Input detecting apparatus, and associated method, for electronic device
US9523616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0418
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, and an associated method, forms a user interface permitting input of input instructions to an electronic device. Input commands are evidence by tactile input forces applied to a force receiving surface. Force sensing elements are positioned to sense indications of the tactile input force. The force sensing element is caused to exhibit a selected input parameter value through application of a selected force thereto by application of a tightening torque to a fastener positioned in proximity to the force sensing element.
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