Switch arrangement
US7102086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2239/026
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switch arrangement is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a number of switches arranged on a substrate, each switch having a resiliently deformable conductive dome for making an electrical connection with a corresponding contact on the substrate; and a number of signal lines for connection to a microprocessor for signalling an operation of a switch. The switches are arranged such that operation of any given switch creates a unique electrical connection between two of the signal lines and each of the signal lines is electrically connected to a conductive surface of a respective dome. Also disclosed is a cover for a portable electronic apparatus, having a number of user operable keys. The keys are connectable to a microprocessor in the apparatus via electrical connections made using the conductive domes.
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