УЗЕЛ СЕНСОРНЫХ КНОПОК ДЛЯ ПОДВИЖНОГО ТЕРМИНАЛА

Изобретение относится к подвижному терминалу и более конкретно к узлу сенсорных кнопок, сконструированному с возможностью использования источника света, предназначенного для освещения сенсорных кнопок. Техническим результатом является уменьшение толщины подвижного терминала и улучшение освещения кнопочных клавиш. Указанный технический результат достигается за счет того, что источник света расположен относительно световода таким образом, чтобы подавать свет в сенсорную кнопку. Оптический волновод сконструирован с возможностью передачи света. Отражательный элемент может быть использован для увеличения отражения света. 3 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

КЛАВИАТУРА И УЗЕЛ КЛАВИАТУРЫ

... 1. Клавиатура, содержащая: панель световода для распространения света через нее; по меньшей мере одну кнопку, расположенную на верхней поверхности панели световода; и по меньшей мере одну отражательную структуру, фиксированно установленную относительно панели световода для отражения части света, распространяющегося внутри панели световода по направлению к кнопке. 2. Клавиатура по п.1, в которой по меньшей мере одна отражательная структура локально образована на панели световода. 3. Клавиатура по п.1, которая также содержит по меньшей мере один выступ, образованный на нижней поверхности панели световода. 4. Клавиатура по п.3, в которой отражательная структура образована на нижней поверхности панели световода, которая противоположна верхней поверхности панели световода, в выступе и вокруг него. 5. Клавиатура по п.3, в которой отражательная структура образована на выступе. 6. Клавиатура по п.3, в которой отражательная структура образована на нижней поверхности панели световода, которая противоположна ...

Operating unit for motor vehicle component

The operating unit contains at least one switch (24) which comprises a switching element (30) for switching the switch on and off. An operating element (14) is reciprocally movable towards and away from the switch, and comprises an activation part for operating the switching element. The operating element (14) comprises a front wall section (36) with an, at least partially, transparent symbol field (20). At least one lighting element (32) is associated with the operating element for illuminating the symbol field. The activation part is aligned with the symbol field and is formed as a light conductor part (42) which comprises at least one light entry surface area (56) for the light of the at least one lighting element, as well as a light output surface area (50), covering the symbol field. The light conductor part is further equipped with a push area (52) for pressing against the switching element of the switch at a movement of the operating element in direction towards the switch.

FINGERTASTEN-ELEMENT EINES LEUCHTTASTSCHALTERS

Druckschalterzusammenbaustruktur, speziell entworfen zum Steuern von Geräten, zum Heben und zum Senken von Fahrzeugglasscheiben.

Beleuchtbares Betätigungsorgan

Betätigungsorgan für einen elektrischen Schalter mit einem Körper (2), der aus wenigstens teilweise für Licht durchlässigem Material besteht, mit einer an der äußeren Oberfläche (3) des Körpers (2) aufgebrachten Beschichtung (5), die lichtundurchlässig ist, mit einem an der äußeren Oberfläche (3) des Körpers (2) durch Entfernung und/oder Freilassen der Beschichtung (5) angebrachten Anzeigeelement (7), wie einer Beschriftung, einem Symbol oder einer Funktionsanzeige, wobei das Anzeigeelement (7) mittels eines der inneren Oberfläche (4) des Körpers (2) zugewandten Leuchtelements (8) beleuchtbar ist, und wobei der Körper (2) eine Beschichtung (6) mit Streuwirkung für das Licht des Leuchtelements (8) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Beschichtung (6) mit Streuwirkung an der inneren Oberfläche (4) des Körpers (2) aufgebracht ist, und daß die Beschichtung (6) auf der inneren Oberfläche (4) des Körpers (2) aus einer transluzent hellen Farbe besteht.

