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Slim profile magnetic user interface devices

US9134817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2011
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05G2009/04755
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Slim profile magnetic user interface devices (slim UIDs) are disclosed. A slim UID may include a slim profile housing, a movable actuator assembly having user contact surfaces on opposite sides, along with a magnet, magnetic sensor, restoration element, and processing element. User mechanical interaction with the actuator element may be sensed by the magnetic sensor and processed to generate output signals usable by a coupled electronic computing system.

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