Slouched in front of the PC, browsing the Internet for online bargains or sensational news, or raunchy video clips, or a purpose in life?

Well, isn't it perhaps time that the condition of your health comes to the forefront of your thoughts? Not everyone thinks like that, though, clearly. Chiu Chi Tat and Tsoi Man Hei have invented the Heartbeat Indicator Mouse, a device that functions just like any other ordinary computer mouse accessory, except for one key difference – it also measures the user’s health and keeps track of vital stats anytime they’re using the PC.

The mouse also includes an LCD display, showing the individual's heart rate and other interesting health-related information. A counter also shows just how much of your life you’ve been wasting away in front of the computer. Cleverly, for users who require special medical care, the mouse can also send personal information directly to doctors as a fast and easy remote for medical professionals to monitor the condition of their patients.

The unit itself is wireless, though the LCD display needs to be plugged in via a USB port in order to function and act as a receiver for information. Unfortunately, the Heartbeat Indicator Mouse is just a concept at the moment. However, its benefits are easy to see, especially for those with variable health issues and individuals who wish to check that they are still alive after grinding continuously in World of Warcraft for three days straight.