Input device with palm detecting unit

Details Input device with palm detecting unit Input device with palm detecting unit

2007-11-02

2011-12-13

Edwards, Jr., Timothy (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C345S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08077057

ABSTRACT:
A capacitive input pad is provided at a position near input keys constituting a keyboard input unit. A left palm detecting unit and a right palm detecting unit are provided both sides of this input pad. When the left palm detecting unit and the right palm detecting unit detect both palms, an input operation, corresponding to a space key input area, an L-key input portion, or an R-key input portion, is performed through an operation of the input pad. When the left palm detecting unit and the right palm detecting unit do not detect both palms, a coordinate input operation is performed using the input pad.

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Examination Report issued in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-300521, mailed Dec. 2, 2008.

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