Pointing device with moveable magnetic disc and method

Details Pointing device with moveable magnetic disc and method Pointing device with moveable magnetic disc and method

2006-07-28

2010-06-15

Eisen, Alexander (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

C345S184000, C345S161000, C324S207110, C463S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07737945

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a pointing device for facilitating user interaction with an electronic device. The pointing device includes a magnetic disc, a magnetic field over which the magnetic disc laterally travels in response to force applied by a user, and a plurality of sensors to detect the location of the magnetic disc relative to the magnetic field.

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