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Input devices incorporating biometric sensors

US10402617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2016
Grant dateSep 3, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2221/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A button assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The button assembly integrates a biometric sensor below a top surface of the button. The button assembly is positioned relative to a secondary display of an electronic device. The secondary display can be positioned relative to a keyboard, such as above a top row of keys of the keyboard.

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