Keyboard with Integrated Pointing Functionality

摘要

In some examples, pointing functionality is integrated with one or more keys of a keyboard. For instance, a precision pointing surface can be integrated with a key, such as the “J” key, that allows a user to manipulate a pointer on a display. In some situations, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces can also be integrated on other keys to provide clicking functionality. For example, a touch-sensitive surface can be integrated onto a left portion of a spacebar to allow left clicking capability and a touch-sensitive surface can be integrated onto a right portion of the spacebar to allow right clicking capability. In some instances, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces can be used to enable and disable the precision pointing surfaces and other touch-sensitive surfaces.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a plurality of keys, each of the plurality of keys for inputting data to a computing device in response to the key being pressed; and a first sensor integrated with a surface of a first of the plurality of keys, the first sensor producing a first touch input signal in response to detecting a first touch input on the surface of the first of the plurality of keys.