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`(54) STYLUS ASSEMBLY
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`(75)
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`Inventors: Richard Rowe; Kulbir Sandhu, both
`of San Jose, CA (US)
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`(73) Assignee: Palm, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US)
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`( *) Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by O days.
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`(21) Appl. No.: 09/253,588
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`(22) Filed:
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`Feb. 19, 1999
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`Int. Cl.7 .................................................. G09G 5/00
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`& Becker LLP; Van Mahamedi
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`ABSTRACT
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`A stylus assembly adapted to enter data into an electronic
`device and provide a user with a tool to access the electronic
`device to maintain and/or repair the electronic device. The
`stylus assembly includes a stylus body and a stylus point
`coupled to the stylus body. The stylus point further includes
`a first end for entering data into and electronic device, such
`as a personal data assistant, and a second end coupled to the
`stylus body. A tool is then detachably coupled to one of the
`stylus body and the second end of the stylus point. When the
`tool is not accessing the electronic device and the stylus
`body and the stylus point are coupled together the tool is
`disposed within the other of the stylus point and the stylus
`body to which it is not attached.
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`A stylus assembly in one embodiment includes a stylus
`body and a stylus point. The stylus body and the stylus point
`are adapted to be coupled together. A tool is coupled to one
`of the stylus body and the stylus point. The tool may be
`5 detachably coupled together to the stylus body, or the stylus
`point, and also interchanged with other tools. The tool is
`adapted to correspond to the particular electronic device
`owned by the user.
`Thus, the present invention provides advantages over
`10 conventional stylus assemblies by providing a stylus assem(cid:173)
`bly capable of entering data into an electronic device and
`also provides the user with a convenient, readily accessible,
`and appropriate tool to perform maintenance and/or minor
`repairs to the electronic device.
`In some embodiments, the stylus assembly can include a
`tool to engage the electronic device. Engaging the electronic
`device can include resetting a palm-sized computer.
`Other embodiments include a stylus assembly adapted to
`enter data into an electronic device and provide a user with
`20 multiple tools to engage the electronic device.
`Some embodiments of the invention include a palm-sized
`computer including a stylus having at least a two-part
`assembly. The assembly includes a tool that can be used to
`25 reset the palm-sized computer. Alternatively, the stylus can
`include a tool to aid in opening the palm-sized computer.
`Alternatively, the stylus can include a tool to reset the
`palm-sized computer and to aid in opening the palm-sized
`computer.
`Additional features and advantages of the invention will
`be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will
`be apparent from the description, or may be learned by
`practice of the invention. The aspects and other advantages
`of the invention will be realized and attained by the structure
`35 particularly pointed out in the written description and claims
`hereof as well as the appended drawings.
`It is to be understood that both the foregoing general
`description and the following detailed description are exem(cid:173)
`plary and explanatory and are intended to provide further
`40 explanation of the invention as claimed.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`1. Field of the Invention
`The present invention relates to a multiple part stylus
`assembly for entering data into a hand held electronic
`device; and in particular to a stylus assembly for entering
`data and performing maintenance and/or repairs to the hand
`held electronic device.
`2. Discussion of the Related Art
`The Palm Pilot™ of the 3COM Corporation, and various
`hand held electronic devices such as a personal data assistant
`"PDA," have become extremely popular and prevalent in
`recent years. It is convenient to have an electronic device to
`maintain useful data such as appointments, phone numbers,
`things to do lists, and etc. Occasionally these electronic
`devices, or hand held electronic devices, will experience
`difficulties or even lock-up and require resetting before
`functionality is restored. The device is normally reset by
`accessing a switch through a hole in a casing of the device.
`Typically a paper clip, or similarly dimensioned object, is
`inserted into the hole to actuate the switch and reset the
`device, but such an object for resetting the device may not
`always be available
`While resetting the device seems like a relatively simple
`procedure, it can have dire consequences if not done prop(cid:173)
`erly. If the object used to reset the device is of a larger
`diameter than the diameter for the hole in the casing, it could
`damage the casing as well as the reset switch. Furthermore, 30
`the object may be of an appropriate diameter but is longer
`than it needs to be and the user may insert it too far into the
`hole while attempting to reset the device. This can also
`damage the reset switch rendering the device inoperative
`and useless to the user. Therefore, it is desirable to provide
`a user with such a device.
