field mouse

n 1: any of various small mouselike rodents of the family

Cricetidae esp. of genus Microtus having a stout

short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting

fields or meadows [syn: {vole}]

2: any nocturnal Old World mouse of the genus Apodemus

inhabiting woods and fields and gardens [syn: {fieldmouse}]

mind mouse

A {pointing device} (unlike a {mouse} in design,

but serving the same purpose) which works via sensors in

contact with the user's skin. The sensors are built into a

plastic base which fits on one finger and which is similar in

shape to a finger cast.

The principle of operation is presumably myoelectric, not

psionic, contrary to what the name implies.

As of the time of writing (1996), mind mice are not accurate

enough to be anything but novelties.

[Availability?]

(1997-04-07)