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Systems and methods for reconfiguring input devices

US8209566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2009
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/85
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system includes an input device having first and second input members configured to be activated by a user. The input device is configured to generate activation signals associated with activation of the first and second input members, and each of the first and second input members are associated with an input function. A processor is coupled to the input device and configured to receive the activation signals. A memory coupled to the processor, and includes a reconfiguration module configured to store the input functions assigned to the first and second input members and, upon execution of the processor, to reconfigure the input functions assigned to the input members when the first input member is inoperable.

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