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Stylus (computing)

In computing, a stylus (or stylus pen) is a small pen-shaped instrument whose tip position on a computer monitor can be detected. It is used to draw, or make selections by tapping. While devices with touchscreens such as laptops, smartphones, game consoles, and graphics tablets can usually be operated with a fingertip, a stylus can provide more accurate…

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Stylus (computing)

Nodes23
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Avg. degree1.91
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laptopsinstance ofWhile devices with touchscreens0.80text
smartphonesinstance ofWhile devices with touchscreens0.80text
game consolesinstance ofWhile devices with touchscreens0.80text
and graphics tablets can usually be operated with a fingertipinstance ofWhile devices with touchscreens0.80text
a stylus can provide more accurateinstance ofWhile devices with touchscreens0.80text
controllable inputinstance ofWhile devices with touchscreens0.80text
copperinstance ofor metal0.80text
copperinstance ofto transmit electrical charge between the hand and a rubber or metal tip0.80text
pressure sensitivityinstance ofThis communication allows for advanced features0.80text
tiltinstance ofThis communication allows for advanced features0.80text
programmable buttonsinstance ofThis communication allows for advanced features0.80text
palm detectioninstance ofThis communication allows for advanced features0.80text

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