GB2385109A - Remote access to button functions of a computer mouse - Google Patents

Remote access to button functions of a computer mouse Download PDF

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GB2385109A
GB2385109A GB0202695A GB0202695A GB2385109A GB 2385109 A GB2385109 A GB 2385109A GB 0202695 A GB0202695 A GB 0202695A GB 0202695 A GB0202695 A GB 0202695A GB 2385109 A GB2385109 A GB 2385109A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input 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
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/038—Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input 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
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks

Abstract

An external computer mouse has a radio frequency (RF) receiver within the body of the mouse to allow remote control or access of the mouse buttons. The RF receiver is powered by the mouse power supply from a computer port. The mouse can be operated conventionally, but when a signal from an RF transmitter is received the mouse functions as if a button has been pressed. This allows a user to walk around while giving a visual presentation with a computer.

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REMOTE ACCESS FOR A EXTERNAL COMPUTER MOUSE This invention relates to remote access of an external mouse of a computer.
A mouse is used with nearly every computer system, from business to home applications.
They are used for controlling and selecting objects within an operating system.
They come in many shapes and sizes, and have different ways in communicating such as Parallel or serially. The internal types are built into the computer, such as in notebook or laptop types and come in the forms of a touchpad, nipple or such like devices. The external types can be on a cable or wire free system, and they connect to the computer by a number or means, such as PS2 port, Serial port, USB port and such like. The majority however are external. The wire free types can be infra red or radio frequency (RF). The receiver module plugs into the computer via one of the mentioned above, and the mouse has a transmitter module inside to send the required data in order to move and control the mouse, thus acting the same as a cable type.
Such computer devices are well known, however the mouse has many set backs whilst stepping though a visual presentation, such as a Power Point. In the case of a cable type, the cable and its length restricts the user's movement. The wire free types have bulky receivers plugging into the computer, and the mouse has a form of transmitter inside which fully controls all the mouse movements. These types are designed to be used on a steady surface, and not for walking around with. In the case of infra red, the receiver and transmitter are directional and prone to physical obstructions between the transmitter and the computer unit.
An object of this invention is to provide a user/users remote access on to an external mouse without hindering the movements of the user.
According to the present invention a computer mouse has a RF receiver circuit incorporated inside the body of the mouse, comprising of a RF receiver module and other components required to receive an RF transmission. The receiver circuitry is powered by the supply from inside the mouse, which in turn is supplied by the computer port. A RF transmitter circuit, comprising of the required transmitter module and other components needed to send an RF signal, is used to access remotely the left, right and middle button functions.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying block diagram in which :- Figure 1 shows an external view of a remote access mouse which has a cable for connection into the computer.
Figure 2 shows a block diagram of the receiver mouse with transmitter.
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Figure 1 shows an external body of a mouse. Inside the body, is all the required mouse control circuitry with the additional RF receiver circuitry required for this invention.
Referring to Figure 2 the block diagram of the signal flow, including the remote access signals is shown. Mouse comprises of all the components required for control, with a receiver circuit added within the body for remote access on to these controls. The mouse operates exactly the same as conventional mouse, however when a correct RF transmission is received, the mouse is remotely accessed by the receiver circuitry, so that the buttons can be controlled. Once the transmission has ended the mouse acts like a convention mouse again and remains so until another transmission occurs.

Claims (3)

  1. CLAIMS 1 A remote access of an external mouse, where the RF receiver is incorporated within the body of the mouse.
  2. 2 A RF receiver as in claim 1 is the window for remote access of the mouse buttons.
  3. 3 A portable unit housing a battery powered transmitter provides the remote access as in claim 1 through the receiver as in claims 2.
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Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5986644A (en) * 1997-07-30 1999-11-16 Selectech, Ltd. Remote control system
EP1197915A1 (en) * 2000-10-13 2002-04-17 Matthew Hercules Robinson computer mouse

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5986644A (en) * 1997-07-30 1999-11-16 Selectech, Ltd. Remote control system
EP1197915A1 (en) * 2000-10-13 2002-04-17 Matthew Hercules Robinson computer mouse

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