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Input apparatus, sensor, keyboard, and electronic apparatus

US10175782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2015
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/975
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input apparatus includes a conductive layer having flexibility, a plurality of structures, a reaction force of which is non-linearly changed with respect to a pressing amount, a capacitance-type sensor layer, and an intermediate layer disposed between the plurality of structures and the sensor layer. The intermediate layer has a plurality of hole portions into which the plurality of structures is pressed, respectively.

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