Mute-able input device with keystroke tactile feedback
US12216824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2215/03
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mute-able input device with keystroke tactile feedback includes: a plurality of keys, each including a tactile structure and a sound-generating structure for respectively generating operational tactile feedback and operating sounds; a plurality of adjusting mechanisms, each including an adjusting portion corresponding to one of the keys; at least one switching unit including an operating portion and a switch member, the operating portion connecting the switch member and the adjusting mechanism, the switch member generating a switching signal involving a mode switching between different tactile modes or different sound modes for one or more keys. When the operating portion moves in response to a force, the switch member is triggered to achieve the mode switching; meanwhile, the adjusting portion moves to interfere with at least one of the tactile structure or the sound-generating structure along with the movement of the operating portion.
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