Input devices incorporating biometric sensors
US9922229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/08
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A button assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The button assembly integrates a biometric sensor below a top surface of the button. The button assembly is positioned relative to a secondary display of an electronic device. The secondary display can be positioned relative to a keyboard, such as above a top row of keys of the keyboard.
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