Pointing device including a moveable puck with mechanical...

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Lao, Lun-Yi (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

C345S161000, C345S163000, C345S167000, C715S856000, C463S022000, C463S023000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07978173

ABSTRACT:
A pointing device includes a moveable puck that is capable of moving over a surface in a puck field of motion. The surface includes a detent feature defined within the puck field of motion for engaging with a detent feature of the moveable puck.

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