Patent ID: 6714189
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A primary mouse controller that enables the operative control of a computer through a computer port using either the primary mouse controller or a child's mouse controller that is adapted to be attached with a second connector to the primary mouse controller, the primary mouse controller comprising:a housing; a control circuit board mounted within the housing; a connector adapted to operably connect the control circuit board with the computer port through a first communication cable; an input mechanism operatively mounted on or in the housing and operatively connected to the control circuit board; an auxiliary port operatively mounted on or in the housing and operatively connected to the control circuit board, the auxiliary port being positioned to receive the second connector; a means for sensing insertion of the second connector into the auxiliary port; and a means for directing control between the input mechanism and the auxiliary port in response to the means for sensing insertion such that the input mechanism is operatively connected with the connector until the second connector is inserted into the auxiliary port, upon which the operative connection is switched from the input mechanism to the auxiliary port.