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Hybrid pointing device

  • US 7,586,480 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2005
  • Issued: 09/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pointing device, comprising:

  • a first surface having a puck field of motion defined thereon, said puck field of motion being divided into a pointing region and a function region;

    a moveable puck that moves on said first surface;

    a controller that determines a position of said puck within said field of motion; and

    a display screen that displays a two-dimensional scene and a cursor that moves within said scene in a manner controlled by said position of said puck when said puck is in said pointing region, wherein said controller causes said scene to change according to a scrolling function when said puck is in said function region;

    a deformable barrier for inhibiting the movement of said puck into said function region, said inhibition being overcome by a user applying a force to said puck in a direction parallel to said first surface.

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