Elan Microelectronics Corporation v. Apple, Inc.

Filing 104

Declaration of Nathan Greenblatt in Support of Apple's Responsive Claim Construction Brief re 103 filed by Apple, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J) (Powers, Matthew) (Filed on 6/2/2010) Modified on 6/4/2010 (bw, COURT STAFF).

EXHIBIT J

EXPRESS MAIL LABEL NO. EM472096905US

Patent Application Attorney Docket No. T5889

United States Patent Application of Paul H. Glad, Jack Steven Kelliher, George LaGrange, Ken Thomas, and Jim O'Callaghan for SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTABLE TOUCHPAD INPUT DEVICE

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TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS: Your petitioners, Paul H. Glad (having a residence address of 1451 Morris Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119), Jack Steven Kelliher (having a residence address of 7874 South 965 East, Sandy, Utah 84094), George LaGrange (having a residence address o , 1911 East South Moor Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117) , Ken fThomas (having a residence address of 1461 Little Creek Drive, West Jordan, Utah 84088), and Jim O'Callaghan (having a residence address of 5340 Cottonwood Land, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117), all citizens of the United States of America, pray that letters patent may be granted to them as the inventors of a SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTABLE TOUCHPAD INPUT DEVICE, as set forth in the following specification.

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BACKGROUND 1. The Field of the Invention.

This invention relates generally to input devices which receive information from the touch of a human user, and more particularly to systems and methods which allow a number of different types of user inputs to be positioned in a compact location. 2. Related Applications.
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U.S. Patent Nos. 5,305,017, 5,339,213, 5,349,303, and 5,565,658 and U.S. Patent Application Nos. 08/351,008, 08/413,199, 08/558,126, 08/556,614, 08/626,284, and 08/813,158 contain information which is related to the present invention and all of these patents and applications are now incorporated herein b y reference in their entireties.

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OBJECTS THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for providing an improved input device which receives information from the touch of a human user.

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It is also an object of the present invention to provide a touch pad apparatus which can be used in a variety of applications and which accepts different types of user inputs. It is another object of the invention to provide such a touchpad which actively defines different zones on a touch sensitive surface so that different zones are defined as the device engages different modes.
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It is also an object of the invention to provide such a touchpad input device which is particularly adapted for use on a portable communication device. Additional objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by the practice of the present invention. The objects and advantages of the

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invention may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly claimed in the appended claims.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a consideration of the 5 following detailed description presented in connection with the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable communication device in which one preferred touchpad input device of the present ^ invention is installed wherein the touchpad is in keypad mode. FIG. 1A is a front view of a portable communication device illustrated in FIG. 1 wherein the touchpad is in character

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presented in the preferred embodiment illustrated in FIG. A. FIGS. 2 and 2A show the preferred embodiment of the present invention with a two-layer grid of electrodes which are connected to a mixed signal integrated circuit mounted on the touchpad's reverse side.

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FIGS. 3A and 3B show the overlay graphics which are used in the preferred embodiments of the invention. FIGS. 3C and 3D show additional preferred overlay graphics. FIGS. 4A and 4B show the touchpad operating in the keypad 5 mode and in the character recognition mode, respectively. FIG. 5 shows the preferred connection between the touchpad of the present invention to a communication device (such as a cellular telephone) mainboard.
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directional light panel in accordance with the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Reference will now be made to the drawings in which the various elements of the present invention will be given numeral

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designations and in which the invention will be discussed so as to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention. It is to be understood that the following description is only exemplary of the principles of the present invention, and should 5 not be viewed as narrowing the scope of the appended claims. The present invention provides a touchpad which can be used in all different types of devices. In particular, the present

invention provides a touchpad ideally suited for the rigorous

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demands of mobile communication devices such as portable phones, mobile radios and PDAs. Importantly, the present invention can

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be used in many other applications but the presently preferred embodiments described herein are best suited for installation in a portable communication device or portable computing device. FIG. 1 provides a front view of a portable communication

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device in which the touchpad input device of the present invention has been installed. The embodiments of the present intention simplify the user interface with point and tap selection, simplify data entry with advanced character recognition, and simplify design and assembly.

