Invention Grant
US08411037B2 Keyboard with touch sensitive zones and corresponding computer user interface
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带触摸敏感区域的键盘和相应的计算机用户界面
- Patent Title: Keyboard with touch sensitive zones and corresponding computer user interface
- Patent Title (中): 带触摸敏感区域的键盘和相应的计算机用户界面
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Application No.: US11818432Application Date: 2007-06-14
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Publication No.: US08411037B2Publication Date: 2013-04-02
- Inventor: Glen C. Larsen , Daniel G. O'Neil , Scott M. Mail , David M. Lane
- Applicant: Glen C. Larsen , Daniel G. O'Neil , Scott M. Mail , David M. Lane
- Applicant Address: US WA Redmond
- Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
- Current Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US WA Redmond
- Agency: Westman, Champlin & Kelly, P.A.
- Main IPC: G06F3/02
- IPC: G06F3/02 ; G09G5/00
Abstract:
A keyboard key has a key portion that forms a cantilevered beam pivotable about an axis. A switch is disposed relative to the cantilevered beam, such that rotation of the cantilever beam about the axis causes depression of the switch. The switch is offset from an applied force-receiving portion of the key portion. A touch sensitive key also includes a touch sensor detecting contact with the key portion of the key. The invention can be extended such that the key portion is formed of transparent or semi-transparent material. The invention can also be extended to include touch sensitive areas on any portion of an upper case of the computer keyboard.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080309522A1 Keyboard with touch sensitive zones and corresponding computer user interface Public/Granted day:2008-12-18
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