Flat and collapsible mouse

Flat and foldable mouse

This creation is directed to a mouse for controlling the upstream cursor of an arithmetic device screen.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable mouse that is used to provide xy position and selective data for controlling a cursor on a nearby computer device, which is flat and can be stored in the computer. A recess, such as a PCMICA or CardBus slot, can be operated when placed in a cradle, and here the mouse is typically a flat flat structure, with a selective protruding structure that adds volume to the mouse and forms a generally curved ergonomic profile. It can be folded. The device uses a wireless connection tool when in use to provide data exchange between the mounting bracket attached to the computer and the mouse, and to use a pocket optical or rotator element to sense lateral movement. This device also uses capacitive sensor technology, applied to the upper surface or novel to the side panels to provide additional control and selection applications. This mouse thus provides a flexible input device that can be used in a flat and extended form and that can be conveniently stored when not in use or recharged.

The main problem that this provides as an input device for a portable computing device is that this conventional computer mouse has a large and unusual shape factor, its shape is unusual, bulky, and difficult to carry in a pocket or cuff, and includes Long connection cable. This obviously leads to the design of the mouse, its use of a retractable line or the use of this wireless technology for communication, which typically has other requirements for wireless dongle or card attached to the host computer. It is also widely introduced into a variety of other mouse technologies, such as a buried touch pad, or a miniature or folding rocker on a portable computer, or a conversational touch screen for a finger or a stylus. However, the disadvantage of these methods is that the consumer is required to change behavior and is usually not preferred to replace the mouse. This is especially important when a given mouse is used to control the modern table environment, and when it is on its desk computer or when using its portable device for the main event, the user usually welcomes the tradition. The speed and shape factor provided by the mouse.

There is therefore a need for a portable mouse that provides a simple and complete wireless solution as a flat device that is suitable for easy placement in a pocket or in a recess of a portable device and that can be easily used in a flat form, Or extended to use in more traditional ergonomic forms.

This is about the practical and different techniques of computer mouse design and general xy input devices, most of which are about: different ergonomic shapes, button combinations and mechanical model assembly of the mouse; from wheel to ball, to optics and Rotating device, and different mobile sensor technology methods; and different software control methods and different winding configurations, winding storage methods or wireless connection methods.

However, there are a large number of approved patents and other known technologies, many of which are related to similar methods, and a small part of which is about portable mice, most of which are about other technical methods, such as : Touch pads, rockers, or recesses in custom designed designs to accommodate custom mouse designs. The design motivation of this collapsible or stretchable device is considered to be that it is more ergonomic to make an operable open structure and generally provides downsizing for storage in an inoperative mode, which is usually suggested by the high level mechanical concept, but Lack of accurate mechanical implementation. The prior art does not mention the opportunity disclosed in detail in this creation, or the challenge of mechanical and electrical components, to create an operable and stretchable flat mouse in a novel and elegant manner; the prior art also does not mention The combined effect of compatibility and portability is achieved by integrating the mouse with the placement of the shape in the recess of the standard card slot, enabling the mouse to be used with existing and future Portable devices are used in a wide range of general applications.

As an example, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,600,479 and 6,733,046 disclose a retractable wire mechanism. No. 4,754,268 discloses an early wireless mouse device. An alternative is to connect the mouse directly to the computer and store it in a custom recess, as disclosed by Jondrow (available to Hewlett Packard) in US 5,428,355, and the mouse is slid out of the computer. Similar to that disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,490,039, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, the disclosure of the disclosure of the disclosure of The mouse is housed in the tray for recharging purposes.

The entire mouse housing disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,847,696 is ergonomically shaped and movable as an input sensor; by Delocher et al. (received in 2001). The general principle of the folding and extension of the cover of the mouse housing is disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,304,249, which is generally incorporated by the high-level mechanical device, which exhibits a large ergonomic shape when in operation and in a non-operating storage state. The shape is reduced; and it is disclosed in US Pat.