`A further problem that arises as a direct consequence of
`the hand held device being small, light weight and mobile is
`that from time to time the device gets jostled severely and
`even dropped. This can result in the memory card or other
`internal component becoming dislodged from its seating. If
`the user determines that the memory card is unseated, the
`user must wait until he/she has the necessary equipment to
`obtain access to the memory card. The result is that the
`device is again rendered inoperative and useless to the user. 45
`Therefore it is desirable to provide the user with such a tool.
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`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
`Accordingly, various embodiments include two and three
`part stylus assemblies that provide the user with the ability
`to enter data and effectuate maintenance and/or repairs to
`hand held electronic devices with the necessary equipment
`housed within the stylus assembly.
`Some embodiments of the invention include a stylus and
`assembly having at least one tool to enable a user to make
`minor repairs to a hand held electronic device. The tool is
`housed within the interior of the stylus assembly. Optionally,
`this tool may be interchanged with multiple tools to make a
`variety of occasional minor repairs.
`The multi-part stylus assembly can be coupled and 60
`decoupled together by conventional means. The interior
`portions of the assembly are adapted, e.g. hollowed out, to
`accommodate the tool when the assembly is coupled. Each
`portion of the assembly independently may either be com(cid:173)
`pletely are partially hollow, depending on factors such as the 65
`weight, size constraints and function of the particular por(cid:173)
`tion of the stylus assembly.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`The accompanying drawings, which are included to pro(cid:173)
`vide a further understanding of the invention and are incor(cid:173)
`porated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate
`embodiments of the invention and together with the descrip(cid:173)
`tion serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the
`drawings:
`FIG. 1 is a one dimensional view illustrating a two part
`50 stylus in its coupled position;
`FIG. 2A is a one dimensional view of an embodiment of
`FIG. 1 in an uncoupled position;
`FIG. 2B is a one dimensional view of an alternate
`embodiment of FIG. 1 in an uncoupled position;
`FIG. 3 is a one dimensional view illustrating a three part
`stylus in its coupled position;
`FIGS. 4A-4D depict one dimensional side views of
`alternate embodiments of FIG. 3 illustrating the three part
`stylus in its uncoupled position;
`FIG. 5 is a one dimensional side view of an embodiment
`of the invention; and
`FIG. 6 is a one dimensional side view illustrating the
`stylus quill of FIG. 5 with a reset pin attached to the stylus
`quill.
`FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of the invention includ-
`ing a stylus and an electronic device.
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`of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in
`the accompanying drawings.
`FIG. 1 is a one dimensional view illustrating a two part
`stylus in a coupled position. The two part stylus or assembly
`100 is adapted to be used with and enter data into a personal
`electronic device (not shown). The stylus 100 may be
`utilized to enter data into a personal data assistant "PDA",
`or palm-sized computer, such as a Palm Pilot III™ manu(cid:173)
`factured by the 3COM Corporation or a Windows CE
`compatible device. The two part stylus 100 includes a stylus
`body 110 coupled to a stylus point 120, and a clip or retainer
`105 coupled to the stylus body 110. The clip 105 may be of
`a clasping or friction variety and may be adapted to retain
`the stylus body 110 within a housing of the electronic device
`upon insertion of the stylus 100 therein.
`In an embodiment, the stylus body 110 and the stylus 20
`point 120 are coupled together by a threaded connection (not
`show), although the stylus body 110 and stylus point 120
`may also be connected using fasteners, such as, for example
`snap-in and friction fasteners. The reader should note that
`any reference to a coupling or attachment of elements of a 25
`stylus being described employs one of the couplings as
`outlined above or a suitable conventional coupling. The
`stylus body 110 and the stylus point 120 can be formed of
`suitable rigid or semi-rigid materials such as glass, metal,
`plastic, or rubber type compounds. In one embodiment, the 30
`stylus body 110 is formed of a metal and the stylus point 120
`is formed of a rubber type compound, or plastic adapted to
`be able to allow for the entering of data into a electronic
`device without harming a data input interface for entering
`the data ( e.g. a touch sensitive screen).
