Keyboard actuated pointing device

Details Keyboard actuated pointing device Keyboard actuated pointing device

1997-12-05

2000-04-04

Wu, Xiao

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

345168, G09G 508

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060467282

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus that includes a keyboard movable by a user while her hands are resting on the keyboard actuates a pointing device for a computer system. The movement of the keyboard maneuvers or steers the pointing device, and the user's hands need never be lifted from or leave the keyboard. The apparatus actuating a pointing device includes a first tray and a second tray. The first tray has a surface, and a portion of the pointing device is located on the surface. The second tray is positioned above the first tray whereby motion of the second tray actuates the pointing device.

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