The OrthoMouse was developed by a Medical Doctor to completely respect the anatomy and function of the human hand and to address the pandemic of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).
The unique, asymmetrical "semi-spherical" device fully supports the "hole of the hand", wrist and fingers in a functional position without the chance of accidental clicks. It is designed so that it supports the hand and fingers evenly while they adopt a relaxed position.
The force needed to click any of the five buttons is on the average at least half of the force required by any other conventional mouse, thus allowing for fatigue free use over longer periods of time.
The OrthoMouse is adaptable to the size and function of the average hand by means of three easily interchangeable (small, medium and large) adapters for the palm of the hand and two upper adapters intended as a guide for the average or longer fingers. All adapters are included in the package.
*The body of the OrthoMouse has been specially textured to provide micro- channels for air flow/ decreased perspiration.
http://www.orthovia.com.br/english/downloads/Indispensavel.pdf
Functionality:
The index and middle fingers rest on the two buttons. Clicking occurs with a minimum horizontal displacement within these fingers. The thumb remains in “opposition” to the other fingers. It allows control, sensitivity and precision, since the fingers assume a position very similar to that used during writing.
The thumb on the OrthoMouse is responsible for the scroll features – you move it up for scrolling upwards, down for scrolling downwards, and press the thumb mid button for the scrolling click.
Technical Information:
- Right-handed version
- Five buttons
- Five interchangeable sizing adapters
- Six different sizing configurations
- Colour: black
- Optical technology
- Plug-and-play
- Mouse Height: 65 mm, Width: 82 mm Length: 113 mm - 136 mm
- Sensor sensitivity: 800 dpiUSB connection
- Cable length: 1.8 metres
- Warranty : 1 year Minimum
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows: Windows 7/ Vista / XP / 2000 / Me / 98
- Macintosh: MacOS 8.6 - 9.X, MacOSX 10.1 or newer
- Linux: Kernel 2.4 or newer with USB connection
