Movable touch pad with added functionality

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7499040
APP PUB NO 20050052425A1
SERIAL NO

10643256

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An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a first control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable touch pad so as to generate one or more distinct second control signals. The control signals being used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Degner, Brett William Menlo Park , US 60 3100
Lynch, Stephen Brian Alamo , US 215 10714
Zadesky, Stephen Paul San Carlos , US 83 7294

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