An input device has a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The second electrode opposes to the first electrode while being spaced apart therefrom. The third electrode is spaced apart from the first electrode and rotatably or slidably provided relative to the second electrode. By the third electrode being brought into contact with or spaced apart from the second electrode, an electrical state between the first electrode and the second electrode changes. Based on this electrical change, a rotary manipulation or a slide manipulation is detected.

Methods, apparatuses and systems for providing a switching component are disclosed herein. An example switching component may comprise: A switching component comprising: a housing; a carrier body disposed within the housing; a first pair of contact pads disposed on a first surface of the carrier body; and a second pair of contact pads disposed on a second surface of the carrier body, wherein each pair of contact pads is configured to independently make contact with adjacent bridge contact pads in order to actuate an electrical bridge in response to movement of the carrier body.

Methods, apparatuses and systems for providing a switching component are disclosed herein. An example switching component may comprise: A switching component comprising: a housing; a carrier body disposed within the housing; a first pair of contact pads disposed on a first surface of the carrier body; and a second pair of contact pads disposed on a second surface of the carrier body, wherein each pair of contact pads is configured to independently make contact with adjacent bridge contact pads in order to actuate an electrical bridge in response to movement of the carrier body.

A slide switch includes a circuit board assembly, a sensing element and a slider member. The circuit board assembly has an opening. The sensing element is installed on the circuit board assembly and electrically connected with the circuit board assembly. The slider member is movably connected with the circuit board assembly. The slider member is movable along the circuit board assembly. The slider member includes a slider plate and a supporting post. The supporting post is protruded from the slider plate. The slider plate includes a pressing part for pressing the sensing element. The supporting post is movable to a position within the opening. Consequently, the layout space of the slide switch is saved.

A slide switch includes a circuit board assembly, a sensing element and a slider member. The circuit board assembly has an opening. The sensing element is installed on the circuit board assembly and electrically connected with the circuit board assembly. The slider member is movably connected with the circuit board assembly. The slider member is movable along the circuit board assembly. The slider member includes a slider plate and a supporting post. The supporting post is protruded from the slider plate. The slider plate includes a pressing part for pressing the sensing element. The supporting post is movable to a position within the opening. Consequently, the layout space of the slide switch is saved.