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Key input device

US9324514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 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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