发明名称 Navigation wheel having discrete switches
摘要 An ergonomic pointing device receives user commands for controlling an electronic device. Typically three switches are provided underneath a navigation wheel. The two side switches are typically located towards the back right and left corners of the navigation wheel body, whereas the select/enter dome switch is typically located in an area that is at or substantially near the front midsection of the wheel body. A pivot pin is typically provided in a back center area of the navigation wheel body. The navigation wheel is arranged to slightly rock in response to a user's downwards force. The left and right switches operate when the wheel rocks left and right about the pivot pin. The select/enter switch operates when the wheel rocks frontward and backwards about the pivot pin. An optional plastic cap can be used to secure the navigation wheel assembly to a base such as a printed circuit board.
申请公布号 US7535464(B1) 申请公布日期 2009.05.19
申请号 US20040929162 申请日期 2004.08.30
申请人 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 发明人 SIDDIQUI KABIR
分类号 G09G5/00;G06F3/033 主分类号 G09G5/00
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