger. Thereby, the sensation of close contact is further increased when the finger is touched.
  • the first, second, and third embodiment have been described as having touch type buttons.
  • the grip type mouse of the present invention is not limited to touch type buttons, and may employ ordinary click type buttons instead of touch type buttons.
  • FIG. 14 is a cutaway view illustrating the structure of a grip in a grip type mouse according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a sectional view illustrating the structure of a joint member constituting a grip in a grip type mouse according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the grip 20 of a grip type mouse according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention has a structure that is integrally coupled with the upper portion of the body 10.
  • the grip 20 is provided therein with at least one joint member 80, and is characterized in that it is adjustably bent by the application of the force exceeding a reference value.
  • the grip 20 when used, the grip 20 is bent up and down, or left and right such that the shape thereof is fit to the body structure of the operator. Thereby, the grip 20 can properly adjust the angle between the wrist and the mouse, and increase the degree of close contact between the hand and the mouse to reduce overstrain of the wrist .
  • the grip 20 allows the bent form and direction thereof to be adjusted by the joint members 80.
  • the grip type mouse of the present invention When the grip type mouse of the present invention is manipulated, the operator puts his/her palm on the grip 20, lightly grasps the grip 20, and positions the index or middle finger on the buttons in front of the body 10.
  • the angle and direction of coupling between two adjacent joint members 80 are adapted to be adjusted only when a force exceeding a predetermined reference value is applied.
  • a coupling structure of the joint members is not readily changed by the force applied when the hand is generally put on the grip 20.
  • the coupling structure of the joint members can be changed.
  • the structure of one joint member 80 will be described with reference to FIG. 15.
  • the joint member 80 comprises a spherical head 81, and a skirt 82 protruding from the spherical head 81.
  • the skirt 82 is provided with a coupling hole 83 into which the head of another joint member 80 can be fitted.
  • the head 81 is formed with a predetermined radius of curvature.
  • the head 81 can be partially cut away, preferably by at most one fourth of the entire spherical surface thereof.
  • the skirt 82 has the shape of a truncated cone or skirt, which is connected to the head 81 at one end thereof and is gradually increased in cross section.
  • the other end of the skirt 82 has a coupling hole 83 such that the head of another skirt 82 can be fitted thereto.
  • the skirt 82 having the coupling hole 83 is provided with a projected jaw at the free end thereof such that the head 81 of the other joint member does not readily come out.
  • the joint member 80 determines the magnitude of force capable of adjusting the coupling angle and direction according to the magnitude of frictional force between the skirt 82 and the head 81 of the other joint member fitted in the coupling hole 83 of the skirt 82 thereof.
  • the plurality of joint members 80 is coupled inside the grip 20, so that the bent angle and direction of the grip 20 can be properly adjusted according to the body conditions of the operator. Thereby, the wrist of the operator can be protected according to his/her own body conditions.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a grip type mouse according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the button set includes the first button 130, the second button 140, and a wheel button 150. Further, the button set includes a finger support 170, which is formed between the first button 130 and the second button 140.
  • the configuration of the button set is substantially the same as in the other embodiments as described above.
  • the first button 130 or the second button 140 is a touch type button or a click type button.
  • both the first button 130 and the second button 140 are the touch type, they can have the same structure as in the first, second and third embodiments.
  • the wheel button 150 is located on the left or right side of the finger support 170. In other words, the location of the wheel button depends on whether the operator is left-handed or right-handed.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates the structure of a joint in a grip type mouse according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the grip 120 is spaced apart from the body 110, and is coupled with the body 110 by the joint 180.
  • the joint 180 includes at least one joint member.
  • the joint member has substantially the same shape and configuration as that of FIG. 15.
  • the grip 120 can be rotated about the joint 180 at an angle of 360°, and can move up and down or left and right.
  • FIG. 17 the joint made up of one joint member is illustrated.
  • the head 181 of the joint member is coupled to the body, and the skirt 182 is coupled to the grip 120.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates the structure of a grip type mouse according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • a body 110 is spaced apart from a grip 120, and is coupled by a joint 180.
  • the joint 180 is made up of a plurality of joint members. Some of the joint members constituting the joint 180 are formed in the grip 120, and form the framework of the grip.
