The ThumbTrack Mouse Improves Efficiency and Reduces Injury Risk
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 21, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: mindstreaminc & indiegogo
ThumbTrack is a wearable computer mouse that is shaped like a ring and can be worn on your finger. It is controlled by the tip of the thumb. All mouse functions can easily be performed using just the thumb, eliminating the risk of pain or injury. The ring-shaped design allows users to maintain a comfortable body posture while working on their computer, letting the muscles of their wrists, arms and shoulders relax. The design also helps minimize the time spent shifting between keyboard and mouse, and maximizes efficiency and productivity.
To move the mouse cursor, users simply need to slide their thumb over the main tracking area of the ThumbTrack mouse. Three buttons, two of which are touch-sensitive, replace the traditional mouse buttons. A scroll function is also included and allows for capacitative touch scrolling and vertical navigation.
To move the mouse cursor, users simply need to slide their thumb over the main tracking area of the ThumbTrack mouse. Three buttons, two of which are touch-sensitive, replace the traditional mouse buttons. A scroll function is also included and allows for capacitative touch scrolling and vertical navigation.
Trend Themes
1. Ring-shaped Peripherals - The ThumbTrack Mouse is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies producing wearable computer accessories, particularly those looking to improve ergonomic design while increasing productivity and efficiency.
2. Efficient Mouse Control - Developers of computer input device technology can explore ways to enhance mouse control using touch-sensitive buttons or thumb-based manipulation to appeal to consumers concerned with pain or injury risk.
3. Ergonomic Design - There is potential for disruptive innovation in the ergonomic design space for computer peripherals and accessories, particularly in the area of ring-shaped and thumb-based designs.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The ThumbTrack Mouse is an innovative wearable device that presents opportunities for growth for companies in the wearable technology industry.
2. Computer Accessories - The ThumbTrack Mouse presents a potential for disruptive innovation in the computer accessory industry specifically those targeting a reduction in pain, injury, and more efficient use.
3. Hardware Manufacturing - Companies in the hardware manufacturing industry can explore ergonomic design opportunities in computer peripherals, with a focus on ring-shaped and thumb-based devices, such as the ThumbTrack Mouse.
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