Despite the prior art's numerous prior art techniques relating to mice and other input devices, it has not been disclosed that it is highly advantageous to implement individual wireless flat mice that can detect lateral movement and can operate in a flat state; The benefit of the simple structure of the novel folding collapsible mechanism of the present invention is not disclosed, which causes the mouse to protrude only to the enlarged ergonomic profile via the sliding mechanism, which is combined with the connecting side panel surrounding the extended mouse to form a secure device It also does not disclose the advantage of being able to store a flat mouse in a properly shaped placement card that supports wireless and control connections for the host computer and allows the entire mouse device to be stored when not in use. It is used for recharging purposes in the general card shape recess on the main computer.

While the Applicant has best understood, although the prior art discloses some of the features and variations of the general implementation of the mouse and the technology, the prior art does not disclose some of the highly advantageous features discussed herein.

According to the present invention, a mouse is provided for controlling a cursor on a screen of an arithmetic device which can be reversibly stretched and folded between a generally flat flat structure and a protruding structure. This mouse can be operated in two configurations.

In one embodiment, the mouse reversibly extends and folds between a generally flat flat structure and a protruding structure, wherein the mouse has a relatively large volume and the mouse can operate in both configurations. The mouse can include: one or more sensing devices for detecting lateral physical movement of the interface device, and generating xy position data suitable for controlling cursors on the computing device; multiple sensors providing coordination And selecting data; the wireless connection device is configured to transmit input data from the interface device for controlling the cursor on the computing device; and a rechargeable battery.

This preferred embodiment provides a portable mouse that is suitable for use as a computer input device, and where the mouse is generally a flat, operable flat structure, with which the mouse has an increased volume and forms a generally curved ergonomics The protruding structure of the profile is foldable, and the device can be conveniently attached or stored in the placement bracket or tray when flattened, and it slides into the recess of the card shape, for example: in the main device Universal PCMCIA or CardBus interface slot for storage and battery recharging purposes, and the placement bracket provides wireless connection and control between the wireless module and the main unit on the mouse. The mouse supports: touch sensitive buttons, or mechanical buttons, and a combination of side or top surface mount capacitive panels that allow for additional sliding and control functions.

In the preferred embodiment, the mouse device of the present invention comprises: a card-shaped placement bracket which can be mounted in a card-shaped recess of the main device, such as a CardBus interface slot and supports a general sliding flat mouse. The device is formed as a base connection unit having a universal electrical connection interface pin and extending relative to the parallel slot for supporting the mouse device. The placement bracket preferably surrounds the wireless control chip, circuitry, and antenna for short range communication to the mouse device.

The preferred mouse device is formed into a similar shape in a flat structure having facing side edges for sliding into a placement bracket slot and placed in a card shaped recess of the main device, the mouse typically having a flat portion disposed in the recess and limited by a standard thickness, and a protruding portion that is selectively thicker for receiving the sensing device, the mouse device being electrically connected to the placement bracket, when When stored for recharging and data connection purposes, or when removed, it can be connected to the placement bay and the host computer via a wireless connection to provide input data. The mouse device includes a lateral movement sensor device and a control circuit for recording and transmitting xy position information for controlling a cursor on the main device, and supporting a plurality of buttons and a capacitive sensor for selection and control purpose. The motion sensor technology is preferably an optical or laser sensing or rotating device and includes a low profile wafer suitable for use in a housing in a card shaped device and a suitable compact rechargeable battery, such as lithium ion polymerization. Battery.

The preferred mouse device physically includes a rigid bottom unit and a generally parallel semi-flexible upper surface support sensor button. The bottom unit is composed of two mutually locking and sliding parts which can be pushed together and reversibly locked by means of side buttons for reducing the line length of the upper surface, and thus The upper surface is mechanically offset to form an arc or curved profile. The bottom unit supports a spring hinged side panel that is fixed to an opposite side of a portion of the bottom unit and that is configured to be stored parallel to the bottom unit of the flat structure and that is biased when the device is pushed together The movement is nearly perpendicular to the upper surface such that it surrounds the entire mouse device and provides an upper surface hardness and can be locked in an almost vertical configuration by mechanical means. The rigid bottom also supports a small low-friction foot that slightly raises the device from its surface and allows the mouse device to move smoothly.

