COOPERATIVE KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD CONTROL METHOD

摘要

A method detects for an event of a key of a keyboard. Key events include a make event executed when a key is depressed, a break event executed when a key is released, and a repeat event executed while a key is depressed for longer than a repeat threshold time. The touchpad is deactivated upon detection of the make event, and deactivated upon detection of the break event when not receiving input. The touchpad is reactivated immediately after a deactivation interval has elapsed. The touchpad is normally activated, and temporary deactivation is followed by reactivation.