US4780707A
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Analog input device for a computer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-18
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Granted: 1988-10-25
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Expires: 2005-07-18
Abstract
Abstract An improved mouse includes a stylus and a base. Transducers in the stylus detect motion of the mouse relative to a surface. In this way, the stylus can be used as a pen-shape mouse or inserted into the base, which can then be operated as a more conventional mouse.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin J. Selker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:30
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/038; G06F3/0304; G06F3/0317; G06F3/0354; G06F3/03543; G06F3/03545
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to the position of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals where said image is to be displayed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to the position of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals where said image is to be displayed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
163 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to motion of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals where said image is to be displayed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to motion of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals where said image is to be displayed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mouse of claim 1 wherein said point is moved on said screen in response to the position of said transducer such that an operator can draw images on said screen by moving said transducer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The mouse of claim 1 wherein said surface is substantially horizontal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mouse of claim 2 wherein said point is moved on said screen in response to motion of said transducer such that an operator can draw images on said screen by moving said transducer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The mouse of claim 2 wherein said surface is substantially horizontal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
175 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to the position of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand it not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals, the size of said point being independent of whether or not said wand is inserted in said hole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
175 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to the position of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand it not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals, the size of said point being independent of whether or not said wand is inserted in said hole.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
181 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to motion of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for displaying an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals where said image is to be displayed, the size of said point being independent of whether or not said wand is inserted in said hole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
181 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to motion of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for displaying an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for selecting a point on said screen in response to said electrical signals where said image is to be displayed, the size of said point being independent of whether or not said wand is inserted in said hole.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
157 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to the position of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for positioning a cursor on said screen in response to said electrical signals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
157 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to the position of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for positioning a cursor on said screen in response to said electrical signals.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
156 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to motion of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for positioning a cursor on said screen in response to said electrical signals.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
156 words
A mouse for providing electrical signals comprising: a wand having a transducer on one end; a base for resting on a surface, said base having a hole formed therein for receiving said wand, said transducer providing electrical signals in response to motion of said transducer relative to said surface during time periods in which said wand is inserted into said hole and during time periods in which said wand is not inserted into said hole, said wand having a shape such that said wand can be grasped and manipulated like a pen during said time periods in which said wand is not inserted in said hole, said base supporting said wand during said time periods in which said wand is inserted in said hole; a screen for providing an image; and computer means coupled to said transducer for receiving said electrical signals and for positioning a cursor on said screen in response to said electrical signals.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-10-25 | 1992-04-25 | 1992-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-25 | 1996-04-25 | 1996-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-25 | 2000-04-25 | 2000-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |