System and method for differentiating between intended and unintended user input on a touchpad
US8502787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04186
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for differentiating between intended user input and inadvertent or incidental contact with a touchpad is herein disclosed. When a user engages the touchpad, sensors on the touchpad are activated and generate touch sensor signals. Based on the pattern of engaged sensors, a hand pattern can be determined. From the hand pattern, a hand model may be retrieved. The hand model may indicate passive zones and active zones. Contact in the active zones may be considered intentional, while contact in the passive zones may be considered unintended or incidental. Moreover, a global shift may be calculated, and input from the active zones may be compensated for the global shift. The input from the active zones can then be used to control a graphical user interface.
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