Coordinate input device convertible between right-handed and left-handed modes

A coordinate input device (e.g. mouse-like device or cursor-like device) includes an outer housing which is movable between a first position adapted for use by right-handed users, and a second position adapted for use by left-handed users. In such a manner, the coordinate input device is easily util...

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Main Authors NIWA, MASAKI, RAWLINGS, SCOTT, FUKUSHIMA, YASUYUKI, HIPPEN, JAN, SUN, IIANG, POLLMANN, KONRAD, FLECK, DAVID C, SAYLER, DAVID
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 15.12.1999
Edition6
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A coordinate input device (e.g. mouse-like device or cursor-like device) includes an outer housing which is movable between a first position adapted for use by right-handed users, and a second position adapted for use by left-handed users. In such a manner, the coordinate input device is easily utilized by both right and left-handed users. In certain embodiments, a rotatable thumb or finger wheel may be provided in the coordinate input device for manipulation by the user in order to adjust a parameter of an image being written/drawn on a corresponding display screen by the coordinate input device.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19990109657