Movable track pad with added functionality

摘要

An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

主权项

1. An input device comprising:
a frame; an input surface positioned within the frame and configured to detect a user touch and a location of the user touch on the input surface; a movement indicator coupled to the input surface configured to detect a depression of the input surface along an axis in response to a user touch; and an adjustable limiter coupled to the frame defining a selected distance of depression required for the movement indicator to detect the depression.