Typewriting machines – Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Hirshfeld, Andrew H. (Department: 2854)
Typewriting machines
Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
C345S157000, C345S168000, C345S184000, C361S689000, C361S689000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06986614
ABSTRACT:
A computer keyboard may include an assembly for scrolling and navigating an image in multiple directions relative to a display screen. A computer keyboard may include an assembly for control of a graphical object, insertion point or mouse cursor in multiple directions relative to objects on a display screen. Two control devices are provided onto each side of a computer keyboard. The devices are configured such that both control a graphical cursor. One device controls a graphical cursor and the other device controls view scrolling of an image. In yet another aspect, the functionality of the devices for cursor control or view scrolling is selectable.
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Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Culler Jill E.
Hirshfeld Andrew H.
Microsoft Corporation
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