DE19746826A1 - Computer mouse pointer arrangement with integrated heating - Google Patents

Computer mouse pointer arrangement with integrated heating

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DE19746826A1
DE19746826A1 DE1997146826 DE19746826A DE19746826A1 DE 19746826 A1 DE19746826 A1 DE 19746826A1 DE 1997146826 DE1997146826 DE 1997146826 DE 19746826 A DE19746826 A DE 19746826A DE 19746826 A1 DE19746826 A1 DE 19746826A1
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Heiko Dipl Phys Hoepfinger
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    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/039Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
    • G06F3/0395Mouse pads
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    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/26Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
    • G06F1/266Arrangements to supply power to external peripherals either directly from the computer or under computer control, e.g. supply of power through the communication port, computer controlled power-strips

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Abstract

The arrangement includes a self-limiting or electronically regulated heating which is supplied through an internal battery, line supply, or computer-supplied voltage. A corresponding mouse-mat is preferably also provided with an integrated heating.

Description

Bei der Erfindung handelt es sich um die Kombination eines Computer-Mauszeigers und dessen Auflage mit Heizelementen.The invention is the combination of a computer mouse pointer and its support with heating elements.

Die heutige Büroarbeit beinhaltet einen hohen Anteil an rechnergestützter EDV-Arbeit, die sich bei Verwendung moderner Programme durch einen hohen Anteil an Arbeit mit Mauszeigern auszeichnet. Dies führt häufig zu Überlastungen des Bewegungsapparates der - zumeist - rechten Hand, die nur durch langwierige Pausen und Arbeitsausfälle wieder kurierbar sind. Ein Grund für diese Erkrankungen liegt in der blutstauenden Auflage des Unterarms an der Tischkante, die durch großflächige Auflagen zwar gemildert, aber nicht verhindert werden kann. Ebenso führt die im Vergleich zum Körper ungewöhnlich hohe Handhaltung zu einer weiteren Verschlechterung der Durchblutung. Die stark ausgekühlten Sehnen und Gelenke der Hand reagieren hierdurch noch weitaus empfindlicher auf Belastungen durch diese Arbeiten.Today's office work includes a high proportion of computer-aided IT work, which, when using modern programs, is characterized by a high proportion of work with Mouse pointers. This often leads to overloading of the musculoskeletal system the - mostly - right hand, which is only due to lengthy breaks and lost work are curable again. One reason for these diseases is the blood stagnation Rest of the forearm on the edge of the table mitigated but cannot be prevented. It also leads to the body unusually high hand position to further worsen blood circulation. The greatly cooled tendons and joints of the hand react far more more sensitive to stress from this work.

Dieses Manko auszugleichen soll Sinn und Zweck der vorliegenden Anmeldung sein.To compensate for this shortcoming should be the purpose of the present application.

Dazu sollen die Arbeitsmittel Maus und Mausauflage mit einer eigenen Heizung versehen werden, deren Energieversorgung auf verschiedenen Wegen realisierbar ist.For this purpose, the mouse and mouse pad should have their own heating whose energy supply can be implemented in different ways.

Zum Einen könnte eine interne Stromversorgung durch eine in die Maus oder an die Auflage angeschlossene Batterie bzw. Akku gewährleistet werden, die sich insbesondere bei transportablen Geräten anbietet. Eine Wiederaufladung der Versorgung könnte bei Netzanschluß automatisch erfolgen.For one, an internal power supply could be in the mouse or to the Support connected battery or rechargeable battery can be ensured, which in particular offers for portable devices. A recharge of the supply could Mains connection done automatically.

Eine weitere Möglichkeit vor allem für stationäre Geräte ist der Netzanschluß, der eine hohe Heizleistung gewährleisten, jedoch die ohnehin aufwendige Verkabelung um einen weiteren Steckplatz erhöhen würde.Another possibility, especially for stationary devices, is the mains connection, the one Ensure high heating output, but the already complex wiring by one would increase further slot.

Die einfachste Lösung bietet sich durch Verwendung der computereigenen Gleichstrom- Niederspannung an, die ohnehin bereits am Mauszeiger anliegt. Dies würde auch sicherheitstechnischen Auflagen entgegenkommen, da gerade Mausauflagen häufig flexibel ausgeführt sind und Kurzschlüsse somit ein geringes bis kein Unfallrisiko bedeuten. Die großzügig dimensionierten Netzteile heutiger Computer sind ohnehin auf die elektrische Versorgung vieler Zusatz- und Peripheriegeräte ausgelegt.The simplest solution is to use the computer's own direct current Low voltage on, which is already on the mouse pointer anyway. This would also meet safety requirements, especially mouse pads are designed flexibly and short circuits are therefore little to no risk of accidents mean. The generously sized power supplies of today's computers are on anyway the electrical supply of many additional and peripheral devices.

Die Stromzuführung der Auflage kann sowohl durch ein von der Maus abgehendes Y-Kabel, wie auch durch ein an der Mausschnittstelle einzusetzendes Adapterstück gewährleistet werden.The power supply of the pad can be done either by a mouse Y-cable, as well as through an adapter piece to be inserted at the mouse interface be guaranteed.

