Tactile pointing stick
US6515652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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