JP3056112U - Mouse with numeric keypad - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modified) [PROBLEMS] To enable use of numeric keys in a mouse used for a personal computer, particularly a notebook personal computer. A numerical key (3) is provided on the upper surface of a mouse used for selecting a function or designating an input position in a personal computer or a word processor.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a mouse used for a personal computer, especially a notebook computer.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 It is said that the spread of personal computers has been remarkable in recent years. Among them, it is said that portable computers, which are easy to carry, will rapidly spread especially with the announcement of Windows 98. However, new PCs have been announced one after another from the viewpoint of software, but even on the hardware side, it seems even calm. Conventionally, desktop PCs always use a mouse as an external pointing device, but a notebook PC requires an external mouse as an option. This is the same for numeric keys, so-called numeric keys. Most notebook PCs have a pointing device built into the main unit. This pointing device can be operated by moving the cursor with the index finger as shown in Fig. Selection and drag operations are performed with buttons. The effect is the same as that of a pointing device such as an external mouse, but from the operation point of view, it is difficult to operate the stick, and an external mouse that is easy to operate is preferred. The numeric keys can be the numeric keys on the keyboard, but the numeric keypad, so-called numeric keys, is easy to operate. To solve these problems, laptops are equipped with an external input device connector, and an optional mouse or numeric keypad is connected to this connector. What usually happens is that there is only one connector, and a numeric keypad cannot be connected with a mouse. To cover these, some models have connectors on the numeric keypad as shown in Fig. 4, connect the numeric keypad cable to the main unit, and connect the mouse cable to the numeric keypad connector. Is taken. However, the use of both an external mouse and a numeric keypad in a notebook computer, which has gained popularity due to its small size and light weight, remains a problem to be solved. This is not only a problem with notebook computers, but also with word processors.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 To solve this problem, the mouse must have the function of numeric keys, or conversely, the mouse function must be provided on the numeric keypad.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 As a means for solving the problem, a numerical keypad is provided on the upper surface of a mouse used for selecting a function or specifying an input position in a personal computer or a word processor or the like.

[0005]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a mouse main body, and a click button 2 for selecting and dragging operation is provided at a front portion of the mouse main body. A numerical key 3 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 1. The arrangement of the numerical keys 3 is not limited to the diagram of the present embodiment. The connection between the mouse body 1 and the personal computer 4 may be performed by an infrared communication function, or a cable 5 may be used. Although not shown, the mouse body 1 is provided with a switch for switching the functions of the click button 2 and the numerical keys 3. This is to prevent the numeric key 3 from malfunctioning when operating the mouse or the mouse function from malfunctioning when using the numeric key.

[0006]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, the present invention is a mouse with a numeric keypad, which is characterized in that the numeric key 3 is provided on the upper surface of the mouse body 1 used for selecting functions or specifying input positions on a personal computer or a word processor. Conventionally, the pointing device built into the built-in personal computer is operated by using a stick and a click button, and these operations were relatively difficult, so an external mouse or numeric keypad was used. The pad was connected, but usually either a mouse or a numeric keypad was connected due to the connector provided on the PC body, and depending on the model, a connector was provided on the numeric keypad and the numeric keypad was connected. Connect the keypad cable to the unit and the mouse cable to the numeric keypad connector. The operation was not easy because the PC was connected to the numeric keypad and the numeric keypad and the mouse with a cable. However, in the present invention, the numeric keypad was attached to the mouse 1 3 allows the use of numeric keys only by switching the switches while operating the mouse, thus significantly improving the function of the external mouse. Moreover, this mouse is compatible with models already on the market. Can be used, etc., and has a remarkable effect. (Note) Windows 98 is a registered trademark in the detailed description of the invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mouse according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a mouse according to the present invention is connected.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a conventional pointing device.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view for explaining connection between a conventional numerical keypad and a mouse.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Mouse 2 Click button 3 Numeric key 4 PC 5 Cable

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A mouse equipped with a numeric keypad, wherein a numerical key is provided on an upper surface of a mouse used for selecting a function or designating an input position in a personal computer or a word processor.