Mouse input function for pen-shaped writing, reading or pointing devices
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Input device with multiple sets of input keys
US8928499B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8928499-B2 |
| Application number | US-62721407-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Publication date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
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An input device is disclosed that includes keys on a first surface and a second surface of the input device. At least some of the keys are operably coupled to a matrix including a switch for each key therein. When one of the keys is pressed, the corresponding switch is activated to provide a signal indicative thereof.
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What is claimed is: 1. An input device, comprising: a form factor including a bottom surface adapted to be positioned in contact with a flat surface when the input device is positioned on the flat surface, and the form factor including a top surface opposite of the bottom surface; a position tracking sensor configured to sense movement of the input device along the flat surface and provide a sensor output indicative of the input device being moved along the flat surface; a fir…
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- What does patent US8928499B2 cover?
- An input device is disclosed that includes keys on a first surface and a second surface of the input device. At least some of the keys are operably coupled to a matrix including a switch for each key therein. When one of the keys is pressed, the corresponding switch is activated to provide a signal indicative thereof.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Rensberger Gary, Obie Gene Robert, Franks Mike, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F3/0383. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 06 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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