Thin input device and mobile terminal equipped with the same

摘要

Disclosed herein is a thin input device. The thin input device includes a manipulation means, a displacement detection means, and a housing. The manipulation means is capable of being displaced in any direction. The displacement detection means is electrically connected to an external device and detects the displacement of the manipulation means. The housing detachably is mounted on the support element of the external device and contains the manipulation means.