Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheel
US6842169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H25/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thumbwheel input device oriented on an incline and comprising a wheel such that a first input is generated by rotation of the wheel about its axis, and a holder also having an axis of rotation and a portion thereon to receive the wheel whereby a second input is generated by rotation of the holder about the second axis.
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