Input device with a display configured for dynamic display of key labels
US9239630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0238
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to the present invention there is provided an input device (100) comprising a plurality of keys, at least one detection structure (107), and at least one display (104), wherein: each of the plurality of keys have a depressible key cap (101) with an at least semi-transparent top surface, the at least one detection structure is configured for detecting individual depression of each of the plurality of key caps, and the at least one display (104) is configured for providing image information of individual labels (103) for each key of the plurality of keys. Furthermore, the at least one display is arranged between the at least one detection structure (107) and the plurality of key caps, such that the individual labels (103) of the plurality of keys are viewable via the transparent top surfaces of the respective key caps.
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