Ebenso vorstellbar ist eine Stromversorgung der Heizelemente durch in die Mausauflagenoberfläche integrierte Solarzellen. Diese sind sowohl in der Lage ausreichend Energie zu liefern, sondern würden auch keine zusätzliche Verkabelung benötigen und könnten durch einfaches Wenden ausgeschaltet werden. A power supply for the heating elements is also conceivable through the Integrated mouse solar cell surface. These are both capable to provide enough energy but would also not require additional wiring need and could be switched off by simply turning.  

Eine sehr einfache aber auch in ihrer Wirkung eingeschränkte Realisierung ist die Ausstattung der Mausauflage mit einem Element hoher Wärmekapazität, die nach Aufladung an einer Heizung über einen langen Zeitraum kontinuierlich ihre Wärme abgibt, vergleichbar der Wirkung bekannter Kühlelemente.A very simple but also limited implementation is Equipping the mouse pad with an element of high heat capacity, according to Charging on a heater continuously over a long period of time emits comparable to the effect of known cooling elements.

Im Fall der Maus kann die Heizung in der Form recht frei gewählt werden, da diese Geräte wegen der geringen Anzahl der Bauteile ein hohes Totvolumen aufweisen. Bei der Mausauflage ist die Verwendung einer Heizmatte empfehlenswert, die zwischen eine dann zweischichtig auszuführende Auflage geklebt werden kann.In the case of the mouse, the shape of the heater can be chosen quite freely, since this Devices have a high dead volume due to the small number of components. At The mouse pad is recommended to use a heating mat between one then a two-layer support can be glued.

Als Heizung sollte aus Kostengründen in allen Fällen ein selbstbegrenzendes Heizelement verwendet werden. Ebenso vorstellbar ist jedoch auch eine elektronische Regelung.For cost reasons, the heating should be self-limiting in all cases Heating element can be used. However, an electronic one is also conceivable Regulation.

Sinnvollerweise sollten sowohl Maus wie auch Auflage mit Ein-/Aus-Schaltern versehen werden. Vorstellbar sind hier auch Regelungen über Vorwiderstände.It makes sense to provide both the mouse and the pad with on / off switches become. Regulations on series resistors are also conceivable here.

Claims (2)

1. Konstruktion eines Computer-Mauszeigers, ausgezeichnet dadurch, daß dieser mit einer selbstbegrenzenden oder elektronisch geregelten Heizung versehen ist und diese durch eine interne Batterie, Netzspannung oder computereigene Spannung versorgt wird.1. Construction of a computer mouse pointer, distinguished by the fact that this with a self-limiting or electronically controlled heater and this is supplied by an internal battery, mains voltage or computer's own voltage. 2. Konstruktion einer Mauszeigerauflage, ausgezeichnet dadurch, daß
  • A. diese mit einer selbstbegrenzenden oder elektronisch geregelten Heizung versehen ist und diese durch eine interne Batterie, Netzspannung, computereigene Spannung oder in die Oberfläche integrierte Solarzelle versorgt wird.
  • B. diese mit einem wiederaufladbaren Reservoir hoher Wärmekapazität versehen ist.
2. Construction of a mouse cursor, characterized in that
  • A. This is provided with a self-limiting or electronically controlled heating and this is supplied by an internal battery, mains voltage, computer-internal voltage or solar cell integrated into the surface.
  • B. this is provided with a rechargeable reservoir of high thermal capacity.
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DE20104653U1 (en) * 2001-03-15 2001-08-09 Siegfried Flosmann Ges Fuer Dv Electrical device with energy converter
FR2853740A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-10-15 Electro Vela Soc Computer mouse pad, has surface, where mouse is used, which is heated by heating system, consisting of network of resistors and thermostat, so that temperature of surface is maintained between specific temperatures
DE202004010566U1 (en) * 2004-07-08 2004-12-09 Karg, Thomas Heatable computer input device, such as mouse, has heating element for warming hand of operator

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US4937435A (en) * 1987-12-14 1990-06-26 Thermon Manufacturing Company Flexible electric heating pad using PTC ceramic thermistor chip heating elements
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EP0729720A2 (en) * 1995-03-02 1996-09-04 Case Logic, Inc. Sectioned wrist rest for keyboards, pointing devices, and the like
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US4937435A (en) * 1987-12-14 1990-06-26 Thermon Manufacturing Company Flexible electric heating pad using PTC ceramic thermistor chip heating elements
US5674423A (en) * 1994-12-02 1997-10-07 Wright, Sr.; Dennis E. Heated mouse pad
EP0729720A2 (en) * 1995-03-02 1996-09-04 Case Logic, Inc. Sectioned wrist rest for keyboards, pointing devices, and the like
DE29505966U1 (en) * 1995-04-06 1995-06-08 Hauser Bernhard Heated mouse pad
DE29712146U1 (en) * 1997-01-29 1997-09-04 Schmidt Anita Pad for computer pointing devices

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE20104653U1 (en) * 2001-03-15 2001-08-09 Siegfried Flosmann Ges Fuer Dv Electrical device with energy converter
FR2853740A1 (en) * 2003-04-14 2004-10-15 Electro Vela Soc Computer mouse pad, has surface, where mouse is used, which is heated by heating system, consisting of network of resistors and thermostat, so that temperature of surface is maintained between specific temperatures
DE202004010566U1 (en) * 2004-07-08 2004-12-09 Karg, Thomas Heatable computer input device, such as mouse, has heating element for warming hand of operator

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