Electronic device and input module thereof
US8451228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/22
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input module for an electronic device includes a key and a touch sensing unit. The touch sensing unit includes a substrate, a sensing circuit, and a conductive member protruding from the substrate. The conductive member has a connection portion and a sensing portion. The connection portion is electronically connected to the sensing circuit, and the sensing portion is movable with respect to the substrate and connected to the key for detecting a contact on the key.
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