AU2001239070A1 - Convertible computer input device - Google Patents

Convertible computer input device

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AU2001239070A1
AU2001239070A1 AU2001239070A AU3907001A AU2001239070A1 AU 2001239070 A1 AU2001239070 A1 AU 2001239070A1 AU 2001239070 A AU2001239070 A AU 2001239070A AU 3907001 A AU3907001 A AU 3907001A AU 2001239070 A1 AU2001239070 A1 AU 2001239070A1
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input device
computer input
convertible computer
convertible
input
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Yanqing Wang
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03541—Mouse/trackball convertible devices, in which the same ball is used to track the 2D relative movement

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
AU2001239070A 2000-03-15 2001-03-12 Convertible computer input device Abandoned AU2001239070A1 (en)

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US09/526,428 US6580420B1 (en) 2000-03-15 2000-03-15 Convertible computer input device
US09/526,428 2000-03-15
PCT/CA2001/000305 WO2001069361A2 (en) 2000-03-15 2001-03-12 Convertible computer input device

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WO (1) WO2001069361A2 (en)

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