Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge.

Key Formation

Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of areas that are embossed thereon that indicate one or more borders of respective said keys.

Classifying The Intent Of User Input

Different types of user inputs can be input by a user via a keyboard of an input device. These different types of user inputs include, for example, key strikes, multi-touch interactions, single finger motions, and/or mouse clicks. Touch information regarding the pressure applied to the keys of a pressure sensitive keyboard over time (or the contact area of the user input for other types of keyboards over time) is used to classify the intent of the user input as one of the various types of user inputs.

Input Device Layers and Nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Device Kickstand

A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Sensing User Input At Display Area Edge

One or more sensors are disposed to sense user inputs in an active display area as well as user inputs in an extended area that is outside of the active display area. Data for user inputs, such as gestures, may include data from user inputs sensed in both the active display area and outside of the active display area. The user inputs can begin and/or end outside of the active display area.

Input Device Layers and Nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

LIGHT-EMITTING ASSEMBLY FOR KEYBOARD

A light-emitting assembly positioned within a switch housing of a keyboard assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The light-emitting assembly may include a phosphor structure, a transparent material positioned on opposing side surfaces of the phosphor structure, and an epoxy layer formed over an entire back surface of the phosphor structure and the transparent material. The light-emitting assembly may also include a mask layer formed over an entire top surface of: the phosphor structure, the transparent material, and the epoxy layer. The light-emitting assembly may further include a light source positioned within the phosphor structure for emitting a light. 1. A keyboard , comprising:a substrate;a tactile dome positioned above the substrate;a keycap positioned above the tactile dome and configured to move when pressed; a light source;', 'an opaque material defining a first side of the light-emitting assembly, wherein light from the light source is prevented from passing through the opaque material;', 'a luminescent structure at least partially enclosing the light source and defining second, third, and fourth sides of the light-emitting assembly, at least one of the second, third, and fourth sides being positioned opposite the first side; and, 'a light-emitting assembly electrically connected to the substrate, the light-emitting assembly comprisingwherein light from the light source is directable through the second, third, and fourth sides of the light-emitting assembly to illuminate the keycap.2. The keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth sides are orthogonal to each other.3. The keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth sides are laterally facing relative to an axis of movement of the keycap.4. The keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises an electrical lead extending through the luminescent structure and in electrical communication with the ...

DOME SWITCH AND SMART CARD

A dome switch includes a first release membrane, a dome, a shim, and a second release membrane, the dome is mounted at an underside of the first release membrane, the second release membrane seals one end of a through opening of the shim, when the dome switch is mounted on a circuit board, a sealed space can be formed, ensuring that in the manufacture process of a smart card, the glue will not flow into the dome and hence the second release membrane will not be connected and adhered to the glue within the card, which may otherwise result in poor hand-tactile impression of the switch. The dome switch and the smart card with the dome switch presents good hand-tactile impression; the production rate is high and the rejection rate and the production cost are low. 1. A dome switch , comprising:a first release membrane having a mounting hole;a dome mounted at an underside of the first release membrane, wherein a dome central portion of the dome is aligned with the mounting hole, and a periphery of the dome is opposite to the underside of the first release membrane;a shim connected with a top side of the first release membrane, wherein the shim has a through opening for accommodating the dome; anda second release membrane connected with one side of the shim, which side being opposite to the first release membrane, wherein the second release membrane is sealingly arranged at one end of the through opening.2. The dome switch of claim 1 , wherein the underside of the first release membrane is provided with a double-sided adhesive.3. The dome switch of claim 1 , wherein both sides of the shim are provided with double-sided adhesive.4. The dome switch of claim 1 , wherein a shape of a periphery of the shim matches with a shape of a periphery of the first release membrane.5. The dome switch of claim 1 , wherein the side of the shim opposite to the first release membrane and the dome central portion of the dome are arranged at a same level;or, the side of the shim opposite to the ...

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Electronic pressure sensitive transducer apparatus

A pressure responsive, variable resistance, analog switch has first and second conductors interleaved in spaced-apart relationship and disposed on a base member. An insulative spacer ring is positioned around and rises above the first and second conductors. A resilient cover sheet is attached to the top of the insulative spacer ring in spaced relationship over the conductors to define an enclosure between the resilient cover sheet and the base member. A pressure sensitive resistive conductor composition is disposed on the resilient cover sheet or on the conductors in the enclosure to interconnect a resistance between the first and second conductors when the resilient cover sheet is depressed against the conductors. The amount of resistance so interconnected varies inversely to the amount of pressure exerted.

Patent US4314227B1

Pressure sensitive keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Sensing user input at display area edge

One or more sensors are disposed to sense user inputs in an active display area as well as user inputs in an extended area that is outside of the active display area. Data for user inputs, such as gestures, may include data from user inputs sensed in both the active display area and outside of the active display area. The user inputs can begin and/or end outside of the active display area.

