Input device

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Miscellaneous

C345S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07031592

ABSTRACT:
An input device includes: magnets that are arranged in a flat state; coils that are arranged so as to face the magnets, and are moved in relation to the magnets; a mobile member that is connected to the coils; a first guide member that slidably guides the mobile member; a second guide member that slidably guides the first guide member in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the mobile member; and a switch that is operated by an operator to carry out an input operation. In this input device, the switch is formed on the mobile member.

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