It's clear to anyone familiar with man-machine interfaces when a great deal of thought has been put into that interface—and when that interface was simply an afterthought. If the latter, the result is usually a dissatisfied user as the interface the first point of contact between the user and system, and first impressions can be lasting.

That's a fact that Logitech took to heart when designing the MX Revolution mouse using multiple design teams from around the world. But "mouse" is almost too simplistic a term for what the company created. It's more accurate to describe it as a perfect meld of form and function. A quick look under the hood at the design of the MX Revolution and it quickly becomes apparent that this is not a bunch of inexpensive components thrown together. The amount of engineering that went into the device goes way beyond the norm, incorporating unparalleled attention to details ranging from the shell's fit in the user's hand down to the sound-absorbing Teflon that the mouse's feet. The best part, however, may be the multifunction scroll wheel. A true coup-de-grace.

Find out what makes the MX Revolution so special and what went into its design.

Use the seminar to see:

• How ergonomics can be melded with engineering design.
• How the scroll wheel works in multiple dimensions.
• What exactly Teflon has to do with a mouse.
• And much more!

b>Who should attend:
Designers end equipment that need to understand some of the principles of man-machine-interface ergonomics and its potential to enhance the end-user experience, given a little forethought.

Presenter:

Richard Nass
Rich Nass (rnass@cmp.com) is editor-in-chief of Embedded Systems Development and a contributing editor to EE Times.