Input Device Having Extendable Nib
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1. An input device for computing devices comprising:
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a nib movably coupled to the body; and
an actuator operably connected to the body and the nib;
whereinthe actuator moves the nib from a first position to a second position; and
in the first position the input device provides a first input to the computing device and in the second position the input device provides a second input to the computing device.
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Abstract
An input device for computing devices that include touch screens. The input device includes a body, a nib or tip movably coupled to the body, and an actuator operably connected to the body and the nib. The actuator moves the nib from a first position to a second position, and in the first position the input device provides a first input to the computing device and in the second position the input device provides a second input to the computing device.
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1. An input device for computing devices comprising:
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a body; a nib movably coupled to the body; and an actuator operably connected to the body and the nib;
whereinthe actuator moves the nib from a first position to a second position; and in the first position the input device provides a first input to the computing device and in the second position the input device provides a second input to the computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A stylus for proving an input to a touch interface of a computing device, comprising:
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an elongated body; a nib movably connected to the body; and an actuator operably connected to the nib and the body, wherein the actuator varies a length of the nib exposed outside of the body. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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