In a preferred embodiment, the button is disposed on the sensor and is disposed at the terminal of the mouse device and protrudes from the placement bracket and the computer device when stored in the card slot. This configuration allows the enhanced shape of the button to be used for ergonomic purposes and to increase the mechanical distance when the button is depressed. This mechanism provides a similar button action when the mouse is in a folded flat or protruding configuration.

In a preferred embodiment, the sensing technique uses a high-volume or laser sensing technique that forms a unitary wafer comprising: a light source, a processing camera wafer, and a lens that minimizes the thickness of the portion of the mouse that protrudes from the card slot. Chemical.

The side panel preferably supports a capacitive sensor, a surface detecting device, or a mechanical button, so that when the thumb or finger slides laterally along the side of the mouse or when pressed, the selection and control information can be provided, thus providing equivalent Additional control of the third rotating wheel on a traditional mouse.

The capacitive sensor and surface detecting device can be mounted between the buttons on the flat region of the upper surface or on the flexible region of the upper surface.

The main advantage of this preferred mouse device is its pocket-flat shape factor, which can be easily stored in a universal card recess on such devices and can be easily recharged, and when carried in a pocket, cuff, or When fixed to one side of the portable device, it is highly portable for portable use. This overall shape factor with a smooth side edge shape, preferably made of a rubber texturing material, provides a means of being highly operable in a flat configuration.

This elegant body pushes the mouse up and simply pushes the bottom unit together to form a three-dimensional (3D) shape mouse with a curved ergonomic profile that provides a quick way to change the shape of the mouse, as well as on the slide Additional control of the sensor's benefits on the mouse side, which can be very useful for 3D and custom applications.

The main market advantage of this mouse is that the mouse in this structure appears to be regular, and thus can be concerned with the consumer's possible concern at the time of purchase, ie the usability of the mouse in a flat structure. However, after purchase, users will find that they prefer flat or curved structures. A key advantage of this design in modern device users is the replication of form factors that match the user's comfort zone, expectations, and the provision of new features, such as mechanisms that make the device compact and portable.

In another embodiment, the placement bracket can be attached to the mouse and can still be stored in the card slot and formed as a one-piece USB connector, so that the bracket can be directly inserted into the USB port. Traditional wireless receiver, or for USB recharge. Various hybrid embodiments are also possible: providing a wireless connection and a recharge connection by means of a PCMCIA slot; or recharging via PCMCIA, and a wireless connection via USB, or only via USB for charging and connection. Similarly, for applications where the wireless connection is embedded in the host computer device, the placement tray can be implemented to assist only the mouse to be stored in the PCMCIA slot, or for recharging purposes. The format of the slot can be changed in other embodiments because the current expectations for the Card Express format are similar to the existing PCMCIA/Card Bus(R) but have different connectors and reduced sizes, however, this reduction can be provided. The bracket is placed for attachment to a preferred mouse device so that it can be partially stored in such a slot and similarly connected for recharging purposes. For new formats supported by the main unit, for example: Card Express's expectation is that there are various wireless connection devices such as Bluetooth and WiFi, which reduce the need for a built-in dedicated wireless receiving circuit in the placement tray. In a preferred embodiment, the entire mouse device is implemented in a uniform and modular manner, and is suitable for attachment to various mounting brackets, which are selected by the end user depending on their host computer and requirements. .

Other embodiments may be derived with a more complex folding mechanism and enable the formation of a larger three-dimensional shape of the mouse by using two overlapping upper and lower surfaces and sliding the bottom unit apart to become more Long; use side panels to highlight and support the entire outline. Similarly, the entire apparatus can be made to have a width that can be extended by using two overlapping upper surfaces that can slide over each other, and using a similar sliding mechanism such that the width of the bottom can be extended. In addition, by using a series of folded internal ribs, the entire mouse shell surface can be made more spherical and the upper surface can be made more like a flexible skin; or it can be formed into several hinged sections. Instead, it can be folded and hinged to produce a specific contour.

Similarly, this placement tray can be incorporated or replaced by other interface connectors such as USB or cartridge connectors.

