Input arrangement for electronic devices

Abstract

A new form of input arrangement for cursor control devices or other handheld electronic devices in which the activation surfaces are designed to allow the fingers and thumb of the user to affect commands by means of ergonomic and less repetitive motion as compared to current devices. In embodiments, sensors are associated with the user's digits which sense motion in not only the downward direction, but in multiple directions. In embodiments, the cursor control device has resilient pads to further add comfort to a user. The resulting ability of the user to vary and reduce the points of pressure and other stresses onto different surfaces of the digits and corresponding nerves and muscles serves to reduce discomfort and pain resulting from current devices.

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