Computer Mouse
Computer Mouse
MECHANICAL
EARLY DAY OPTICAL MOUSE LASER MOUSE
MOUSE
HMS Victorious, 1941
Douglas Engelbart
San Francisco Civic
2008
Auditorium,1968
Mechanical Computer Mouse
Background
- In Oct 2nd , 1968
- First developed by Telefunken Company base
in Germany
- Called Rollkugel which in Germany mean
rolling ball
Structure
Function
Optical Mouse
Structure
* Main components
- USB cable
LED light
Light guide
Light-detector chip/Sensor
Scroll wheel
Mouse switch
USB Cable
Mouse switch
Accurate, light,
durable, easy Visible LED light can
maintenance. harm users’ eyes. Need
flat surfaces because the
LED light is not
powerful.
Laser Mouse
Background
- In 2004, the first laser mouse was
developed by Logitech
- It’s a cordless, wireless mouse
Logitech MX1000
Structure & Operation mechanism
Structure
Accuracy and Sensitivity
- Laser mice are capable of
extremely precise analysis of
surfaces. Because laser light can
easily penetrate the surface it is
placed on.
*Cons
- The mouse have problem with
consistency when drag at slow
speed.
- Not ideal for tasks that require high
precision .
- Directly look at the laser ‘s sensor
for a long time can harm our eyes.
- Excessive analysis with slow
motion.