CA2871409C - Trackball system and method for a mobile data processing device - Google Patents

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CA2871409C
CA2871409C CA2871409A CA2871409A CA2871409C CA 2871409 C CA2871409 C CA 2871409C CA 2871409 A CA2871409 A CA 2871409A CA 2871409 A CA2871409 A CA 2871409A CA 2871409 C CA2871409 C CA 2871409C
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Chunkwok Lee
Kevin Gong
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    • G06F3/0487—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
    • G06F3/0488—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
    • G06F3/04886—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
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    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • H04M1/233—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof including a pointing device, e.g. roller key, track ball, rocker switch or joystick

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US11/484,237 2006-07-10
US11/484,237 US7626573B2 (en) 2006-07-10 2006-07-10 Trackball for a mobile device
US11/484,105 2006-07-10
US11/484,105 US7782302B2 (en) 2006-07-10 2006-07-10 Trackball for a mobile device
CA2657901A CA2657901C (en) 2006-07-10 2007-07-06 Trackball system and method for a mobile data processing device

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