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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2005
Jack Creasey, Redmond, WA (US);
Leroy B. Keely, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Jack Creasey, Redmond, WA (US);
Leroy B. Keely, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A device includes a control configured to provide 5-way navigation. The control includes a fingerprint sensor with a platen that is coupled to an actuation sensor. A user can navigate by sliding a finger across the platen so as to provide direction input. In addition, the user can make a selection by applying a center press to the platen. In an embodiment, the fingerprint sensor is a sweep sensor and is rotatably mounted to the device. The device may include a display that is configured for a first orientation that matches the orientation of the control. The display and the control may be switched to a second orientation so that the user can more efficiently use the device in the second orientation.