Patent ID: 6463401
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A63F,G06F

Abstract:
An operating/controlling device comprising:a) an outer, spherical wrapping layer; b) an inner, generally spherical protective member located within the outer wrapping layer, the inner protective member having a partition therein; c) a soft medium filled between the outer wrapping layer and the inner protective member; d) an optical coupler located on the partition board within the inner protective member; e) an optical contact wheel mounted on the partition board adjacent to the optical coupler; f) a gear coupled to the optical contact wheel; g) a circuit board mounted within the inner protective member and connected to a power wire passing through the outer wrapping layer and the inner protective member; h) a depression member manually movable relative to the inner protective member from externally of the outer wrapper layer; and, i) a rack extending from the depression member and engaging the gear whereby movement of the depression member causes movement of the optical control wheel.