Input module and operating method thereof
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1. An input module, comprising:
- a base;
a post disposed on the base; and
a touchpad movably disposed on the post, perpendicular thereto.
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Abstract
An input module and operation method thereof. The input module includes a base with a post and a touchpad movably thereon, perpendicular thereto. The touchpad includes a touch-sensitive input surface with a plurality of defined character areas. Contacting one of the character areas and pressing the touchpad generates corresponding character output.
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1. An input module, comprising:
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a base;
a post disposed on the base; and
a touchpad movably disposed on the post, perpendicular thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An operating method for an electronic device with a monitor, comprising the steps of:
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providing an input module having a base with a post and a touchpad movably thereon, wherein the touchpad comprises a touch-sensitive input surface with a plurality of defined character areas;
contacting the touchpad within a defined character area; and
pressing the touchpad.
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