Method and apparatus for surface sensing input device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8798956
APP PUB NO 20100082286A1
SERIAL NO

12242343

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An improved input device, such as a mouse, for a processing system, such as, a computer system; and a method for operating that input device. The system monitors at least one indicia of movement, such as an operating parameter of the input device, where the operating parameter has a first characteristic when the input device is in one operating position or state and a second characteristic when the input device is in another position or state. In one example, the operating parameter includes generally vertical movement of the input device.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Leung, Omar S Palo Alto, US 37 1343

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