  • the grip 120 is made of a flexible material such as plastic, and can be changed in shape according to a change in the form of each joint member. In other words, the coupling angle between the joint members of the grip 120 is changed by applying a force exceeding a predetermined reference value, so that the bent shape of the grip 120 can be adjusted.
  • the grip 20 When used, the grip 20 is bent up and down, or left and right such that the shape thereof fits the body structure of the operator. Thereby, the grip 20 can properly adjust the angle between the wrist and the mouse, and increase the degree of close contact between the hand and the mouse to reduce overstrain of the wrist.
  • the grip 120 can be provided with an auxiliary button.
  • FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of a driver in a grip type mouse according to the present invention.
  • the driver of the grip type mouse comprises a first button sensor 210, a second button sensor 220, and a signal processor 240.
  • the signal processor 240 receives signals from a position sensor 230, which senses whether or not the mouse is moved, and the first and second button sensors 210 and 220, and then generates signals associated with whether or not the button is clicked and with the position coordinates of the mouse.
  • the driver of the grip type mouse further includes a speaker 250 that outputs a short sound in response to a control signal from the signal processor 240, and a signal transmitter 260 that outputs signals associated with whether or not the button is clicked and with the position coordinates of the mouse to a computer.
  • the operation of the driver of the grip type mouse according to the present invention will be described below in brief .
  • the first button sensor 210 senses whether or not a finger touches the sensor in the case in which the first button is the touch type button, and senses whether or not the first button is clicked in the case in which the first button is the click type button.
  • the second button sensor 220 also senses whether or not the finger is touched in the case in which the second button is the touch type button, and senses whether or not the second button is clicked in the case in which the second button is the click type button.
  • the signal processor 240 which receives a signal indicating that the touch or click operation is sensed from the first button sensor 210 or the second button sensor 220, is adapted to output the short sound through the speaker 250. Further, the signal processor 240 calculates the coordinates of the mouse from the signal indicating that the touch or click operation is sensed from the first button sensor
  • the signal transmitter 260 transmits the control signals of the signal processor 240 to the computer.
  • the signal transmitter 260 can be a wired signal transmitter such as a universal serial bus (USB) device in the case of a wired mouse, and a wireless signal transmitter such as a Bluetooth module or radio frequency (RF) module in the case of a wireless mouse.
  • a wired signal transmitter such as a universal serial bus (USB) device in the case of a wired mouse
  • a wireless signal transmitter such as a Bluetooth module or radio frequency (RF) module in the case of a wireless mouse.
  • RF radio frequency
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a front view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 of the grip type mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention include sensors 32 and 42 sensing whether or not a finger touches the sensors, and anti- electrostatic members 31 and 41 spaced apart from the sensors by a predetermined distance.
  • the finger support 70 has a protruding height hi higher than those h2 of the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 as well as those h3 of the sensors 32 and 42, thereby preventing the finger put thereon from touching by mistake when the grip type mouse is moved or stopped.
  • the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 have the shape of a doughnut surrounding each of the sensors 32 and 42. When touching the sensors 32 and 42, the finger is brought into contact with the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 before the sensors 32 and 42.
  • the protruding heights h2 of the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 are adapted to be higher than those h3 of the sensors 32 and 42.
  • the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 are adapted to be earthed or be electrically negative (-) , thereby eliminating static electricity through contact before contact with the sensors when the finger touches the touch buttons.
  • the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 are designed to be higher than the sensors 32 and 42, so that malfunctions caused by static electricity are prevented when the touch buttons are clicked.
  • the sensors 32 and 42 are preferably capacitive overlay touch sensors or resistive overlay touch sensors.
  • the capacitive overlay touch sensor is designed to sense capacitance between a touch electrode and ground, which is greatly increased when the touch electrode is in contact with the human body compared to when the touch electrode is in contact with the air, to compare the sensed capacitance with reference capacitance, and to output the comparison result. Further, the capacitive overlay touch sensor can be designed to have a metal pad in the rear of a non-metallic material to thus operate when an indirect touch occurs.
  • the resistive overlay touch sensor when a predetermined current is allowed to flow across resistive layers, the resistive layers act as resistors having a resistance component, and thus voltage is applied across the resistive layers.
