Computer peripheral device
US9703402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/03543
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer peripheral device includes a housing, and at least one multi-directional key-wheel. The multi-directional key-wheel is rotatably arranged along an axis in an abreast manner in the housing, and has a part exposed outside the housing. Each multi-directional key-wheel is polygon-shaped and has a plurality of pressing surfaces. Each pressing surface is equipped with at least one button. At least two pressing surfaces of one multi-directional key-wheel have a different quantity of buttons. Thus, the present invention can provide different button arrangement modes by exposing a different one of the pressing surfaces of the multi-directional key-wheel outside the housing. The button arrangement modes can also have a different quantity and arrangement manner of the keys.
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