Patent ID: 6577298
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A device for operating a mouse-operated computer program comprising, at least one operating means on the underside of a base for providing movement signals to a mouse pointer or indicator on a computer display, and sliding means provided on the underside of the base, wherein the base has an upwardly extending handle secured thereto, said handle in a side view tilting in a forward direction, thereby forming an angle &agr; of between 5 and 45 degrees relative to a vertical line through the base, said handle in a rear view forming an angle &bgr; of between 5 and 45 degrees relative to a vertical line through the base, and that at least one operating means is provided on a top face of the handle and/or one of the sides of the handle for functional operation of the mouse pointer or indicator, said top face forming an angle &phgr; with a horizontal plane of between 0 and 60 degrees and wherein the sliding means is a plurality of rotatable balls.