The input portion may also be operable to receive z axis input data in the second mode. In one example, the multi-function input device may have a button mode and a joystick mode.

The patent -- which is known as “ Multi-Function Input Device ” -- was granted by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office last week. The patent was originally filed by Colin Ely and Fletcher ...

The input portion may also be operable to receive z axis input data in the second mode. In one example, the multi-function input device may have a button mode and a joystick mode.

These peripherals are further split into two categories, input devices and output devices. The function of the peripheral determines to which category it belongs.

Other functions. A variety of specialized input devices, such as temperature sensors, pressure switches, position indicators, and flow switches, can provide input to the ladder logic circuit. Devices ...