Patent ID: 7924266
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer mouse for use on a work surface and configured to perform mouse functions, the computer mouse comprising: a mouse module having at least a first set of logical mouse function components configured to perform a first set of logical mouse functions in the mouse module; and a shell configured to mechanically receive the mouse module therein and having an overall outer periphery on a work surface engaging side that is different from the outer periphery of the mouse module, wherein the mouse module is configured to perform the first set of logical mouse functions independently of the shell, and wherein the shell includes a second set of logical mouse function components configured to perform at least one second logical mouse function that is different than the first set of logical mouse functions such that the mouse functions performed by the computer mouse comprise at least a combination of the first set of logical mouse functions and the at least one second logical mouse function.