Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheel
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1. A thumbwheel input device characterized by:
- a. a wheel having a first axis of rotation whereby a first input is generated by rotation of the wheel about the first axis; and
, b. a holder having a second axis of rotation and a portion thereon to receive the wheel whereby a second input is generated by rotation of the holder about the second axis.
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Abstract
A thumbwheel input device oriented on an incline and comprising a wheel such that a first input is generated by rotation of the wheel about its axis, and a holder also having an axis of rotation and a portion thereon to receive the wheel whereby a second input is generated by rotation of the holder about the second axis.
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5 Claims
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1. A thumbwheel input device characterized by:
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a. a wheel having a first axis of rotation whereby a first input is generated by rotation of the wheel about the first axis; and
,b. a holder having a second axis of rotation and a portion thereon to receive the wheel whereby a second input is generated by rotation of the holder about the second axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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