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Laptop having detachable touchpad

US8537541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2011
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1616
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A laptop includes a main body and a touchpad. The main body includes a housing which defines a receiving groove. The touchpad is detachably received in the receiving groove. The laptop further includes an ejection mechanism to eject the touchpad up from the receiving groove to allow the touchpad to be used independently as an external mouse.

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