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Scroll control method using a touchpad

  • US 20060290678A1
  • Filed: 11/16/2005
  • Published: 12/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A scroll control method using a touchpad, comprising the steps of:

  • predefining a region on the touchpad for further determining if a scroll function is to be executed thereafter;

    detecting a landing of an object on the region;

    triggering the scroll function in response to the landing;

    detecting a movement of the object sliding on the touchpad;

    calculating a distance of the movement for determining a scrolling signal; and

    terminating the scroll function in response to a leaving of the object from the touchpad.

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