HANDHELD INPUT APPARATUS

Techniques for a handheld input apparatus are described. Generally, a handheld input apparatus can be used to provide input to various types of devices. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes a strain sensor for determining different load forces on a tip of the apparatus. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes components for determining an angular and/or rotational orientation of the apparatus relative to an input surface. Based on the different determined forces and/or orientation information, input characteristics of a handheld input apparatus can be controlled. 描述了用于手持式输入装置的技术。一般而言，手持式输入装置可被用来向各种类型的设备提供输入。根据各实施例，所描述的手持式输入装置包括用于确定该装置的尖端上的不同负载力的应变传感器。根据各实施例，所描述的手持式输入装置包括用于确定该装置相对于输入表面的角取向和/或旋转取向的组件。基于不同的所确定的力和/或取向信息，手持式输入装置的输入特性可被控制。