User input device

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2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Awad, Amr A. (Department: 2677)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Including keyboard

C345S168000, C345S179000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07023426

ABSTRACT:
A user input device has a body portion extending from a first end to a second end and having a plurality of keys, for example keys that may be arranged and configured to be a keyboard, and an optical motion element. A wireless transmitter transmits data entered through the keys to a target component, for example a computer, a PDA, a digital watch, and the like. The user input device may include a hinged panel having some of the keys, and when the hinged panel is in an open configuration, the arrangement of the keys may be similar to an alphanumeric keyboard. The optical motion element may be an optical mouse for controlling a cursor on a display, when the hinged panel is open. When the hinged panel is closed the optical motion element may be configured to serve as a digital pen, for sensing natural writing, pen motions used to control a display, such as cursor location or to make selections on a menu, for example. The device may be sized so as to be easily portable, fit inside a pocket, and may be formed to have a shape similar to a writing instrument.

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