Low-profile multi-channel input device
US7081883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0338
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high-performance, compact, finger-operated pointing device comprises a body (34), a base (32), and return members (48). The body has integrated input elements (52). Finger-engaging elements (26) allow operating fingers to move the body and manipulate the integrated input elements simultaneously. Sensors (38) translate the body's movement to positional control signals to control positions of a computer controlled target. As an isometric device, the magnitude of the positional control signals is mapped to the moving speed of the target.
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