Thus, the entire flat and foldable mouse device can be turned into a highly portable, pocket-sized, easy to store, and diverse solution for mobile device interfaces.

Embodiments of the present invention will be exemplified below by reference to the accompanying drawings.

1A shows a three-dimensional spatial profile of a preferred mouse device in its protruding structure 2, having a curved ergonomic shape, and including an upper surface 10 and a support button 4, and being fixed to one end of the sliding bottom unit, This bottom unit is formed by the section 5 to accommodate the second sliding front section 6 (cf. Fig. 4) and can be locked by means of a release button 11, which supports the hinged side panel 17, which is shown to surround the device The bottom unit is slightly offset from the right angle and provides firmness to the upper surface 10 with a slightly chamfered side edge. This upper surface 10 has a relatively flexible elasticity and can be stretched and folded between the protruding and flat structures. The button 4 has a curved side that is formed to improve ergonomics. The electrical connector node 8 is shown on the rear side of the bottom section 5 and is adapted to be connected to the placement tray 3. Figure 1B shows the entire mouse device in the flat structure 1 with the upper surface 10 parallel to the lower bottom units 5 and 6, in the extended position. This mouse device is operable between the flat structure 1 and the protruding structure 2. Fig. 1C shows an example of the placement tray 3, which is designed as a PCMCIA/CardB shape and can be stored in a card recess on the main unit. The placement tray 7 supports a side slot 9 for inserting the mouse device 1 and the connection socket 7 for connection to the main device. If not provided by the host device, the tray 3 preferably supports a wireless connection chip (e.g., Bluetooth) having side slots 9 for selective connection to any desired antenna.

Figure 2A shows how the entire mouse device of Figure 1A can be stored in a card-shaped recess of the main device, such as a PCMCIA slot, in which the display button 4 and the bottom optical section 6 protrude. The button 4 can be formed by a touch sensor, or it can be flexible and connected to a button sensor or an internally mounted switch. A touch sensor can be supported in the area between the buttons 41, which is suitable for measuring surface gliding action. Figure 2B shows the removal of the mouse device leaving the placement tray attached to the main device. Figure 2C shows the mouse placed in the placement tray.

Figure 3A shows a three-dimensional expanded view of the mouse in Figure 1 in a flat configuration to show the components of the device. Figure 3B shows a similar three-dimensional space and expanded view of the mouse of Figure 1 in the protruding structure. The button side structure 4 can be formed as a separate member made of plastic or a textured rubber-like material, and can be directly fixed to the bottom side of the metal upper surface 10, and connected to the button feel supported by the button chassis 66. Detector 48. The button chassis 66 also supports the touch sensor 41 and provides a tool to connect the upper surface 10 to the sliding front section 6. This sliding front section 6 forms an optical chassis to support: the sensor circuit 22, the antenna wiring, and the front axle 67 for supporting the upper surface 10 via the button chassis 66. The sliding front section 6 is configured to slide on the rail 34 into the mounting chassis 70 in the rear bottom section 5 (refer to FIG. 1). This rail 34 also passes through the holes in the side supports 68 to form a hinge and is positioned in the mounting chassis 70. This side support 68 is fixed to the side panel 17 and is connected to the spring strut 69 (which is equivalent to the solid rib in the first embodiment of the mouse), when the entire front chassis 6 is slid into the rear section 5 The action is performed while the side panels between the flat and protruding structures are springed and hinged, as illustrated in Figure 3B. This FIG. 3B also shows the expanded form of the angle of rotation of the button chassis 66, the button 4 and the upper surface 10 in the protruding configuration, and the angular position of the side panel 17. The display side panel 17 has an arc that is reduced on the front edge, and the gap is filled by the side structure of the button 4.

