Patent ID: 7212190
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A pointing and control device for a computer comprising: (a) a housing with an exterior that has at least one guiding groove of predetermined characteristics, (b) at least one sensor control that has a predetermined operation zone located inside said guiding groove, said sensor control generating control signals when being operated by a suitable part of user's hand within said operation zone, said control signals being used to control predetermined functions of said computer, (c) at least one feedback-generating means, each said feedback-generating means coupling to at least one said sensor control and generating feedback when said sensor control is being operated, (d) a circuitry that couples to said sensor controls said feedback-generating means and has a communication link to said equipment, said circuitry processing said control signals and communicating with said computer via said communication link, whereby said sensor control allows the user to control said computer without having to apply stressful force, said guiding groove guides the user to operate said sensor control and prevents inadvertent activation of said sensor control, and the user receives feedback indicating the operation of said sensor control.