Input device with contoured region
US11543893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/03543
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to input device configured with a plurality of input members grouped into contoured-shaped bowls on a portion of the input devices. The input device may also be configured for use with multiple hand positions and multiple profiles based on the hand positions. The input device may enable switching between user-programmable profiles, and may include sensory feedback indicating the profiles active on the input device.
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