Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus to reject accidental contact on a touchpad
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Application No.: US12479741Application Date: 2009-06-05
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Publication No.: US08952899B2Publication Date: 2015-02-10
- Inventor: Steven P. Hotelling
- Applicant: Steven P. Hotelling
- Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
- Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
- Agency: Morrison & Foerster LLP
- Main IPC: G06F3/041
- IPC: G06F3/041 ; G06F3/03 ; G06F3/038 ; G06F3/042 ; G06F3/044
Abstract:
In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090244092A1 METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REJECT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT ON A TOUCHPAD Public/Granted day:2009-10-01
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