Position encoder system

Details Position encoder system Position encoder system

1992-03-23

1995-06-27

Hofsass, Jeffrey A.

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

341 22, 341 33, 345157, 345161, 345163, 345168, 364190, 3647081, 3647091, 36470911, 361679, 361680, 361683, H03K 1794, G06F 3033, G06K 1106

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ABSTRACT:
The position encoder system requires no keyboard surface area and includes a retractable and extendable handle that is stored inside the computer when not in use. The handle is extended for use near the computer keyboard. The movement of the handle is sensed by a high resolution sensing system that consumes relatively little power.

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