Finger operated module for generating encoding signals
US5808568A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/0333
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A finger operated module generates encoding signals by controlling transmission of light in response to finger operation of the module. The module includes a base member, a supporting member movably installed on the base member, and a rotating member rotatably installed on the supporting member, the rotating member partially protruding from a surface of the input device for enabling finger operation. An encoding signal generating media for controlling the transmitted light is provided on a first surface of the rotating member.
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