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Pointing device and method

  • US 20060066570A1
  • Filed: 09/27/2004
  • Published: 03/30/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A pointing device comprising:

  • an encoder operable to detect a directional user input;

    a pressure circuit including a pressure sensor and a pressure detector having an off-state and an on-state;

    a controller in communication with said encoder and said pressure circuit;

    said controller outputting a rate signal varying in relation to an amount of pressure sensed by said pressure sensor, said controller further outputting a signal indicative of the on or off state of said pressure detector.

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