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Stylus tilt detection apparatus for communication with a remote digitizing display

US5414227A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1993
Grant dateMay 9, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/03545
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An architecture is disclosed for improved tilt detection for a radiative pickup stylus. The architecture includes a contact sensing mechanism and a coaxial conductor assembly which provides both position measurement and tilt sensing measurement features. By using the contact sensor to establish a calibration for the position and tilt detection elements, an improved, highly accurate position and tilt sensing capability is provided for radiative pickup stylus for a digitizing display.

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