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Tactile touch screen for electronic device

US8253698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References
23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 2007
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 13, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/041
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device includes a base and a touch screen display connected to the base and movable relative thereto. The touch screen display includes a display device and a touch-sensitive input surface overlying the display device. The electronic device includes a feedback mechanism including a switch moveable relative to the base for actuating in response to application of a force to the touch-sensitive input surface causing movement of the touch screen display. Operational components are connected to the touch screen display for operation of the electronic device.

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