Computing device and an apparatus having sensors configured for measuring spatial information indicative of a position of the computing devices

Sensor fusion algorithm techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, behaviors of a host device and accessory devices are controlled based upon an orientation of the host device and accessory devices, relative to one another. A combined spatial position and/or orientation for the host device may be obtained based on raw measurements that are obtained from at least two different types of sensors. In addition, a spatial position and/or orientation for an accessory device is ascertained using one or more sensors of the accessory device. An orientation (or position) of the accessory device relative to the host computing device may then be computed based on the combined spatial position/orientation for the host computing device and the ascertained spatial position/orientation for the accessory device. The relative orientation that is computed may then be used in various ways to control behaviors of the host computing device and/or accessory device.

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Pressure sensitive keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Input device layers and nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

具有照相机的计算设备

描述了具有照相机的计算设备。在一个或多个实施方式中，基于计算装置的取向将照相机以一角度安装在该计算装置中。例如，当该计算装置位于表面上并且与该表面成一角度(如通过支架支撑时)，该照相机的安装角度为使得该照相机的光轴指向前方，而不朝向该表面。在至少一些实施方式中，计算装置包括可物理地调节的照相机，以支持该计算装置的不同取向。在至少一些实施方式中，可以基于该计算装置的取向处理经由该计算装置上的照相机捕获的图像。

键形成

描述键形成技术。在一种或多种实现方式中，输入设备包括：键组件，其包括可用来针对计算设备启动各自输入的多个键；连接部份，其被配置来可移除地、物理且通信地连接到计算设备，以传送由多个键生成的信号到计算设备；以及外层，其被配置来覆盖键组件的多个键，外层具有在其上面浮雕的指示各自所述键的一个或多个边界的多个区域。

사용자 입력 의도 분류 기법

입력 장치의 키보드를 통해서 사용자에 의해서 서로 다른 유형의 사용자 입력이 입력될 수 있다. 이들 서로 다른 유형의 사용자 입력은, 예를 들어, 키 스트라이크, 멀티 터치 인터랙션, 싱글 핑거 모션, 및/또는 마우스 클릭을 포함하고 있다. 시간에 걸쳐서 감압식 키보드의 키에 가해진 압력(또는 시간에 걸친 기타 유형의 키보드에 대한 사용자 입력의 접촉 영역)에 관한 터치 정보는 사용자 입력의 의도를 다양한 유형의 사용자 입력 중의 하나로 분류하는데 사용된다.

Чувствительные к нажиму клавиши

1. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша, содержащая:сенсорную подложку, имеющую один или более проводников; игибкий контактный слой, расположенный на расстоянии от сенсорной подложки и сконфигурированный с возможностью прогиба в ответ на приложение нажима, чтобы входить в контакт с сенсорной подложкой, гибкий контактный слой имеет:первый участок, который сконфигурирован, чтобы входить в контакт с сенсорной подложкой, используя чувствительную к усилию пасту; ивторой участок, который сконфигурирован, чтобы входить в контакт с сенсорной подложкой, используя чувствительную к усилию пасту такую, что второй участок имеет более высокую проводимость, чем первый участок.2. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 1, в которой второй участок размещается ближе к краю чувствительной к нажиму клавиши, чем первый участок.3. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 1, в которой чувствительная к усилию паста, используемая во втором участке, имеет более высокую проводимость, чем чувствительная к усилию паста, используемая в первом участке.4. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 1, в которой количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой во втором участке, больше чем количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой в первом участке.5. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 4, в которой количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой во второмучастке, наносится с использованием по меньшей мере двух слоев, и количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой в первом участке, наносится с использованием меньшего количества слоев, чем слоев, используемых во втором участке.6. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 5, в которой нанесение чувствительной к уси РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G06F 3/02 (13) 2014 135 573 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014135573, 02.03.2013 (71) Заявитель(и): МАЙКРОСОФТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 61/606,321; 61/606,301; 61/606, ...

