Force-sensing button for electronic devices
US10831299B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input device for an electronic device includes one or more pressure sensors for detecting inputs. In one embodiment, a pressure sensor is operably coupled to a compression chamber and configured to detect changes in pressure in the compression chamber. The changes in pressure in the compression chamber may be registered as inputs by the electronic device. The pressure sensor may be located next to, instead of below, the input member, and therefore, the thickness of the button assembly can be reduced compared to conventional designs.
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