A MOUSE WITH INTERNET PHONE CAPABILITY

摘要

A mouse for a computer that is usable as a telephone when the computer is connected to the Internet. The mouse includes a first input means (26) to generate positional signals of a cursor on the screen of the computer in response to movement, of the first input means, a second input (28) means to enter alphanumeric data into the computer, a third input means (34) to enter analog sound signals into the computer, an output means (36) for the transmission of sound signals from the computer, and at least one selection element (30) for enabling the selection of at least one object on the screen. The mouse may be wired to the computer or wirelessly connected to the computer using UWB USB wireless, Bluetooth, infrared or radio frequency protocols.