Input equipment layer with it is nested

描述了输入设备层和嵌套技术。在一个或多个实施方式中，输入设备包括压敏键组件，所述压敏键组件包括使多个硬件元件固定到表面的基板。所述输入设备还包括布置在所述表面近侧的一个或多个层，所述一个或多个层具有配置成在其中嵌套所述一个或多个硬件元件的相应开口。

Input device and keyboard applying pressure sensitive key normalization

본 명세서에는 압력 감지 키 기술이 개시되었다. 하나 이상의 구현에서, 압력 감지 키는 하나 이상의 컨덕터를 구비하는 센서 기판 및 센서 기판으로부터 이격되어 있으며 센서 기판에 접촉하기 위해 압력을 인가한 것에 대응하여 휘어지도록 구성된 신축성 접촉 층을 포함한다. 신축성 접촉 층은 힘 감지 잉크를 사용하여 센서 기판에 접촉하도록 구성된 제 1 위치 및 힘 감지 잉크를 사용하여 센서 기판에 접촉하도록 구성된 제 2 위치를 포함하되, 제 2 위치는 제 1 위치보다 증가된 전도성을 갖는다. A pressure sensitive key technology is disclosed herein. In one or more implementations, the pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced from the sensor substrate and configured to flex in response to applying pressure to contact the sensor substrate. The stretchable contact layer includes a first position configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensing ink and a second position configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensing ink, the second position having increased conductivity than the first position. Has.

SENSOR COMBINATION ALGORITHM

1. Способ, реализуемый главным вычислительным устройством, содержащийрасчет множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для главного вычислительного устройства независимо с использованием по меньшей мере двух различных типов датчиков главного вычислительного устройства;обработку множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для получения комбинированной пространственной позиции для главного вычислительного устройства;установление пространственной позиции для вспомогательного устройства, подключенного к главному вычислительному устройству, с использованием одного или более датчиков вспомогательного устройства; ивычисление ориентации вспомогательного устройства относительно главного вычислительного устройства на основании комбинированной пространственной позиции для главного вычислительного устройства и установленной пространственной позиции для вспомогательного устройства.2. Способ по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий предоставление вычисленной ориентации для использования одним или более приложениями главного вычислительного устройства через интерфейс прикладного программирования (API).3. Способ по п. 1, в котором расчет множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для главного вычислительного устройства содержит использование гироскопа для вычисления одной из множественных необработанныхпространственных позиций.4. Способ по п. 1, в котором расчет множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для главного вычислительного устройства содержит использование акселерометра и магнитометра в комбинации для вычисления одной из множественных РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G06F 3/00 (13) 2014 135 574 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014135574, 01.03.2013 (71) Заявитель(и): МАЙКРОСОФТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 61/606,321; 61/606,301; 61/606,313; 61/606,333; 61/606,336; 61/607,451; 61/613,745; 13/471,202 (43) Дата публикации ...

Metal dome sheet

Flux fountain

플럭스 분수 기법이 설명된다. 하나 이상의 구현예에서, 장치는 태블릿으로 구성된 컴퓨팅 장치의 디스플레이 장치의 적어도 일부분에 배치되도록 구성된 커버, 및 유연한 경첩을 사용하여 커버에 부착된 연결부를 포함한다. 연결부는 자기 결합 장치를 사용하여 컴퓨팅 장치에 물리적으로 결합되도록 구성된다. 자기 결합 장치는 자기장이 축을 따라 정렬되도록 연결부에 배치된 제 1 자석을 포함하고, 제 2 자석 및 제 3 자석은 연결부에서 제 1 자석의 양쪽에 배치된다. 제 2 및 제 3 자석은 제 1 자석의 자기장의 축에 실질적으로 수직인 각각의 축을 따라 정렬되는 각각의 자기장을 갖고 있다. The flux fractionation technique is described. In one or more implementations, the device includes a cover configured to be disposed on at least a portion of a display device of a computing device configured as a tablet, and a connection attached to the cover using a flexible hinge. The connection is configured to be physically coupled to the computing device using a magnetic coupling device. The magnetic coupling device includes a first magnet disposed in the connection portion so that the magnetic field is aligned along the axis, and the second magnet and the third magnet are disposed on both sides of the first magnet in the connection portion. The second and third magnets have respective magnetic fields that are aligned along each axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the magnetic field of the first magnet.

Moving contact and its making process and plate switch with the contact and its making process

一种结构简洁、操作触感良好并具有优越防尘性的可动触点体以及使用可动触点体的板式开关及其制造方法。可动触点体，包括可动触点(3)、防护膜(11)和隔离层(4)。可动触点，呈下方开口的半球形状，并由具有弹性的导电金属薄板构成。防护膜，用其下面形成的粘接层(12)固定可动触点。在防护膜上的与可动触点对应的地方，沿可动触点的半球形状形成凸状部(13)。把实施了脱模处理的隔离层的上面粘贴在防护膜下面的粘接层上。形成在防护膜上的凸状部的根部，用防护膜上的粘接层紧密粘帖在隔离层上。

Classification of user input intent

Pressure sensitive key normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Key strike determination for pressure sensitive keyboard

压敏键盘包括与键盘的按键相关联的多个压力传感器。响应于对键盘的一个或多个按键施加的压力，确定所施加的压力是否是键击(按键的用户选择)。多种不同因素可以用于确定所施加的压力是否是键击，比如所施加的压力的量、施加压力的速率、施加了压力的按键的数量、相对于在先键击施加压力的时间等等。