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The embodiments of the present invention provide a multifunctional device which can be installed in a small, compact space. The embodiments of the present invention provide the

following functions: KEYPAD - The user just to dial the phone. sensory feedback. touches the numbers on the touchpad

Audible clicks (via the speaker) provide Because only fingers activate the pad,

accidental button presses are reduced. ^ CHARACTER ENTRY - The user writes characters with a finger

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interface which guides users through phone functions.

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preferred embodiments of the present invention, new features can be added in via software, avoiding the need for re-tooling to add buttons for additional functions. The preferred embodiments of !

the present invention also provide softkeys to provide contextsensitive options to the user. In contrast to some previously available devices, the present invention can withstand rugged use in harsh and demanding *? * iTl ijO S! environments and provides long and dependable service. Moreover,

the preferred embodiments include no moving parts to break or maintain. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are

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desirable and easy to handle user interface.

of the preferred embodiments of the present invention .allow: A user to enter characters quickly using traditional alphabet to create phone lists, short messages or e-mail.

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A user to write the first letter to speed-search for names stored in your personal phone lists. A user to point- and tap icons which prompt the user, the user is not required to memorize the function of numerous 5 buttons. A user to search lists and browse e-mail easily with scrolling capability. In FIGS. 2 and 2A, the preferred embodiment of the present ^
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each of the horizontal and vertical electrodes is continually measured by the IC. A human finger near the surface of the

touchpad alters the mutual capacitance between the two electrode grids, since a finger has different dielectric properties than air. The position of the finger's centroid is precisely

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determined based upon changes in mutual capacitance as the finger moves across the touchpad's surface. The preferred structures and method of capacitance-based finger sensing is described herein but it is to be understood 5 that other methods and structures of sensing finger position can be used within the scope of the present invention. For example,

sensing approaches relying upon the capacitance of each electrode to earth ground instead of the preferred sensing mutual capacitance from one electrode layer to the other can be used but

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mutual capacitance structures and methods give superior resolution and eliminate problems with noisy, jumpy cursor control.- The patents previously incorporated herein by reference provide information on the preferred structure and methods

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providing a high-resolution capacitive touchpad. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide the below listed general performance characteristics: Motion Detection Method: Position Sensing Resolution: Mutual capacitance sensing 40 counts/mm [1,000 counts/inch]

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Position Reporting Modes: Tracking Speed:

Relative and Absolute Up to 1,016 mm/sec. [4 0 inches/sec.] No contact pressure required Minimum 2 x 106 strokes (100 km traveled across pad surface [62 miles]) 100 samples/sec.

Touch Force: Lifetime:

Sample Rate:

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the below listed general electrical characteristics: Power Supply Voltage: Existing: 5.0 Volts ±10% [Development Option: 3.3 volts ±io%] Active Mode: 5.0 mA Max 4,75 mA Typical,

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Battery Operation:

The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide the below listed general environmental characteristics:

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Operating Temperatures Storage Temperature Thermal Shock: Operating Humidity: ESD immunity:

-30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) 5% to 95% relative humidity 15kV (applied to front surface) N/A-no moving parts

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Scrolling Operations: Cellphone Operations:

Advanced Features Operations:

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Reference will next be made to FIGS. 3A and 3B to describe the structure of the overlay graphics which are used in the preferred embodiments of the invention described herein. The

touch surface of the touchpad is covered with a 0.33mm [0.013 5 inch] thick laminate, providing an environmentally resistant surface. The preferred hardcoat and texturing process results in

a surface that exceeds 9H hardness on the ASTM Film Hardness by Pencil Test. O >l " The textures on the touch surface are constructed

to allow for optimum finger movement across the pad under a wide

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buttons provides valuable tactile feedback during keypad and scrolling operations. These areas are also graphically

delineated by interactive changes in the overlay color as well as by text. Desirably, the graphics overlay can be produced to

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match custom colors, patterns and company logos. show additional preferred overlay graphics.

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Reference will now be made to FIGS. 4A and 4B.

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shows the illustrated embodiment with the graphic overlay operating in the keypad mode where zones on the touchpad are designated as a numeric keypad, similar to preciously available keypads, and the numeric key zones are displayed to the user. FIG. 4B shows the illustrated embodiment with the graphic overlay operating in the character recognition mode where the keypad yjLO , I
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preferred connection to communication device mainboard carried out by the embodiment of the present invention illustrated herein. signals. A 4-pin connector supports PS/2 and power supply The 4-pin connector is a 1.0mm [0.039 inch] pitch

connector which is designed to accept 0.33mm [0.012 inch] thick flexible flat cables (FFC) or flexible printed circuits (FPC) as

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shown in Figure 5.

