A coordinate input apparatus operable with any one of a conductor such as a finger and a non-conductor such as a pen without damaged operability is provided. Furthermore, in order to miniaturize the apparatus and reduce the thickness thereof, in an electrostatic capacitive detection section having a...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6535203?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6535203 - Coordinate input apparatus operable with conductor such as finger and non-conductor such as pen