Input equipment and keyboard

描述了输入设备和键盘。在一种或多种实现方式中，一种输入设备包括：按键组件，其包括可用来发起用于计算设备的各输入的多个按键；连接部分，其被配置成在物理上可移除地连接到计算设备并且在通信上将所述多个按键产生的信号传送至计算设备；柔性合页，其将连接部分物理地连接到按键组件；以及外层，其被配置成覆盖按键组件的所述多个按键，形成柔性合页的外表面，并且被固定到连接部分，使得外层环绕连接部分的至少两侧。

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

유연한 경첩과 제거 가능한 부착물 기법이 설명된다. 하나 이상의 구현예에서, 유연한 경첩은 입력 장치를 컴퓨팅 장치에 통신가능하게 또한 물리적으로 결합시키도록 구성되고, 지원 계층 및 최소 구부림 반경과 같은 기능을 구현할 수 있다. 입력 장치는 또한, 입력 장치와 컴퓨팅 장치 간의 단단한 물리적 결합을 증진하기 위한 기능을 포함한다. 그 일례로 특정 축을 따라서 컴퓨팅 장치의 각각의 공동으로부터 제거되며 다른 축들을 따라서는 기계적으로 바인딩되도록 구성되는 하나 이상의 돌출부의 사용을 포함한다. 다른 기법으로는 입력 장치의 연결부를 형성하기 위해 적층 구조를 사용하는 것을 포함한다. Flexible hinges and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, the flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple the input device to the computing device, and can implement functions such as a support layer and minimum bending radius. The input device also includes functionality to promote tight physical coupling between the input device and the computing device. An example includes the use of one or more protrusions that are removed from each cavity of the computing device along a particular axis and configured to be mechanically bound along other axes. Another technique involves the use of a stacked structure to form the connections of the input device.

Pressure sensitive keys

Device camera angle

Improved position structure of push-button for keyboard

Sensing user input at display area edge

One or more sensors are disposed to sense user inputs in an active display area as well as user inputs in an extended area that is outside of the active display area. Data for user inputs, such as gestures, may include data from user inputs sensed in both the active display area and outside of the active display area. The user inputs can begin and/or end outside of the active display area.

Pressure sensitive key normalization

A system comprising a plurality of pressure sensitive keys configured to initiate corresponding inputs of a computing device. Each of the plurality of pressure sensitive keys is formed from flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer. A first said pressure sensitive key is configured to have a greater sensitivity to pressure than a second said pressure sensitive key through configuration of at least one of respective said flexible contact layers or respective said sensor substrates.

Input device assembly

METAL DOME SHEET, ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND METAL DOME SYSTEM

In a metal dome sheet to be hermetically adhered to a plurality of metal domes disposed at electrodes on a substrate and to other portions of the substrate via an adhesive layer, the present invention provides an adhesive layer removed portion at a portion of the adhesive layer between at least two adjacent metal domes as an air escape portion. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain a thin and light switch panel, which is also excellent in water resistance and dust resistance.

Input device assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.

Input device assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.

Input device assembly

본 명세서에는 입력 디바이스 어셈블리 기술이 개시되었다. 하나 이상의 구현에서, 입력 디바이스는 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 대한 각각의 입력을 개시하도록 사용될 수 있는 복수의 키를 포함하는 키 어셈블리와, 복수의 키에 의해 생성된 신호를 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 물리적으로 그리고 통신상으로 전달하기 위해 컴퓨팅 디바이스에 제거가능하게 접속되도록 구성된 접속부와, 접속부를 키 어셈블리에 물리적으로 접속시키는 신축성 힌지 및 키 어셈블리의 복수의 키를 커버하고, 신축성 힌지의 외부 표면을 형성하도록 구성된 외층을 포함하되, 외층은 접속부의 적어도 두 측면을 감싸도록 접속부에 고정된다. Input device assembly technology is disclosed herein. In one or more implementations, the input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that can be used to initiate each input to the computing device, and physically and communicatively communicate the signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device. A connection configured to be removably connected to the computing device to cover, a stretchable hinge that physically connects the connection to the key assembly and a plurality of keys of the key assembly, and an outer layer configured to form an outer surface of the stretchable hinge, The outer layer is secured to the connection to surround at least two sides of the connection.

