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Capacitive pointing stick

  • US 6,642,857 B1
  • Filed: 01/19/2001
  • Issued: 11/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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