Input devices and methods for providing a scrolling input to an application
US11144141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/0333
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to various embodiments, there is provided an input device for providing a scrolling input to an application, the input device including a scroll wheel and a control circuit configured to provide exactly one step of scrolling input for every instance of rotation of the scroll wheel regardless of an angle that the scroll wheel is rotated through in the instance of rotation.
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