A warmer story about the demise of the computer mouse

Touch screens are useful for hand held devices, but think about the RSI (repetitive strain injury) one would experience if we did not have the computer mouse. Can you imagine reaching over the desktop to touch screen all your functions? I'd be bed-ridden in about a week! I think the warmer thought about this mouse story ending is this.... the computer mouse is here to stay for a very long time for all desk top computer users.

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Death of the computer mouse? - Wii & iPhone show a different future

By Dave Parrack
from Tech Blorge

There are an estimated one billion people hooked up to the Internet around the world, and the vast majority of those people will use a computer to do so. And what comes hand in hand with a computer? The humble mouse, a peripheral essential to doing almost anything on a computer, but which is very rarely cited for being the marvel that it is. And according to some, the mouse could be on its way out.

This year marks the 40 year anniversary for the mouse, with Dr Douglas Engelbart inventing it while working for the Stanford Research Institute in 1968. Unfortunately for him, he never received a penny for his invention, and the patent ran out in 1987, just before the computer revolution really hit the mainstream.

At this point in time, the mouse is utterly indispensable, being used by millions of people all around the world. However, there are the beginnings of some new technological advances around, which have lead some to predict the death of the mouse in the next 3-5 years. According to the BBC, a Gartner analyst, thinks new ways of interacting with computers, and technology, will take over in the very near future, and make the mouse completely obsolete.

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Cold Hand Pain: Warm mouse, heated mouse pad & heated computer keyboard

Mouse Hand Warmer & Warm Mouse & Warm Mouse Pad & Heated Computer Keyboard

Cold hands when using a computer are a common symptom for many people. People who use nicotine and alcohol report having cold hands because blood vessels open less when nicotine or alcohol is present in the blood. People who suffer from poor circulation of the hands experience cold, numb hands and fingers when they are using the computer.

Poor ciculation may or may not be associated with a medical condition. The medical conditions known to have symptoms of cold hands are: Buerger's disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Raynaud's phenomenon, de Quervain's tenosynovitis syndrome, Tendonitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Diabetes, and any condition affecting the circulatory system causing poor circulation.

Although the medical conditions are treated, at times, the medication itself causes side effects and cold hands. Whether you suffer from a medical condition, or have cold hands without any medical diagnosis, the task of using the computer with cold hands is not comfortable. As a matter of fact, it can be very painful. Painful cold hands and numb fingers make it difficult to use the computer mouse and the compute keyboard. The only relief for cold hands is to stop using the computer, and in today's technology-dependent environment that's not a viable option.

There are ergonomic computer work aids designed to provide heat for computer users with cold hands. The heated USB computer gadgets are the Warm Mouse, Heated Mouse Pad, and Heated Computer Keyboard. These products use infrared heat to deliver soothing, relaxing warmth to the computer users frigid hands.

The USB warm computer gadgets use infrared heat. Infrared heat removes toxins from the blood and improves blood circulation. Studies show 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily can have positive results. Infrared heat is known to heal stiff joints and sore muscles making it ideal for many people with arthritis. Infrared heat penetrates deep through the skin's layers through the blood expanding blood vessels to enable blood flow. When blood flows easily, poor circulation is improved. Poor circulation is most-likely the top cause of cold hands and fingers.

Not all people suffer with cold hands when using the computer, but if you do, or if you know someone who does, using infrared heat computer gadgets may solve the cold hand problem. For therapeutic cold mouse hand pain relief, use the warm mouse and warm mouse pad inside a mouse hand warmer blanket pouch. The heat generated from the warm mouse and heated mouse pad is insulated inside the blanket pouch creating a perfectly warm mouse hand environment. This trio of hand warmers is ideal for anyone who has cold hands when they use the computer. Plus, it's an economical and energy-efficient source of warmth for computer users.

Nothing ventured is nothing gained. When we have a sore back or stiff neck, we reach for the heating pad. Now, when we have a sore hand, wrist, fingers or stiff joints, we can reach for the warm mouse, warm mouse pad and warm keyboard pag. Plus, slipping the warm mouse and heated mouse pad inside the mouse hand warmer blanket is an added feature and creates a multi-functional ergonomic work space. These items deliver healing infrared heat to our aching, sore and cold computer hands. No need to suffer while browsing the Net or surfing your favorite website. USB heated computer gadgets deliver quick warming relief from the computer to your fingertips!

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The Mouse Hand Warmer USB Heated Computer Mouse, Warm Mouse is an efficient way to stay warm. The USB Warm Mouse is ergonomically shaped and comfortable to hold. It is an optical scrolling mouse with an accurate 800dpi. The warming mouse has two buttons and three functions. The heated mouse works with any PC, Mac or Notebook style computer. It has a "plug & play" install with no additional software needed. The high tech colors of gray and black look good on any desk top.

Mouse Hand Warmer Heated Warm Mouse features and specifications:

• Carbon fibre heating element


• Warms the hand with a comfortable 99-104 degrees Farhenheit temperature


• Uses a low voltage (5V) and is safe for people and the computer


• On/Off Switch conveniently located on the USB cord


• Turn Heated Warm Mouse off when not in use


• 800 DPI scrolling Heated Warm Mouse


• Optical Heated Warm Mouse


• Requires no drivers or software


• Easy plug & play installation

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A warmer mouse for Raynaud's cold hands

Raynaud's patients report cold hands and discoloration to the fingertips. When poor circulation makes it difficult to work, try infrared heated computer aids for therapeutic relief. There's no known cure for Raynaud's.

