|
Match
|
Document |
Document Title |
|
|
7365281 |
Waterproof/drainage structure for a casing, and electronic devices
Provided is a waterproof/drainage structure for a lower casing ( 11 ) having a plurality of pushbuttons ( 16 ) on a surface thereof. The waterproof/drainage structure has a cover member ( 14 )...
|
|
|
7345250 |
Keyboard with key supporting structure for portable electronics devices
A keyboard assembly ( 20 ) has a light guide ( 23, 31, 33 ) and a supporting structure ( 23, 33 ) arranged to provide an illuminated and integrated keyboard assembly ( 20 ). A light guide ( 23, 31,...
|
|
|
7345253 |
Key structures
Key structures are provided. A key structure includes a key cover, a substrate, a slider movable with respect to the substrate, a first rod, a second rod and a resilient member. The first rod...
|
|
|
7339124 |
Input key and input apparatus
An input key to which a plurality of information elements to be inputted are assigned, comprises: a key top to be pushed; and detecting means for detecting a push on the key top and for, when...
|
|
|
7332687 |
Keyboard structure and keyboard assembly method
A keyboard structure including a base, a key-cap, and a linking-up mechanism is provided. The key-cap is disposed on the base, and the linking-up mechanism is connected between the base and the...
|
|
|
7332681 |
Modular operating switch assembly
A modular operating switch assembly comprises a housing defining a plurality of switch operating cells. Each of the operating cells has guide walls, a switch actuating member in sliding contact...
|
|
|
7326868 |
Button apparatus for disk drive
A button apparatus for an electronic component ( 10 ) having a button ( 16 ) includes a computer bezel ( 20 ) and a pressing member ( 30 ) pivotally attached to the computer bezel for pressing the...
|
|
|
7326864 |
Method and apparatus for masking keystroke sounds from computer keyboards
Disclosed herein is a method of masking audible sounds emanating from a keyboard in response to a stroking of keys on the keyboard, the method comprising, selecting components from a plurality of...
|
|
|
7321101 |
Switch device and input device using the same
A switch device includes a operation body, a membrane switch pushed by the operation body, and plural push switches activated by pushing the operation body via the membrane switch. The membrane...
|
|
|
7312410 |
Reduced qwerty keyboard system that provides better accuracy and associated method
A handheld electronic device and an associated method are provided. The handheld electronic device includes a keyboard assembly, a display positioned adjacent the keyboard assembly, a processor...
|
|
|
7310084 |
Multi-way operation switch, input device and input unit
A multi-way operation switch of the present invention includes an operation unit that is horizontally movable and rotatable; a plurality of first switch contacts for turning on and off the...
|
|
|
7301114 |
Movable contact unit
A movable contact unit includes a first movable contact stuck on an adhesive layer beneath a lower face of an insulating film, and a second movable contact placed on the insulating film such that...
|
|
|
7294794 |
Button input apparatus with display function and portable electronic device having the same
A button input apparatus with a display function, which generates a switch signal in response to a user's press, and a portable electronic device having the same. The button input apparatus...
|
|
|
7294805 |
Key structure applicable in an electronic device
A key structure applicable in an electronic device for pressing an electrical button of the electronic device is disclosed. The key structure includes an annulus section for fixing the key...
|
|
|
7288732 |
Multidirectional input device
A multidirectional input device is provided. A multidirectional input device includes a keytop capable of moving up and down through pressing. A membrane switch that has a plurality of switch...
|
|
|
7288733 |
Keyboard apparatus
A keyboard apparatus has a base component arranged under key switches. The base component has an embossed portion. A cooling material is filled into the embossed portion. The embossed portion may...
|
|
|
7285741 |
Push-button switch
It is intended to provide a push-button switch capable of providing a comfortable and natural click touch. To achieve the purpose, the button turns downward about the point which joins the buckling...
|
|
|
7262374 |
Pointing device and key sheet for pointing device
Provided are a pointing device allowing accurate depressing operation on a key top and involving no erroneous input or erroneous operation, and a key sheet for the pointing device. On the back...
|
|
|
7256359 |
Key operation detection unit of an electronic keyboard instrument
A key operation detection unit of an electronic keyboard instrument that suppresses increase in reaction forces with key depression operation, to improve a key touch feeling. A depression operation...
|
|
|
7238901 |
Tamper resistant pin entry apparatus
Disclosed is a tamper resistant PIN entry apparatus for input of a key and for encryption of a password in a cash transaction machine. The PIN entry apparatus supplies the electric power to a...
|
|
|
7230190 |
System and apparatus for adjustable keyboard arrangements
Some embodiments of the invention include an apparatus and system for keyboard arrangements where one or more of the keys are adjustable. In some embodiments, the arrangement includes one or more...
|
|
|
7227090 |
Switching apparatus
A switching apparatus includes a case, an operation shaft whose one end outwardly projects from inside of the case and which is provided at its central portion with a flange, a support member which...
|
|
|
7220925 |
Inputting apparatus
This invention provides an inputting apparatus with a reduced number of lines in its connection cable, a simplified structure and improved reliability. The present invention discloses a folding...
|
|
|
7218247 |
Brief numerical keypad and its output method
A brief numerical keypad is constructed to include four number keys aligned in X-axis and Y-axis directions and abutted against one another, each expressing one of the numbers from 1˜9, a...
|
|
|
7217898 |
Rocking key and electrical switch assembly employing the same
A rocking key includes a keycap and a pair of supporting arms. The keycap includes at least two posts, a rib portion positioned between the two posts for preventing the two posts from being...
