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Position encoder system

US5428355A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 1992
Grant dateJun 27, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/0335
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

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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