MODULAR STYLUS DEVICE
First Claim
1. A modular stylus comprising:
- an expansion module comprising;
a communication circuit capable of communicating with a remote device; and
a first connection interface; and
a base module comprising;
a stylus tip capable of interacting with a touch sensitive device;
a stylus stimulation signal circuit coupled to the stylus tip, the stylus stimulation signal circuit capable of outputting a stylus stimulation signal through the stylus tip, wherein the stylus stimulation signal is capable of being received by a touch sensor of the touch sensitive device;
a processor capable of controlling the stylus stimulation signal circuit; and
a second connection interface capable of being selectively coupled with the first connection interface of the expansion module.
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Abstract
Modular styluses having a base module an expansion module are disclosed. The base module can include a stylus tip, a stylus stimulation signal circuit capable of generating a stimulation signal, a processor for controlling the stylus stimulation signal circuit, and a connection interface for selectively connecting the base module to an expansion module. The expansion module can include a power source for providing power to the stylus stimulation signal circuit and the processor. The expansion module can also include one or more of a power source, camera, audio recorder, communication circuit, gyroscope, accelerometer, laser pointer, projector, or the like. The projector can be used to display an image on a surface and to allow a user to edit a document by moving the stylus across the projected image.
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25 Claims
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1. A modular stylus comprising:
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an expansion module comprising; a communication circuit capable of communicating with a remote device; and a first connection interface; and a base module comprising; a stylus tip capable of interacting with a touch sensitive device; a stylus stimulation signal circuit coupled to the stylus tip, the stylus stimulation signal circuit capable of outputting a stylus stimulation signal through the stylus tip, wherein the stylus stimulation signal is capable of being received by a touch sensor of the touch sensitive device; a processor capable of controlling the stylus stimulation signal circuit; and a second connection interface capable of being selectively coupled with the first connection interface of the expansion module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A modular stylus comprising:
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an expansion module comprising; a power source; and a first connection interface; and a base module comprising; a stylus tip capable of interacting with a touch sensitive device; a stylus stimulation signal circuit coupled to the stylus tip, the stylus stimulation signal circuit capable of outputting a stylus stimulation signal through the stylus tip, wherein the stylus stimulation signal circuit is capable of being powered by the power source; and a second connection interface capable of being coupled with the first connection interface of the expansion module. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A modular stylus comprising:
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an expansion module comprising; a power source; a memory coupled to receive power from the power source; a projector coupled to receive power from the power source, wherein the projector is capable of projecting an image stored in the memory; a transparent tip assembly comprising a lens capable of expanding the image from the projector; a processor coupled to receive power from the power source, wherein the processor is capable of controlling the projector; and a first connection interface; and a base module comprising; a stylus tip capable of interacting with a touch sensitive device; and a second connection interface capable of being coupled with the first connection interface of the expansion module. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A stylus base module comprising:
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a stylus tip capable of interacting with a touch sensitive device; a stylus stimulation signal circuit coupled to the stylus tip, the stylus stimulation signal circuit capable of outputting a stylus stimulation signal through the stylus tip, wherein the stylus stimulation signal circuit is capable of being powered by the power source; and a connection interface capable of selectively connecting the base module to a stylus expansion module. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A stylus expansion module comprising:
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a power source; a communication circuit coupled to receive power from the power source, wherein the communication circuit is capable of communicating with a remote device; and a connection interface configured to selectively connect the stylus expansion module to a stylus base module. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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