Title:
A mechanical actuator device for the touch sensing surface of an electronic device
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP6058827
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A mechanical actuator apparatus for an electronic device having a touch sensing surface, includes a mechanical actuator having a base for accommodating a first magnetic member, an attachment member having a second magnetic member for engaging the first magnetic member, wherein the attachment member includes a surface configured to mount directly over and engage the touch sensing surface. The mechanical actuator further includes a conductive member for contacting the touch sensing surface, and a non-conductive member for spacing the actuator a distance from the touch sensing surface. The mechanical actuator can be a joystick, knob, directional pad, slider, or the like input device.
Inventors:
Darren Petersen
Application Number:
JP2015561483A
Publication Date:
January 11, 2017
Filing Date:
March 02, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Darren Petersen
International Classes:
G06F3/0338; G06F3/041
Domestic Patent References:
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Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Atsushi Aoki
Tetsuro Shimada
Shinji Mitsuhashi
Takuya Shinoda
Yoryo Mihashi
Koichi Ito
Tetsuro Shimada
Shinji Mitsuhashi
Takuya Shinoda
Yoryo Mihashi
Koichi Ito