Level/position sensor and related electronic circuitry for...

Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition

Reexamination Certificate

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C340S686100, C200S061520, C345S158000, C073S504020, C073S514020, C073S652000, C463S037000, C446S234000

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06909374

ABSTRACT:
A sensor for use in an interactive electronic device. The sensor comprises a base member having at least one recess formed therein which is partially defined by a peripheral wall thereof. Disposed within the peripheral wall of the base member is at least one switch. Also disposed within the recess is a trigger ball which is freely movable about the peripheral wall of the base member. The sensor is operative to generate at least two different states corresponding to respective positions of the sensor relative to a reference plane. The movement of the sensor relative to the reference plane facilitates the movement of the trigger ball within the recess, with one state being generated when the trigger ball is in contact with the switch and another state being generated when the trigger ball is not in contact with the switch.

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