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Textured linear trackpad

US8766940B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2012
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04809
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computing device includes a trackpad, which includes a touch-sensitive surface having a touch-detectable pattern. The touch-detectable pattern includes a first feature, and a second feature having first and second side features. The first and second side features start in proximity of the first feature and are positioned on opposite sides of the first feature.

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