  • the contact of the hand causes a polyethylene film formed on the upper resistive layer to be curved, and thereby the two resistive layers come into contact with each other.
  • the connection between the two resistive layers is similar to a parallel connection between resistors.
  • a change in resistance occurs.
  • a change in voltage occurs due to the current flowing across the two resistive layers. The degree of this voltage change can give information about contact.
  • the speaker can be designed to output a short sound. In this case, the operator can easily recognize whether or not the touch buttons have been touched. Further, the tactile sensation can be improved.
  • a first segment of the index finger is put on the finger support 70, and is then slightly pressed, or a second segment of the index finger is slightly pressed, thereby touching the first or second touch button 30 or 40, by which the click is carried out.
  • a strong force is not applied to the body of the mouse, so that the body of the mouse does not undergo a positional change.
  • the click can be carried out in a more accurate and light manner.
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view illustrating the structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a front view illustrating the structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 of the grip type mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention have the shape of a bar.
  • the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 are each divided into three parts, in which anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41 are spaced apart from sensors 32 and 34, interposed therebetween, by a predetermined distance.
  • each of the sensors 32 and 42 has a protruding height h3 lower than those h4 and h5 of the anti-electrostatic members 31 and 41. Further, the protruding height h4 of one anti- electrostatic member, which is adjacent to a finger support 70, is lower than that h5 of the other anti-electrostatic member, which is relatively distant from the finger support 70.
  • the remaining configurations and operations of the sensors are substantially the same as in the first embodiment, and thus are omitted.
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a front view illustrating structures of the touch buttons and the finger support in the grip type mouse according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • each of the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 is integrally formed without a separate anti-electrostatic member.
  • the finger support 70 serves as the anti- electrostatic member.
  • the finger support 70 is adapted to be earthed or to be electrically negative (-) , thereby eliminating static electricity when the finger touches it .
  • One end of each of the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40, which is adjacent to the finger support 70, has a protruding height h6 lower than that h7 of the other end of each of the first and second touch buttons 30 and 40, which is relatively distant from the finger support 70.
  • first and second touch buttons 30 and 40 have contact faces, which are brought into contact with the finger and are curved like the surface of the finger. Thereby, the sensation of close contact is further increased when the finger touches them.
  • each button is the touch type.
  • the grip type mouse of the present invention is not limited to such touch type buttons, and may employ ordinary click type buttons instead of the touch type buttons.
  • FIG. 14 is a cutaway view illustrating the structure of a grip in a grip type mouse according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a sectional view illustrating the structure of a joint member constituting a grip in a grip type mouse according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the grip 20 of a grip type mouse has a structure that is integrally coupled with an upper portion of the body 10.
  • the grip 20 is provided therein with at least one joint member 80, and is characterized in that it is adjustably bent upon the application of force exceeding a reference value.
  • the grip 20 is bent up and down or left and right such that the shape thereof fits the body structure of the operator. Thereby, the grip 20 can properly adjust the angle between the wrist and the mouse, and increase the degree of close contact between the hand and the mouse to reduce overstrain of the wrist .
  • the grip 20 allows the bent form and direction thereof to be adjusted by the joint members 80.
  • the operator puts his/her palm on the grip 20, lightly grasps the grip 20, and positions the index or middle finger on the buttons in front of the body 10.
  • the angle and direction coupled between two adjacent joint members 80 are adapted to be adjusted only when force exceeding a predetermined reference value is applied.
  • the coupled structure of the joint members is not readily changed by the force applied when the hand is generally put on the grip 20.
  • the coupling angle between the joint members is changed by forcibly applying a force exceeding the typically applied force, the coupled structure of the joint members can be changed.
  • the structure of one joint member 80 will be described with reference to FIG. 15.
  • the joint member 80 comprises a spherical head 81 and a skirt 82 protruding from the spherical head 81.
  • the skirt 82 is provided with a coupling hole 83, into which the head of another joint member 80 can be fitted.
  • the head 81 is formed with a predetermined radius of curvature.
  • the head 81 can be partially cut away, preferably by at most one fourth of the entire spherical surface thereof.