IMPROVEMENT IN ANALOGUE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES AND TRANSDUCERS SENSITIVE TO PRESSURE, IN PARTICULAR FOR ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Low-profile, rubber keypad

A low-profile rubber keypad with good tactile feel and illuminability includes a plurality of layers adhesively bonded to one another. The top layer of the keypad is a silicone rubber overlay having a plurality of keys protruding therefrom. The rubber overlay is adhesively bonded to an actuation layer including a plurality of thin actuating strips. The actuation layer is adhesively bonded to a tactile layer including a plurality of collapsible resilient domes. The tactile layer is adhesively bonded to a shorting layer including a plurality of conductors. The shorting layer is adhesively bonded to a flex circuit layer including a plurality of conductors.

Computing device

描述了一种计算设备。一个或多个传感器被布置来感测在活动显示区中的用户输入以及在活动显示区之外的延伸区域中的用户输入。关于诸如手势之类的用户输入的数据可以包括：来自在活动显示区之中和在活动显示区之外感测到的用户输入的数据。用户输入可以开始和/或终止于活动显示区之外。

Device camera angle

Techniques for device camera angle are described. In one or more implementations, a camera is mounted in a computing device at an angle based on an orientation of the computing device. For example, when the computing device is positioned on a surface and at an angle to the surface (such as when supported by a kickstand), the mounting angle of the camera is such that an optical axis of the camera points forward, and not towards the surface. In at least some implementations, a computing device includes a camera that is physically adjustable to support different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, images that are captured via a camera on a computing device can be manipulated based on an orientation of the computing device.

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Irreversible switch for lamination-type communication device, and lamination-type communication device in which same is used

The present invention provides, inter alia, an irreversible power supply switch that can be operated from the exterior following lamination of a lamination-type communication device. A switch for a lamination-type communication device, the switch being characterized by including a substrate 20, electrodes 30 disposed on the substrate 20, a brittle member 40 disposed so as to face the electrodes 30 at a distance from the electrodes 30, and an electroconductive adhesive part 50 disposed at a site on the brittle part 40 opposite the electrodes 30. The brittle member 40 undergoes brittle fracture upon receiving an external pressing force in the thickness direction of the lamination-type communication device, whereby the electrodes 30 and the electroconductive adhesive part 50 can irreversibly be electrically joined.

Improved low profile rubber keypad

Light-emitting assembly for keyboard

A light-emitting assembly positioned within a switch housing of a keyboard assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The light-emitting assembly may include a phosphor structure, a transparent material positioned on opposing side surfaces of the phosphor structure, and an epoxy layer formed over an entire back surface of the phosphor structure and the transparent material. The light-emitting assembly may also include a mask layer formed over an entire top surface of: the phosphor structure, the transparent material, and the epoxy layer. The light-emitting assembly may further include a light source positioned within the phosphor structure for emitting a light.

Membrane Switch Circuit and Keyswitch Using Such Membrane Switch Circuit

The invention discloses a membrane switch circuit and a keyswitch using such membrane switch circuit. The keyswitch comprises a deformable member, which is disposed on the membrane switch circuit. The membrane switch circuit according to the invention comprises a membrane circuit, an adhering layer, and an insulating layer. The membrane circuit thereon comprises a switch. The adhering layer is formed on the membrane circuit and surrounds the switch. The adhering layer comprises at least one gap. The insulating layer is formed on the adhering layer. The insulating layer has a hole in which the switch is exposed. A bottom of the deformable member is adhered to the insulating layer. In particular, the at least one gap covered by the bottom of the deformable member is utilized as at least one vent.

Twin type reverse dome sheet

본 발명은 휴대용 전화기와 같은 이동통신 단말기의 키 버튼으로 사용되는 리버스 돔 시트에 대한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 보호지와 성형시트 및 부착시트와 양면접착지 및 표면시트가 순차적으로 적층되고, 성형시트와 부착시트에는 반복 나열 형태로 돔 삽입부를 천공 형성하되, 반복 형성된 돔 삽입부는 서로 이웃하는 돔 삽입부를 별도로 형성되는 에어 홀에 의해 서로 연통되게 하여, 돔 삽입부의 상측에는 메탈 돔을 부착시키기 위한 양면접착지가 형성되게 하는 반면 에어 홀의 상측에는 양면접착지가 미형성되게 구성함으로써, 리버스 돔 시트에 필수적으로 요구되는 에어 홀의 내부 상측에 접착층이 전혀 형성되지 아니하므로 에어 홀의 내부로 접착제에 의한 진이 누출되거나 누적 또는 돌출되는 것을 방지할 수 있어 메탈 돔에 대한 원활한 작동을 지속적으로 유지시키므로 메탈 돔에 대한 경쾌한 클릭감이 반영구적으로 지속될 수 있는 것이고, 메탈 돔에 대한 탄성 복원력에 지장을 주지 않아 버튼 스위치에 대한 단속오류 및 오작동을 예방할 수 있으므로 이동통신 단말기를 포함한 각종 전자 기기에 대한 소비자의 제품 신뢰도를 향상시킬 수 있으면서도 기기의 사후 품질관리의 측면에서도 유리하여 매우 경제적인 것이다.

