ScienBiziP, P.C.
Input device having rotatable disk
A device for inputting commands includes a casing, a rotatable disk, and a processor. The rotatable disk can rotate relative to the casing, and has a plurality of input modes. The rotatable disk includes a switch button for switching among the input modes. The rotatable disk further includes a pointer. The casing includes an annular area surrounding the rotatable disk. The annular area has a plurality of input positions. The input positions correspond to characters of one character set corresponding to the current input mode. The processor is received in the casing, and can generate a command or control signal according to a character corresponding to an input position when the pointer is aligned with the input position.
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
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Chun-Hung Chih-Chun Ming-Yi Wei-Ting
Lai Chang Liu Chien