Touch-scrolling pad for computer input devices
US9013405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/0339
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In embodiments of a touch-scrolling pad for computer input devices, a touch sensor strip detects touch contacts on a touch-scrolling pad that is implemented for vertical scrolling input and horizontal scrolling input. A selectable button positioned proximate below the touch sensor strip can be selected by an actuation depress input to the touch-scrolling pad. The touch-scrolling pad includes programmed instructions in firmware implemented to determine that a touch contact is one of a vertical scrolling input, a horizontal scrolling input, or the actuation depress input to actuate the selectable button. The touch-scrolling pad also includes a haptic system that generates haptic feedback responsive to either of the vertical scrolling input or the horizontal scrolling input.
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