Ingress-tolerant input devices
US11587742B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/9651
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to ingress-tolerant input devices. Aspects of the disclosure relate to an ingress-tolerant switch assembly for operating an electronic device in an ingress-protected manner. The switch assembly includes a button configured to be coupled to an outer surface of an enclosure of the electronic device. The switch assembly also includes a spring operably coupled to the button and a magnet coupled to the spring. A pressing force applied by a user to the button overcomes a spring force of the spring to move the magnet into proximity of the magnetic sensor to cause the magnetic sensor to generate a sensor signal for performing a function of the electronic device.
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