Figure 4 shows an expanded view of another enlarged three-degree space of the mouse in Figure 1 in the protruding structure. The internal electronic component layer 18 includes: a rechargeable battery 21; a main control circuit board 18 that supports a main electronic chip, such as a microcontroller and a radio frequency (RF) transmitter wafer 25; and a front sensing circuit that supports: optics Sensor 22 and antenna wiring or wafer, light emitting diode (LED) and optical lens, light pipe 27 (refer to Figures 9 and 10). The circuit 18 and optical sensor are supported on the sliding front section 6 and are connected to the rechargeable battery 21 by means of a flexible connector 20. The rear chassis supports a mold 36 for supporting the rear axle for connection to the structure 42 on the upper flexible surface 10. Figure 4 more clearly shows the button chassis assembly wherein the button structure 4 is secured to the underside of the flexible metal surface 10 and is pivotable and compressible to the button sensor 48. The pivot is formed by the natural bending of the metal surface 10 to provide a small mechanical button-clamp-action. The button chassis is coupled to the bottom front optical chassis 6 by means of a shaft 67 such that the button acts similarly when the entire mouse is in a protruding or flat configuration.

5A and 5C are cross-sectional views showing the side and terminal of the mouse device of Fig. 1 in a flat structure having a preferred pocket replacement sensor 49. Figures 5B and 5D show side and end cross-sectional views similar to those of a mouse with a preferred optical sensor 22 and lens 27. Figures 5A and 5C show cross sections through electronic circuitry, particularly the following: external connector 8, rechargeable battery profile 21, central mouse circuit 18, which supports wafer volume 25 and is configured to fit side support 68 and side Install 70 space enclosures. An example of a preferred pocket sensor 49 is illustrated in Figures 5A and 5C, which integrates an optical wafer 22, a light source 23, and a lens 27 to form a substantially smaller assembly that provides the entire optical chassis 6 with a reduced profile. Figures 5B and 5D show an exemplary touch sensor 41 arranged to form a reel surface between the buttons 4 and function as a third button or reel wheel for detecting sliding motion and providing additional control Information to nearby computer equipment. These patterns show significant mechanical space limitations and clearly show the integrated nature of electronic component selection, mechanical hinges, and sliding mechanisms. Smaller sensors, such as sensors 41, that are available for future use may have greater flexibility for: sliding/hinge mechanisms, or including additional electronic controls or larger battery capacities.

Figures 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views through the first picture of the mouse in the flat and protruding configuration, and are shown using a more compact sensor when it becomes available: this reduces the outer and smoother contour An example. The preferred mouse embodiment of Figure 1 suggests that the position of the sensor is such that its position is outside the card slot (as shown in Figure 2A) and can therefore be compared to the rest of the mouse device. For the big volume.

Fig. 7A shows an example of the mouse that is operable in Fig. 1 and used to highlight the ergonomic structure. Figure 7B shows a mouse that is operable and used in a flat structure. These buttons have the same mechanical or touch action in the protruding and flat structure.

Figure 8 shows a more detailed and complete development of a preferred mechanical implementation of the components forming the mouse device of Figure 1. In particular, the chassis 6 and the rear chassis 5 were previously formed by sub-assembly sub-assembly, making it easy to manufacture. Similarly, the bracing and side support mechanisms and button assembly are broken down into components. Thereafter the chassis 5 is preferably formed from a pressed metal sheet and supports the molded side rails 30 that are shaped to match the recesses in the brackets 3 on which the sides 9 are placed, or shaped to fit directly into the card slot device. This chassis 5 supports a hole to accommodate the release button 11 which is shaped to spring and release the appropriate contour on the front sliding chassis 6. The pad 44 is secured to the underside of the chassis 5 and 6 to reduce the sliding friction of the entire mouse device. The injection molded mounting chassis 70 is shaped to be received in the metal chassis 5 and supports slots, recesses, and mounting points for supporting the sliding cylinder rail 34, the release button 11, the spring side braces 69, and the side supports 68. The dogleg and coil springs 19, the external connector 8, and the shaft support for the upper surface 10 are supported. Previously, the optical chassis 6 supports holes to secure and secure the slide rails 34, and a recess supports the electronic circuit board 18, the optical circuit 22 and the lens 27, and the front axle 67 for shaft support to be coupled to the button chassis 66. The button chassis 66 supports the button sensor 48 and is secured to the underside of the flexible upper surface 10, which in turn supports the button structure 4. The buffer panel 71 is attached to the underside of the chassis 6 to surround and correspond to the recess in front of the rear chassis 5, otherwise it will be exposed when the entire mouse device is stretched or folded in a flat shape.

