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Fingertip or Chin Button Mouse


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Fingertip or Chin Button Mouse


Smooth, precise force-sensing control over mouse cursor with only the slightest of fingertip (or chin) movements to similar to IBM TrackPoint.  Requiring only slight fingertip movement, perfect for many individuals limited by muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  Simple - just plug it into any computer. No drivers to install!

Works just like IBM TrackPoint

Includes:
Fingertip Button Mouse with 2 Ability Switch Jacks for external clicking
GimpGear Computer Accessibility CD
Windows Click-lock Dragging Compatible
On-Screen Keyboard with Word Completion
unique mouse movement/ gesture writing software
3 optional "Click Assist" apps to try

 
Knob membrane available but slightly less sensitive
Features
Precise - Fully digital force sensing technology provides very smooth, precise control without any moving parts
Versatile - Hold in hand, velcro to desktop, wheelchair armrest, or optional 3rd Arm Under Desktop Mount for precise positioning.  Click with built-in buttons intuitively to left and right of center mouse controller, or click by optionally plugging in any ability switches such as Roughneck Dual Pushbutton, Light Touch, Foot, or Sip and Puff Switches.
Simple & Intuitive - Plug it in to any computer and start using immediately! No drivers to install, uses USB Human Interface Device (HID) drivers built into Windows, Mac, & Linux (PS/2 adapter available)
Rugged - Perfect for multiuser environments and computer labs such as schools, rehab centers, demo & loan programs, etc.


Benefits
Does not require any arm movement.  Even the slightest fingertip movement provides excellent control over mouse cursor. Requiring only slight fingertip movement, the Fingertip Button Mouse is perfect for many limited by muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, or even Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
GSA Section 508 - Meets the relevant standards making purchases by the US Government compliant with the Law.

Purchase Now for only $399
 
Options & Upgrades
3rd Arm 2 Joint Desktop Edge Mount
For users who prefer not to hold Fingertip Button Mouse but mounted and positioned exactly where they needed when they pull up to the computer
Positions Fingertip Button Mouse close to user along front or outside edge of wheelchair armrest
Includes 2"x1.75" top plate on mount Appropriately Sized for Fingertip Button Mouse
$169
3rd Arm 2 Joint Under Desktop Mount
Screwed in place
(Pictured face down)
2.5"x 4.5" Velcro mounting surface perfect for fingertip mouse
$139
3rd Arm 4 Jointed Chin Control Mount
Positions Button Mouse just below chin at precise angle desired by user.  
Conveniently click with chin using buttons on either side of pressure sensitive mouse controller button
Optionally and recommended, for even more rapid mouse control, plug in a pair of hands-free ability switches such as Sip and Puff Switches or Dual Muscle Sensor Switches
Photo shows the same mount positioning the Switch Adapted Nintendo Wii Nunchuck for chin control.
$225
USB to PS/2 Port Adapter - Supports older computers
Roughneck Dual Pushbutton Switches
Click both Left and Right mouse buttons with the opposite hand that fingertip button mouse is moved with
Provide feather touch auditory feedback, easier for users lacking sensation in hands to hear successful activation
Rugged for use on power wheelchairs or even with feet/toes
Only 2.3"x 1.38"x .8"
$129
Light Touch 2 gram Switch(es)
Designed specifically for individuals with very weak finger dexterity (Muscular Dystrophy)
Absolute lightest 2 g activation force of any switch available, just lay your finger on it to activate
Available as single switch or 4 pack. Arrange 4 pack in a row at any angle or position, or orient in a circle to activate any one of the four with a single finger, using the finger like an upside down joystick!
$59 or $119
Handheld Thumb Switch
For individuals with thumb movement and able to grasp or hold switch in hand
$59
Dual Sensor Switches for Eyebrow, Jaw, Muscle Twitch, Touch, Pressure, slight Joint Movement
Highly adjustable sensitivity
Position on forehead with included headband to detect the slightest movement of an eyebrow or wiggling ear
Use on neck/clavicle to detect a grimace or clenching of the jaw, on the forearm, finger, wrist, elbow, leg, or even just detects blowing on sensor
Includes 2 round touch/pressure piezo sensors, 2 rectangular movement piezo sensors, & 1 band for head, neck, wrist, arm, leg, etc.
$299
Pair (2) Foot Switches
Large activation surface
More sensitive than most similarly sized switches
$69
Sip & Puff Switches on USB PC/Mac Voice Recognition Headset
Mouthpiece stays in position regardless of turning head
Very Responsive - requires little more than breathing
Work more efficiently and Play more competitively!
Substitute for 2 buttons i.e. left & right mouse clicks
Now includes New Anti-Microbial Tubing & Mouthpiece!
New disposable mouthpiece kits featuring a unique anti-contamination filter available for multiuser environments
Includes two standard 3.5 mm adaptive switch mono plugs on 3' wire and 5' washable, replaceable tubing.
$229
Sip & Puff Switches in Clamp Mount Flexarm
INCLUDES $179 Sip & Puff Switches
Freedom to pull up to,and away from desk independently
Very Responsive - requires little more than breathing
Work more efficiently and Play more competitively!
Substitute for 2 buttons i.e. left & right mouse clicks
Now includes New Anti-Microbial Tubing & Mouthpiece!
New disposable mouthpiece kits featuring a unique anti-contamination filter available for multiuser environments
Includes two standard 3.5 mm adaptive switch mono plugs on 3' wire and 5' washable, replaceable tubing.
$299
Dual Bite Switches on Clamp Mount Flexarm OR Flexarm USB Voice-Recognition Mic
Alternative to sip & puff switches ideal for anyone with breathing difficulties such as ventilator dependent
Sensitive and responsive, excessive force not required
Requires very small 1" side-to-side head movement
Use Surface Mount Flexarm on bed headboard or desk
Use mic with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, chat, and more
Durable, approximate 4000-8000 bites expected life!
Includes two standard 3.5 mm switch plugs on 3' wire
$299

Included  Software Utilities

'Click Assist' & Voice Clicking
On Screen Keyboard with Word Completion
Applications from 4 different developers plus 2 trials!  Pick the one that works best for you!
'Click Assist' software "clicks" for whom mouse buttons are difficult.
No Grip Mouse operation with one arm only
Simply pause or dwell over an object on the screen and software clicks for you
Support all standard mouse functions: left-click, right-click, dragging, & scrolling
Customizable to user's preferences for speed
Click by Voice Control with over 100 free built-in navigation commands (microphone required)

If typing on the keyboard is difficult, these 2 included programs will get you going!
Unique "Write by Pointing" software
On Screen Keyboard
User Configurable Keyboard Layouts
Translated native support for ~15 major languages
Word Completion with built-in dictionary saves time & repetitive typing immediately
User customizable Word Completion dictionary learns as you add more words
Voice Recognition with Basic Dictation

If you find using a mouse more challenging due to hand tremor resulting from Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc. the No Grip mouse can greatly reduce the tremors by eliminating the use of hand muscles.  For even more stable results the No Grip mouse can also be combined with FREE SteadyMouse anti-tremor mouse filtering software!



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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