Abstract: The invention relates to a stylus for use with small, portable, hand-held computers typically carried by individuals to organize daily tasks and routines and to communicate with others, hereinafter generally referred to as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) having a light emitting diode embedded within a tip selectively operable by an end-user. The device has a cylindrical housing having a light transmissive stylus end, a light source within said light transmissive end, a battery within the housing, and a switch selectively operable to effect electrical connection between the battery and the light source.

Abstract: A multi-axis controller for use as free hand-held joystick is described. The controller includes a handle having an inner surface. Disposed within the handle is a dual shaft having a first arm rotatable about a first axis and a second arm rotatable out a second axis. First and second transducers detect rotation of the first and second arms about the first and second axes, respectively. The first transducer and the first end of the first arm are fixedly attached to the inner surface of the handle. A frame is fixedly attached to the second transducer. When a weight is attached to the frame, it causes the first and second arms to center in the absence of user input.