Multidirectional input device
US7288732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2229/038
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multidirectional input device is provided. A multidirectional input device includes a keytop capable of moving up and down through pressing. A membrane switch that has a plurality of switch elements and is arranged on the side that faces the reverse side of said key top. A plurality of domed switch operating assembly arranged above said plurality of switch elements are capable of switching on said switching elements. The plurality of switch operating assemblies are connected with strip-shaped joint portions to be integrated. Upon pressing the key top, at least one of said plurality of switch operating assemblies is pressed, and thereby at least one of said plurality of switch elements can be switched on.
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