| 摘要 |
<p>A position and image data generating unit in which both of a position outputting function (42) and an image outputting function (44) are incorporated in a housing (12) that may be used for supplying position data when the user presses the housing (12) lightly. For supplying an image, the housing (12) is to be pressed harder, and the housing (12) is moved in the direction perpendicular to the scanning direction of an image scanner (22). In both cases, the unit rolls on a ball (14) whose position is scanned. To facilitate the motion, there is provided a guiding roller, whereby in the state in which the housing (12) is depressed, the housing (12) can move in a fixed direction only.</p><p>Furthermore, in this state, through the operation of the image scanner (22), the image data are scanned and output in succession in the direction perpendicular to the direction of motion of the housing (12).</p> |
