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A side-mounted cursor pointing device (108) for a wireless terminal (100) including a sliding cover (110). The sliding cover (110) slides over the cursor pointing device (108) in an off position. When the cover (110) is slid off the cursor pointing device (108), a biasing member (212) upon which the

A side-mounted cursor pointing device (108) for a wireless terminal (100) including a sliding cover (110). The sliding cover (110) slides over the cursor pointing device (108) in an off position. When the cover (110) is slid off the cursor pointing device (108), a biasing member (212) upon which the cursor pointing device (108) rests allows the cursor pointing device (108) to pop into position and allows the user to press down on the cursor pointing device (108) in order to make a selection. The sliding cover may be an on-off switch for the wireless terminal.

대표청구항 ▼

1. An electronic controller having an improved user interface, comprising:a controller housing; a cursor pointing device carried by said controller housing on a side face, at least a portion of said cursor pointing device being operably accessible to a user and operable to receive user input to cont

1. An electronic controller having an improved user interface, comprising:a controller housing; a cursor pointing device carried by said controller housing on a side face, at least a portion of said cursor pointing device being operably accessible to a user and operable to receive user input to control operation of said electronic controller; a select control operably coupled to said cursor pointing device wherein said select control is configured to be activated when said cursor pointing device is depressed; and a sliding member coupled to said controller housing on said side face wherein said sliding member is configured to at least partially conceal said cursor pointing device when said sliding member is in a first position and is configured to expose said cursor pointing device when said sliding member is in a second position.