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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2017
Dell Products L.p., Round Rock, TX (US);
Karthik Krishnakumar, Round Rock, TX (US);
Rocco Ancona, Austin, TX (US);
Michiel Sebastian Emanuel Petrus Knoppert, Amsterdam, NL;
Mark R. Ligameri, Lakeway, TX (US);
Daniel Acevedo, Austin, TX (US);
John T. Morrison, Round Rock, TX (US);
Dell Products L.P., Round Rock, TX (US);
Abstract
A totem device accepts inputs from an end user and communicates the inputs to an information handling system through a capacitive mat by moving an interactive portion of the totem relative to a main portion. In one embodiment, the capacitive mat integrates a display that presents input images proximate the totem, such as a volume gauge or mouse keys. Interactive portions include compressible materials that alter surface area pressed against a capacitive mat when pressed upon and plungers that move independent of a main body to press. In one embodiment, a camera captures images of the totem to enhance the distinguishing of inputs.