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Dual function input device and method

US6762752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2002
Grant dateJul 13, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04886
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for user input to a digital system, comprising a first sensing system for sensing a user interaction of a first type, co-located with a second sensing system for sensing a user interaction of a second type. The first system may detect styluses and like objects using EM radiation and the second system may detect touch pressure.

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