Abstract: A low profile pointing device is described that includes a strain sensitive resistor assembly, a tactile feedback unit operably connected to the strain sensitive resistor assembly, and an actuator operably connected to the strain sensitive resistor assembly to produce an electrical signal in response to movement of the actuator and operably connected to the tactile feedback unit to receive tactile feedback. The tactile feedback unit includes a piezoelectric layer. The actuator is positioned over the tactile feedback unit and strain sensitive resistor assembly.

Abstract: An integrated, surface-mount pointing device for controlling the movement of an object on a display screen, comprises a base member mounted to a substrate; a shaft mounted in the base member; a sensor mounted on the shaft for sensing the amount of strain in the shaft in response to an applied force on the shaft; and an integrated circuit mounted between the base member and the substrate. The integrated circuit can provide signal conditioning and analog to digital signal conversion as required. This allows for an integrated and compact pointing device.

Abstract: An integrated, surface-mount pointing device for controlling the movement of an object on a display screen, comprises a base member mounted to a substrate; a shaft mounted in the base member; a sensor mounted on the shaft for sensing the amount of strain in the shaft in response to an applied force on the shaft; and an integrated circuit mounted between the base member and the substrate. The integrated circuit can provide signal conditioning and analog to digital signal conversion as required. This allows for an integrated and compact pointing device.