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Personalized computer peripheral

  • US 20020002490A1
  • Filed: 03/29/2001
  • Published: 01/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for facilitating retention of a computer input device that is used for navigation among web pages that are accessible via a Global Information Network, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (1) providing the computer input device for facilitating navigation to web sites and among web pages, wherein the computer input device includes at least one touch-sensitive surface whereby data is input to the computer input device;

    (2) providing a web browser terminal which is controllable by the computer input device, wherein the web browser terminal includes a visual display and a web browser for accessing the web sites and displaying the web pages;

    (3) selecting an image to be disposed on the at least one touch-sensitive surface; and

    (4) disposing the image selected by the owner on the at least one touch-sensitive surface of the computer input device, to thereby personalize the computer input device, and thereby influence the owner to keep and use the computer input device.

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