`The stylus point 120 further includes a stylus tip 130 for
`entering data by contacting the surface of the data input
`interface of the electronic device. In an embodiment, the
`electronic device is a personal electronic device or PDA and
`the input interface is an input screen or keypad. The stylus 40
`tip 130 is preferably a unitary body, but can be also be
`detachably coupled to stylus point 120. The stylus tip 130
`can be formed of any suitable material, but is preferably
`formed of a plastic or rubber type compound identical to the
`material used for forming the stylus point 120, although it 45
`can be formed of a dissimilar material or compound.
`FIGS. 2A and 2B are one dimensional views illustrating
`the two part stylus 100 of FIG. 1 in its uncoupled position.
`FIG. 2A illustrates one embodiment of the two part stylus
`100 wherein a tool 200 is coupled to the stylus body 10 at 50
`one end. The tool 200 and the stylus body 110 can be formed
`as a unitary member in the manufacturing process, or
`bonded together, or they may be formed to be detachably
`coupled to each other. The tool 200 is any tool capable of
`assisting the user in performing various tasks, such as, for 55
`example maintenance on, repairs to, memory upgrades of,
`accessing internal circuitry of, and resetting the electronic
`device. As noted, occasionally the electronic device may
`experience difficulties and a tool is needed by the user to
`effectuate minor repairs without having to return the device 60
`to a repair center. In one embodiment, the tool 200 com(cid:173)
`prises a reset pin to reset the electronic device in case the
`electronic device ceases to function and needs to be reset
`before returning to normal operations.
`In another embodiment the tool 200 includes, but is not 65
`limited to, one of an flat-head, or phillips-head type, or
`robertson type screw driver, or an allen-type or star
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`configuration-type wrench. For example the Palm Pilot III™
`employs phillips-type screws to secure a back panel to a
`housing of the Palm Pilot™ and therefore a tool 200 having
`a phillips-type head screw driver assists the user in accessing
`the internal components of the device. This may be neces(cid:173)
`sary in the unlikely event that a memory card becomes
`dislodged from its seating pins if the device is dropped or
`jostled.
`As the variety and scope of personal electronic devices
`increase the construction of each of course will differ.
`Therefore, the present invention contemplates a tool that is
`detachably coupled so that the tool 200 attached to the stylus
`100 can be interchanged to accommodate future advances
`and modifications in the electronic devices.
`Referring once again to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the tool 200
`may be configured such that it is attached to the stylus body
`110. In this configuration a slot or tool accommodation
`region 210 is formed within the stylus point 120 as depicted
`in FIG. 2A. The tool accommodation region is adapted to be
`of a length and width to receive the tool when the stylus
`body 110 and the stylus point 120 are in their coupled
`position as depicted in FIG. 1, which is the normal mode of
`operation of the stylus 100 for entering data. The coupled
`position is also the mode of operation for the stylus 100
`when the user is not accessing the electronic device for
`repairs and/or maintenance. The tool accommodation region
`210 preferably will be of a length sufficient to accommodate
`any tool contemplated to be attached to the stylus body 110.
`The stylus accommodation region 210 can also be length(cid:173)
`ened to accommodate design parameters such as, but not
`limited to, weight, balance, or coupling requirements to
`sufficiently retain the detachable tool.
`Now referring to FIG. 2B, the reader should note that the
`35 embodiment of FIG. 2B performs substantially in the same
`manner and provides substantially the same functions as the
`embodiment depicted and described with respect to FIG. 2A.
`This embodiment differs only in that the tool accommoda-
`tion region 210 is now disposed within the stylus body 110
`and the tool 200 is attached to the stylus point 120.
