Pointing Device Accessories 

Contents

Adaptables
Mouse Bridges
Mouse Pad

Alimed
Mouse Caddy
Mouse Stage
Mouse Arm

Bilbo Innovations
Step-On-It

Kinesis  
Mac & Sun Interfaces

Mouse Cloud
Keyboard Bridge

P.I. Engineering
Y-Mouse

Silicon Valley Bus
Keystone

Sun Microsystems
Interface Converter

USAR Systems
AppAdapt
SunAdapt

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Various devices are available to assist in mouse positioning, clicking, the use of multiple pointing devices, and converting between different computer systems.

Adaptables
2318-D Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
(800) 701-8262,  Fax: (408) 654-7969

Standard Mouse Bridge (MB)

The Mouse Bridge is designed to cover the numeric keypad of a keyboard bringing the mouse closer to the body and in line with the arm.  It is ideal for standard keyboards

Side Mouse Bridge (SMB)

Ideal for the Microsoft Natural Keyboard or other odd-shaped keyboards as well as pull out drawers or platforms iwth limited usable space. It has side adjustable legs to accommodate the tilt angle of various keyboards and is adjustable for left hand use.

Rear Mouse Bridge (RMB)

Rear adjustable legs raise the Mouse Bridge for clearance of higher keyboards or where keyboard cable is located at right rear. Adjustable legs accomodate the tilt anble of various keyboards.

Flat Mouse Bridge (FMB)

This is ideal for the Microsoft Natural Keyboard or other odd-shaped keyboards, pull-out drawers or platforms with limited usable space, and applications where no space is available for other Mouse Bridge designs.

Custom Shaped Mouse Pads

Designed to fit the shape of you Mouse Bridge.  The photo illustrates how the pads trace the contour of the Mouse Bridge.

(Information last checked:  Feb'98)

AliMed
297 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
(800) 225-2610, Fax: (800) 437-2966
http://www.alimed.com

See website or order a catalog for more information on these products

Most computer workstations require mouse users to overextend their reach for the mouse either too far forward or too far to the side of the keyboard. Constant reaching causes excessive muscle strain in the wrist, arm, neck, shoulder.  The following products can combat muscle strain by bringing the mouse closer to the user. They prevent awkward wrist, elbow and shoulder positioning.

Mouse Caddy

• Estimated Price:  $29.95

Mouse Caddy brings your mouse 6" closer to the center of your work area.   Prevents awkward wrist, elbow and shoulder positioning.  Fits over the numeric keypad, increasing desk space.  Fits keyboard trays and drawers.  Works with wrist/palm supports.  Soft textured neoprene mouse pad for greater control while mousing.

Mouse Stage

• Estimated Price:  $19.95 ($29.95 with Soft Wrist Rest)

Mouse Stage slides over the numeric keypad to bring your mouse in line and at a preferred angle.  Now your mouse can perform "on Stage" without forcing you to reach across the desk.  Ideal for CAD applications or whenever the keypad is not needed.  Available with or without AliMed's premier Soft Wrist Rest

Mouse Arm

• Estimated Price:  $42.95

Mouse Arm reduces fatigue caused by constantly extending your arm to mouse.   Padded mousing surface attaches to the chair arm so that your body can be totally supported as you mouse.  Shoulders are relaxed, and upper arm rest at your side.   Two cinch straps hold Mouse Arm onto the arm of any chair.  Slotted front for cord control.

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

(Information last checked:  Nov'97)

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Bilbo Innovations Inc.
1290 Oakmead Parkway, #118,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 736-6086, Fax: (408) 736-6083;
bilbo@bilbo.com
http://www.bilbo.com/

STEP ON IT! Keyboard Control Pedals

• Compatibility:
• Estimated Price:
• Availability:  Retail

STEP-ON-IT! Keyboard Control Pedals supplement the computer keyboard with three electronic foot switches that take over the operation of selected keystrokes and mouse clicks. The system moves part of the entry activity from the keyboard to the floor pedals - thus speeding up the typing process through reducing hand movements.

STEP-ON-IT! Keyboard Control Pedals can be custom-programmed by the end-user to assign or reassign any three keys or mouse clicks to the floor operation, to suit the needs at the time. An initial default configuration for the foot-operated switches is these frequently used keystrokes: Pedal 1 - Shift; Pedal 2 - Control; Pedal 3 - Alt. However, the operator can choose to assign any other keystroke, such as - Esc, Return, PgUp, PgDn, a longer macro (up to 13 characters per pedal), or a mouse button click.

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

(Information last checked:  Nov'97)

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Kinesis Corporation 
22121 17th Avenue SE, Suite 112, Bothell, WA 98021-7404
800-4-KINESIS (800-454-6374) or 425-402-8100
Fax: 425-402-8181
http://www.kinesis-ergo.com

Kinesis Mac Interface II

• For PS/2-compatible keyboards and mice
• Estimated price is $133
• Special bundled prices are available for both Mac and Sun boxes with the Maxim adjustable keyboard

The Mac interface device allows your Macintosh computer to accept PS/2 compatible keyboards and mice. With the new Mac Interface II, you can now connect a PS/2-compatible mouse or trackballs plus a Mac-compatible pointing device at the same time!

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

 

Kinesis Sun Interface II

• For PS/2-compatible keyboards and mice
• Estimated price is $125

The Sun interface device allows your Sun workstation to accept Kinesis' PC-compatible state-of-the-art keyboards. And with the new Sun Interface II, you now can connect PS/2 compatible mice and trackballs and Sun compatible pointing devices at the same time!