Fig. 9 shows a mouse circuit board 18 comprising: an optical wafer 22, a lens and light guide 27, a light emitting diode (LED) 23, and a chassis 5 having a recess. Figure 9A shows an optical wafer 22 of small form factor having an expanded view of a lens 27 that supports a light pipe that passes through a slot in the circuit board 18 and that receives light from an LED 27 mounted on the circuit board 18. Figure 9B shows a similar pattern with a larger optical wafer 22 mounted under the wafer 22 and disposed on the circuit board 18, again projecting light through the light pipe 27 through the lower slot of the wafer. . Figure 10A shows a cross section through the display LED 23 configuration, and a cross section of the light pipe and lens 27 mounted directly under the wafer 22 therethrough. This cross section shows a preferred configuration of the optical sensor between the button sensors in the front chassis 6. Figures 10B and 10C show other examples of the shape of the light pipe, while in Figure 10C the LEDs are similarly mounted close to more diamond shaped light pipes, or surface mounted via the circuit board in Figure 10B, and in optical lens plastics. A reduced triangular light guide is supported in the recess.

Some computer devices support built-in wireless connections such as Bluetooth, which require the wireless receiver to be embedded in the placement bay as long as the mouse circuit is designed with an appropriate transmitter. Similarly, the placement tray can be implemented with a normal USB wireless receiver circuit that needs to be directly connected to an external USB socket to enable wireless communication with the mouse device. This placement bay can also recharge the mouse via USB support when connected directly to the mouse.

The preferred purpose of the placement tray 3 is to attach the mouse to the foldable flat structure which can be stored when the mouse is required to be in the appropriate card shape recess of the computer device. The attachment also allows the entire mouse device and the placement tray to be stored as a unit, for example in a bag, making the device ultraportable. Another preferred purpose of the placement bay is to provide a wireless connection to the card slot connector, or alternatively to the USB slot, when there is no built-in connection in the computer device. Another preferred purpose of the placement tray is to provide a connection and control device that recharges the mouse from the computer device by means of a card slot or USB connector. This common current card slot is of the PCMCIA format, in particular version II, which is also known as CardBus. This emerging slot format is Card Express, which has a modified smaller connector and a shorter overall slot size. Figures 11 through 14 show an alternative embodiment of the placement tray 3 which is suitable for use in a convenient card slot or for general storage as a wireless receiver when needed or to provide a recharge connection.

Figures 11A and 11B show a placement bracket of Figure 1C with a strap 72 between the side rails and the protruding antennas. The strap 72 prevents protrusion when the mouse is stored in the trailer and provides additional strength to the placement bracket. The placement bracket supports the antenna 54 that is fixed to the terminal of the side rail 9. 11C shows a placement bracket having a reduced side rail 9, a slide button 73, and a locking mechanism 74 for securing the carriage to the mouse device 1. Figure 11D shows another embodiment of the mouse according to Figure 1, with the placement bracket permanently attached to the mouse, and thus the connector 7 and the appropriate side rail structure are added to the mouse side rail 30, Thus, the entire integrated mouse and cradle device can be inserted directly into the recess of the card shape.

Figure 12 shows an example of the placement of the cradle 3, which supports the integrally formed USB connector and can be attached to the mouse device so that it can be stored in the card slot for recharging, but by means of the release button 73 It is separated from the mouse so that it can be used as an external USB wireless receiver. This configuration means that the wireless receiver behaves in the same manner as a typical USB "dongle" receiver, and thus similar electronic and software-driven configurations can be used, and the card slot can be vacated for use with other devices. Figure 12A shows a preferred embodiment of a wireless receiver USB placement tray that allows the entire device to be stored, or recharged via a card slot, when attached to the mouse via the side rails 9 and the locking clips 74. When the device is unloaded with the mouse 1 by means of the release button 73, the reduced side rails 9 are preferably foldable flat for the pivot 76 to produce a reduced placement bracket shape. The button 73 can also be released to slide the sliding USB connector shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, which is formed as a flat structure 77 to support the raised pin 78 and can be connected to a normal USB slot. The trailer device operates in response to a wireless receiver circuit and acts as a mouse receiver unit when connected to a USB slot.

