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Active styluses for interacting with a mobile device

  • US 9,063,591 B2
  • Filed: 11/30/2011
  • Issued: 06/23/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • producing at least one analog temperature signal by at least one heat source of an active stylus, wherein the active stylus has an end that comprises the heat source and a signal adjustment mechanism for increasing and decreasing temperature of the at least one analog temperature signal based on a positioning of an input element relative to the end of the active stylus and along a length of the active stylus, and wherein the at least one analog temperature signal is configured to be detectable by at least one thermocouple junction of a device; and

    transmitting the at least one analog temperature signal from the end of the active stylus for receipt by the at least one thermocouple junction of the device.

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