Raynaud's Disease - Treatments and Therapies
by FRANCIS ADAM

Raynaud's disease and Raynaud's phenomenon are rare disorders that affect blood vessels. These disorders are marked by brief episodes of vasospasm (narrowing of the blood vessels). Raynaud's is a condition in which the blood supply to the extremities, usually the fingers and toes, but sometimes also the ears and nose, is interrupted. This disorder is characterised by episodic attacks, called vasospastic attacks, that cause the blood vessels in the fingers and toes to constrict. Raynaud's syndrome can occur on its own, or it can be secondary to another condition such as scleroderma or lupus. Raynaud’s disease occurs more frequently in women than in men. Although it can occur at any age. It is estimated that 4 - 5% of the United States population is affected.

Causes

Doctors don't completely understand the cause of Raynaud's attacks, but blood vessels in the hands and feet appear to overreact to cold temperatures or stress.

When your body is exposed to cold temperatures, your extremities lose heat. Your body slows down blood supply to your fingers and toes to preserve your body's core temperature. Your body specifically reduces blood flow by narrowing the small arteries under the skin of your extremities. In people with Raynaud's, this normal response is exaggerated. Stress causes a similar reaction to cold in the body, and likewise the body's response may be exaggerated.

The symptoms include several cyclic color changes:

1. When exposed to cold temperatures, the blood supply to the fingertips, toes, nose, and earlobes of Raynaud's disease patients is reduced and the skin turns pale or white (called pallor) and becomes cold and numb. 2. When the oxygen supply is depleted, the skin colour turns blue (called cyanosis).

Treatment

There is no known way to prevent the development of Raynaud's disease. Further, there is no known cure for this condition. Therefore, avoidance of the trigger is the best supportive management available. Most cases of primary Raynaud's disease can be controlled with proper medical care and avoidance.

Many people are able to find relief by simply adjusting their lifestyles. Affected individuals need to stay warm, and keep their hands and feet well covered in cold weather. Layered clothing, scarves, heavy coats, heavy socks, and mittens under gloves are suggested because gloves alone allow heat to escape. It is also recommended that patients cover or close the space between their sleeves and mittens. Indoors, they should wear socks and comfortable shoes. Smokers should quit as nicotine will worsen the problem. Avoid the use of vibrating tools as well.

Non-medication treatment:

Biofeedback has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for some individuals. This is a technique designed to help a person gain control over involuntary body functions, such as skin temperature, heart rate, or blood pressure. Biofeedback training is necessary and several methods are available.

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Odie's Day at Work
by Heather Seden

Occasionally I will take my lovebird Odie to work. I haven't taken him for probably six months, because he had just gotten too unruly. He would spend all of his time walking all over my hands while I tried to type.

I decided today, now that he had gotten a little older, to try it again. He did much better. He spent lots of time sitting down on my "mouse hand."

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Amazon promotes warmer mouse

Do you sit at the computer with a cold mouse hand? Amazon has the solution. It's a mouse hand warmer blanket pouch to hold your favorite computer mouse and mouse pad. We use a heated mouse and heated mouse pad inside the mouse hand warmer blanket. The heat is generated by the USB devices and is insulated inside/underneath the blanket pouch. It's a very warm experience. Click here to see and read about the Mouse Hand Warmer by ValueRays.

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Here's some information about the Mouse Hand Warmer product:

Keeps your mouse hand covered by a warm blanket. Constructed of a warm polyester fleece blanket material with a non-slip surface. Fits standard mouse pads and any size computer mouse. Hand wash and air dry.

Instructions: Slip a standard sized mouse pad inside the Mouse Hand Warmer, or can be used alone without a mouse pad. If using a wireless mouse, the net front provides a clear optical connection. When using an USB connected mouse, slip the cord through a small slit opening made in the center front net. Easy to keep clean by hand washing with a mild detergent and air drying. Made in the USA. Uses no electricity. No cords to get tangled on your desk!

The Mouse Hand Warmer is an energy and cost efficient way to keep your mouse hand warm during chilly weather or whenever you feel your mouse hand getting cold. A drafty air-conditioned office makes for an uncomfortable exposed hand if you sit and work all day at the computer. During the winter, a draft or drop in temperature makes your mouse hand cold, too. Sometimes fingers get numb due to the cold air. Keep your mouse hand warm inside a cozy blanket.

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USB Heated Mouse

by Luigi Lugmayr

I am not sure why you would need a heated mouse. Maybe if you happen to sit inside an igloo on the North Pole and read I4U NEWS such a mouse comes in handy. Features of the optical USB Warmer Mouse include 800dpi resolution, 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) heating temperature and scroll wheel. Gadget shop Brando sells this USB mouse for $22. Thanko just released a heated mouse pad in Japan. More details about this warming USB gadget can be found on AkihabaraNews.