Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Chang, Kent (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
C345S157000, C345S160000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07116313
ABSTRACT:
In an electronic apparatus, an inputting-operation device includes a touch panel actuated by a push button of a switch jointed to a laterally-movable strip. As the single switch moved laterally, the push button presses down the touch panel for the panel to output a first signal. The first signal makes a pointer shifts to a corresponding position on a display for selecting an item. The selected item is then actuated by a second signal produced by the switch pressing down the touch panel. This operation allows the pointer to shift to the selected item and allows the selected item to be actuated in a continuous sequence by a finger of an operator holding but not departing from a particular portion of the inputting-operation device.
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Chang Kent
Matsushita Electric - Industrial Co., Ltd.
Pham Tammy
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