Patent ID: 8199114
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A device for providing input to a generally flat touch screen, including: a base member and means for securing said base member to the touch screen; means associated with said base member for provoking a touch detection by the touch screen; said base member including a longitudinally extending rib having a bottom surface adapted to impinge on the touch screen; further including a fader cap, and means for securing said fader cap to said rib in longitudinally sliding fashion; a stylus tip extending from said cap toward said touch screen; wherein the touch screen is adapted to detect the position of a touch signal applied thereto, said fader cap including means for generating said touch signal and transmitting said touch signal through said stylus tip to said touch screen; power supply means in said fader cap for driving said touch signal generating means, said power supply means including a battery.