Configurable ambidextrous input device
US10042441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/0332
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In certain embodiments, an input device includes a chassis and a depressible actuator disposed on the chassis that, when depressed, generates and sends a control signal to a processor, where the actuator is coupleable to a removable button cover that provides user-access to activate the actuator, and a removable blank cover to prevent user access to activate the actuator. The button cover and blank cover can be separate from the chassis and may directly attach to the actuator. The input device can further include a second depressible actuator disposed on the chassis that, when depressed, generates and sends a second control signal to the processor, where the second actuator is coupleable to the button cover and the blank cover.
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