Illuminated touch pad
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1. An illuminated input device, the illuminated input device comprising:
- an object sensing mechanism capable of sensing a user input over an input surface; and
a visual feedback system configured to illuminate the input surface in association with a user input.
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Abstract
The present invention pertains to improved feedback mechanisms for touch pads. One aspect relates to devices capable of illuminating the touch sensitive surface of the touch pad. Another aspect relates to methods for providing visual feedback at the touch pad.
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47 Claims
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1. An illuminated input device, the illuminated input device comprising:
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an object sensing mechanism capable of sensing a user input over an input surface; and
a visual feedback system configured to illuminate the input surface in association with a user input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of operating an input device, comprising:
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sensing an object over an input surface; and
illuminating at least a portion of the input surface when an object is sensed. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A method of operating an input device, comprising:
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detecting a user input over the input surface;
determining an input state of the input device based on the user input;
illuminating the input surface based on the input state of the input device, each input state having a different illumination profile. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A method of operating an input device, comprising:
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illuminating at least a portion of an input surface when an object is detected over the input surface; and
adjusting the illumination when the object is moved over the input surface. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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