Patent ID: 7057604
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer input device, comprising: a glove-like apparel having a fitting for at least one digit; a tracking device attached to said at least one digit fitting to generate movement signals in accordance with movement of said tracking device across a surface; a first pressure plate attached to said glove-like apparel to provide first switching signals; a transmitter attached to said glove-like apparel for transmitting said movement signals from said tracking device and said first switching signals; and an on/off switch for automatically disengaging said tracking device and said first pressure plate whenever said tracking device is not in contact with said surface and for automatically engaging said tracking device and said first pressure plate whenever said tracking device is in contact with said surface, wherein said transmitted movement signals from said tracking device being adapted to control movement of a cursor in a video display of a computer and said transmitted first switching signals being adapted to initiate clicking functions.