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Proximity sensor in a computer input device

  • US 6,456,275 B1
  • Filed: 09/14/1998
  • Issued: 09/24/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An input device for a computer system, said input device having a palm rest portion for permitting engagement by a palm of a user, said input device comprising:

  • an input generator capable of generating input information to be sent to the computer system, said input information comprising at least one of the following;

    (1) a depressible key'"'"'s state, (2) a depressible button'"'"'s station, (3) sound information, or (4) movement information; and

    a touch sensor, said touch sensor covering a substantial portion of said palm rest portion and adapted to generate an electrical signal when a user touches the touch sensor, the electrical signal containing touch information that is the same each time the user touches the touch sensor regardless of where the user'"'"'s touch occurs on the touch sensor.

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