Abstract: Front-end circuits that combine inductive and capacitive sensing are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a plurality of inductive elements, an inductive measurement circuit, and a frequency divider circuit. The inductive measurement circuit is to output a first signal with a first frequency. The first signal is associated with an inductance change of one of the inductive elements. A feedback circuit can maintain the sinusoidal operation of the first signal. The frequency divider circuit can generate a second signal with a second frequency that is lower than the first frequency.

Abstract: A paper dispensing note pen includes an elongate spool support member having a threaded back end and a bore therethrough and further includes a conical nose piece and an endcap which is removably threaded on the back end of the elongate spool support member, and also includes a tubular casing having an open back end and a longitudinal slot extending through the side of the casing and being adapted to receive sheets of paper therethrough and being removably engaged to the nose piece and to the endcap, and further includes a spool having a bore extending therethrough and being adapted to rotatably mount about the elongate spool support member and being removably disposed inside the casing and also includes a plurality of sheets of paper formed into a roll about the spool, and a cap member for removably closing about the writing tip.

Abstract: A can telescope includes a can being of a container having a front end and a back end, a removable lens cap at the back end and a removable can lid also at the back end, the can being that of a pop or soda can. The can telescope also includes a base tubular section which is smaller than the container and which is secured inside the container, and further includes three telescopic tubular sections in which one slides into and is extended from another. The container has a storage compartment inside thereof, which is defined as being between the side wall of the container and the side wall of the base tubular section. The storage compartment can be accessed through the back end of the container upon removal of the removable can lid. Objects and liquids can be stored in the storage compartment. When not in use, the can telescope has the appearance that of a pop or soda can and is an ideal souvenir.