`FIG. 3 depicts a one dimensional perspective view illus(cid:173)
`trating a three-part stylus assembly in a coupled position. In
`the description of this embodiment elements of the three(cid:173)
`part stylus that are common to the two-part stylus depicted
`in FIGS. 1 and FIG. 2 have the same reference numeral and
`therefore will not be discussed in detail. A three-part stylus
`or assembly 300 is comprised of a stylus quill, or cap 310,
`coupled to the stylus body 110 and a stylus point 120
`coupled to the stylus body 110. The stylus point 120 further
`includes the stylus tip 130 coupled to the stylus point 120.
`The clip, or retainer 105, is attached to the stylus quill 310
`to assist in retaining, or holding, the stylus 300 in the
`housing of the electronic device as previously described
`with respect to the two-part stylus 100. Note, the stylus 100
`is formed to fit at least partially in an electronic device's
`housing when not being used. Other embodiments include
`stylus bodies in other shapes, such as a ballpoint pen.
`FIGS. 4A-4D depict a one dimensional view illustrating
`the three-part stylus in its uncoupled position. In one
`embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, stylus quill 310 further
`includes a tool accommodation region, or slot 410, formed
`within the stylus body. The stylus body 110 further com(cid:173)
`prises a first tool 420 and a second tool 430 coupled to stylus
`body 110. The first and second tool may be formed with the
`stylus body as a unitary member, or bonded to the stylus
`body 110, or detachably coupled to the stylus body 110 as
`previously described. The stylus point 130 further includes
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`stylus point 130. When the stylus quill 310 is coupled with
`the stylus body 110 and the stylus body 110 is in turned
`coupled with the stylus point 130, the first tool 420 and
`second tool 430 are housed within the tool accommodation 5
`regions 410 and 440, respectively.
`The first tool 420 and the second tool 430 can be any of
`the tools described with respect to the two-part stylus 100,
`but is not limited to the tools specifically identified. The first
`tool 420 and the second tool 430 may be the same type of
`tool but of different size or each may be a different tool. In
`one embodiment, the first tool comprises a reset pin formed
`of a metal, plastic or rubber type compound, and the second
`tool comprises a phillips-head type screw driver formed of
`a metal, or plastic or rubber type compound. It should also 15
`be noted that there need not be a second tool employed and
`the region for accepting could remain vacant to accommo(cid:173)
`date the development of future tools to access or maintain
`the electronic device.
`FIGS. 4B-4D represents alternate embodiments of the
`invention depicting the positioning of the tools and tool
`accommodation regions in different configurations. Various
`alternate configurations may also be employed under the
`concepts of this invention.
`FIG. 5 is a one dimensional side view illustrating a stylus
`quill 310 coupled to a phillips-head type screw driver 510.
`The phillips-head type screw driver as depicted is formed
`integral with the stylus quill 310, but can be adapted to be
`detachably coupled to either the stylus quill 310, or stylus 30
`body 110, or stylus point 130 depending on the configuration
`employed. The stylus quill 310 shown is for a different
`example stylus than is shown in FIG. 3.
`FIG. 6 is a one dimensional side view illustrating the
`stylus quill 310 of FIG. 5 with a reset pin 610 coupled to the 35
`stylus quill 310. In any embodiment of the present invention,
`the reset pin 610 and the stylus quill 310 can be formed as
`a unitary member, or bonded together, or can be detachably
`coupled and is comprised of a plastic or rubber type com(cid:173)
`pound.
`FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of the invention includ(cid:173)
`ing a stylus 100 with a handheld computer 700.
`Some embodiments of the invention, include a PDA
`having a stylus formed as described above.
`It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various 45
`modifications and variations can be made in the novel stylus
`and assembly of the present invention without departing
`from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended
`that the present invention cover the modifications and varia(cid:173)
`tions of this invention provided they come within the scope 50
`of the appended claims and their equivalents.
