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INPUT APPARATUS AND BUTTON ARRANGEMENT FOR HANDHELD DEVICE

  • US 20180307392A1
  • Filed: 06/18/2018
  • Published: 10/25/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:

  • a movable circular ring, the movable circular ring coupled to one or more movement detection sensors such that movement of the movable circular ring enables generation of one or more first input signals; and

    a central touch sensitive area enclosed by the movable circular ring and configured such that a touch on the central touch sensitive area enables generation of one or more second input signals;

    wherein at least one of multiple device functions is enabled by at least one of the one or more first input signals and the one or more second input signals.

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