Push button cap for switching element, has guide bars used for forming light output path of light source into contact plate in polished manner, where plate and guide bars consist of selectable light-conducting material

The cap has a contact plate (2) including a tappet (3) projected at a lower side for performing a spot lighting process. Four isolatedly arranged light guide bars (4) are provided at corners of the contact plate around the tappet. A switching element (9) is operatable with the tappet. The guide bars are used for forming a light output path of a light source i.e. LED, into the contact plate in a polished manner. The contact plate is integrally formed with the guide bars, where the plate and the guide bars consist of selectable light-conducting material. The tappet is formed as a square tappet.

Elektronik-Bedieneinheit

Folientastatur

Bei einer Folientastatur (1) zur Betätigung eines oder mehrerer Schaltelemente (4), bestehend aus einer in Richtung der Schaltelemente (4) verformbaren Folie (2), auf deren Oberfläche (3), vorzugsweise fluchtend zu den Schaltelementen (4), soll auf dieser eine oder mehrere Tastenkappen aufgebracht (11, 11', 11'', 11''', 11·IV·) sein, deren Oberfläche (15), deren räumlichen Abmessungen und deren Außenkonturen in Abhängigkeit von dem jeweiligen Einsatz- und Verwendungszweck individuell gestaltet werden können. Des Weiteren sollen die Tastenkappen (11, 11', 11'', 11''', 11·IV·) als Massenware auf einfache und kostengünstige Weise herstellbar sein und fest mit der Folie (2) verbunden werden können, so dass eine zuverlässige und dauerhafte Funktionsweise der Folientastatur (1) gewährleistet ist. DOLLAR A Dies erfolgt dadurch, dass die Tastenkappen (11, 11', 11'', 11''', 11·IV·) einzeln im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt sind, das die Tastenkappen (11, 11', 11'', 11''', 11·IV·) auf der Folie ...

A method of forming indicators and push-button members by locating an element thereof inside a mould

During the formation of an indicator or push-button assembly, a locating body (30) is engaged on the rear surface of a front plate (16), for example, by engaging on weldstuds (26, 28). This locating body (30) carries an outwardly extending tab (38). The front plate (16) is then located in a mould by engaging the tab (38) in a recess therefor and a body member (40) is moulded thereon. Because the front plate is accurately located in the mould, the relative orientation between the front plate and the mould body is similarly accurate. This means, for example, that when the resultant push-button member is engaged in a housing, it is ensured that any indicia (18, 20) carried thereon are upright.

Luminous keyboard

Pushbutton keyboard

A pushbutton keyboard, for use as a telephone keyblock, has an array of flexible cantilever actuating arms (4) with associated push button switch assemblies (7) each arranged below one of the arms (4). Each arm (4) has a contoured pushbutton (6) at its free end, so that depressing one of the buttons operates the switch assembly under the arm on which that button is mounted. On release of the button (6), the arm's resilience returns the button to its rest condition. Each button (6) is of translucent material, with an LED (9) below it to indicate circuit condition. The actuating arms (4) are integral with a plastics sheet which is mounted together with the switch assemblies (7) on a printed circuit board (1). ...

HINTEGRUNDBELEUCHTUNG FOR COMPUTER KEYBOARD

HOUSING FROM HOUSING UPPER PART AND HOUSING LOWER PART WITH MEANS KEY BUTTONS OPERATE-CASH PUSH-BUTTONS

LIT UP KEYBOARD BUILDING GROUP

SWITCH CAP FOR PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES

ILLUMINABLE KEYBOARD ELEMENT FOR A KEYBOARD FIELD

KEYBOARD

TRANSPARENCY KEYBOARD

ELECTRICAL SWITCH, IN PARTICULAR PIEZOSCHALTER, WITH OPTICAL AND/OR MECHANICAL FEEDBACK OF THE SHIFTING PROCESS

METHOD FOR MARKING KEY TOP MADE OF TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL, KEY TOP MARKED BY THAT METHOD, KEY UNIT, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING KEY UNIT

Direct keypad back lighting

Operation key and switch unit

An operation key (24) has an image transmissive part (26) and a leg piece (28) for pressing a switch connection. A display unit (22) is positioned on the back side of the operation key (24), and a display-information image displayed on the image display unit (22) passes through the image transmissive part (26) and becomes visible on the front surface of the operation key (24). An inclined surface is formed on at least a portion of a rear surface (26a) of the image transmissive part (26) provided to the operation key (24). In a direction parallel to the front surface of the image transmissive part (26), the inclined surface is caused to be inclined towards the front surface side of the image transmissive part (26) from the end near an operator towards the far side, when the image transmissive part (26) is viewed from an angle.

