S3_Hardware_Touchpad

Definition/Theory (Class Summary)
A touchpad is an interface device that uses the movement and location of the user's finger in order to give a position on the screen, this devices allow the user to have a more interactive control over the system and feel the power! by using one or multiple fingers. Laptops hae been using this technology for a while and now they can be found on the new generation of tablets, smartphones and even on music players like the Ipod.

Examples or Activities
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=debO2FroXA0&feature=related

This video shows some of the functions of a touchpad. Things like opening and selecting a file, moving a window to another place, enlarging or closing it are things that can be made with your fingers. Touchpads allow the user to control the software with the same efficiency and accuracy of a mouse but in a cooler way.
 * Touchpad / Multitouchpad