The contacts on the connector simultaneously

mate with both sides of the FFC or FPC, providing greater freedom in cable design and routing. Further information regarding the

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PCB Connector Manufacturer JST Molex Fat Flex Cable (Header Part #) 04FMS-1.0SP-TF 52643-0490 (Part #)

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for integrating the described touchpad into portable c o m m u n i c a t i o n devices such as a cellular telephone. B e z e l Wall Thickness: M i n i m u m Wall Thickness-1.Omm [0.040 i n c h ] : A 1.0mm minimum thickness is recommended to provide tactile feedback to the u s e r , indicating that the finger has encountered a bezel edge. M a x i m u m Wall Thickness: However, an extremely thick and steep bezel sidewall may p r e v e n t a finger from accessing the outer edges of the touchpad and thereby reduce the functional area of the pad. Bezel Sidewall Geometry: A 30 to 45 degree tapered edge on the bezel is recommended to allow for optimum functionality while also providing the user with tactile feedback that they have encountered a bezel edge. Bezel Window Geometry: A rectangular or slightly modified rectangular window is preferred. Alignment in Bezel: The touchpad should be centered in the bezel window opening to ensure proper functionality. In the illustrated embodiments of the present invention, the following electrical consideration are preferably considered when

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integrating the described touchpad into portable communication devices such as a cellular telephone. Conductive Bezel Materials: 5 Conductive bezel materials may be used provided that the bezel does not overlap the touchpad's edge by more than 2.0mm [0.079 inch].

In the illustrated embodiments of the present invention, the following considerations should be carried out when mounting the £Ao fj f |: | : IP described touchpad into portable communication devices such as a cellular telephone and will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. The thin, flat profile of the touchpad can accommodate

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present invention consider the following ESD/EMI specifications: ESD Management: It is sometimes preferred to provide a low impedance path to frame ground in order to dissipate inadvertent electrostatic discharges to the touchpad surface. The 4-pin FFC connector does not provide a path to frame ground. Therefore, there may be a need to incorporate a grounding structure in accordance with one of the following arrangements: l. Frame Ground Connection Land The communication device touchpad PCB preferably includes a frame ground

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land within close proximity to the 4-pin FFC connector. It is preferred that a drain wire be soldered directly to the PCB, thereby providing a direct path to frame ground when properly connected to the communication device's mainboard. · 2. Grounding Ring A thin conductive shim may be installed between the overlay and the underside of the communication device bezel. This conductive shim must be connected to the device's frame ground and should not encroach on the touchpad's front surface by more than 2.Omm [0.079 inch]. 3. Conductive Bezel If the underside of the bezel can be manufactured such that it is suitably conductive and it is connected to the frame ground of the communication device's mainboard, then this may provide a satisfactory path to dissipate ESD. A s previously noted, the conductive portion of the bezel must not encroach o n the touchpad's front surface b y more than 2.0mm [0.079 i n c h ] . 4. Solder Bumps The component side "of the touchpad incorporates a series solder bumps around the perimeter · of the PCB. These solder bumps are available for u s e as a path to frame ground when used in conjunction with a grounded metal underchassis. However, the conductive underchassis must not extend beyond the solder bump area of the touchpad such that it shorts out to circuitry or components.

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Attached hereto as Programming Code Appendix A and Programming Code Appendix B is programing code which provides a functional demonstration of the preferred features of embodiments of the present invention. 5 Other programming code which may be

required is available from Cirque Corporation (Cirque Touchpad software for Windows 95 and Cirque Touchpad API), Advanced Recognition Technologies Inc. (Art Smartwriter SDK); Microsoft Corporation (MFC runtime DLLs from Microsoft Visual C++ 4.2).

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the arrangement shown in the detailed schematic diagram of FIG. 7 is merely exemplary and is not to be considered restrictive of the scope of the present invention.
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Reference will next be made to FIGS. 8A-D which diagramraatically represent a segmented directional light panel which is preferred for use with the embodiments of the present invention described herein. 5 The light panel illustrated in FIGS.