Backlighting for computer keyboard

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RANGING FINDING, ORIENTING, AND/OR POSITIONING OF SINGLE AND/OR MULTIPLE DEVICES

A method and apparatus for ranging finding of signal transmitting devices is provided. The method of signal reception is digitally based only and does not require receivers that are analog measurement devices. Ranging can be achieved using a single pulse emitting device operating in range spaced relation with a minimum of a single signal transmitter and a single digital receiver and processing circuitry. In general a plurality of transmitting pulsed emitters may be ranged and positioned virtually simultaneously in 3-dimensions (XYZ coordinates) using a configuration of a plurality of digital receivers arranged in any fixed 3-dimensional configuration. Applications may involve at least one single transmitter to receiver design to determine range, or at least one transmitted reflecting signal off from an object to determine range.

STEERING WHEEL PAD KEYBOARD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

A KEY MODULE FOR A KEY OF A KEYBOARD AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A KEY MODULE FOR A KEY OF A KEYBOARD

The invention relates to a key module (100) for a keyboard key. The key module (100) has a module base (130), a module cover (150) that can be connected to the module base (130), and a key lifter (140) for connecting a key button (160) which is translucent at least in a symbol-bearing portion. The key module (100) is characterised in that the module base (130) has at least one opening (135) between a base portion of the key module (100) and the module cover (150). The key module (100) is also characterised in that the module cover (150) has a portion (355) which is translucent to light from a light source, more particularly a colour-changing light source (120) for backlighting the symbol-bearing portion of the key button (160), and which is aligned with the at least one opening (135) when the module cover (150) is connected to the module base (130).

A KEY MODULE FOR A KEY OF A KEYBOARD AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A KEY MODULE FOR A KEY OF A KEYBOARD

The invention relates to a key module (100) for a keyboard key. The key module (100) has a module base (130), a module cover (150) that can be connected to the module base (130), and a key lifter (140) for connecting a key button (160) which is translucent at least in a symbol-bearing portion. The key module (100) is characterised in that the module base (130) has at least one opening (135) between a base portion of the key module (100) and the module cover (150). The key module (100) is also characterised in that the module cover (150) has a portion (355) which is translucent to light from a light source, more particularly a colour-changing light source (120) for backlighting the symbol-bearing portion of the key button (160), and which is aligned with the at least one opening (135) when the module cover (150) is connected to the module base (130).

OPERATION DEVICE

... [OBJECT] To provide an operation device that can achieve high productivity regardless of the fact that the operation device is provided with plural operation members having different structures from one another. [MEANS FOR RESOLVING] An operation device 10 comprises: a plurality of operation members 20 to be attached to a common supporting member 1; and a plurality of inserting components 30 having the same configurations with one another, being adapted for common use to the operation members 20, and being secured to the operation members 20. The operation members 20 are provided with latching apertures 26f for securing the inserting components 30 to the operation members 20. The operation members 20 include a plurality of kinds of structure to be attached to the common supporting member 1 so that opening directions of the latching apertures 26f are different from one another. Each of the inserting components 30 includes a main body 32, and a plurality of latching projections 34 that protrude ...

MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL APPARATUS

TACTILE FEEDBACK SWITCH ACTUATOR

PUSH BUTTON ARRANGEMENT IN A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD.

PERIPHERAL WITH AT LEAST ONE TRANSPARENT KEY COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE

MODULATE OF ORDER HAS SURFACE TACTILE, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

KEYBOARD RETROECLAIRE, IN PARTICULAR KEYBOARD HAVE JOINTED KEYS

TOUCH FOR PUSH-BUTTON

L'invention concerne une touche pour un bouton-poussoir, en particulier d'un commutateur à touche, avec un film support transparent (1), un caractère (3) ou un symbole étant appliqué sur la face dudit film opposée au côté d'observation, et raccordée à une pièce de base par sa face opposée au côté d'observation. La pièce de base est transparente, et pourvue d'un revêtement de fond sur sa face opposée au film support (1).

