Input device with a zoom apparatus

Details Input device with a zoom apparatus Input device with a zoom apparatus

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Awad, Amr A. (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Including keyboard

C345S174000, C341S034000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07369121

ABSTRACT:
An input is disclosed that includes a zoom apparatus for increasing or decreasing the size of an image rendered on a display screen. The zoom apparatus has an actuator that is movable in a first direction to induce the image to zoom in. The actuator is also movable in a second direction to induce the image to zoom out. The zoom apparatus may include a sensor for detecting movement of the actuator in the first direction and movement of the actuator in the second direction. The input device may be a keyboard, for example, that includes a plurality of keys for inputting alphanumeric data, with the sensor also detecting actuation of the keys.

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