| 摘要 |
A communication or computing device comprises a main body 150 and a stylus 110 for interfacing with the main body, wherein the stylus 110 includes a microphone. The microphone is a directional microphone 111, 112, 113 for receiving sounds 101 from a user of the stylus 110, to provide audio input to the device. For a small device operable via a stylus at arm's length from the user, the invention provides higher quality speech input and improved dual (tactile and speech input) modes of operation over existing built-in microphones. The benefits primarily result from the use of a directional microphone positioned within the stylus. The directional microphone may take the form of a microphone array. |
