1. Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to peripherals of computers, and particularly, to a handheld input device used for the computer.
2. Description of Related Art
A mouse and a keyboard, as an information input devices, are widely used to transmit commands to a computer. When the keyboard is to be used, hands of a user need on the keyboard. When the mouse is to be used, one of the hands may need to leave from an upper area of the keyboard to operate the mouse to control the computer, which may cause fatigue after long periods of use by the user.
Therefore, a handheld input device is desired to overcome the limitations described.
Many aspects of the disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present apparatus. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
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The main body 10 includes a first sidewall 12, a second sidewall 13, a touch pad 14, and a storage portion 15 opposite to the touch pad 14. The first sidewall 12 is arc shaped and includes a plurality of function buttons 120 such as a right button, a left button, or a scroll wheel of the mouse. The second sidewall 13 is substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 12. The touch pad 14 is positioned on one end of the main body 10. The storage portion 15 is positioned on another end of the main body 10 and accommodates batteries, electric wires, or wireless modules, opposite to the touch pad 14. The second sidewall 13 defines a locking slot 16 adjacent the touch pad 14 of the main body 10.
The handle 20 includes a fixing portion 22 and a handle member 24 arcuately extending from one end of the fixing portion 22. Another end of the fixing portion 22 includes a latching plate 222 extending therefrom. The latching plate 222 corresponds to the locking slot 16.
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In use, fingers of a user pass through the receiving space 30 and hold the first sidewall 12 of the main body 10. A palm of the user is positioned between the handle member 24 of the handle 20 and the second sidewall 13 of the main body 10, and the thumb is positioned outside of the touch pad 14. The handheld input device is held in place on the hand when a keyboard in use. The handheld input device is still positioned on the hand when the handheld input device is to be used, without the necessity of reaching away from the keyboard.
In use, if the user so desires, the handle 20 can be removed from the main body 10, and the main body 10 can be positioned on a desk and used as a stand-alone input device as well.
While the disclosure has been described by way of example and in terms of preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. To the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements as would be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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99128178 | Aug 2010 | TW | national |