Illuminated touchpad
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1. An input device comprising:
- an input surface; and
a controller configured todetect a user input associated with one or more objects relative to the input surface,determine whether the user input comprises a single object or multiple objects,illuminate the input surface based on a first illumination profile if the user input is determined to comprise a single object, andilluminate the input surface based on a second illumination profile if the user input is determined to comprise multiple objects such that the input surface is illuminated based on the same second illumination profile irrespective of how many of the multiple objects the user input is determined to comprise.
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Abstract
The present invention pertains to improved feedback mechanisms for touch pads. One aspect relates to devices capable of illuminating the touch sensitive surface of the touch pad. Another aspect relates to methods for providing visual feedback at the touch pad.
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1. An input device comprising:
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an input surface; and a controller configured to detect a user input associated with one or more objects relative to the input surface, determine whether the user input comprises a single object or multiple objects, illuminate the input surface based on a first illumination profile if the user input is determined to comprise a single object, and illuminate the input surface based on a second illumination profile if the user input is determined to comprise multiple objects such that the input surface is illuminated based on the same second illumination profile irrespective of how many of the multiple objects the user input is determined to comprise. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of operating an input device, comprising:
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detecting a user input associated with one or more objects relative to an input surface; determining whether the user input comprises a single object or multiple objects; illuminating the input surface based on a first illumination profile if the user input is determined to comprise a single object; and illuminating the input surface based on a second illumination profile if the user input is determined to comprise multiple objects such that the input surface is illuminated based on the same second illumination profile irrespective of how many of the multiple objects the user input is determined to comprise. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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