Remote control device

A method, comprising:

• receiving a touch input at a controller for an electronic device, the controller comprising an upper element, a bottom housing, a switch, and a processor;
• receiving, at the processor, a first signal upon provision of the touch input at a first surface of the upper element;
• bending the first surface toward the bottom housing and toward the switch;
• and
• receiving, at the processor, a second signal from the switch upon deflection of the first surface.

A controller for an external electronic device, the controller comprising:

• a housing having a bottom portion;
• an upper element coupled with the housing, the upper element having a surface, the surface including a first portion and a second portion;
• an input device configured to receive touch input through the surface of the upper element;
• a switch positioned in the housing between the bottom portion and the upper element, the first portion of the surface of the upper element being bendable relative to the second portion toward the bottom portion to actuate the switch;
• a transmitter configured to transmit signals to the external electronic device;
• an orientation sensor in the housing configured to detect an orientation of the housing;
• and
• a processing device in the housing to receive a first signal from the switch, a second signal from the input device, and a third signal from the orientation sensor.