The VHF Mousing System™ is a ‘bundle’ of the E-Quill-AirO2bic™ and Nib Click-Less™ software. These products by Designer Appliances are designed to allow users to work in a position that ergonomists and therapists call ‘Functional Neutral’. This is a position in which you are able to work while in a ‘neutral’ or near resting position. Limbs that are comfortable tend not to ache and if people don’t ache, they are less likely to injure!
It is Universally Assistive Technology: by removing the circumstances that can create hand disability, it removes the limitations that mousing creates for those with disabilities.
It requires the same simple installation and is as easy to use as any other mouse. It requires no other specialized equipment for your computer.
The VHF Mousing System™ delivers the same level of protection from further injury for those with disabilities as it does for the able bodied. It is the only conventional mousing system that qualifies and is listed under Section 508 of the US Governments 1998 amendments to the Rehabilitation Act. (see: 'Section 508' ).
The VHF Mousing System also has received an ‘Ease of Use Commendation’ by the Arthritis Foundation.
Persons with Disability
The Virtually Hands Free™ mousing system allows for conventional mousing techniques without the need for muscle activity forward of the elbow. This enables those with reduced dexterity of most kinds to be able to use the full features of their software, including and especially an easier and fuller Internet experience. Upper arm muscles are used to move and point the mouse, there is no need to grip or click. Some persons with tremors may find that they can avoid unintentional clicking, as they are now able to maneuver without fingers being in close proximity to mouse buttons.
Persons with Functional Impairment (Injuries)
Whether as a result of on or off computer injury the E-Quill-AirO2bic™ will help to alleviate the strain of computer mouse usage by untwisting the wrist and avoiding what is called Static Posture. This is when a constant grip is maintained, the excessive use of which is now reported as correlating with computer mouse related injuries. For those who have trouble clicking, or those receiving treatment for hand or wrist injuries, the Virtually Hands Free mousing system removes the need to grip or click. In many cases this can break the cycle of receiving therapy and then returning to work to perform a task, like mousing, that is likely to negate or delay the impact of the benefits of the treatment just received. We believe that with our products many people can heal sooner, so saving thousands of visits for treatment and millions in Healthcare costs, to say nothing of the relief from the misery that a chronic condition inflicts upon people's lives. In terms of computer usage: another cruel and wasteful irony is that it is those who work hardest for longest fall victim soonest and most often.
Nib Click-Less™ Software
The Nib™ software component of the VHF mousing system is Auto-Click software that is optimised for word processing and web browsing applications (for PC's and Macintosh). It automatically performs up to 95% of button clicking operations for you and works best with the E-Quill-AirO2bic™ . Did you know that an average user perform between 1.000.000 and 2.000.000 mouse clicks per year?
5000 + finger click events each day are typically reduced to only a few hundred, depending on the applications you use. When web browsing you can surf all day and not have to click a button.
How does it work? Nib Click-Less™ software has a ‘point and click’ system. You place the cursor on the location where you want a mouse click to be performed. After a small delay (user defines) the software will perform the click for you. A separate delay can be configured for web browsing.
The program has a built in and user definable break timer with 'Add Back' function. If you take an unscheduled break to answer the phone, it adds back time until the next Nib™ break so as to reduce your RSI risk and not your productivity.
You can choose to turn off your keyboard and mouse during the Nib Break making a positive commitment to performing the stretches that help increase your body's oxygen levels or just take the time to get up and walk around.
It tells you how many clicks it performs for you and how many you do for yourself, proving how hard it is working for you and providing you with the feedback that helps you get to know the system better.
For a short demo of Nib, click on one of the following links:
demo Nib (27 Mb wmv file)
demo Nib (9 MB wmv file)
An evaluation copy of Nib™ for the PC can be downloaded here.
An evaluation copy of McNib™ for the Macintosh (OSX) can be downloaded here.
Registration and free updates
Once you purchased the VHF Mousing System, you will need to register as a website member on www.aerobicmouse.com, log your Nib™ serial number and then you can download it whenever you want to or when you are notified of 'free for life' updates.
What does the VHF Mousing System™ cost?
Buying the VHF Mousing System™ gives you an discount compared to ordering the mouse and the software separately. We strongly suggest that you add a Quill-Well™ mouse mat to your order. When you try it you will notice immediately how much easier mousing is compared to using other mice and mouse mats.
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