History of computer mouse over time

Since its invention in the 1960s, computer mice have made great leaps in both form and function. Let's look at the evolutionary history of this familiar "click" device.

Like personal computers, mice also have its memorable milestones. Since the first computer mouse was invented by Dr. Doug Engelbart in 1964, it has evolved from a simple "wood" into a multi-functional, multi-key optical mouse today.

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The world's first computer mouse model, invented in 1964. Source BWO .

In the territory of a computer mouse, no one is unique. Both Xerox PARC, Apple, Microsoft and Logitech are equal in level of contribution and dedication.

1964: The aquatic mouse

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Hoping to find a convenient way to "communicate" with computers, Dr. Doug Engelbart invented the first computer mouse in human history. It has the shape of a square piece of wood with a single button and two metal wheels arranged perpendicular to each other.

1973: Xerox PARC

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Xerox Research Center in Palo Alto (Xerox PARC for short) developed the first computer to use a graphical user interface (GUI). This system includes a new type of mouse invented by Bill English. Beneath the mouse is a large steel ballpoint that records hand movements, replacing the two metal wheels inside Engelbart's design. Another change: PARC's mouse has 3 different buttons.

1981: Optical mouse

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Steve Kirsh of Mouse Systems Corporation and Xerox's Richard Lyon both invented the first optical mouse model. Both mouse models can identify motion by micro-light sensors located below the mouse body, thereby moving the cursor position above the screen.

1983: Apple Lisa

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Apple Lisa is one of the first commercial personal computers equipped with a graphical user interface (GUI) and mouse. Although Lisa failed miserably in business, the GUI and mouse were still trusted by Apple, reusing the highly successful Apple Macintosh series a year later.

1996: Microsoft IntelliMouse

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The computer mouse had Genious's first scroll key marketed in 1995 (the Genius EasyScroll) but it had to go to Microsoft's IntelliMouse - released in 1996, the scroll mouse actually took off. Applications such as Microsoft Word and IE actively support this new roll function.

2004: Logitech MX 1000

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Logitech introduced the first laser mouse in the world, with the intention of completely replacing LED lights inside optical mice. Laser beams increase the sensitivity of the micro sensor to the movement of the hand and create a faster reaction on the screen.

2006: Logitech MX Revolution

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It is not necessarily a breakthrough, but this is a model of the computer mouse known as the most modern today. Using MicroGear Precision's Super Scroll Button, this mouse allows you to "fly" - literally - through pages of speed with the wind. In addition, you can convert accurately into click-to-click mode to scroll through slide slides, playlists .

A second scroll key allows you to jump between open documents or search the Web by highlighting the search keywords and clicking the Search button.

Of course, this mouse model also uses lasers.

Trong Cam