Figures 12D and 12E show another embodiment of a USB dongle receiver that is placed into the raised USB fork 78 and that is removed from the carriage 3 and by means of a biased flex line 80. The connection has the benefit of being easier to locate in the USB slot, while it has more restricted access. When the dongle receiver 79 is connected to the USB slot, the detachable connector 79 can be selectively clamped into the bracket slot 81 at an angle to temporarily fix the bracket 3. This rail 9 can also support a cylindrical projection 75 in the side rail 9 which passes through a hole in the rear corner of the chassis 5 for locking the mouse device 1 in a folded shape by preventing the slide rail 34 from being compressed. Therefore, the entire mouse cannot be protruded when stored in the placement tray.

Figures 13A and 13B show another preferred USB placement tray with no extended side rails to additionally support the recharging circuit so that it can be used in isolation as a USB wireless receiver 79, or by means of The locking clip 74 and the electrical contact 14 are secured to the mouse for recharging the USB via the flexible cord 80 and the USB connector 79. The bracket holds the side structure 30 such that when attached to the bracket, the entire mouse can be stored in the card slot. Figure 13C similarly shows another preferred embodiment of the USB placement tray 81 which is formed to be attached to the mouse device 1 and secured by means of the clip 74 so that the entire assembly can be stored in the card slot, However, it can be removed by means of the release button 73 and the cover 82 can be folded back to expose the USB plug for connection to the USB socket for connection or recharging, as illustrated in Figure 13D. Instead of the bracket 81, the bracket 81 can be slid away from the mouse, leaving the recharge connector 83 attached to the mouse, and connected to the USB socket by means of the flexible cord 80 for charging, as in Figure 13E. Description. Another embodiment is illustrated in Figures 13F and 13G, which show an alternative hinge mechanism for the cover 86 that is folded back halfway at 180 degrees.

Fig. 14A shows another embodiment of the placement tray 3 which is constructed to be a Card Express placement bracket 84 having a slot and requiring a smaller connector 83 than the PCMCIA connector 7. The bracket is attached to the mouse device 1 by means of a clip 74 and a side rail 9, and can be removed by means of a release button 73. When attached, the mouse can be recharged and partially stored in the Card Express slot. Computer devices including this Card Express can be more modern and typically support integrated connectivity devices such as Bluetooth, such that embodiments do not typically require an external wireless receiver. Another embodiment is shown in Fig. 14B, with the Card Express connector being part of the overall mouse device and springing about the pivot 85 to provide a scatter structure to form the Card Express structure 84. Figure 14C shows that the connector 83 is partially folded back, and Figure 14D shows the folded shape, while the connector 83 faces and is locked inwardly and has a more compact shape, and the mouse device can be used in a flat or protruding structure. .

Figure 15 shows another embodiment of the folding mechanism that reversibly deploys between the flat and protruding structures. Figure 15A shows the protruding mechanism formed by the folded hinge forming the parallelogram. Figure 15B shows the trapezoid formed by sliding adjacent terminals. Figure 15C shows a triangular section formed by sliding alternate terminals. Figures 15D and E show a wedge-shaped section formed by articulating at a terminal and showing the side sections of the hinged fold. Figures 15D, E show another method for folding a side panel that can be folded flat by means of a central pivot axis.

Although the present invention has been described and illustrated with reference to the preferred embodiment of the flat and foldable mouse device, it should be clearly understood that the present invention is not limited to the preferred embodiment disclosed, but may be made within the scope of the patent application. Various corrections. By way of example, this mouse device can be implemented with more complex protrusions and deployment structures, support ribs, and other ergonomic curves in the shape of the mouse, or can be stretched in a wide direction to form a larger ergonomic shape. Obviously, this mouse can be implemented in a variety of mouse technologies, from optics to rotators or via magnetic or capacitive sensing devices. Similarly, a larger planar configuration can be formed with a mouse that is suitable for storage in a recess on the surface of the portable device that is larger than the CardBus slot. Similarly, a sliding mechanism can be applied to a general mobile portable device to improve its form factor and ergonomics in the configuration.

