Observed finger behaviour during computer mouse use

Lee, David L.; McLoone, Hugh; Dennerlein, Jack T.

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2006.12.008

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“…[1] Studies have indicated that mouse use for more than 20 h/week may result in hand/wrist symptoms and more than 30 h/week may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). [1] In order to solve this problem, a number of mouse manufacturers have been trying to design and produce ergonomic mice to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Regarding this, some changes have been taken into account in the structure and complex interaction between designs and upper limbs.…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessment of functional parameters and comfort of a new computer mouse as compared with other types of input devices

Dehghan

Choobineh

Razeghi

et al. 2015

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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Assessment of functional parameters and comfort of a new computer mouse as compared with other types of input devices

Dehghan

Choobineh

Razeghi

et al. 2015

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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“…Some additional metrics were calculated, because prior empirical research would imply gender differences are possible for these mouse metrics even if they were N. Van Balen, H, Wang, C. Ball not reported in the actual studies. For example, males and females differ in their grip postures of the mouse and positioning of the finger over the mouse button [18,22,41], implying that gender differences could exist for metrics influenced by these grip postures.…”

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“…A study on the finger postures of mouse users showed that men more frequently had a finger posture, in which the finger used for mouse clicking had a lifted finger posture where the middle portion of the finger was not in contact with the mouse [22]. Male participants in this study were also more likely to show an extended finger posture with a flexion angle of less than 15 degrees when gripping the mouse (refer to Figure 2 for an illustration of relevant movement terms).…”

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Analysis of Targeted Mouse Movements for Gender Classification

Balen¹,

Ball²,

Wang³

2017

ICST Transactions on Security and Safety

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Gender is one of the essential characteristics of personal identity that is often misused by online impostors for malicious purposes. This paper proposes a naturalistic approach for identity protection with a specific focus on using mouse biometrics to ensure accurate gender identification. Our underpinning rationale lies in the fact that men and women differ in their natural aiming movements of a hand held object in twodimensional space due to anthropometric, biomechanical, and perceptual-motor control differences between the genders. Although some research has been done on classifying user by gender using biometrics, to the best of our knowledge, no research has provided a comprehensive list of which metrics (features) of movements are actually relevant to gender classification, or method by which these metrics may be chosen. This can lead to researchers making unguided decisions on which metrics to extract from the data, doing so for convenience or personal preference. Making choices this way can lead to negatively affecting the accuracy of the model by the inclusion of metrics with little relevance to the problem, and excluding metrics of high relevance. In this paper, we outline a method for choosing metrics based on empirical evidence of natural differences in the genders, and make recommendations on the choice of metrics. The efficacy of our method is then tested through the use of a logistic regression model.

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“…Sutter and Ziefle (2004; proposed the differences between the work efficiency of human-machine interactions using the technical characteristics between the change of feelings and the hardware (the change of hand movements and cursor movements). Lee et al (2008) proposed a method to reduce the resulting musculoskeletal sensation of pain from finger gestures when using micelike input devices. Herring et al (2011) proposed the modification of equipment shapes and dimensions, such as good handle design and easy-to-use control mechanisms, to enhance the comfort, practicability, and accuracy of handheld tools.…”

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Interface Design Optimization by an Improved Operating Model for College Students

Hsiao³

2017

EURASIA J MATH SCI T

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A method was proposed in this study for assessing the interface operating efficiency of a remote control. The operating efficiency of a product interface can be determined by the proposed approach in which the related dimensions of human palms were measured. The reachable range (blue zone) and the most comfortable range (green zone) were investigated when a user used a single hand (right hand) to operate the remote controls. After that, new remote control designs were created based on the measurement results and the operating efficiency of commercially available remote controls were determined for comparison. The operating efficiency is determined by calculating the overall distance of finger movements when manipulating the buttons and the overall operation time was recorded. The subjects who joined the body measurements and performed the experiments are right-hander Asian college students between the ages of 22 and 28. After further optimization, the reachable range became more average during one-handed operations and those frequently used keys were included into the comfortable range. The resulting operating efficiency performance is higher than commercially available products. The results serve as a good reference for detailed modifications of the products or for the decision making of design proposals.

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Observed finger behaviour during computer mouse use

Cited by 36 publications

References 21 publications

Assessment of functional parameters and comfort of a new computer mouse as compared with other types of input devices

Assessment of functional parameters and comfort of a new computer mouse as compared with other types of input devices

Analysis of Targeted Mouse Movements for Gender Classification

Interface Design Optimization by an Improved Operating Model for College Students

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