Input device which allows button input operation and coordinate input operation to be performed in the same operation plane
US6704005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/22
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input device includes a pressure-sensitive or capacitive planar input unit with an indicator sheet which has input sections being secured to the surface of the planar input unit. A tactile feedback generator is provided at the back side of the planar input unit. The tactile feedback generator includes dome-shaped inversion plates that are separately provided at locations corresponding to the input sections and provide feedback to the operator. When an input section is pressed, an operation signal in accordance with what is indicated at the pressed input section is generated.
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