Patent ID: 6107993
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: G05G,G06F,H01C,H01H

Abstract:
A multi-speed multi-direction analog miniature joystick pointing device comprising:an outer contact having a central void wherein the surface of said outer contact defining said central void is electrically resistive;a central contact that is disposed within the central void of said outer contact and surrounded by said surface of said outer contact defining said central void wherein the surface of said central contact is electrically conductive; and further wherein said central contact has an undeflected position, whereby no contact is established between said central contact and said outer contact, and further wherein said central contact is elastic and deflectable to establish electrical contact between said central contact and said outer contact at various positions thereby creating a measurable resistance and further wherein said measurable resistance is proportional to the extent of contact between said central contact and said outer contact as increasing force is applied in deflection of said central contact.