CLAVIER ELECTRIQUE A BOUTONS-POUSSOIRS

LA PRESENTE INVENTION A POUR OBJET UN CLAVIER DONT LES BOUTONS-POUSSOIRS COMPORTENT CHACUN UNE TOUCHE 3 EN MATERIAU RIGIDE COMMANDANT L'INTERCONNEXION TEMPORAIRE ENTRE DES PISTES CONDUCTRICES 15 D'UN CIRCUIT ELECTRIQUE DE COMMUTATION PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE D'UNE PIECE CONNECTRICE INDIVIDUELLE 14 FIXEE DANS LA CAVITE D'UNE DES COUPELLES 7 D'UNE NAPPE 6 EN MATERIAU ELASTIQUE ET ISOLANT. LES COUPELLES COMPORTENT CHACUNE UN FOND PLAN 7A RECOUVERT EXTERIEUREMENT PAR UNE PLAQUETTE DE POUSSEE 8, RIGIDE, FIXEE A LUI ET SUR LE POURTOUR DE LAQUELLE UNE DES TOUCHES PREND APPUI, AINSI QU'UN BOUDINAGE TELESCOPIQUE 7B RELIANT LE BORD DUDIT FOND PLAN, AU DROIT DE LA TOUCHE, AVEC LA NAPPE 6. UN CIRCUIT D'ECLAIRAGE EST OPTIONNELLEMENT IMPLANTE DANS LA CAVITE DES TOUCHES IL EST COMPOSE DE DIODES ELECTROLUMINESCENTES 20 PLACEES SUR UNE PLAQUETTE SUPPORT 21 QUE DES TIGES CONDUCTRICES 22 POSTENT ET ALIMENTENT, CES TIGES TRAVERSANT LE FOND 7A DE TOUCHE ET LES PLAQUETTES DE POUSSEE 8.

BUTTON FOR SMT APPLICATIONS

Disclosed is a button (1) for intermittently electrically contacting at least two conductors located on a circuit board (8) with an electrically conducting contact element (5). Said button (1) comprises at least one base (4) that is disposed on the circuit board (8) and a button top (2) which encompasses the contact element (5) and is movable relative to the circuit board (8) and the base (4). The button top (2) is connected to the base (4) by means of at least one movable membrane (3), the base (4) and the membrane (3) being made of an insulating elastic material. According to the invention, the button additionally comprises at least one soldering leg (6), of which the first end is positively inserted into the base (4) while the second end, the soldering zone (28), is used for fastening the button (1) to the circuit board (8). © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

Luminous keyboard

The present invention discloses a luminous keyboard including a membrane circuit board, a key structure, and an illumination element. The key structure is used to conduct a membrane switch of the membrane circuit board. The key structure includes a keycap, a connecting element, and a soft cover. The connecting element is arranged between the membrane circuit board and the keycap and allows the keycap to be moved upwardly or downwardly relative to the membrane circuit board. The soft cover is connected to the keycap and surrounds the connecting element. A portion of the light beams provided by the illumination element is projected to the soft cover and reflected by the soft cover so that the portion of the light beams is outputted from light transmission parts of the keycap.

ACTUATING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A WATER FITTING

The present invention relates to an actuating device (1) for controlling a water fitting (2), particularly for controlling a sanitary fitting such as a valve and/or a valve mix device, for example for a shower, a tap, or a toilet tank, or the like. The device 1) has a pressure-sensitive key panel (17) for detecting control commands and lighting means (16, 28). The invention is characterized in that the lighting means (16, 28) are designed at least partially as a pressure transmission element (28) for transmitting pressure to the key panel.

