Pointing device for interface with a graphical display
First Claim
1. A pointing device comprising:
- a first body portion;
a second body portion;
a hinge assembly rotationally connecting the first body portion and the second body portion and the first and second body portions being rotatable about a hinge axis to form an extended profile having a head portion and a tail portion and a collapsed profile where the first and second body portions are folded relative to the hinge axis; and
a tracking assembly including at least one sensor to detect movement and output a control signal responsive to the detected movement.
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Abstract
The application discloses a pointing device to interface with a graphical user interface of a computer or other electronic device. As disclosed the pointing device includes a contoured body profile having a forward portion and an aft or tail portion. In embodiments disclosed, the body of the pointing device includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first and second body portions are rotationally connected via a hinge assembly to fold the device for transport and unfold the device for use. The application also discloses a pointing device having a pocket for removably holding a dongle or other device for transport or storage.
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20 Claims
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1. A pointing device comprising:
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a first body portion; a second body portion; a hinge assembly rotationally connecting the first body portion and the second body portion and the first and second body portions being rotatable about a hinge axis to form an extended profile having a head portion and a tail portion and a collapsed profile where the first and second body portions are folded relative to the hinge axis; and a tracking assembly including at least one sensor to detect movement and output a control signal responsive to the detected movement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A pointing device comprising;
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a body; a forward contact surface and a rear contact surface and an arched contour between the forward and rear contact surfaces forming a void region or area along an underside of the body; and a tracking assembly including at least one sensor to detect movement and output a control signal responsive to the detected movement. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A pointing device comprising:
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a body having a pocket sized to removably hold a dongle or other device; a tracking assembly including at least one sensor to detect movement and output a control signal responsive to the detected movement. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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