POINTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE SLEEVE

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The present disclosure relates to a pointing device comprising a slider bar including a non-circular support member, a flexible sleeve, and a friction-reducing layer. The non-circular support member is elongated along an axis A1 and includes a flat or convex user interface support surface. The flexible sleeve is disposed around the support member. The flexible sleeve is rotatable about the support member and slidable along the support member along axis A1. A portion of the flexible sleeve is supported by the user interface support surface at any time during use. The portion comprises a user interface surface and a friction-reducing layer adhered to the support member. The friction-reducing layer is configured to reduce friction between the support member and the flexible sleeve. The pointing device further comprises a sensor configured to detect rotational and axial movement of the flexible sleeve relative to the support member.