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Input device and method for recentering for input apparatus

A technology of input devices and locators, applied in the input/output process of data processing, instruments, electrical digital data processing, etc., can solve problems such as centering and positioning of inaccurate locators

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-14
AVAGO TECH WIRELESS IP SINGAPORE PTE
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Faced with these challenges, traditional input devices cannot meet market expectations due to their imprecise locator centering and positioning

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[0024] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of example specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. In this regard, directional terms such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", etc. are used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Components of embodiments of the present invention are thus positioned in a number of different orientations, and the use of directional terminology is intended to be illustrative and not limiting in any way. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the following detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention relate to user input devices. In o...

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An input device includes a positioning element and a spring member. The positioning element comprises a generally disc shaped member. The spring member is a generally annular shaped spring member that is generally planar and that defines a generally serpentine pattern. The spring member is positioned laterally outward relative to the positioning element and is configured to exert a biasing force radially inwardly toward the positioning element.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a recentering mechanism for an input device. Background technique [0002] Optical mice have become popular for their ability to control computers and other electronic devices. However, conventional optical mice are too large and are not suitable for use in many portable electronic devices such as personal digital assistants, telephones, and the like. Thus, such as TouchPad TM Devices and other types of conventional input devices based on pucks have been developed and embedded in portable electronic devices such as laptop computers, telephones, and the like. These input devices have become more important as portable electronic devices continue to incorporate more functionality, such as e-mail, wireless computing, and photography. [0003] Traditional locator-based input devices are attractive for handheld electronic devices due to their ultra-thin form factors. In some conventional locator-based input devices, a res...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/033
CPCG06F3/03548
Inventor 乔纳·A·哈利罗伯特·E·威尔逊阿瑟·斯坦利·伯瑞翰乔尔·F·詹森孙红吉
Owner AVAGO TECH WIRELESS IP SINGAPORE PTE