Method for scrolling and edge motion on a touchpad

Details Method for scrolling and edge motion on a touchpad Method for scrolling and edge motion on a touchpad

2008-07-01

2008-07-01

Eisen, Alexander (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

C715S858000, C715S857000

Reexamination Certificate

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07394453

ABSTRACT:
A method of using capacitance-sensitive touchpad, wherein the touchpad includes a plurality of zones on a surface thereof, wherein detection of a finger within one of the plurality of zones determines a direction and a speed of scrolling within a window in a graphical user interface, and wherein detection of a finger within one of the plurality of zones determines a direction and a speed of movement of a cursor performing edge motion in the graphical user interface, thus making edge motion and scrolling dependent only upon a detected location of a finger within the plurality of zones, and not dependent upon detecting movement of the finger.

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