A Miniscule Mouse

August 1, 2011

On the firing line is the common, everyday cell phone mouse, also known as the “four-way rocker,” used to control menus, functions, and other features of mobile phones. What's wrong with the rocker? “It's a relic of a bygone era,” Tamir tells ISRAEL21c.“…the old-fashioned rocker-style mouse…which measures 35 millimeters squared, just takes up too much room.”

Using a combination of advanced software algorithms and innovative design, Tamir's solution promises to revolutionize the way this device can be deployed. “We are used to seeing square or rectangular remote controls…largely due to the need to accommodate the 35mm-squared mouse button. But with a tiny mouse, you could design the remote control in so many other ways.”

For example, you could embed a mini-mouse on the surface of something as small as a ring. “A remote on a ring would be far more intuitive to use than current designs. It eliminates the need to designate a flat space for using a mouse because our device can be placed on rounded surfaces as well as very small spaces.” Applications could range from tiny mouse-controlled medical devices for use inside the body to gaming devices with two micro-mice positioned to let player's thumbs more easily control the action.

It would also free up some cash, since MicroPointing's device is about a third cheaper than the standard 35mm mouse and consumes far less power.  For more information: www.micropointing.com, [email protected]

Source: Excerpts of an article by David Shamah, www.israel21c.org

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