Methods and apparatus for implementing dual tip functionality in a stylus device

An apparatus, comprising:

• an electronic circuit system configured to detect when a first end of a stylus is in contact with a surface, the electronic circuit system configured to detect when a second end of the stylus is in contact with a surface, the electronic circuit system including:
• a first circuit associated with the first end of the stylus that includes a first conductive element and a first tip member, the first conductive element and the first tip member collectively defining a first switch biased in an open configuration, the first switch configured to move from its open configuration to a closed configuration when the first tip member deforms in response to contacting the surface;
• and
• a second circuit associated with the second end of the stylus that includes a second conductive element and a second tip member, the second conductive element and the second tip member collectively defining a second switch biased in an open configuration, the second switch configured to move from its open configuration to a closed configuration when the second tip member deforms in response to contacting the surface;
• and
• a communications module implemented in at least one of a processor or a memory, the communications module operatively coupled to the electronic circuit system and configured to send a first signal to a host device when the first switch is closed and to send a second signal to the host device when the second switch is closed.

A method, comprising:

• detecting, at an electronic circuit system and at a first time, a first switch associated with a first end of a dual-tipped stylus moving from an open configuration to a closed configuration, the first switch configured to move from the open configuration to its closed configuration when a first tip member deforms at least a threshold amount in response to contacting a surface to contact a conductive element;
• sending a first signal to a host device in response to detecting the first switch moving to its closed configuration;
• detecting, at a second time, a second switch associated with a second end of the dual-tipped stylus moving from an open configuration to a closed configuration;
• and
• sending a second signal to the host device in response to detecting the second switch moving to its closed configuration.