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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2008
Shiro Tsuduki, Yao, JP;
Shiro Tsuduki, Yao, JP;
Hosiden Corporation, Yao-shi, JP;
Abstract
A compound operation input device includes: an first operating body that can be pressed in a direction substantially orthogonal to a circuit board; an second operating body of annular shape, disposed around the first operating body and substantially parallel to the circuit board, tilt operable, and rotatably operable; a first switch actuable in response to pressing movement of the first operating body; second switches independently actuable in response to tilt movement of the second operating body; an attachment having an outer portion, the second operating body being provided with the outer portion, and an inner portion facing the second face of the first operating body; and a rotation detector for detecting rotation of the second operating body. The rotation detector is attached to an inner portion of the attachment and disposed in a space between the circuit board and the first operating body and inside the second switches.