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Force sensor in an input device

US10007343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateMar 31, 2016
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/960755
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input device can be integrated within an electronic device and/or operably connected to an electronic device through a wired or wireless connection. The input device can include one or more force sensors positioned below a cover element of the input device or an input surface of the electronic device. The input device can include other components and/or functionality, such as a biometric sensor and/or a switch element.

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