Patent ID: 8816978
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An input device, comprising: a touchpad having a touch sensitive surface, the touch sensitive surface including a first end having a first end first button zone and a first end second button zone, and a second end; a base plate; a hinge disposed between the first end and the second end, wherein the touchpad is pivotably connected to the hinge to allow displacement of the touchpad from a flat position to a first activate position wherein the first end is pivoted towards the base plate and the second end is pivoted away from the base plate; and a movement indicator, the movement indicator configured to continuously generate a movement signal indicative of the touchpad displacement around the hinge; and wherein the touchpad is configured to generate touching signals indicative of the location of touches on the touch sensitive surface; wherein the touchpad is configured to generate a first function signal when the movement signal indicates the touchpad is in the first activate position, and the touching signals indicate a simultaneous touch of the touch sensitive surface in the first end first button zone; and wherein the touchpad is configured to generate a second function signal, the second function signal different than the first function signal, when the movement signal indicates the touchpad is in the first activate position, and the touching signals indicate a simultaneous touch of the touch sensitive surface in the first end second button zone.