KEY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE

A mobile device operable with keys (14) having characters (16) engraved onto the surface of the keys. To provide back illumination, visual traces of the characters are provided by a plurality of holes (18) made to the keys to provide spot light outlets adapted to collectively define the traces. The holes can be drilled and the key caps can be made of steel or other metals. The grooves (16) can be closed by a translucent material such as resin to block the ingress of dirt into the holes (18).

Back lighted, full travel push button membrane keyboard

A keyboard having a side-lighted transparent support plane including a plurality of light-pipes vertically projecting therefrom through an overlying foam over-travel pad. A pair of patterned membrane switch layers, separated by a low density foam spacer, overly the over-travel pad and are positioned relative to a plurality of key-caps slidably mounted to the light-pipes. The sensation of key travel is achieved via the over-travel pad and/or a foam spring mounted beneath the key-caps with switch contact being made intermediate full key depression. An audible click is achieved via overlapping slidably abrasive projections.

Keyboard for mobile devices

A keyboard comprising a plurality of transparent keys. In use, the keyboard is attached to a device such as a mobile device, to overlie a display screen of the device. One or more images displayed on the display screen are made visible to a user through the keys, which may be pressed by a user. User input is determined by identifying a pressed key, and the image or part thereof visible through the key when pressed.

Display-equipped key,key assembly, device and method

A display key, data input device and related methods with the display key formed of a plurality of snap-together components housing a display therein which is dynamically configurable. At least one of the components includes an integral seat that orients and can also locate the display relative to a key top ensuring it can be viewed. A preferred display key assembly includes onboard display driver circuitry that seats in an integral seat of a key base having a conventional plunger and which is of snap fit construction of a keycap having at least a portion of which being translucent or transparent to permit an image generated by the display to be viewed by a user of a processing unit controlled by the display key equipped data input device.

Small form-factor keypad for mobile computing devices

Embodiments of the invention provide an effective keypad assembly and keypad layout for mobile computing devices. In particular, embodiments of the invention provide keyboard layouts and designs. Additionally, embodiments described herein provide for stack components to make keyboards operable on small-form factor devices.

Light transmitting operating member

A light transmitting operating member includes a first member having a first transmittance, a second member having a second transmittance greater than the first transmittance, wherein the first member has such a shape that the second member can be inserted into the first member, and the first member includes a compression member for pressing a switch member, and wherein the second member is inserted into the first member.

Using organic light emitting diode (OLED) film to illuminate keycaps of keys in a keyboard

In some examples, a computing device may include a first housing and a second housing. The first housing may include a first set of components, such as a display device. The second housing may include a second set of components, such as a keyboard having a plurality of keys. An individual key of the plurality of keys may include a keycap, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) film (or sheet), a key mechanism, and a base. When power is provided to contacts on the base of the individual key, the power may travel across conductive traces (or wires) in the key mechanism to pads on the OLED film, causing the OLED film to emit light. The light from the OLED film may illuminate a character or symbol embedded into the keycap or the OLED film may be shaped into the character or the symbol and embedded into the keycap.

Еdgе-lit оptiсаl sуstеm hаving оptiсаl еlеmеnts оn twо surfасеs

Оptiсаl аssеmblу inсludеs а light sоurсе аdjасеnt а light input еdgе аnd gеnеrаllу pаrаllеl аnd plаnаr first аnd sесоnd surfасеs еасh соmprising rеspесtivе pаttеrns оf wеll dеfinеd оptiсаl еlеmеnts thаt аrе quitе smаll in rеlаtiоn tо thе lеngth аnd width оf thе оptiсаl аssеmblу. Аt lеаst sоmе оf thе оptiсаl еlеmеnts оf еасh pаttеrn inсludе а rеspесtivе slоpеd surfасе fоr dirесting аt lеаst sоmе light еmittеd frоm thе light sоurсе. Тhе rеspесtivе slоpе аnglе оf thе slоpеd surfасе оf аt lеаst sоmе оf thе оptiсаl еlеmеnts оf оnе оf thе pаttеrns is diffеrеnt frоm thе rеspесtivе slоpе аnglе оf thе slоpеd surfасе оf аt lеаst sоmе оf thе оptiсаl еlеmеnts оf thе оthеr pаttеrn suсh thаt mоrе оf thе light is еmittеd frоm оnе оf thе surfасеs thаn is еmittеd frоm thе оthеr surfасе.

