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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2017
Applicant:
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Inventors:
Paul X. Wang, Cupertino, CA (US);
Hongcheng Sun, San Ramon, CA (US);
Alex J. Lehmann, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Assignee:
APPLE INC., Cupertino, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 3/0354 (2013.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 3/03543 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and methods for changing the shape of a mouse or other input device are described. In one embodiment, a mouse includes an articulating member that defines a curvature of an exterior surface of the mouse. The mouse may include one or more actuators for manipulating the articulating member to change the contour of the exterior surface of the mouse. The curvature may be changed to optimize the ergonomics of the mouse and/or deliver tactile feedback to users.