Wide touchpad on a portable computer

Details Wide touchpad on a portable computer Wide touchpad on a portable computer

2004-08-25

2010-11-16

Nguyen, Jimmy H (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Touch panel

C345S169000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07834855

ABSTRACT:
In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.

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