Configurable keypad for an electronic device
US8692736B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/0291
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic book reading device with a configurable keypad is described. The device includes a first display configured to display visual representations of content of an electronic book. The device further includes a second display configured to display a plurality of different button configurations, one button configuration being displayed at a time. The device also includes a switch array disposed under the second display, wherein the switch array is configured to receive user input and provide tactile feedback when the user input is received. The device includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. Instructions are stored in the memory. The instructions are executable to process the user input and change a button configuration on the second display from a first button configuration to a second button configuration.
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