Operation device having features to assist a user in properly manipulating buttons thereof
US8730155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1087
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided is an operation device to be held by a user with one hand when used. The operation device includes: a recessed portion formed at a position at which at least one of a thumb and fingers is placed when the user holds the operation device; and a main button which is disposed at a bottom of the recessed portion and has a top surface adjacent to a rim portion forming a side surface of the recessed portion.
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