WO2008006068A3 - Input interface including push-sensitive mechanical switch in combination with capacitive touch sensor - Google Patents

Input interface including push-sensitive mechanical switch in combination with capacitive touch sensor Download PDF

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WO2008006068A3
WO2008006068A3 PCT/US2007/072954 US2007072954W WO2008006068A3 WO 2008006068 A3 WO2008006068 A3 WO 2008006068A3 US 2007072954 W US2007072954 W US 2007072954W WO 2008006068 A3 WO2008006068 A3 WO 2008006068A3
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input interface
combination
touch sensor
capacitive touch
mechanical switch
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Dennis Michael Mudd
Tibor George Csicsatka
David James Parise
David Benavidez
Afshin Mehin
Dan Harden
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Slacker Inc
Dennis Michael Mudd
Tibor George Csicsatka
David James Parise
David Benavidez
Afshin Mehin
Dan Harden
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03547—Touch pads, in which fingers can move on a surface
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/038—Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0339—Touch strips, e.g. orthogonal touch strips to control cursor movement or scrolling; single touch strip to adjust parameter or to implement a row of soft keys

Abstract

An input interface for an electronic device is disclosed. The input interface includes a touch-sensitive switch supported by a board member. The input interface further includes a push-sensitive switch supported by a circuit board. The board member and circuit board will typically be generally planar and included within substantially parallel layers of the input interface. The touch-sensitive switch and push-sensitive switch form a switch pair that may be associated with a display control function invoked upon actuation of both of the switches.
PCT/US2007/072954 2006-07-06 2007-07-06 Input interface including push-sensitive mechanical switch in combination with capacitive touch sensor WO2008006068A2 (en)

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US80671606P 2006-07-06 2006-07-06
US60/806,716 2006-07-06
US88628307P 2007-01-23 2007-01-23
US60/886,283 2007-01-23

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