Multi-function roller apparatus and method for a control device
US8446366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/03543
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A roller for a mouse includes a roller wheel having an outer portion formed of metal and a corrugated surface; a pivot arm configured to pivot in a first direction to contact the corrugated surface and to pivot in a second direction to move away from the corrugated surface; and user operable device configured to be translated to pivot the pivot arm.
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