Directional pad having integrated acoustic system and lighting system
US7091957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/7243
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for use in a data processing device is described in which an audio system and a light system is embedded within a cursor control device such as a directional pad. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cursor control device for performing one or more defined cursor control functions; an audio system embedded within the cursor control device, the audio system configured to generate audio signals responsive to audio signals received and/or generated by the data processing device; and a light source embedded within the cursor control device, the light sources configured to generate light from the cursor control device responsive to control signals generated by the data processing device.
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