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Input device with pattern and tactile feedback for computer input and control

  • US 20040207601A1
  • Filed: 05/14/2004
  • Published: 10/21/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a computing system having a user interface, a user input device for inputting information into a computing system, the user input device comprising:

  • a tactile surface divided by a plurality of sections, each section being tactilely distinguished from an adjacent section; and

    a plurality of input sensing devices detecting an input stroke defining a user request and transmitting a selection signal indicative of the user request to the computing system, each section having at least one input sensing device whereby information is input into a computing system in response to reception of the selection signal.

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