Dual touch surface multiple function input device
US9423895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04804
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
For one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus includes a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing. The first housing and the second housing are rotatable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The apparatus further includes and a touch input device supported by the first housing. The touch input device is configured to have a first active touch surface when the first housing and the second housing are in the open configuration, and a second active touch surface when the first housing and the second housing are in the closed configuration. The first active touch surface is smaller than the second active touch surface.
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