DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC INPUT

摘要

An input apparatus comprises an input device comprising a shuttle capable to move substantially within a two-dimensional surface when engaged by a us er member. The input device and a display are communicatively connected to a host. A cursor is displayed and moved on the display. The shuttle is moved by engaging it and there is kinesthetic or tactile feedback to a user depend ing on the position of said shuttle within the surface. The feedback indicat es that the shuttle travels to one of several preset positions. The input de vice is biased towards the nearest position within a set of predetermined lo cations. The cursor is moved in a direction and by a distance substantially similar to the direction and distance traveled by said shuttle. The shuttle may be depressed to select items on the display. [Fig. 16]