<p>1Flat structure/mouse device</p><p>2Outstanding structure</p><p>3Place</p><p>4Support button</p><p>5 bottom section</p><p>6Bottom optical section</p><p>7Placement/Socket</p><p>8Electrical connector node</p><p>9 side slot</p><p>10 upper surface</p><p>11 release button</p><p>14Electrical pins</p><p>17 side panel</p><p>18Central mouse circuit</p><p>19Wire spring</p><p>21Rechargeable battery</p><p>22 Optical Sensor</p><p>23Lighting diode</p><p>25RF Transmitter Chip</p><p>27Light pipes</p><p>30Women side rail</p><p>34Slide rails</p><p>36Model</p><p>41Touch sensor</p><p>42structure</p><p>44 pads</p><p>48 button sensor</p><p>49Alternative sensor</p><p>54Antenna</p><p>66 button chassis</p><p>67 front axle</p><p>68Side support</p><p>69 struts</p><p>70Installation chassis</p><p>72With</p><p>73 release button</p><p>74Lock clip</p><p>75Cylindrical protrusion</p><p>76 pivot</p><p>77Flat structure</p><p>78 pins</p><p>79USB connector</p><p>80Flexible wire</p><p>81 bracket slot</p><p>82 Cover</p><p>83Connector</p><p>84 structure</p><p>85 pivot</p>

1A is a three-dimensional diagram of an example of a preferred mouse device according to the present embodiment, wherein the mouse has an ergonomic shape in the protruding structure; and FIG. 1B shows the flat structure of the mouse; The figure shows a card-shaped placement tray; Figure 2A shows how the entire mouse device of Figure 1A can be stored in a card-shaped recess of the main device, such as a placement tray in a PCMCIA slot; Figure 2B shows the removal of the mouse device And leaving the mouse connected to the main device; FIG. 2C shows the mouse placed in the setting plate; FIG. 3A shows the three-dimensional expansion of the mouse in the first figure in the flat structure to show the device Figure 3B shows a similar three-dimensional expansion of the mouse in Figure 1 of the protruding structure; Figure 4 shows another three degrees of the first picture of the mouse removed from the mouse in the protruding structure Unfolded view of the space; Figures 5A and 5C show the planar and side cross-sectional views of the mouse device of Figure 1 in a flat structure for implementing a mouse with a preferred pocket sensor; 5B and 5D are similar Side cross-sectional view for implementing an alternative preferred pocket sensor Mouse; Figures 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views through the mouse of Figure 1 in the flat and protruding configuration, and also showing a cross section of a preferred embodiment of a mouse with a more compact sensor chip; The figure shows an example of a mouse that is operable and used in a prominent ergonomic structure in Figure 1; Figure 7B shows an example of a mouse that is operable in Figure 1 and used in a flat structure; Figure 8 shows the formation Figure 3A is a more detailed and complete development of the mouse element of the mouse device; Figure 9A, B shows a more detailed configuration of the optical sensor assembly of the mouse of Figure 1A; 10A, B, Figure C shows a more detailed configuration of the optical sensor assembly of the mouse of Figure 1A; Figures 11 to 14 show an alternative embodiment of the mounting bracket/connector using the wireless receiver and the recharging unit; Figure 11B shows the placement bracket of Figure 1C with the metal strip between the side rail and the protruding antenna; Figure 11C shows the mounting bracket with the reduced side rail and the locking mechanism; Figure 11D shows the integrated connection The mouse of Figure 1; the 12A, B, and C diagrams are the placement brackets with folded side rails, which are also supported a sliding USB connector; Figures 12D and 12E show the placement bracket having a folded side rail and a removable USB connector connected by a flexible cord; and Figures 13A and B show the placement bracket Has a short side rail shape and supports a removable USB connector; the 13C, D, E diagram shows the placement bracket with a folding cover to place the USB connector and the recharge connector;