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Rotary input device and electronic device adopting the same

US10013073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2016
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0362
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rotary input device comprising: a bezel portion that includes one or more pressing members; and one or more switch units, wherein each of the switch units is arranged to come in physical contact with any of the pressing members when the bezel portion is rotated, and generate an electrical on/off signal when the switch unit comes in physical contact with any of the pressing members.

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