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Rotary input mechanism for an electronic device

  • US 9,886,006 B2
  • Filed: 09/10/2016
  • Issued: 02/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A watch, comprising:

  • an enclosure defining an opening;

    a crown having a stem that extends into the opening;

    an optical sensor positioned along a side of the stem and operative to track a rotational movement of the stem about a rotational axis;

    a dome switch positioned proximate an end of the stem and operative to sense a translational movement of the stem along the rotational axis;

    a display positioned at least partially within the enclosure and having a touch sensor operative to receive touch input; and

    a processing element operatively coupled to the display and configured to;

    modify a graphical output of the display in a first manner in response to the rotational movement; and

    modify the graphical output of the display in a second manner in response to the translational movement.

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