Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Keyboards and interfaces with layered stabilizers
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Application No.: US16928319Application Date: 2020-07-14
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Publication No.: US11513611B2Publication Date: 2022-11-29
- Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Craig C. Leong , Alex J. Lehmann
- Applicant: Apple Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
- Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
- Agency: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- Main IPC: G06F3/02
- IPC: G06F3/02 ; H01H13/70 ; H01H13/14 ; G06F3/01 ; G06F3/023

Abstract:
An interface device includes a movable button connected to a frame structure by resilient structures positioned laterally between the button and the frame structure. Multiple layers or diaphragms of material can be used to make the button, frame, and resilient structures. Movement of the button can trigger a switch or sensor in a manner allowing an electronic device to detect interaction with the button. The interface device can be implemented in an electronic device such as a keyboard that has a low number of parts yet also providing tactile, stabilized key travel, support for various sensor or switch types for the keys, and, in some cases, haptic feedback.
Public/Granted literature
- US20200341559A1 FLEXIBLE STABILIZED BUTTON INPUT DEVICE Public/Granted day:2020-10-29
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