Key input device
US9324514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2223/052
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a key input device including a supporting member including groove portions inclined with respect to a horizontal direction, a plurality of keytops each including a sliding portion which is fitted in a corresponding groove portion of the groove portions and slides along the groove portion, and a control member configured to cause two or more keytops of the plurality of keytops to slide obliquely downward along the groove portions.
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