What makes
the HoverStop Mouse work?
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The Hoverstop Sensor:
The
mouse sensor
detects when you are holding it or even when your hand is hovering over
the mouse. The sensor begins the timing that activities the vibration
signal when the mouse is inactive. The mouse will not vibrate if you
remove your hand off before the 10 seconds have expired. It will not
vibrate if you have clicked or scrolled during that time. Those actions
set the timer counter back to zero. The Hoverstop mouse vibration only
activates if you hold the mouse unnecessarily for more than ten seconds.
User awareness of the Hoverstop
mouse:
Generally
the user will not even be aware of the fact that he or she has been
alerted. Like a lot of motions and actions, for example using a turn
signal when driving, like taking
the hand off the mouse when not in use, can become automated responses, known as a conditioned
reflex. Such automated responses develop very quickly, generally within a
day or less. After a while you will automatically remove your hand from
the mouse when you are not using it.
The Hoverstop
mouse and productivity:
Concentration
will not be broken, and you will not be forced to consciously interrupt
work or take action not connected to work. Productivity is not impeded.
Does Hoverstop work?
The Hoverstop
mouse can help you prevent RSI because it encourages you to relax your
hand and body. The effects of taking breaks have been shown in many
publications. Even only 3 short breaks per hour have a positive effect.
Many software programs encourage you to take breaks for just that reason.
System requirements.
The Hoverstop
mouse is operating system independent. All necessary functions are
performed by the mouse itself and it does not use processor time from the
PC or slowing it down. Just plug it into the USB port and use it.
How long does it take to
get used to the Hoverstop mouse?
Usually
within a day you will have developed the automated response (or
conditioned reflex). Within a week you won't notice you are using the
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