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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2009
Harold L. Wikel, Muskego, WI (US);
Harold L. Wikel, Muskego, WI (US);
Google Technology Holdings LLC, Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
A portable navigation device () with an ergonomic user interface is described. It includes: a housing (); a controller () coupled to the housing (), the controller () configured to control the operations of a portable navigation device; memory (), coupled to the controller (), being operable to store a route; an integrated global positioning system (GPS) receiver () in the housing (), coupled to the controller (); a display () within the housing () and coupled to the controller (), the display () viewable from a front () of the housing (); and a paddle control module () coupled to a rear portion () of the housing (), configured to control certain operations of the device. The ergonomic design allows a user ease of access, to operate a portable navigation device accurately, intuitively and with minimal distraction, during operation. This structure provides an enhanced user experience.