Multi-speed multi-direction analog pointing device

Details Multi-speed multi-direction analog pointing device Multi-speed multi-direction analog pointing device

1999-05-07

2000-05-23

Donovan, Lincoln

Electrical resistors

Resistance value responsive to a condition

Force-actuated

338 95, 200512, 200513, H01C 1010

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060670053

ABSTRACT:
A compact, low-cost pad pointing device with improved performance, reliability and durability, having an integrated selection switch, that can be used as a cursor pointing device and selection mechanism for computers, remote controls, web TV, TV guide browsers, video games, consumer electronics, industrial controllers, medical, automotive and other applications. A contact surface can be deflected to positions on an electrical medium that results in the generation of speed and direction signals while a selection switch may be simultaneously activated through the same control element.

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