Patent · US Expired

Touchpad

US7620174B1 · kind B1 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2000
Grant dateNov 17, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/22
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a body portion and input means in the form of a touchpad. The touchpad is movable between a first relative position where it operates in a first mode, and a second relative position where it operates in a second mode. The touchpad is capable of receiving input data from one or both of its operational surfaces, so providing greater flexibility.

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