Patent ID: 7884664
Filing Date: 2011-02-08
Classification: G06F,H03K

Abstract:
1. An input device comprising: an electrode extending in a predetermined direction and having a width dimension as seen in a direction intersecting the predetermined direction of extension, the width dimension changing in the predetermined direction of extension; an output portion configured to generate an output signal an output value of which corresponds to an electrostatic capacity induced between the electrode and an electrically charged body when the electrically charged body approaches or touches the electrode; a detecting portion configured to detect a change of the output value of the output signal of the output portion; and an operation recognizing portion configured to recognize, on the basis of the change of the output value detected by the detecting portion, one of a short pressing operation and a sliding operation of the electrically charged body performed with respect to the electrode, the short pressing operation being performed by an action of the electrically charged body in which the electrically charged body approaches or touches the electrode, while the sliding operation being performed by a sliding action of the electrically charged body in the predetermined direction of extension of the electrode while the electrically charged body is held in close proximity to or in touch with the electrode.