GB2563601B - Device for processing signals from a pressure-sensing touch panel - Google Patents

Device for processing signals from a pressure-sensing touch panel Download PDF

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GB2563601B
GB2563601B GB1709757.7A GB201709757A GB2563601B GB 2563601 B GB2563601 B GB 2563601B GB 201709757 A GB201709757 A GB 201709757A GB 2563601 B GB2563601 B GB 2563601B
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EP2214087A1 (en) * 2009-01-30 2010-08-04 Research In Motion Limited A handheld electronic device having a touchscreen and a method of using a touchscreen of a handheld electronic device
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