Combined keyboard and mouse
First Claim
1. A user interface device coupled to a processor, the processor coupled to a display device, the user interface device comprising:
- a plurality of keys configured to generate keyboard signals in a keyboard operation mode;
a motion sensor configured to sense user interface device motion and generate graphical user interface signals in a graphical user interface operation mode based on sensed user interface device motion; and
a switch configured to switch the keyboard between the keyboard operation mode and the graphical user interface operation mode.
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Abstract
A user interface device coupled to a processor for allowing a user to quickly switch from a typing mode of operation to a mouse mode of operation. The processor is coupled to a display device. The user interface device includes a plurality of keys that generates keyboard signals in a keyboard operation mode, a motion sensor that senses user interface device motion and generates graphical user interface signals in a graphical user interface operation mode based on sensed user interface device motion, and a switch that switches the keyboard between the keyboard operation mode and the graphical user interface operation mode.
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15 Claims
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1. A user interface device coupled to a processor, the processor coupled to a display device, the user interface device comprising:
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a plurality of keys configured to generate keyboard signals in a keyboard operation mode;
a motion sensor configured to sense user interface device motion and generate graphical user interface signals in a graphical user interface operation mode based on sensed user interface device motion; and
a switch configured to switch the keyboard between the keyboard operation mode and the graphical user interface operation mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12)
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10. A user interface method using a user interface device coupled to a processor, the processor coupled to a display device, the method comprising:
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generating keyboard signals in a keyboard operation mode;
sensing user interface device motion;
generating graphical user interface signals in a graphical user interface operation mode based on the sensed user interface device motion; and
selecting between the keyboard operation mode and the graphical user interface operation mode. - View Dependent Claims (11, 13, 14, 15)
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