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Hand-held electronic device with multiple input mode thumbwheel

  • US 7,319,461 B2
  • Filed: 11/24/2004
  • Issued: 01/15/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A thumbwheel input device for a mobile device having a printed circuit board therein, the thumbwheel input device comprising:

  • a. a wheel having a first axis of rotation, the wheel being inclined at a first angle between 0 and 45 degrees, relative to the printed circuit board, whereby a first input is generated by rotation of the wheel about the first axis; and

    ,b. a holder having a second axis of rotation substantially parallel to the printed circuit board, said holder holding said wheel such that the wheel and the first axis are able to rotate around the second axis through a second angle, whereby a second input is generated by rotation of the holder about the second axis.

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