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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2024
Applicant:
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 3/041 (2006.01); G06F 3/01 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 3/0416 (2013.01); G06F 3/016 (2013.01); G06F 2203/04104 (2013.01); G06F 2203/04106 (2013.01);
Abstract
The virtually divided input trackpad disclosed herein is designed to provide enhanced ergonomic user interaction with digital interfaces. The virtually divided input trackpad comprises two virtually separated functional areas, each of which may be dedicated to distinct functionalities such as object movement and object rotation. This arrangement allows for simultaneous two-handed operation, offering users an intuitive, efficient, and accessible way of controlling digital environments, which is especially beneficial for users with specific accessibility needs.