Patent · US Expired

Mouse having an optically-based scrolling feature

US7358963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 2002
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/03547
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A peripheral input device for controlling movements on a display screen. The peripheral input device includes a housing and an optical touch pad carried by the housing. The optical touch pad is configured to translate finger motion into movements on the display screen.

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