User input for an electronic device
US7982715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1614
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A user input section for an electronic device including a keypad display, a key, and a sheet member. The keypad display is adapted to change display of indicia on the keypad display between at least two different display modes. The key has a user depressible top section located above the display and a bottom section extending below the display. The sheet member includes a main section and a key support section connected to the main section by a living hinge. The main section is substantially stationarily connected to the keypad display. The key is connected to the key support section such that the key is adapted to move relative to the keypad display and the main section with rotation of the living hinge of the sheet member.
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