Dual navigation control computer keyboard

Typewriting machines – Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism

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C345S157000, C345S168000, C345S184000, C361S689000, C361S689000

Reexamination Certificate

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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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