|
|
|
7205491 |
Membrane for key switch and the key switch
The present invention provides a key switch diaphragm capable of obtaining a good click feeling and capable of avoiding contact failure and having a high durability. A key switch diaphragm 30 ...
|
|
|
7199313 |
Electronic device having full function foldable keyboard
A full function foldable keyboard for an electronic device and in particular a mobile communication terminal having first, second and third body elements is disclosed wherein hinged together second...
|
|
|
7189932 |
Navigation key integrally formed with a panel
A navigation key integrally formed with a panel in an electronic device comprises an outer key formed to have a resilient restoring force, and a holder for receiving the outer key, the holder...
|
|
|
7186931 |
Button fastening device with circuit actuating capability
A button fastening device with circuit actuating capability includes: a first button part; a second button part engageable releasably with the first button part for fastening articles together; and...
|
|
|
7180018 |
Switch device
In a switch device including: a push button disposed in an opening of a switch case and operable to be tilted in any one of a plurality of directions by being pushed at an outer edge side; a rubber...
|
|
|
7176392 |
Multi-contact input device
In order to protect a central switch of a multi-contact input device to input various kinds of signals by a pressing operation of an operating member to operate the central switch, an inclining...
|
|
|
7176393 |
Mounting apparatus for keyboard of portable computer
A mounting apparatus for a keyboard of a portable computer includes a keyboard, a base of a portable computer and at least one fastener. The base comprises a sunken receiving portion for...
|
|
|
7173201 |
Remote controller
A remote controller 1 is capable of achieving switching operation even when the user presses substantially any place of a switch. A toilet seat open/close switch 12 has a tiltable member 20 ...
|
|
|
7164087 |
Keypads with multi-function keys
A keypad has keys ( 12 ) protruding through a housing ( 18 ) with at least one at-a-distance sensor ( 20 ) located approximately equidistant between each adjacent set of keys ( 12 ). Each key ( 12...
|
|
|
7164089 |
Thin keyboard structure
A thin keyboard structure comprises a substrate, a flexible circuit and a keycap. The substrate comprises a base, a first portion with a first end, and a second portion with a second end. At least...
|
|
|
7161098 |
Method and system for sticky key prevention for keyboard or keypad devices
A method and system of minimizing sticky keys in an electronic device having a body, circuitry, and a plurality of keypads is disclosed. The method and system comprise providing a protectant...
|
|
|
7157651 |
Independently positionable and programmable key switches
An independently positionable key switch including a key base having a key cap receiving opening and at least one gripping feature operative to facilitate gripping of the key base. An actuatable...
|
|
|
7157657 |
Mobile electronic device and button assembly thereof
A mobile electronic device is disclosed. The device includes a printed circuit board, a first button module, a second button module and an actuator module. The printed circuit board has a first...
|
|
|
7151237 |
Control housing and method of manufacturing same
A control housing is provided which encases a control board. The housing has a cover and a backing which are fixed together to secure the control board within the housing. The control board...
|
|
|
7151528 |
System for disposing a proximity sensitive touchpad behind a mobile phone keypad
A proximity-based mutually capacitance-sensitive touchpad that is disposed directly beneath a keypad keymat of a mobile telephone, wherein posts associated with each key pass through a mutually...
|
|
|
7145087 |
Multi-instruction switch
A multi-instruction switch includes a control disk, an anchor member and a depressing element. The control disk can drive a first conductive element to rotate relative to the anchor member. The...
|
|
|
7138587 |
Key switch, keyboard and key-switch assembling jig
A key switch used for a keyboard incorporated as an input device in electronic equipment. The key switch includes a support plate; a key top arranged above the support plate; a pair of link members...
|
|
|
7138588 |
Operating member
The operating member is constructed by supporting the button members with the thin sheet member without integrally constructing the button members, and therefore, the device can be downsized and...
|
|
|
7138594 |
Push switch
A push switch includes an insulative housing ( 1 ), a pair of fixed terminals ( 2 ), a moveable contact ( 3 ) and an actuator( 4 ). The insulative housing ( 1 ) made of insulative material has a...
|
|
|
7135647 |
Keyboard
A keyboard has a base plate, a membrane sheet, a housing, a key-top, a link mechanism disposed between the housing and the key-top, and a switch operating member disposed under the key-top and...
|
|
|
7131780 |
Keyboard
A keyboard has a single row of eight multi-position keys with the letters arranged in a standard QWERTY keyboard configuration. The eight keys correspond to the eight fingers used when touch...
|
|
|
7129434 |
Electric contact device
An electrical contact device (X 1 ) includes a first contactor with contact portions (C 1 , C 2 ) and a second contactor with contact portions (C 3 , C 4 ). The device (X 1 ) also includes an...
|
|
|
7122751 |
Switch apparatus
A platform of the type holding a plurality of normally-open electric switches in position for activation of a selected individual switch by application of a force in a direction normal to a surface...
|
|
|
7119291 |
Touch pad device for portable computer
A touch pad device for a portable computer includes a key deck ( 20 ); a touch region ( 24 ) formed on a portion of the key deck ( 20 ); penetration portions ( 28 ) extending through the key deck (...
|
|
|
7119289 |
Push button keypad and knob for motor vehicle control panel
The invention relates to a keypad ( 10 ) for a control panel, in particular for a motor vehicle instrument system, comprising a front ( 30 ) provided with openings ( 32 ) through which a number of...
|