8A-D is preferably constructed using a single continuous clear optically conductive media, for example an injection molded clear plastic. Forming the light panel illustrated in FIGS. 8A-D using

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characteristic increases the amount of light emitted and eliminates dead areas. The panel can be segmented in such a way

that specific areas can be illuminated while others are in a passive state using independently driving light sources. By

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illuminating specific areas, also referred to as zones, as described in connection with FIGS. 4A and 4B. The driving light source is preferably applied through a light funnel. As will now be appreciated, the present invention provides a touchpad which can be used in many different applications and particularly as an input device in cellular telephones. present invention provides key features such as character The

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fixed spacing and the top four lines must scroll up and down. The bottom line is the soft key assignment status and the top four lines are for general text. There are two distinct modes of input for the touchpad:

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1 - Keypad mode: The touchpad is in absolute mode and functions as the keypad on a phone. In this mode all the printed keys on the pad are active and the pad is backlit. The backlit keypad is shown in Fig 1. A scroll bar is on the 5 right side for scrolling when appropriate. 2 - Character mode: See FIG. 1A. The touchpad is in absolute mode and functions as a handwritten character input j» =
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device. The top and bottom rows of printed keys still function as keys while the interior 12 keys and scroll bar function as a tablet for handwritten character input. The pad is preferably not be backlit in this area to indicate this mode. CLR - clears the last character or number entered when pressed for a short time and clears to the beginning of the line

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or data field when held down for a longer time. SND - Dials the phone numbers, sends email, or connects to a network to display requested information when pressed. END - Terminates a call, terminates data entry and proceeds to the next field if any.

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Figure 1 displays normal phone operation with the user pressing the keys on the pad to enter the number and pressing SND to dial it. Figure 1A displays adding a name to the phone book

using handwriting character recognition for the character input. The top row of keys is multi functional. Their functions are

indicated by the four squares on the bottom of the display. When entering characters they are assigned to be space, period and cursor controls. This assignment gives the user intuitive access to non-alphabetic characters and punctuation. the phone number list. Figure IB displays

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which are significantly easier with a touchpad and character recognition for input. Upon power up, the user is presented with the a "phone screen" in keypad mode which is configured as normal telephone and the user dials number or chooses 1 of4 options. 'RCL'

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recalls the last number dialed,'CLR' clears the digit, 'CLR' held d o w n clears phone number,'SND' dials number.'END' ends the call. S e e Figure 1C. I n Book - Keypad mode the touchpad displays a phone book. 5 The user scrolls to name and presses 'SND' to dial or selects 1 o f the 4 actions. The selected name is highlighted with a s u r r o u n d i n g box. ^ i 'RCL 1 do nothing. 'END' returns to the phone screen. See FIG. ID. 'CLR' and

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'RCL' goes to the previous number.

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'CLR' deletes one number while holding the 'CLR' down clears the entire field. 'SND' does nothing. See FIG. IF.

In the Book-Add-End-End - Character mode the user enters email addresses. The user prints each character of the address on the touchpad. 'SPC adds a space, '.' adds the period, '<-'

moves left one char,'->' moves right one char. 'CLR1 deletes one char. Holding 'CLR' deletes the line. 'END' ends the field and See FIG. 1G.

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screen. 'NXT1 displays all the fields for the next phone book entry and 'PRE' the previous. 'END' returns to the Book screen. See FIG. 1J.

·SND1 calls the number 'RCL' does nothing.

In the Book-Add-End-End - Character mode the user enters email addresses. The user prints each character of the address on the pad. 'SPC adds a space, '.' adds the period, '<-' moves 'CLR' deletes one char.

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or 'SND' go to the Mail-Send-Msg screen and 'NEW goes to the Mail-Send-New screen. 'RCL' and 'CLR' do nothing. See FIG. IX.

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'SND' or 'END' will go to the Mail-Send-Msg screen to 'CLR' deletes the See FIG.

allow the user to enter the subject field.

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save or delete the message showing keys.

'SAV and 'DEL' for the soft

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screen. line.

'CLR' deletes the last character and holding it the See FIG. 1AA.

