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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...