`What is claimed is:
`1. A stylus for entering data into a handheld computer, the
`handheld computer including a housing having a slot formed
`therein, the stylus comprising:
`an end configured to enter data into the handheld com(cid:173)
`puter by contacting the handheld computer; and
`a tool housed at least partially within the stylus, the tool
`being configured to engage a feature on the housing of
`the handheld computer;
`wherein the stylus is dimensioned to be stored within a
`slot of the handheld computer; and
`wherein the tool comprises one of a reset pin, a flat
`head-type screw driver, a phillips head-type screw 65
`driver, a robertson-type screw driver, and an allen
`wrench-type tool.
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`2. The stylus according to claim 1, wherein the tool
`interchanges with other tools.
`3. The stylus according to claim 1, wherein at least a part
`of the stylus comprises a metal.
`4. The stylus according to claim 1, wherein at least part of
`the stylus comprises a plastic.
`5. The stylus assembly according to claim 1, wherein the
`tool includes a tool for resetting the handheld computer.
`6. A stylus for entering data into a handheld computer, the
`handheld computer including a housing having a slot formed
`therein, the stylus comprising:
`an end configured to enter data into the handheld com(cid:173)
`puter by contacting the handheld computer; and
`a tool housed at least partially within the stylus, the tool
`being configured to engage a feature on the housing of
`the handheld computer;
`wherein the stylus is dimensioned to be stored within a
`slot of the handheld computer; and
`wherein the tool is interchangeable with other tools.
`7. A stylus assembly adapted to enter data into a handheld
`20 computer, the handheld computer including a housing hav(cid:173)
`ing a slot formed therein, the stylus assembly comprising:
`a stylus quill;
`a stylus body, the stylus body including a first end and a
`second end, wherein the second end of the stylus body
`is coupled to the stylus quill, the stylus body being
`dimensioned to be received and stored within the slot of
`the handheld computer;
`a stylus point coupled to the stylus body, the stylus body
`including a first end to enter data into the handheld
`computer and a second end coupled to the stylus body;
`a plurality of tools, including a first tool and a second tool,
`the first tool being coupled to one of the stylus quill, the
`first end of the stylus body, the second end of the stylus
`body, and the second end of the stylus point, the second
`tool being coupled to another of the stylus quill, the first
`end of the stylus body, the second end of the stylus
`body, and the second end of the stylus point, wherein
`the first tool and the second tool are removeable
`coupled to the stylus body and configured to engage a
`feature on the housing of the handheld computer.
`8. The stylus assembly of claim 7, wherein the first and
`the second tool comprises one of a reset pin, a flat head-type
`screwdriver, a phillips head-type screwdriver, a robertson(cid:173)
`type screw driver, and an allen wrench type-tool.
`9. The stylus assembly according to claim 8, wherein the
`coupling of the stylus quill and the stylus body and the
`coupling of the stylus body and the stylus point comprises a
`threaded connection.
`10. The stylus assembly according to claim 9, wherein the
`coupling of the stylus quill and the stylus body and the
`coupling of the stylus body and the stylus point comprises a
`threaded connection.
`11. The stylus assembly according to claim 7, wherein the
`first tool is coupled with the stylus quill and is disposed
`within the stylus body.
`12. The stylus assembly according to claim 11, wherein
`the second tool is coupled with the stylus body and is
`disposed within the stylus point.
`13. The stylus assembly according to claim 11, wherein
`60 the second tool is coupled with the stylus point and is
`disposed within the stylus body.
`14. The stylus assembly according to claim 7, wherein the
`first tool is coupled with the stylus body and is disposed
`within the stylus quill.
`15. The stylus assembly according to claim 14, wherein
`the second tool is coupled with the stylus body and is
`disposed within the stylus point.
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`16. The stylus assembly according to claim 14, wherein
`the second tool is coupled with the stylus point and is
`disposed within the stylus body.
`17. The stylus assembly according to claim 7, wherein the
`second tool is coupled with the stylus body and is disposed
`within the stylus point.
`18. The stylus assembly according to claim 7, wherein the
`second tool is coupled with the stylus point and is disposed
`within the stylus body.
