Position input device, remote control device, computer system and electronic equipment

Abstract

A position input device is provided which includes a sensor portion having a detection face, an operation element movable along the detection face of the sensor portion, and a position detection unit which detects the position of the operation element on the detection face. According to additional embodiments, the position input device includes a lid covering the detection face. The lid is movable between opened and closed states, and integrally supports the operation element so as to move integrally with the lid when the lid is opened and closed. A remote control device including the position input device and a wireless transmission unit are also provided. Also provided are computer systems and electronic devices.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.