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Force concentrator

Pressure sensitive key normalization

描述了压力敏感按键技术。在一种或多种实现方式中，一种设备包括至少一个压力敏感按键，所述压力敏感按键具有通过间隔层与传感器衬底隔开的柔性接触层，该柔性接触层被配置成响应于压力而挠曲以便接触传感器衬底以发起用于计算设备的与压力敏感按键关联的输入。柔性接触层或传感器衬底中的至少一个被配置成利用由柔性接触层的第二位置处施加的压力造成的输出至少部分地规格化由柔性接触层的第一位置处施加的压力造成的输出，所述第二位置具有比第一位置更小的柔性。

Pressure sensitive electric switch

Device kickstand

A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Sense user's input of edge of display area

一个或多个传感器被布置来感测在活动显示区中的用户输入以及在活动显示区之外的延伸区域中的用户输入。关于诸如手势之类的用户输入的数据可以包括：来自在活动显示区之中和在活动显示区之外感测到的用户输入的数据。用户输入可以开始和/或终止于活动显示区之外。

Improved low profile rubber keypad

A low-profile rubber keypad (100) with good tactile feel and illuminability includes a plurality of layers adhesively bonded to one another. The top layer (102) of the keypad is a silicone rubber overlay having a plurality of keys protruding therefrom. The rubber overlay (102) is adhesively bonded to an actuation layer (106) including a plurality of thin actuating strips. The actuation layer (106) is adhesively bonded to a tactile layer (110) including a plurality of collapsible resilient domes. The tactile layer (110) is adhesively bonded to a shorting layer (114) including a plurality of conductors (134). The shorting layer (114) is adhesively bonded to a flex circuit layer (118) including a plurality of conductors (136).

Movable contact element and panel switch formed using the same

A movable contact element includes a base sheet provided on its bottom surface with adhesive portions which are dotted around; an adhesive portion with a predetermined width which surrounds the entire edges of the base sheet; adhesive portions with a predetermined width which surround rectangular holes formed in the base sheet; and adhesive portions with a predetermined width which surround the circumferences of the circular movable contact points.

Input device securing techniques

Computer device and an apparatus having sensors configured for measuring spatial information indicative of a position of the computing devices

Sensor fusion algorithm techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, behaviors of a host device and accessory devices are controlled based upon an orientation of the host device and accessory devices, relative to one another. A combined spatial position and/or orientation for the host device may be obtained based on raw measurements that are obtained from at least two different types of sensors. In addition, a spatial position and/or orientation for an accessory device is ascertained using one or more sensors of the accessory device. An orientation (or position) of the accessory device relative to the host computing device may then be computed based on the combined spatial position/orientation for the host computing device and the ascertained spatial position/orientation for the accessory device. The relative orientation that is computed may then be used in various ways to control behaviors of the host computing device and/or accessory device.

Device camera angle

描述用于装置照相机角度的技术。在一个或多个实施方式中，基于计算装置的取向将照相机以一角度安装在该计算装置中。例如，当该计算装置位于表面上并且与该表面成一角度（如通过支架支撑时），该照相机的安装角度为使得该照相机的光轴指向前方，而不朝向该表面。在至少一些实施方式中，计算装置包括可物理地调节的照相机，以支持该计算装置的不同取向。在至少一些实施方式中，可以基于该计算装置的取向处理经由该计算装置上的照相机捕获的图像。

Pressure sensitive electric switch

A pressure responsive electric switch has at least one pair of first (104) and second (112) conductors in spaced- apart relationship with at least one pressure sensitive resistive conductor (106, 114) is disposed in a position to interconnect the conductors when a force is applied. The invention may be incorporated in multiple touch switches having the conductors (220, 240) Figure 7 disposed side by side or stacked one above the other as in Figure 10 (not shown). The resistive conductor may be made from molybdenum disulphide particles with a resin binder and may include powdered carbon. <IMAGE>

Device kickstand

장치 킥스탠드가 설명된다. 적어도 일부 구현들에서, 킥스탠드는 이동 컴퓨팅 장치에 회전 가능하게 부착된다. 킥스탠드는 컴퓨팅 장치의 상이한 배향들에 대한 지지를 제공하기 위해 다양한 위치들로 회전할 수 있다. 적어도 일부 구현들에서, 힌지들을 사용하여 킥스탠드를 이동 컴퓨팅 장치에 부착한다. 하나의 예시적인 힌지는 킥스탠드가 상이한 사전 설정 위치들에 배치되는 것을 가능하게 하는 사전 설정 힌지 스톱들을 이용한다. 다른 예시적인 힌지는 킥스탠드의 에지에 압력을 가하여, 킥스탠드에 대한 안정성 및 진동 감쇠를 제공한다.

