Patent ID: 8648837
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A data transfer device comprising: a body; a control unit mounted within the body; a tip operatively coupled to the control unit, wherein the tip has a dielectric constant value substantially similar to that of a human finger, and wherein the tip is segmented into electrically isolated regions of substantially similar area, wherein each segment is operatively coupled to the control unit via a demultiplexing electronic switch, and wherein the tip is flexible such that a greater number of the segments may be brought into contact with the capacitive touch screen by applying pressure to the tip; an input button mounted to the body and operatively coupled to the control unit; a display mounted to the body and operatively coupled to the control unit; and an electronic switch mounted to the body and operatively coupled to the control unit, wherein the switch is disposed to connect the tip to a ground source when the switch is in a closed configuration and to break the connection between the tip and the ground source when the switch is in an open configuration.