Title:
INPUT DEVICE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/062497
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention is a data entry device featuring a novel way of touch-typing on a small smart-device using two or more opposing touchpad surfaces positioned around a display, said surfaces comprising a housing. Bumps or other touch sensitive features are arrayed around the periphery of a digital display on the device. The bumps or other touch sensitive features provide both a locating means for finger placement and a zone for sensing the shift of a pressure point or sensing motion of the finger along the surface, the shift or motion in a preferred direction indicating a selection from a displayed menu to be made by lifting the finger from contact. A novel way of holding the device by its wrist band or handle or strap while fingering the bumps leads to a fluid method of keying functionalities for use as a phone and as an internet-enabled texting device.
Inventors:
SCHAFFER MARK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/064502
Publication Date:
August 28, 2014
Filing Date:
October 11, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SCHAFFER MARK (US)
International Classes:
G06F3/02
Foreign References:
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Other References:
See also references of EP 2907005A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LIEB, Stephen, J. (745 Fifth Ave.New York, NY, US)
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