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Touch sensor keypad with tactile feedback mechanisms and electronic device with the same

US8228297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2008
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04886
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device includes a keyboard module, which has a plurality of first keys, a plurality of second keys, a first vibration element and a second vibration element. When any one of the first keys is pressed or touched, the first vibration element vibrates accordingly; and when any one of the second keys is pressed or touched, the second vibration element vibrates accordingly thereby providing a tactile feedback to a user.

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