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

(Information last checked:  Nov'97)

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Mouse Cloud 
unisource@home.net 
http://www.mousecloud.com/ 

Mouse Cloud Keyboard Bridge

Placing the mouse closer to the center of the worktable reduces shoulder and elbow strain.

Placing the mouse just above the plane of the keyboard reduces stress on the hand and wrist muscles.

A properly designed gel filled filled mouse pad increases the effectiveness of the Mouse Cloud Keyboard Bridge. The Mouse Cloud is designed to be used with the Belkin ErgoPAD mouse pad

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

(Information last checked:  Oct'00)

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P.I. Engineering
801 E. Grand River Ave.
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-5523, (800) 628-3185
Fax (517) 655-4926
info@ymouse.com
http://www.ymouse.com
Order direct or they are also distributed by Micro Central-800-83-MICRO

Y-Mouse

• Estimated Price:  $49.95
• Availability:  Direct and larger mail order catalogs
  • Tiger Direct (http://www.tigerdirect.com)
  • Dalco (http://www.dalco.com)
  • Global Computers (http://www.globalcomputers.com )
• Products
  • Y-mouse Dual Mouse Adapter
  • Y-mouse Tablet and Mouse Adapter
  • Y-key key Dual Keyboard Adapter
  • Y-see two Dual Monitor Adapter ($89.95)

Y-mouse adapters give you the power to connect two devices to the same port. With these small, easy to use, Y shaped adapters you don't have to open your computer or install any driver. Simply plug them in and you're ready to go.

•Great for switching between your favorite pointers.
•Switching between devices helps avoid repetetive motion problems
•Daisy chain multiple adapters to attach multiple input devices.

Compatibility:  Works with all standard mouse-type devices including trackballs, touchpads, and other devices using standard mouse protocal. Both devices operate on one driver. Some devices, such as the Microsoft® IntelliMouse, use advanced features which may not be compatible with other devices. Please call to ensure compatability. Switching: Automatic, initiated by use of pointing device.

Attaching Multiple Y-mice:  The Dual Mouse Adapter can be daisy chained with other like Dual Mouse Adapters to obtain three or more mouse ports from one.

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

(Information last checked:  Nov'97)

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Silicon Valley Bus Company
475 Brown Rd., San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
408-623-2300 or maybe 800-775-0555
Fax: 408-623-4440
http://www.svbus.com/KEDS.html

KeyStone Mac Interface

• Estimated price is $119 plus shipping.

The KeyStone brings a world of new choices to your selection of keyboard and mouse.   Choose from the wide variety of high-quality PC Compatible keyboards.   KeyStone's control panel software even lets you use a three button mouse or trackball and maps your custom commands to all three buttons. Without the control panel, your-PC Compatible keyboard and mouse will function as a standard Apple keyboard and mouse.

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

(Information last checked:  Nov'97)

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Sun Microsystems
2550 Garcia Ave., Mt. View, CA 94043-1100
To purchase, contact Sun Express:
(800) USE-SUNX (800-873-7869)
http://sunexpress.usec.sun.com/

Sun Interface Converter

This simple interface converter allows you to use PS/2 standard keyboards, mice and trackballs, in conjunction with, or instead of the Sun(R) keyboard and mouse options. It also allows you to use a Sun mouse and PS/2 trackball simultaneously.

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

(Information last checked:  Nov'97)

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USAR Systems
568 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
(212) 226-2042, Fax (212) 226-3215
info@usar.com
http://www.usar.com

AppAdapt

• Availability:
  • Retailers include Cyberian Outpost (an online store) and certain retailers on the West Coast: Safe Computing, Keyboard Alternatives, and Work Link
  • USAR also sells them directly
  • Kinesis and PerfecTouch also sell directly

AppAdapt is a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse to MAC Protocol Interpreter.   Want to use an ergonomic keyboard or mouse but can't because the one you want doesn't work with your computer? No problem. USAR's AppAdapt Interpreter lets you access the full range of ergonomic keyboards and mice. Plus, each Interpreter lets you plug in three input devices instead of just one. So you can hook up a PC keyboard a PC mouse and an ADB device. All you do is plug the Interpreter into your regular input device port, and then plug you PC devices into the ports provided by the interpreter box. That's it. What's more, the PC devices can be connected and disconnected from the system at any time with no need to reboot your computer. No extra hardware, power supply or software drivers are required.

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

SunAdapt

• Availability:
  • Retailers include Cyberian Outpost (an online store) and certain retailers on the West Coast: Safe Computing, Keyboard Alternatives, and Work Link
  • USAR also sells them directly
  • Kinesis and PerfecTouch also sell directly

SunAdapt is a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse to Sun Protocol Interpreter.  Want to use an ergonomic keyboard or mouse but can't because the one you want doesn't work with your computer? No problem. USAR's SunAdapt Interpreter lets you access the full range of ergonomic keyboards and mice. Plus, each Interpreter lets you plug in three input devices instead of just one. So you can hook up a PC keyboard a PC mouse and a Sun device. All you do is plug the Interpreter into your regular input device port, and then plug you PC devices into the ports provided by the interpreter box. That's it. What's more, the PC devices can be connected and disconnected from the system at any time with no need to reboot your computer. No extra hardware, power supply or software drivers are required.

(see website for more manufacturer product information)

Comments:

Another application -- in addition to the obvious one of being able to use a greater variety of input devices -- is use by the whole cross-platform developers market (use one kbd/mouse, a swichbox, and the AppAdapt) -- very handy for web/software developers.
Deborah Rothman, USAR Systems, drothman@usar.com

(Information last checked:  Dec'97)

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