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Movable touch module and electronic device using the same

US8373977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2011
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/03547
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A movable touch module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The movable touch module is disposed at a main body. The movable touch module includes a movable element, a touch unit, a plurality of elastic elements, at least four movement sensing elements, and at least two rotation sensing elements. The movable element is disposed at the main body and is movable relative to the main body on a plane. The touch unit is fastened to movable element. The elastic elements are fastened to the main body and are against the periphery of the movable element. The movement sensing elements are fastened to the main body and are located around the movable element. The rotation sensing elements are fastened to the main body.

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