Input device assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.

Kickstand supporting several device orientations

Perfezionamento negli interruttori e trasduttori elettronici analogici sensibili alla pressione in particolare per strumenti musicali elettronici

荷重検知センサ

荷重検知センサ（５Ａ）は、第１電極（６２）を有する第１電極シート（６）と、第１電極（６２）と対向する第２電極（７２）を有する第２電極シート（７）と、第１電極シート（６）と第２電極シート（７）との間に介在され、第１電極（６２）と第２電極（７２）との間に開口（８１）を有するスペーサ（８）と、開口（８１）内に配置される環状部材（９）と、スペーサ（８）と第１電極シート（６）との間及びスペーサ（８）と第２電極シート（７）との間の少なくとも一方に配置される接着層（１０）とを備える。環状部材（９）は、開口（８１）に露出する第１電極シート（６）及び開口（８１）に露出する第２電極シート（７）の少なくとも一方と接し、当該第１電極シート（６）及び第２電極シート（７）の双方に非接着とされる。

Irreversible switch for laminated communication device, and laminated communication device using the switch

An irreversible power switch which is operational from the outside after lamination of laminated communication device and the like, includes a substrate, electrodes disposed on the substrate, a brittle member disposed so as to face the electrodes and apart from the electrodes and a conductive adhesive portion disposed on the brittle member at a side to face the electrodes thereof. The electrodes and the conductive adhesive portion are irreversibly and electrically bonded by brittle fracture of the brittle member under the external pressing force in the thickness direction of the laminated communication device.

Waterproof keyboard with flexible keyboard circuit and related methods

A waterproof keyboard includes a housing having keyboard buttons, and a flexible keyboard circuit carried within the housing. The flexible keyboard circuit includes a first polymer layer, and an electrically conductive material layer on the first polymer layer to define switches and connections. The switches are aligned with the keyboard buttons. The flexible keyboard circuit also includes a second polymer layer over the first polymer layer and the electrically conductive material layer, and an adhesive layer between the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer and defining sealed air chambers. Subsets of the switches are respectively within the sealed air chambers. The waterproof keyboard also includes a controller to be coupled to the flexible keyboard circuit.

キーボード装置

キーボード装置１は、第１の接点１６が形成されている第１のシート１１、第１のシート１１に対向して設けられる第２の接点１８が形成された第２シート１２、及び、第１のシート１１と第２のシート１２との間に介在され第１の接点１６及び第２の接点１８に対応した個所に第１開口１４を有するスペーサ１３、を有する回路基板１０と、回路基板１０よりも上方に設けられるキートップ２０と、を備え、平面視において、キートップ２０の外縁が、第１開口１４内に収まっており、キーボード装置１は、第１シート１１及び第２シート１２の間であって、第１の接点１６及び第２接点１８の周囲に形成されている複数のドット３０をさらに備えている。

판스프링부착 시트 및 이 판스프링부착 시트를 사용한스위치장치

본 발명은 외부로부터의 먼지, 이물의 진입을 방지하고, 또한 저렴하고 정전기에도 강한 박형의 것을 제공하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 본 발명의 판스프링부착 시트에 있어서, 점착시트(2)는 한쪽면에 점착제(3)가 점재(點在)하여 돌출형성되고, 점재한 점착제(3) 사이에서 가동접점(1)과 점착시트(2)의 외부와의 사이에 통기부(4)를 형성하여 공기가 출입가능하게 하였기 때문에 가동접점(1)의 상하 전면을 점착시트(2)와 세퍼레이터(5)로 덮는 것이 가능하게 되어 먼저, 이물의 진입을 방지하는 판스프링부착 시트를 제공할 수 있다.

Waterproof keyboard with flexible keyboard circuit and related methods

A waterproof keyboard includes a housing having keyboard buttons, and a flexible keyboard circuit carried within the housing. The flexible keyboard circuit includes a first polymer layer, and an electrically conductive material layer on the first polymer layer to define switches and connections. The switches are aligned with the keyboard buttons. The flexible keyboard circuit also includes a second polymer layer over the first polymer layer and the electrically conductive material layer, and an adhesive layer between the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer and defining sealed air chambers. Subsets of the switches are respectively within the sealed air chambers. The waterproof keyboard also includes a controller to be coupled to the flexible keyboard circuit.

