http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/ Engadget Comments for Apple applies for multi-touch mouse patent http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 7:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 8:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
Apple provides visually simplified methods to appeal to the other crowd. If someone doesn't want the visually simple mouse that came with their computer, they can always use another. However, while this may be another move towards their "out of sight, out of mind" approach, to simplify things ... it does indeed complicate matters (since people like visual cues, and the gestures are elaborate).

I think from a manufacturing perspective it might be more cost effective long-term. Sensors replace click registers on typical mouses. The lack of separate plastics means less assembly, and less molds (though the plastic itself may be more expensive). The lack of crevaces means less dirt and damage ... also @ less damage ... less movable parts == less wear and tear.

Though in the end they may merely be attempting trying to stretch their "revolutionize input" hats. I dunno, just wanted to provide possible alternate perspectives.]]>Jul 5th 2007 9:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
Have a nice Day]]>Jul 5th 2007 6:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
"Use the mouse as identification device (by scanning the fingerprints and other characteristics of the palm)"
Very interesting!]]>Jul 5th 2007 8:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 6th 2007 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
Also, comfortless?

HAHAHAHAHA, go back to your logishitec and Microsuck mice then.]]>Jul 5th 2007 12:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 6:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 7:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
itunes. coverflow. two fingers. already there. ]]>Jul 5th 2007 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.usbcell.com ) are so way ahead of this - with earlier better examples of 2D and 3D multi-point mice.....

http://v3.espacenet.com/textdraw?DB=EPODOC&IDX=US2006176277&F=0&QPN=US2006176277

http://v3.espacenet.com/textdraw?DB=EPODOC&IDX=EP1751733&F=0&RPN=WO2005114624

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Also, I have a multi-touch touchpad right in front of me. I scroll with two fingers. Granted, this is not full blown multi touch (it would be cool if you could pinch-zoom with the pad) but it's pretty useful anyways.]]>Jul 5th 2007 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 8:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
The Asgard have been using this technology for thousands of years.]]>Jul 5th 2007 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
Unfortunately, it also makes me kinda sad that it may or may not ever be made, yet it's patented anyway. It's just once again killing competition and innovation.]]>Jul 5th 2007 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 9:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/Jul 5th 2007 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.ministryoftech.com/2007/07/05/flash-on-iphone-in-a-couple-of-months/]]>Jul 5th 2007 3:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/
Apple Mouse = 80 design 10 function 10 junk technology]]>Jul 5th 2007 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/05/apple-applies-for-multi-touch-mouse-patent/http://www.fingerworks.com, the people Apple bought the technology from (I think)]]>Jul 9th 2007 7:53AM