Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY 3.

1 Project Design The proponents developed the Wireless Ergonomic Mouse to help out in the reduction of the pain associated with computer related repetitive injuries. With the design of the mouse, the user can interchangeably touch type or use it without having to remove the mousing device from their hand. In using the mouse cursor they will simply push a button that is already on their hand and point their finger at the screen and move it around. The use of this mouse offers the freedom to use it just about anywhere the users want to. Moreover, they are not limited by the length of their cable and they are not going to get trapped in a mess of USB cables which can be a benefit to some gamers who often find them tugging on their mouse cable in order to get more relaxed.

3.1.1 Methods START A Turn on wireless ergonomic mouse.

Is there a light from the LED? YES

NO

Check if theres a battery.

Is there a built in Bluetooth in your PC? YES B Connect wireless ergonomic mouse to Bluetooth.

NO

Plug the USB Receiver into USB port.

Is the Wireless Ergonomic Mouse is connected? YES NO A Is it working?

NO Restart PC.

A YES Finish.

Figure 1: Flowchart of the System

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Project Development Testing Procedure Instruments and Techniques Used 3.4.1. Hardware y y y y y PCB Sensor Bluetooth Module Battery Electronic Components

3.4.2. Software
y

C programming language

TRANSMITTER

RECEIVER

OPTICAL SENSOR BATTERY

MICROCONTROLLER

SCROLL, LED, INPUT KEYS

COMPUTER

Figure 2: Block Diagram of the Whole System

Figure 2 shows the hardware block diagram of the Wireless Ergonomic Mouse. The system will consist of an optical mouse sensor and a Bluetooth Receiver. The user will move the mouse in the direction they desire the cursor on the computer screen to move. The mouse movement information, along with the user input from the right and left buttons, is converted into a radio signal and sent over free air to the receiver.