Magnetic force in a directional input device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9946293
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13323441

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Embodiments for a user input device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a user input device comprises a body, an elongate directional control element having a first end projecting towards the body and a second end projecting away from the body and configured to be movable by a user, a magnet to hold the directional control element in one or more predetermined positions, and a sensor coupled to the body to detect a change in position of the directional control element.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Evans, Eph John Kent, US 4 154
Grant, Anthony John Redmond, US 7 143
Lawrence, Bill Duvall, US 1 13
Rubio, Vasco Edmonds, US 10 191
Strowe, Gary Snohomish, US 3 120

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