Backlighted key assembly for a keypad of an electronic device

Keypad and keypad assembly

A keypad includes a light guide panel, the interior of which light propagates through, a film positioned on the upper surface of the light guide panel and having at least one key button positioned on the upper surface thereof, and at least one reflective pattern fixedly positioned with respect to the light guide panel to reflect a part of the light, which propagates through the interior of the light guide panel, towards the key button.

Backlit key assembly having a reduced thickness

ELECTRIC SWITCH, ESPECIALLY A PIEZO SWITCH, WITH OPTICAL AND/OR MECHANICAL FEEDBACK OF THE SWITCHING OPERATION

Light emitting panel assemblies

Rocker switch

A rocker switch, particularly for selecting voices in an electronic organ. A translucent tab (10) is pivotally mounted at its center on a printed circuit board (14) such that when the tab is pressed at either end, it actuates a respective elastomeric electric switch (32,34) also mounted on the printed circuit board. A lamp (52) is releasably mounted on the printed circuit board through an aperture in the back thereof by a twist-lock mechanism. A petal-like reflector (60) and shield is disposed behind the tab for reflecting light from the lamp through the tab while blocking stray light and minimizing heat buildup. Elastomeric electric switches are positioned on the circuit board by pins (66) and held in place by the pressure of the petal-like reflector, which is attached to the circuit board by plastic rivets (68). The tabs snap onto pivot points (26) integrally formed as part of a rocker bar that includes the petal-like reflector.

Integrated display panel assembly

Integrated display panel assemblies include a light conducting panel (17) having opposite sides and an end portion for receiving light from one or more light sources (22) for conduction through the panel (17). On one of the sides of the panel (17) is a first light emitting area for causing a portion of the conducted light to be emitted from the panel (17) for backlighting an LCD (5) or other display supported by the panel (17) in overlying relation to the first light emitting area. The remainder of the conducted light passes beneath the first light emitting area to other light emitting areas on the panel for illuminating other displays associated with the other light emitting areas. ...

ELECTRIC SWITCH

КЛАВИАТУРА И УЗЕЛ КЛАВИАТУРЫ

Изобретение относится к клавиатуре, используемой в портативном терминале, и более конкретно, к клавиатуре и узлу клавиатуры, имеющему панель световода. Техническим результатом является обеспечение высокой и однородной яркости освещения клавиатуры при меньшем потреблении мощности и меньших издержках. Клавиатура содержит панель световода для распространения через нее света вследствие полного отражения; пленку, расположенную над панелью световода, при этом между пленкой и панелью световода расположен воздушный слой; множество кнопок, расположенных на верхней поверхности пленки; и множество отражательных структур, образованных на панели световода и расположенных на расстоянии друг от друга для вывода части света, направленного через внутреннюю часть панели световода в направлении кнопки. 3 н. и 255 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

КНОПОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ВВОДА С ФУНКЦИЕЙ ИНДИКАЦИИ И ПЕРЕНОСНОЕ ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЕГО

Изобретение относится к электротехнике. Технический результат состоит в уменьшении габаритов и упрощении пользования и изготовления. Кнопочное устройство ввода с функцией индикации, формирующее сигнал переключения в ответ на нажатие пользователя, включает в себя множество рычажных кнопок, имеющих прозрачное окно, по меньшей мере, на части каждой из них. Один край каждого из прозрачных окон закреплен, а другие их края упруго вертикально отклоняются. Основание переключателя расположено ниже множества рычажных кнопок, включает в себя вырезы, соответствующие прозрачным окнам, и формирует сигнал переключения в соответствии с движением любой из рычажных кнопок с помощью переключателей, расположенных так, чтобы соответствовать упругим частям рычажных кнопок. Индикаторная панель обеспечивает изображение на участке, соответствующем каждому из прозрачных окон. По меньшей мере, часть индикаторной панели расположена ниже множества рычажных кнопок. Переносное электронное устройство включает в себя кнопочное ...

