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Operation input device

US11112876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2018
Grant dateSep 7, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2217/024
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An operation input device includes an operation input unit that is configured to receive a tracing operation performed in a one-dimensional direction. The operation input unit includes a plurality of mechanical switches that are arranged side by side in an operation direction and each include an operation surface subjected to the tracing operation, the operation surface defining a curved surface along the operation direction.

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