JPH11282621A - Mouse pad - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To ensure the relaxation in order to eliminate the mental stress and also to attain the diversion of mind by generating a desired smell from the perfume added to a mouse pad in an input mode where a mouse is used. SOLUTION: A perfume is added on the surface 1a of a mouse pad main body 1 so that a smell is generated when a mouse runs. For instance, a perfume layer 3 including the perfume contained in a micro capsule 5 is formed via the photogravure or screen printing etc. A user previously selects a mouse pad including his desired perfume when he performs an input job by means of a mouse and a mouse pad. Then the user moves the main body 1 to an optional position and the mouse presses the surface of the layer 3, i.e., the running surface of the main body 1. This pressing force breaks the capsule 5 and the perfume component is dispersed from the broken capsule 5.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mouse pad used for inputting data and control signals in computer processing by a mouse.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, control of a computer and input of data such as cursor control on an input / output screen of a computer, selection of functions displayed on the screen, input of graphic data to a computer, and correction of the graphic. Etc.
Input means using a mouse that moves on a mouse pad is widely known.

[0003]

The input operation with the mouse pad often takes a long time, and the input operation toward the screen involves mental fatigue, which causes stress and mental instability. That is the current situation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention aims at relaxation by releasing a desired scent from a mouse pad at the time of input using a mouse, thereby relieving stress and the like and changing the mood. The task is to be able to

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems The technical means taken by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problem is that a scent is emitted by running a mouse on a mouse pad on which an input mouse can run. , A fragrance is provided.

[0006] Since a scent is emitted at the time of input operation using a mouse, the use of a mouse pad having a desired scent has an effect of relaxation and the like, and it is possible to relieve stress and perform a change of mood. Becomes

[0007] The flavor is encapsulated in microcapsules,
Moreover, the layer having the microencapsulated fragrance is
It is preferably provided on the surface of the mouse pad body. In such a case, since the fragrance is encapsulated in the microcapsules, there is no volatilization of the fragrance in the manufacturing process, and the fragrance can be kept stable.

Further, the flavor is encapsulated in microcapsules, and the microencapsulated flavor is mixed in the mouse pad body.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the mouse pad of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1A shows an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1A, reference numeral 1 denotes a substantially rectangular mouse pad body having a substrate made of acrylic resin or vinyl chloride.

The type, material, and shape of the mouse pad body 1 are not particularly limited. For example, a mechanical mouse that detects a moving direction and a moving distance using a driving member such as a ball, An optical mouse or the like that detects a moving direction and a distance by optically detecting a line pattern indicating coordinates formed on a mouse pad can be used.

A fragrance is provided on the surface 1a side (mouse running surface side) of the mouse pad body 1 so that a scent is emitted by running the mouse. For example, the fragrance layer 3 in which the fragrance is included in the microcapsule 5 is provided by gravure printing, screen printing, or the like.

The method of microencapsulating the fragrance is not particularly limited. For example, fragrance printing by a coacervation method is preferable. As the fragrance, for example, a fragrance of a forest such as cypress and a fragrance having an herb effect such as lavender, chamomile, rosemary, mint and fennel are preferable so as to be able to relax. A plurality of types of mouse pad bodies 1 having respective types of fragrances are prepared.

When inputting with a mouse using the mouse pad having the above configuration, the operator selects and uses a mouse pad having a desired fragrance in advance. When the mouse is moved to an arbitrary position on the mouse pad body 1, the mouse presses the surface of the fragrance layer 3, which is the running surface of the mouse pad body 1, and the microcapsules 3 are destroyed by the pressing force. . Since the fragrance component is released from the destroyed microcapsules, a predetermined scent is emitted, which has a relaxation effect and can eliminate stress and mental instability.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the means for providing the fragrance on the mouse pad body 1 is not limited to printing as described above. It is also possible to adopt a manufacturing method such as a spray drying method.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1B, the microcapsules 5 may be mixed into a synthetic resin material constituting the mouth pad body 1.

[0016]

As described above, the mouse pad of the present invention emits a scent by running the mouse, so that effects such as relaxation can be obtained during input work.
The stress and mental instability caused by the input work of the personal computer, the OA equipment, and the like can be resolved, and a change in mood can be achieved.

Further, when the fragrance is encapsulated in microcapsules, and the microencapsulated fragrance is provided on the surface of the mouse pad body, the fragrance is hardly dissipated. This has the effect of keeping it stable over time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 (a) and 1 (b) are cross-sectional views showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mouse pad main body 1a Surface 3 layers (flavor layer) 5 Microcapsules

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A mouse pad on which an input mouse can travel, wherein a fragrance is provided so that a scent is emitted by running the mouse. 2. The mouse pad according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance is included in microcapsules, and a layer having the microencapsulated fragrance is provided on a surface of the mouse pad body. 3. The mouse pad according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance is included in a microcapsule, and the microencapsulated fragrance is mixed in a mouse pad body.