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IBM Unveils Mouse Adapter That Assists Hand-Tremor Sufferers

March 15, 2005

Armonk, NY - IBM on Monday said it has developed a computer mouse that can help hand-tremor sufferers eliminate excessive cursor movements, which often prevents the elderly and others from using a computer.

The "Assistive Mouse Adapter" sits between the mouse and computer and filters out shaking movements of the hand in a way that's similar to stabilization systems found in camcorders.

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