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Input device with multiple controls having interchangeable functionality

  • US 6,950,092 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2001
  • Issued: 09/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A data processing system input device comprising:

  • a first control device for moving a cursor in accordance with a direction and magnitude of forces applied to said first control device;

    a second control device for controlling scrolling in accordance with a direction and magnitude of forces applied to said second control device; and

    means, responsive to selection of a single control, for switching functionality of said first control device with said second control device, wherein said second control device moves said cursor and said first control device controls scrolling when said functionality is switched, wherein the first control device and the second control device are integrated into a single input device, which is external to a housing of a data processing system and coupled to the data processing system.

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