Pilot-Study Reveals 5% Increase in productivity using Contour Designs Rollermouse

Contour Designs computer input devices offer office workers around the world a more comfortable workspace and increased productivity.

Pilot-Study Reveals 5% Increase in productivity using Contour Designs Rollermouse

Contour Designs computer input devices offer office workers around the world a more comfortable workspace and increased productivity.

Windham, NH -- October 03, 2002 -- Contour Design, Inc. today announced the results of the Humantech Project called the Pilot Study: Performance, Risk, and Discomfort Effects of the RollerMouse station." The study reveals that Contour Designs RollerMouse Station scores very high as an alternative to other computer mice, saving time and increasing productivity over conventional mice.

Mike Wynn, Vice President and Ergonomics Engineer for Humantech states, The results from our pilot study were very promising. The RollerMouse effectively eliminated ergonomic risk related to reaching to the input device and showed a comfort advantage over a standard 2- button mouse. Users were able to achieve faster data entry using the RollerMouse, averaging almost 5% increased productivity. We're looking forward to conducting additional studies to confirm that these initial results hold up in real work environments."

Similar findings were established earlier in the year when Contour Design conducted a study of the RollerMouse Station in the one thousand-seat call center of a major U.S. pharmaceutical company. This study discovered a 47% reduction in reported operator pain when using the RollerMouse Station.

Contour Design will be attending the National Safety Council conference October 7th-10th in an effort to increase productivity and bring relief to office workers via ergonomically correct computer input devices. As the subject of ergonomics" grows increasingly popular with every computer-related injury reported, Contour continues its studies in user comfort and relief and endeavors to help both individuals and companies.

Contour Design (booth #4813) believes that safety challenges need to be addressed today so injuries may be avoided tomorrow. Contours dedication to producing quality, ergonomic input devices has saved many of this nations workers from the pain of computer-related injuries and even surgery.

Contour Designs ergonomic products range from unique computer mice like the RollerMouse Station and the Perfit Mouse family to Perflex Gel products and the Perfit Forearm Support. All Contour products are designed to keep the user comfortable and more productive.

Please feel free to stop by booth # 4813 at the National Safety Council conference to test a Contour Design product or visit www.contourdesign.com for more details.

About Contour Design:
Contour Design is committed to the design, development and manufacture of high-quality ergonomic computer peripherals and accessories worldwide. Founded in 1995, Contour proudly offers many award-winning innovative products including the Perfit Mouse, selected as The Best Ergonomic Product" by the largest gathering of ergonomics professionals worldwide, at the International Ergonomic Associations Triennial Congress Exhibition Competition.

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