  • the skirt 82 has the shape of a truncated cone or skirt, which is connected to the head 81 at one end thereof and is gradually increased in cross section.
  • the other end of the skirt 82 has a coupling hole 83 so that the head of another skirt 82 can be fitted thereto.
  • the skirt 82 having the coupling hole 83 is provided with a projected jaw at the free end thereof so that the head 81 of the other joint member does not readily come out.
  • the joint member 80 determines the magnitude of force, the coupling angle and direction of which can be adjusted according to the magnitude of frictional force between the skirt 82 and the head 81 of the other joint member fitted in the coupling hole 83 of the skirt 82 thereof.
  • the plurality of joint members 80 is coupled inside the grip 20, so that the bent angle and direction of the grip 20 can be properly adjusted according to the body conditions of the operator. Thereby, the wrist of the operator can be adaptively protected according to his/her own body conditions.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a grip type mouse according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the button set includes the first button 130, the second button 140, and a wheel button 150. Further, the button set includes a finger support 170, which is formed between the first button 130 and the second button 140.
  • the configuration of the button set is substantially the same as in the other embodiments described above.
  • the first button 130 or the second button 140 is a touch type button or a click type button.
  • both the first button 130 and the second button 140 are the touch type, they can have the same structure as in the first, second and third embodiments.
  • the wheel button 150 is located on the left or right side of the finger support 170. In other words, the location of the wheel button depends on whether the operator is left-handed or right-handed.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates the structure of a joint in a grip type mouse according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the grip 120 is spaced apart from the body 110, and is coupled with the body 110 by the joint 180.
  • the joint 180 includes at least one joint member.
  • the joint member has substantially the same shape and configuration as that of FIG. 15.
  • the grip 120 can be rotated about the joint 180 at an angle of 360°, and can move up and down, or left and right.
  • a joint made up of one joint member is illustrated.
  • the head 181 of the joint member is coupled to the body, and the skirt 182 is coupled to the grip 120.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates the structure of a grip type mouse according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • a body 110 is spaced apart from a grip 120, and is coupled thereto by a joint 180.
  • the joint 180 is made up of a plurality of joint members.
  • joint members constituting the joint 180 are formed in the grip 120, and form the framework of the grip.
  • the grip 120 is made of a flexible material such as plastic, and can be changed in shape according to a change in the form of each joint member.
  • the coupling angle between the joint members of the grip 120 is changed by applying force exceeding a predetermined reference value, so that the bent shape of the grip 120 can be adjusted.
  • the grip 20 When used, the grip 20 is bent up and down or left and right such that the shape thereof fits the body structure of the operator. Thereby, the grip 20 can properly adjust the angle between the wrist and the mouse and increase the degree of close contact between the hand and the mouse, to thus reduce overstrain of the wrist .
  • the grip 120 can be provided with an auxiliary button.
  • the grip type mouse of the present invention is provided with the grip, and does not overstrain the wrist or finger even upon long-term use.
  • the shape of the grip can be freely modified so as to be suitable for the body structure, thus providing a more comfortable gripping sensation. Further, when the button is clicked, the force applied to the body is reduced, thus making light and accurate manipulation possible.
  • the grip type mouse is more useful when a program providing a graphic user interface in a computer or other electronic equipment is used. In particular, the grip type mouse is useful to operators who must use it for a long time.

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La souris selon l'invention, du type à poignée, comprend un corps et une poignée, et est ajustée de manière à être plus appropriée à la structure corporelle de l'opérateur lorsqu'elle est utilisée, parce qu'une structure d'articulation est adoptée entre le corps et la poignée. La poignée est pliée et dépasse vers l'arrière, et permet une rotation à 360° et l'ajustement des angles vers le haut et vers le bas. Du fait du type à poignée, un déplacement minuscule et une manipulation précise d'un curseur sont possibles. La souris du type à poignée comprend un corps comportant des premier et second boutons tactiles et une molette, et une poignée, pliée et faisant saillie de la partie supérieure du corps vers l'arrière du corps et saisie avec la main. Le corps a une section qui diminue graduellement de la partie inférieure vers la partie supérieure de celui-ci, et un support de doigt est formé entre les premier et second boutons tactiles.
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