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Pen type input device and method for character input and mouse functions

US9946372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2010
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/038
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pen-type input device and method for sending positional input to a host device, in which a first switch, located on the pen's tip is provided to input character strokes in a character input mode and move a mouse cursor in a mouse mode, a second switch is provided to perform a mouse left-click operation in the mouse mode, and a third switch is provided to switch an input mode of the pen-type input device.

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