Track wheel with reduced space requirements
First Claim
1. A input generating device comprising:
- a core, a flexible-track slidably engaged with the core, whereby a first input is generated by sliding movement of the flexible track relative to the core.
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Abstract
An input generating device for use in a hand held electronic device having a housing includes a core formed in a planar and semicircular in shape, forming a peripheral edge extending around said core and a track slidably engaged with the peripheral side edge. A curved portion of the peripheral edge extends outwardly from the housing allowing access thereto by the user. A first input is generated by sliding movement of the flexible track relative to the core. First input detection means, such as a turns encoder switch detects the sliding movement of the track. The core is depressibly mounted within the housing, generating a second input when the core is depressed. A second input detection means, such as a tactile contact switch detects depression of the core.
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1. A input generating device comprising:
- a core, a flexible-track slidably engaged with the core, whereby a first input is generated by sliding movement of the flexible track relative to the core.
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14. An input generating device for use in a hand held electronic device having a housing, said input generating device comprising:
a core mounted within said housing, a flexible track slidably engaged with the core, whereby a first input is generated by sliding movement of the flexible track relative to the core, a portion of the core and track protruding outside said housing allowing access thereto by the user, the input generating device including a first input detection component for receiving said first input generated by sliding movement of the track. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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