Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PLLC
Multi-direction input device
A multi-direction input device for computers includes a directional wheel, a sliding member and a plurality of electrodes. The directional wheel has a rotational degree-of-freedom and two moving degree-of-freedom to be moved downwards, perform forward rolling, backward rolling and sideward moving thereby to connect corresponding electrodes to generate corresponding signals. In regular conditions the sliding member can be in cooperation with a movable contact to support the directional wheel. When the directional wheel is moved downwards the sliding member drives a corresponding electrode to generate a click signal.
Zippy Technology Corp.
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inventional
Chin-Wen
Chou