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« on: March 17, 2020, 04:05:21 pm »

Apple patents mouse that can change shape and give feedback

"The curvature may be changed to optimize the ergonomics of the mouse and/or deliver tactile feedback to users."

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A newly published Apple patent has revealed designs for a mouse that could one day change shape.
It uses actuators to change the contour of the mouse's exterior surface.
The system could adapt ergonomics to make it more comfortable, and provide haptic feedback to the user.


An Apple patent published today has revealed a design for a mouse that could one day change shape and give haptic feedback to a user.

The patent is titled 'Mouse having a shape-changing enclosure' and its abstract states:


  Systems and methods for changing the shape of a mouse or other input device are described. In one embodiment, a mouse includes an articulating member that defines a curvature of an exterior surface of the mouse. The mouse may include one or more actuators for manipulating the articulating member to change the contour of the exterior surface of the mouse. ...

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