Display for multi-function keypad and electronic device having the same
US8259073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2231/022
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A display for a multi-function keypad and an electronic device including the display. The display for a multi-function keypad includes: a display panel having a plurality of display regions arranged in a matrix pattern and a non-display region surrounding the plurality of display regions; a circuit board on the display panel and including a plurality of openings corresponding to the display regions, and a plurality of keys near peripheral edges of the openings and corresponding to the non-display region; and a pad on the circuit board and including a plurality of transparent windows corresponding to the openings, and a plurality of pressing units near peripheral edges of the transparent windows and corresponding to the plurality of keys.
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