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Dual-mode rotatable input device

A technology for rotating input and equipment, applied in the field of dual-mode rotatable input equipment, which can solve problems such as hindering fast scrolling

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-06
MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
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However, in either case, such a fine-grained control mechanism may prevent fast scrolling within the bounds of a large list

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[0012] Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a rotatable input device that can be selectively changed between resistive and non-resistance rotational modes to allow fine control at low rotational speeds, and high Both rapid movement through a wide range of items at rotational speeds. E.g, figure 1 An embodiment of a computer mouse 100 is shown having a scroll wheel 102 that can be used to scroll within a list of items on a graphical interface of a computing device.

[0013] figure 2 shows a cross-section of the roller 102 at rest or rotating at a low rotational speed, and image 3 A cross-sectional view of the roller 102 is shown while rotating at a higher rotational speed. The scroll wheel 102 includes: a fixed axle 200; a rotatable member 202 (i.e., the outer portion of the scroll wheel 102 that is manipulated by the user); and a resistive rotating mechanism, generally indicated at 206, that forms a connection between the fixed axle 200 and the rotatable member. T...

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Embodiments related to dual mode rotatable input devices that permit both resistive and non-resistive rotation are disclosed. One embodiment comprises a stationary hub, a rotatable member rotatable around the stationary hub, and a resistive rotation mechanism forming an interface between the stationary hub and the rotatable member. The resistive rotation mechanism comprises a resistive surface and a movable interface member configured to selectively contact the resistive surface, wherein the resistive surface and the movable interface member move relative to one another with rotation of the rotatable member. The resistive mechanism further comprises a biasing mechanism that urges the movable interface member into engagement with the resistive surface when a rotational velocity of the rotatable member is below a threshold velocity, and allows separation of the interface member and the resistive surface when the rotational velocity of the rotatable member is above the threshold velocity.

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Background technique [0001] Many electronic devices utilize rotatable inputs to allow user input by rotating a dial, wheel, or the like. As one example, a computer mouse typically includes a scroll wheel that a user can rotate to scroll a list, document, or other object displayed on a graphical user interface of the computing device. [0002] Various rotatable input devices include mechanical features that facilitate fine-scale input control. For example, some scroll wheels may include indexing features that cause the scroll wheel to rotate in steps, while others may utilize frictional resistance to allow fine control over a continuous range of positions. In either case, however, such a fine-grained control mechanism may prevent fast scrolling within the confines of a large list. Contents of the invention [0003] Accordingly, various embodiments are disclosed herein relating to a dual mode rotatable input device that allows both resistance and resistance-free rotation. F...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/0362
CPCG06F3/03543G06F3/0362
Inventor A·希尔D·S·朱克
Owner MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
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