Several methods and a system of a resistive force sensing device and
method with an advanced communication interface are disclosed. An
exemplary embodiment provides a force measuring device. The force
measuring device includes a resistive sensor having a fixed surface and a
movable surface. A spring assembly is positioned between the fixed
surface and the movable surface. The spring assembly alters in height in
response to a force applied perpendicular to the movable surface and
causes a change in a resistance of the resistive sensor. A circuit
generates a measurement of the force based on an algorithm that considers
a change in the resistance of the resistive sensor. A universal serial
bus (USB) interface of the circuit provides digital output of the
measurement to a computing device.