MOVABLE TOUCH PAD WITH ADDED FUNCTIONALITY
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Abstract
An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a first control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable touch pad so as to generate one or more distinct second control signals. The control signals being used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.
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20 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A device comprising:
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a frame, a moveable platform configured to move relative to the frame, the moveable platform comprising a touch sensitive surface, and a switch comprising two domes configured to push the moveable platform into engagement with the frame. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A device comprising:
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a frame, a moveable platform comprising a touch sensitive surface, and a switch comprising two domes configured to push the moveable platform into engagement with the frame, the moveable platform being configured to tilt relative to the frame to enable the touch sensitive surface to move in multiple degrees of freedom relative to the frame, each of the multiple degrees of freedom being associated with a function of the device, the tilting action of the moveable platform relative to the frame enabling a user of the device to make a selection. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A device comprising:
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a frame, a moveable platform comprising a touch sensitive surface, and a switch comprising two domes configured to push the moveable platform into engagement with the frame, the moveable platform being configured to pivot about a first contact between the moveable platform and the frame when a force is applied to the touch sensitive surface in a first zone located on a side of the touch sensitive surface opposite the first contact, and the moveable platform being configured to pivot about a second contact between the moveable platform and the frame when a force is applied to the touch sensitive surface in a second zone located on a side of the touch sensitive surface opposite the second contact. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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