Structure of optical mouse
December 28, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesNoise mouse Attachment for a display position indicator Portable image sanner having movement detection means and a window for transmitting light to the viewer Coordinate vector method for optical input device X-Y position input apparatus including preventing dust interference Combination mouse, optical scanner and digitizer puck Trackball mechanism Patent #: 4952919 InventorApplicationNo. 458024 filed on 12/28/1989US Classes:345/166, Optical detector345/157Cursor mark position control deviceExaminersPrimary: Oberley, Alvin E.Assistant: Fatahiyar, M. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG09G 001/00G09G 003/00 AbstractAn optical mouse for controlling the movement of a cursor on a visual display system, which includes a bottom shell having mounted thereon an electro-circuit assembly comprised of a LED and a main control system, a reflecting mirror, a lens, and an inductor, and being covered with an upper shell. The width or length of the receiving face of the mouse is relatively smaller than the length of its housing so that the mouse can be conveniently held and operated with the hand. | |
