# Wearable Computer Mice Upcoming Microsoft Mouse By Ayman | Published 2008-04-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-wearable-mouse References: [istartedsomething](http://www.istartedsomething.com/20080416/microsoft-patent-reveals-wearable-mouse-design/) A recent [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-palm-mouse) patent application reveals plans for an unconventional [wearable mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring). The design of the mouse allows you to wear it on your hand even when you are using the keyboard by switching off the cursor sensor with a smimple hand gesture. The mouse pointing is handled by gyroscopic sensors with an accelerometer and a magnetometer. "Besides looking pretty cool, the design actually takes into account a lot of practicality which leads me to believe this is something more than a fancy research demo. For example by wearing the device it does not prevent you from doing other tasks such as typing on a keyboard. The cursor movements are activated by a “switch” (110) that can be activated by closing your hands, grasping the device like a joystick, and then turning the yaw and pitch to control the X and Y positions respectively. There are also left (114) and right click (116) buttons which can be pressed by the thumb." (istartedsomething.com) Check out two current [novel mouse designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring): ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Mice:** The rise of wearable mice for seamless computing experiences, with opportunities for ergonomic designs and improved productivity. - **Gesture-based Mouse Controls:** The shift towards hands-free and gesture-based mouse controls, with opportunities for improved accessibility and expanded use cases. - **Integration of Sensors in Mice:** The integration of gyroscopic sensors, accelerometers, and magnetometers in mouse designs, with potential for improved precision and customization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry, with opportunities for innovation in peripheral devices and enhanced user experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry, with potential for new product offerings and increased market share through novel mouse designs. - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry, with opportunities to expand product lines and offer ergonomic and productivity-enhancing mouse designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Gesture-Based Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clip-mouse.md) - [Remote Presentation Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-finger-mouse.md) - [Ergonomic Ring-Style Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnima-airpoint-ring.md) - [Wearable Technology Gesture Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mouse.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Ergonomic Digital Creative Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-palm-mouse.md) - [Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-form-travel-mouse.md) - [Health-Conscious Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-ergonomic-mouse-concept.md) - [Ergonomic Wrist Rest Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allin-ergonomic-mouse.md)