판스프링부착 시트 및 이 판스프링부착 시트를 사용한스위치장치

본 발명은 외부로부터의 먼지, 이물의 진입을 방지하고, 또한 저렴하고 정전기에도 강한 박형의 것을 제공하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 본 발명의 판스프링부착 시트에 있어서, 점착시트(2)는 한쪽면에 점착제(3)가 점재(點在)하여 돌출형성되고, 점재한 점착제(3) 사이에서 가동접점(1)과 점착시트(2)의 외부와의 사이에 통기부(4)를 형성하여 공기가 출입가능하게 하였기 때문에 가동접점(1)의 상하 전면을 점착시트(2)와 세퍼레이터(5)로 덮는 것이 가능하게 되어 먼저, 이물의 진입을 방지하는 판스프링부착 시트를 제공할 수 있다.

Sheet with plate springs and switch device using same

A thin and inexpensive sheet with plate springs is provided which can prevent the entry of dust and other foreign matters and which is strong against static elasticity. One side of an adhesive sheet is studded with adhesive portions in a projected state, and vent portions are formed between the studded adhesive portions and between movable contacts and the exterior of the adhesive sheet to permit the entry and discharge of air. Consequently, the whole upper and lower surfaces of the movable contacts can be covered with the adhesive sheet and a separator to prevent the entry of dust and other foreign matters.

Folie mit Federplatten und diese verwendende Schalteinrichtung

Button integration for an electronic device

This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.

Switch assembly constructions

Electronic devices are provided with switch assembly input components that can have adhesives adhered to the side and/or bottom surfaces of support plates for retaining switches between the adhesives and the tops of the support plates. The switch assembly input components can include buttons with one or more absorption elements for receiving impact energy, reducing the impact energy, and transferring the reduced impact energy onto the switches.

Switch assembly constructions

Electronic devices are provided with switch assembly input components that can have adhesives adhered to the side and/or bottom surfaces of support plates for retaining switches between the adhesives and the tops of the support plates. The switch assembly input components can include buttons with one or more absorption elements for receiving impact energy, reducing the impact energy, and transferring the reduced impact energy onto the switches.

可动触点体及利用其所构成的面板开关

一种可动触点体，包括：在基片下面点状的粘接部；和遍及包围形成基片下面的轮廓的外缘部的全周的规定宽度的粘接部；和其包围配置在内侧的多个矩形孔的规定宽度的粘接部；和进一步在粘接配置可动触点处，包围圆形可动触点的外周的规定宽度的粘接部。

金属拱形片系统

本发明提出一种金属拱形片薄膜，通过粘接层(23)，与配置在基板(10)上的电极部分(11)设置的多个金属拱形片(12)和金属拱形片以外的基板(10)部分气密密封，至少在两个相邻的金属拱形片之间的粘接层(23)部分设有粘接层去除部分(23a)，并将其作为空气释放部分(δ)，由此就能够获得厚度薄、重量轻，并且具有良好的防水性、防尘性的开关面板。

载荷检测传感器

本发明涉及载荷检测传感器。载荷检测传感器(5A)具备：具有第一电极(62)的第一电极片(6)；具有与第一电极(62)对置的第二电极(72)的第二电极片(7)；被夹装在第一电极片(6)与第二电极片(7)之间，在第一电极(62)与第二电极(72)之间具有开口(81)的隔离物(8)；被配置于开口(81)内的环状部件(9)；以及被配置于隔离物(8)与第一电极片(6)之间以及隔离物(8)与第二电极片(7)之间的至少一方的粘合层(10)。环状部件(9)与在开口(81)露出的第一电极片(6)以及在开口(81)露出的第二电极片(7)的至少一方接触，与该第一电极片(6)以及第二电极片(7)双方为非粘合。

Classifying the intent of user input

Different types of user inputs can be input by a user via a keyboard of an input device. These different types of user inputs include, for example, key strikes, multi-touch interactions, single finger motions, and/or mouse clicks. Touch information regarding the pressure applied to the keys of a pressure sensitive keyboard over time (or the contact area of the user input for other types of keyboards over time) is used to classify the intent of the user input as one of the various types of user inputs.

Dome switch and switch housing for keyboard assembly

A dome switch utilized in a keyboard assembly is disclosed. The keyboard assembly may include a printed circuit board having a first electrical connector formed in the printed circuit board, and a second electrical connector formed in the printed circuit board adjacent the first electrical connector. The keyboard assembly may also include an inner contact component contacting the second electrical connector of the printed circuit board. The inner contact component may be in electrical communication with the second electrical connector of the printed circuit board. Additionally, the keyboard assembly can include a dome switch surrounding the inner contact component. The dome switch may contact and may be in electrical communication with the first electrical connector of the printed circuit board.

Pressure sensitive key normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Button integration for an electronic device

This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.

Hinge for component attachment

A hinge for component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Input device securing techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge.

Button integration for an electronic device

This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.

Key formation

Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of areas that are embossed thereon that indicate one or more borders of respective said keys.