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Method and apparatus for implementing a dialpad on the surface of a mouse input device

  • US 5,847,695 A
  • Filed: 01/04/1996
  • Issued: 12/08/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An interface device comprising:

  • motion detecting means for detecting motion of the interface device over a surface;

    selection means, for indicating a user selection;

    numeric entry means on the interface device for allowing a user to input numbers to the interface device, wherein said numeric entry means includes a telephone dialpad; and

    motion restriction means for restricting motion of the interface device over the surface when the user uses the numeric entry means to input numbers to the interface device.

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