Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Mouse with improved input mechanisms using touch sensors
- Patent Title (中): 使用触摸传感器改进输入机制的鼠标
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Application No.: US12694133Application Date: 2010-01-26
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Publication No.: US08279176B2Publication Date: 2012-10-02
- Inventor: Christoph Horst Krah , Jeffrey B. Doar , Sean Corbin , Shin Nishibori , Wing Kong Low
- Applicant: Christoph Horst Krah , Jeffrey B. Doar , Sean Corbin , Shin Nishibori , Wing Kong Low
- Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
- Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
- Agency: Morrison & Foerster LLP
- Main IPC: G09G5/08
- IPC: G09G5/08

Abstract:
A mouse having improved input methods and mechanisms is disclosed. The mouse is configured with touch sensing areas capable of generating input signals. The touch sensing areas may for example be used to differentiate between left and right clicks in a single button mouse. The mouse may further be configured with force sensing areas capable of generating input signals. The force sensing areas may for example be positioned on the sides of the mouse so that squeezing the mouse generates input signals. The mouse may further be configured with a jog ball capable of generating input signals. The mouse may additionally be configured with a speaker for providing audio feedback when the various input devices are activated by a user.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100201626A1 Mouse with Improved Input Mechanisms Using Touch Sensors Public/Granted day:2010-08-12
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