18464027. DEPLOYABLE KEY MOUSE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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DEPLOYABLE KEY MOUSE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Paul X. Wang of Cupertino CA (US)
DEPLOYABLE KEY MOUSE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18464027 titled 'DEPLOYABLE KEY MOUSE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a computer input device that includes a removable key structure that can be used as both a typing input and a computer pointing device.
- The computer input device includes a housing, key switch mechanisms, and a removable key structure.
- The removable key structure can be attached to the housing or detached from it.
- The removable key structure has a position sensor that allows it to function as a computer pointing device.
- In the first configuration, the removable key structure is used for typing input.
- In the second configuration, the removable key structure is detached and used as a precise pointer input device.
- The innovation allows for comfortable and portable pointer input for computer systems.
Potential Applications
- Computer input devices
- Keyboards
- Pointing devices
Problems Solved
- Limited functionality of traditional computer input devices
- Lack of portability in pointer input devices
Benefits
- Comfortable and precise pointer input
- Portable and versatile computer input device
Original Abstract Submitted
A computer input device can include a housing, a set of key switch mechanisms positioned in the housing, and a removable key structure that is operable between a first configuration positioned in the housing and a second configuration detached from the housing. The removable key can have a position sensor, wherein in the first configuration, the removable key structure is operable to provide a key-based typing input, and, in the second configuration, the removable key structure is operable as a computer pointing device using the position sensor. The removable key structure can therefore allow comfortable, portable, and precise pointer input for a computer input system.
