Selective Input Signal Rejection and Modification

A method for processing user interface events detected by a combination user interface device capable of detecting touch events on a touch sensing panel and pick events including physical deformations or displacements of the touch sensing panel, the method including:

• receiving user input data defining sensed touch and pick events from the user interface device;
• examining the user input data to determine whether unintentional user input may have influenced the user input data;
• and
• modifying the user input data to remove the influence of unintentional user input.

A computer comprising:

• a user interface device including
• a touch sensing panel configured to sense touch events thereon, and
• a mechanical sensor configured to sense pick events including physical deformations or displacements of the touch sensing panel;
• and
• a modification module configured to
• receive user input data defining sensed touch and pick events from the user interface device,
• examine the user input data to determine whether unintentional user input may have influenced the user input data, and
• modify the user input data to remove the influence of unintentional user input.

A computer mouse comprising:

• a user interface device including
• a touch sensing panel configured to sense touch events thereon, and
• a mechanical sensor configured to sense pick events including physical deformations or displacements of the touch sensing panel;
• and
• a modification module configured to
• receive user input data defining sensed touch and pick events from the user interface device,
• examine the user input data to determine whether unintentional user input may have influenced the user input data, and
• modify the user input data to remove the influence of unintentional user input.