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computer mouse

vr.tr.computer-mouse · PHY.OBJ

Let an agent explain computer mouse types and technologies, support choosing, configuring and troubleshooting a mouse, describe ergonomics and accessibility alternatives, and describe its history.

Thing Registry Physical world and living systems

Research draft, second pass

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Purpose and description

Let an agent explain computer mouse types and technologies, support choosing, configuring and troubleshooting a mouse, describe ergonomics and accessibility alternatives, and describe its history.

A hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface and translates it into cursor movement on a computer display, with buttons and usually a scroll wheel, in forms from early ball mice to optical and laser mice, wired and wireless, ergonomic and vertical designs, gaming mice, trackballs and foot-operated variants; the mouse is a standard input device for desktop computing alongside the keyboard.

What it is for: Pointing device for computers.

It can be explain types and technologies; support choice and configuration; describe ergonomics and alternatives; describe history.

Distinguishing features

Motion sensing

Buttons and wheel

Wired or wireless

Ergonomic variants

What it looks like

A small hand-sized device with buttons and a scroll wheel.

How it is recognised

Moves a cursor by surface motion

Buttons and scroll wheel

A touchpad senses finger motion; a trackball rotates a ball in place

Related models

is a kind of - category

pointing device

is a kind of - category

computer hardware

is related to - the companion input device

computer keyboard

is related to - motion sensing technology

sensor

In practice

Families and kinds

ball mice

optical and laser mice

wireless mice

ergonomic and vertical mice

gaming, trackball and foot mice

Standards and regulation

USB and Bluetooth HID specifications

Ergonomic guidelines

Electronic waste and radio equipment rules

Failure modes and hazards

Repetitive strain injury

Tracking failures on unsuitable surfaces

Battery and connection issues

Also called

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Where this came from

wikidata · CC0 1.0

Source repository Registry entry point

Drafted structure

Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.

Understand What a mouse is.

Definitions.

Types

Types and technologies.

Types

Types.

  1. How do ball, optical and laser mice sense motion, and how do wired and wireless mice differ? definition
  2. Which entry fits a specific product? action

Features

Buttons, wheels and sensors.

Features

Features.

  1. What do buttons, scroll wheels, sensitivity and polling rate mean for use? definition
  2. Which entry fits gaming peripherals? action
Choose Choosing and configuring.

Practice.

Choose

Choosing a mouse.

Choose

Choosing.

  1. Which mouse suits this use, considering hand size, work, gaming, portability and budget? action
  2. Which entry fits a specific category? action

Configure

Configuration.

Configure

Configuration.

  1. How are mouse speed, buttons and gestures configured on different systems? action
  2. Which entry fits a specific operating system? action
Health Ergonomics and accessibility.

Wellbeing.

Ergonomics

Ergonomics.

Ergonomics

Ergonomics.

  1. How can mouse use reduce strain, and when are vertical or ergonomic mice helpful, according to guidance? provenance
  2. Is a health concern present that needs a professional? boundary

Accessibility

Alternatives.

Accessibility

Accessibility.

  1. What pointing alternatives exist for users with disabilities, such as foot mice, head trackers and switches? provenance
  2. Which entry fits assistive technology? action
Learn History and troubleshooting.

Education.

History

History.

History

History.

  1. How did the mouse develop from Engelbart demonstration to modern devices? provenance
  2. Which references are standard? provenance

Fix

Troubleshooting.

Fix

Troubleshooting.

  1. How can common mouse problems such as erratic tracking or dropped connections be diagnosed? action
  2. Which misconceptions arise? provenance

What the second pass must settle

  • Should trackballs be a separate entry?
  • How should product lines be linked?
  • How should accessibility alternatives be linked?
Draft as JSON