Capacitive pointing stick
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1. A device for entering data into a computer and for manipulation of a cursor comprising in combination, a joystick, a conductive spring and at least one capacitive force sensor wherein said conductive spring is capable of being deflected by force applied to said joystick which is measured by said at least one capacitive force sensor.
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A device for entering data into a computer and for manipulation of a cursor. The device includes a joystick, a conductive spring and at least one capacitive force sensor. The conductive spring is capable of being deflected by force applied to the joystick which is measured by the capacitive force sensor.
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- 1. A device for entering data into a computer and for manipulation of a cursor comprising in combination, a joystick, a conductive spring and at least one capacitive force sensor wherein said conductive spring is capable of being deflected by force applied to said joystick which is measured by said at least one capacitive force sensor.
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