In the Menu - .Keypad Mode the user is given a menu options to scroll through and select the highlighted option by pressing 5 'SEL' The options are 'SET-UP, SECURITY, TRAIN, RECOGNIZER,

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In the Menu-Flights - Character Mode the user prints flight number and presses 'SND1 to display flight information. returns to the Menu Screen. See FIG. 1EE. 'END1

In the Menu-Flights-Snd - Keypad Mode the communications 5 device calls the network and displays flight information. returns to Phone screen. FIG. IFF. Q In the Find - Character Mode the user prints the first character of a name to look for and the display shows the name from the phone list. The user can also scroll if desired. 'DEL' 'RCL^'CLR' and 'SND1 do nothing. 'END' See

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The Mail - Keypad Mode displays the current unread messages that have arrived followed by any saved messages. New messages The

are preceded with "NEW:" and saved messages with "SAVED."

user can scroll through the message and read the next or previous message by pressing 'NEXT' or 'PREV.1
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m e s s a g e and 'MORE' will display more softkey options: ('RPLY', ' F W R D 1 , 'DEL 1 , 'BACK'). 'RPLY 1 will proceed to the Mail-Read'FWRD' to the Mail-Read-Fwrd 'DEL' to the Mail-Read-Del

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CLAIMS What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:' Apparatus for entering data into an electronic device J¥V \ comprising^ a touch i^rout device being electrically coupled to the electronic deviceNand having a programmable surface wherein a

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for displaying information from a memory of the electronic deviceStrc©;cdj.nq to electronic data signals received from the touch input device, thereby eriabid-as a user to view information contained in the memory of the electronic

2.

Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the touch input device

comprises a means for character input wherein a first zone is programmed for character recognition when predetermined contact patterns are placed on the touch input device.

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Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the touch input device

comprises a means for character input wherein a second zone comprises contact sensitive input keys that correspond to graphical designations on the programmable surface.

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5.

Apparatus of Claim 4 wherein the contact sensitive input

k e y s are programmed to recognize key mapping of alpha zones d i s p o s e d within numeric keypads.

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c o m p r i s e s a third zone of function keys that remain constant r e g a r d l e s s of programming in the plurality of zones.

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comprises a means for character input wherein contact sensitive input keys are configured for visual feedback upon contact with the contact sensitive input keys.

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9.

Apparatus of Claim 8 wherein the visual feedback of the

contact sensitive input keys comprises a light emitted from the input keys upon contact with the contact sensitive input keys.

10.

Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the touch input device

comprises a means for character input wherein contact sensitive input keys are configured for tactile feedback upon contact with the contact sensitive input keys.

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13.

Apparatus of Claim 11 wherein the security means

comprises a signature verification program on the programmable surface of the touch input device.

14.

Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the touch input device

comprises a means for mode sensitive lighting that is zone dependent, wherein each zone has lighting indicative of a particular zone mode.

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Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the touch input device

comprises a finger sensing device for managing power resources, wherein finger pressure/contact on the touch input device activates the electronic device.

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17.

Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the touch input device

comprises a two-sided touchpad, the two-sided touchpad having a mouse mode on a first side and a dial mode on a second side.

18.

Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the touch input device

comprises a scroll key for menu driven memory access, the scroll key for signaling the electronic device and displaying contents of the electronic device memory.

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Apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the electronic device is

selected from the group consisting of microwave ovens, VCRs, medical equipment, lab equipment, and wireless radios.

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Apparatus for entering data into a communication device

comprising:

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a display for displaying data contained in a memory of a communication device according to electronic data that is entered into the communication device; a touch input device having a programmable surface wherein a 5 plurality of zones in the programmable surface are each programmed for selectively entering data into the communication device, the plurality of zones being programmed independent from one another;

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a surface having indicia disposed thereon, the surface being coupled to electronic circuitry configured to respond to physical contact upon the surface; said electronic circuitry dynamically configured according 5 to the physical contact upon the surface, the electronic circuitry sending electronic signals to the electronic device, the electronic signals corresponding to the location of the p. flOl *m UJlO \l y] Q p a display for displaying selective contents of the memory of the electronic device, the contents selected based on the location of contact o n the surface. contact upon the surface and thereby signaling the electronic device according to the location of the contact upon the surface; and

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ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A touchpad input device which can be incorporated into a variety of devices requiring input from a human user and which is particularly suited for incorporation into a portable 5 communication device.

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