`19. An assembly for use with a handheld computer, the
`handheld computer including a housing having a slot formed
`therein, the assembly comprising:
`a first assembly portion;
`a second assembly portion having means for coupling the
`first assembly portion, the second assembly portion
`including a first end comprising means for entering data
`into the handheld computer and a second end having
`means for coupling to the first assembly portion; and
`an engaging means for engaging the handheld computer,
`the engagement means being coupled to one of the first
`assembly portion and the second end of the of the 20
`second assembly portion, the means for engaging the
`handheld computer being disposed at least partially
`within one of the first assembly portion and the second
`assembly portion; and
`wherein the first assembly portion and the second assem(cid:173)
`bly portion are each configured so as to enable the
`assembly to be stored in the slot of the handheld
`computer.
`20. The assembly according to claim 19, wherein the
`engaging means comprises one of a reset pin, a flat head- 30
`type screw driver, a phillips head-type screw driver, a
`robertson-type screw driver, and an allen wrench-type tool.
`21. The assembly according to claim 20, wherein the
`engaging means is interchangeable.
`22. The assembly according to claim 21, wherein the 35
`engaging means is detachable.
`23. A three-part assembly for use with a handheld
`computer, the handheld computer including a housing hav(cid:173)
`ing a slot formed therein, the assembly comprising:
`a first assembly portion;
`a second assembly portion having means for coupling
`with the first assembly portion, the second assembly
`portion having a first end and a second end;
`a third assembly portion having means for coupling with 45
`the second assembly portion, the third assembly portion
`including a first end comprising means for entering data
`into the handheld computer and a second end having
`means for coupling with the second assembly portion;
`and
`a first means for engaging the handheld computer coupled
`to one of the first assembly portion and the second
`assembly portion and the third assembly portion, the
`means for engaging the handheld computer disposed at
`least partially within one of the first assembly portion 55
`and the second assembly portion and the third assembly
`portion; and
`a second means for engaging the handheld computer
`coupled to one of the first assembly portion and the
`second assembly portion and the third assembly 60
`portion, the means for engaging the handheld computer
`disposed at least partially within one of the first assem(cid:173)
`bly portion and the second assembly portion and the
`third assembly portion;
`wherein the first assembly portion, the second assembly 65
`portion and the third assembly portion are each dimen(cid:173)
`sioned to be stored in the slot of the handheld computer.
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`24. The assembly according to claim 23, wherein the first
`and the second engaging means comprises one of a reset pin,
`a flat head-type screw driver, a phillips head-type screw
`driver, a robertson-type screw driver, and an allen wrench-
`type tool.
`25. The assembly according to claim 24, wherein the first
`and the second engaging means are interchangeable.
`26. The assembly according to claim 25, wherein the
`engaging means is detachable.
`27. A stylus adapted to enter data into a hand held
`electronic device and provide a user with a reset pin to reset
`the electronic device, the stylus comprising:
`a stylus quill including a reset pin coupled to a first end
`of the stylus quill;
`a stylus body adapted to be coupled with the first end of
`the stylus quill, the stylus body being adapted to receive
`the reset pin when coupled with the stylus quill; and
`a stylus point extending from the stylus body, the stylus
`point including a first end for entering data into said
`electronic device and a second end coupled to the stylus
`body:
`wherein the stylus body and stylus point are each dimen(cid:173)
`sioned to be received and stored within the slot of the
`handheld computer.
`28. A stylus assembly adapted to enter data into an
`25 electronic device and provide a user with a tool to engage the
`electronic device, the stylus assembly comprising:
`a stylus body;
`a stylus point coupled to the stylus body, the stylus point
`including a first end for entering data into said elec(cid:173)
`tronic device and a second end coupled to the stylus
`body; and
`a tool coupled to one of the stylus body and the second
`end of the stylus point, the tool to engage said elec(cid:173)
`tronic device the tool being at least partially disposed
`within the other of the stylus point and the stylus body;
`and
`wherein the stylus body and stylus point are each dimen(cid:173)
`sioned to be received and s