Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus that detect computing device inputs by a pointing body are disclosed. One method includes detecting user inputs based on a received set of physical touches of a pointing body pressing an operation surface of a computing device indicating a pressed state of the operation surface detected by a pressure sensor, detecting a make event comprising a first physical touch including a first pressure value that is greater than or equal to a make threshold pressure value based on the detected user inputs, and utilizing a first threshold as the make threshold for use in detecting a first round of the make event and a second threshold, which is less than the first threshold, as the make threshold for use in detecting subsequent rounds of the make event within a first predetermined multi-click detection period of time. Systems and apparatus for performing the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a pressure detection unit that detects a contact pressure on an operation surface of a touchpad; an area detection unit that detects a contact area on the operation surface of the touchpad; a threshold setting unit that sets a pressure threshold that differs depending on the contact area on the operation surface of the touchpad; and a determination unit that determines an input operation as a predetermined input operation, in a case where the contact pressure on the operation surface of the touchpad is greater than or equal to the pressure threshold.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus that detect computing device inputs by a pointing body are disclosed. One method includes detecting user inputs based on a received set of physical touches of a pointing body pressing an operation surface of a computing device indicating a pressed state of the operation surface detected by a pressure sensor, detecting a make event comprising a first physical touch including a first pressure value that is greater than or equal to a make threshold pressure value based on the detected user inputs, and utilizing a first threshold as the make threshold for use in detecting a first round of the make event and a second threshold, which is less than the first threshold, as the make threshold for use in detecting subsequent rounds of the make event within a first predetermined multi-click detection period of time. Systems and apparatus for performing the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A user device having dynamic control of the privacy and brightness of a display sof a user device is described. The user device includes a processor that obtains information indicating whether a change to the brightness and/or viewing angle of the display is desired. In response to instructions from the processor requesting a change to the brightness and/or privacy of the display, a controller connected to the processor increases or decreases the display brightness and/or viewing angle by controlling a backlight included in the display.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing key compression patterns on a keyboard using one or more computer servers and storage devices. In general, the systems and methods can include a computer system that keeps track of input from a keyboard over time and analyzes the resulting key compression patterns to determine whether the patterns satisfy predetermined criteria for activating one or more keyboard functions. The criteria can be defined to accommodate user error or inability to create a desired key compression pattern. In an exemplary embodiment, the computer system waits for a specified amount of time after receiving the keyboard input before activating certain keyboard functions. In this way, where a user accidentally waits too long before pressing a desired key, or where a user is not capable of pressing keys quickly, the computer system can still ascertain a user's intent to create a particular key compression pattern.

Abstract: A keyboard may provide a user with a customizable keyboard layout. Keys may be moved from their default position into a new key position while retaining their indicated keystroke function. In some embodiments, two keys may be swappable so that the keystroke function associated with the first key may be moved into the keyboard position of the second key and vice versa. In some embodiments, the keyboard positions may include more than one switch to provide more than one keystroke function at keyboard positions. Key caps may be configured to actuate their corresponding indicated keystroke function by actuating one or more switches at different keyboard positions.