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Tactile pointing stick

US6515652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0338
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tactile pointing stick is provided. A dome-shaped cap, having a convex portion, is additionally disposed between an outer cap and an adapter of a traditional pointing stick. Hence, when a user operates such tactile pointing stick, he can feel feedback, generated by the dome-shaped cap, and operate the tactile pointing stick more precisely. Furthermore, a hard plate is additionally mounted in the pointing stick to ensure the tactile function.

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