Abstract: Example embodiments provide a mouse with a stabilizer. In particular embodiments, the stabilizer includes a U-shaped body which attaches to the bottom of the mouse so that the bottom surface of the U-shaped body forms a horizontal plane with the bottom surface of the mouse. In one embodiment, the U-shaped body includes a heel-rest portion and a pair of leg portions, one of which includes a thumb-rest and one of which includes a finger-rest. The leg portions define an opening for an opto-electric sensor such as a laser. In another embodiment, the stabilizer attaches to the rear of the mouse but does not extend forward to provide a thumb-rest or a finger-rest. In some embodiments, the stabilizer is fixedly attached or formed as part of the mouse, whereas in other embodiments it is detachable.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for a pointing device with multiple degrees of freedom in various embodiments is provided. In an embodiment, a pointing device is provided. The pointing device includes a chassis and at least one center push button mounted on the chassis. The pointing device further includes a communications interface for coupling with a system. The pointing device also includes a signal interface between the first center push button and the communications interface, the signal interface carrying signals from the first center push button to the communications interface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multiple coordinate controller device having a three-dimensional body with a first surface portion and a second surface portion where the second surface portion is not coplanar with the first surface. A first transducer with a first sensing surface is coupled to the first surface portion of the body and capable of detecting both positions and a range of pressure forces at positions on the first sensing surface. The first transducer is further capable of providing a first range of z coordinates at a detected x,y coordinate in response to the range of pressure forces on said first sensing surface. A second transducer having a second sensing surface is coupled to the second surface portion of the body and capable of detecting both positions and a range of pressure forces at the positions on the second sensing surface.