Patent attributes
A method and device for 3-dimensional input finger control of different functions in electronic consumer devices is provided. Certain versions of the Present Invention provide a 3-dimensional input finger interface control device for cell phones, portable gamers, digital cameras, and other consumer devices. Certain alternate versions of the Present Invention exhibit one or more of the qualities of smallness, low-cost, high reliability, and/or high stability. Certain still alternate versions of the Present Invention provide a 3-dimensional input finger force control device that (1.) accommodates a required ratio between X, Y and Z sensitivities, (2.) has low cross-axis sensitivity, (3.) allows process integration with other sensors and CMOS, (4.) is scalable, (5.) allows convenient solutions for applying an external force, and/or (6.) allows economic manufacturability for high volume consumer markets.
