摘要 |
A computer input apparatus (1;11) comprising a computer input device (2; 14, 26), ultraviolet light source means (3; 18), the computer input device (2; 14, 26) and the ultraviolet light source means (3; 18) being moveable relative to one another whereby an outer surface of the computer input device (2; 14, 26) can be irradiated with ultraviolet light to disinfect it, and control circuit means adapted to monitor use of the computer input device (2; 14, 26) by a user and, after a predetermined period of lack of use of the computer input device, to permit further use of the computer input device only after irradiation of the computer input device (2; 14, 26) with ultraviolet light for disinfection thereof. |