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The document describes the main components and operating principle of a computer mouse. A mouse contains a top casing to protect internal parts, left and right click covers to select objects, a scroll wheel to navigate up and down, and a bottom casing. It uses an optical sensor and digital signal processor to translate mouse movements into cursor movements on screen hundreds of times per second. A mouse provides a simple and intuitive way for users to interact with computers.

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Example of Technical Description

The document describes the main components and operating principle of a computer mouse. A mouse contains a top casing to protect internal parts, left and right click covers to select objects, a scroll wheel to navigate up and down, and a bottom casing. It uses an optical sensor and digital signal processor to translate mouse movements into cursor movements on screen hundreds of times per second. A mouse provides a simple and intuitive way for users to interact with computers.

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Example Of Technical

Description –Computer Mouse


Introduction
Part definition and function
Operating principle
Conclusion

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What is a computer mouse?
A mouse is an external computer hardware device that allows a user to
control the motion of a computer cursor and select objects on the
screen by moving and clicking the device. During the 1980s, computer
mice became the dominant way for people to interface with personal
computers after testing with various devices showed it to be the most
convenient and simple to use. The mouse works on the basic principle
that the movement of the device is translated into the movement of the
cursor on the screen.
 
Part Definition and Function
Top Casing
 The top casing of a computer mouse is a
hard, Curved sheet of plastic that is designed to
fit comfortably in the palm of the hand.
 Can protects the inside parts of the mouse.

Right‐click and Left-click cover


 The right‐click cover is a small, Curved
piece
of plastic on the top , Front of a computer
mouse that can be depressed to transport a
signal to a receiver on a circuit board inside
the mouse.
 This receiver translates the mechanical
action of “clicking” into instructions for the
computer.
 The left‐click cover works effectively
because it is wide enough to be easily
depressed by the user.
Scroll wheel
 The scroll wheel is a small wheel overlaid
with rubber .That is located between the
right‐ and left‐click covers .
 That connects to the internal circuit board
though a system of tiny gears.
 The position so that it can be easily turn by
one finger. The scroll wheel allows the
user to navigate up and down in a user
interface window.

Bottom casing
 The bottom casing is a hard shell of plastic
on the underside of a computer mouse.
 The function is to protects the inner parts.
• Track ball

Small rubber sphere


ball is captured through a system of gears and
translated to an
electronic signal to control the motion of the
pointer on the
computer screen.

• Internal circuit board

Is an electronic component made of a copper sheet


Etched with conductive pathways which connect
different kinds
of electronic equipment.
Housed inside the protective covers of the mouse.
collects and translates information from the user
• Connecting wire/cord

wires sealed in a plastic sheath


sends information in electronic signals
The cord is several feet long.

• Port

Plastic and metal connecting piece at the end


of
the cord with prongs.
The round piece is made from metal, with
metal
pegs inside that ensure a correct and snug fit
in the proper port.
Operating Principle
The DSP detects patterns in
The CMOS sensor sends each
the images and examines
image to a digital signal
how the patterns have moved
processor (DSP) for analysis.
since the previous image.

Based on the change in patterns


over a sequence of images, the
The computer moves the
DSP determines how far the
cursor on the screen based on
mouse has moved and sends the
the coordinates received from
corresponding coordinates to the
the mouse.
computer.
This happens hundreds of times each second,
making the cursor appear to move very
smoothly.
the sensor on the bottom of the mouse.

Most optical mice use a small, red light-


emitting diode (LED) that bounces light
off that surface onto a complimentary
metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
sensor.
Conclusion

A mouse is a simple, easy‐to‐learn, device for interacting with a


computer that translates actions of the user directly into movement
and actions on the computer interface. It does require some practice
to learn the coordination of controlling the mouse, but once a person
understands the concept of how the mouse works, it is easy to
control.
Optical mice have several benefits over track-ball mice:
• No moving parts means less wear and a lower chance of failure.
• There's no way for dirt to get inside the mouse and interfere with the
tracking sensors.
• Increased tracking resolution means a smoother response.
• They don't require a special surface, such as a mouse pad.

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