Abstract: Computing devices and related input devices are described. In one exemplary embodiment, the computing device is a portable computing device which includes a housing and a deployable input device attached to the housing, wherein the deployable input device can be deployed from a stowed position to an extended position without changing a desktop footprint of the computing device, and wherein the deployable input device is rotatable about an axis for generating input signals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 14, 2004
Date of Patent:
July 19, 2005
Assignee:
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Abstract: Methods and systems for an input device are described. In one exemplary embodiment, the input device can comprise a housing and a deployable input device attached to the housing. The deployable input device can be deployed from a stowed position to an extended position without changing a desktop footprint of the computing device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 3, 2002
Date of Patent:
November 30, 2004
Assignee:
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.