УЗЕЛ СЕНСОРНЫХ КНОПОК ДЛЯ ПОДВИЖНОГО ТЕРМИНАЛА

... 1. Узел сенсорных кнопок, содержащий сенсорную панель, сконструированную с возможностью оперативного соединения с крышкой, содержащей, по меньшей мере, одну сенсорную кнопку, которая определена с помощью оптически передающей области, причем сенсорная панель содержит световод, связанный с, по меньшей мере, одной сенсорной кнопкой; и по меньшей мере, один источник света, расположенный относительно нижней стороны сенсорной панели, причем, по меньшей мере, один источник света расположен относительно световода таким образом, чтобы подавать свет в, по меньшей мере, одну сенсорную кнопку. 2. Узел сенсорных кнопок по п.1, который также содержит оптический волновод, расположенный относительно нижней стороны сенсорной панели, причем оптический волновод сконструирован с возможностью передачи света. 3. Узел сенсорных кнопок по п.2, который также содержит отражательный элемент, оперативно связанный с нижней стороной оптического волновода и сконструированный с возможностью отражения света. 4. Узел сенсорных ...

Drucktaste, Tastschalter und deren Herstellungsmethode

Pressure key switch assembly for display device used with e.g. audio system or air conditioner of motor vehicle, has elastic sealing elements integrally formed with switch bodies to prevent ingress of water and dust

Elastic sealing elements (6,7) are integrally formed with the peripheries of key switch bodies (8,9) which have transparent and opaque sections. An elastic metal contact provided in the opaque section electrically connects the switch bodies with transparent substrates (10,11) arranged on the surface of a display (12).

Druckschalterstruktur für eine Anzeige

Druckschalterstruktur für eine Anzeige, mit einem Tastenschalterkörper (8, 9, 47, 56, 69, 83, 156, 156', 193), der auf einem Anzeigefeld der Anzeige (12, 78, 176) angeordnet ist, von dem wenigstens ein Bereich lichtdurchlässig ausgebildet ist und der zum Übertragen von Informationen eines Anzeigefeldes der Anzeige (12, 78, 176) dient, und einem elastischen Dichtungselement (6, 7, 52, 65, 84, 157, 157', 194), das den Umfang des Tastenschalterkörpers (8, 9, 47, 56, 69, 83, 156, 156', 193) zu dessen Abdichtung umgibt.

Abdeckung für Leuchttastschalter

Schalteinrichtung für ein elektrisches Gerät

The invention relates to a switch device (1) for an electrical appliance, comprising an electrically conductive layer (11) which is arranged on a switch mat (7). An electrostatic discharge which is applied to a key (2) is branched off by the electrically conductive layer (11) into a housing (3) pertaining to the electrical appliance. Said electrically conductive layer (11) is especially cheap to produce.

Tastatur und Tastaturanordnung

Berührungsempfindliche Tastenanordnung für ein mobiles Endgerät

Mobiles Endgerät, umfassend: ein Gehäuses, das eine Anzeige (222) enthält; eine berührungsempfindliche Tastenanordnung (130), die mit dem Gehäuse verbunden ist, wobei die berührungsempfindliche Tastenanordnung (130) enthält: eine Abdeckung (110a) mit einer optisch opaken Region und mehreren optisch durchlässigen Regionen, die von der optisch opaken Region umgeben werden, wobei die Abdeckung (110a) eine Oberseite und eine Unterseite aufweist, mehrere berührungsempfindliche Tasten (131), die jeweils einer der mehreren optisch durchlässigen Regionen zugeordnet sind, wobei jede der mehreren berührungsempfindlichen Tasten (131) über die Oberseite der Abdeckung (110a) zugänglich ist, um einem Benutzer zu ermöglichen, die berührungsempfindlichen Tasten (131) zu kontaktieren, ein berührungsempfindliches Tastenpad (140) mit einer Oberseite und einer Unterseite, wobei die Oberseite des berührungsempfindlichen Tastenpads (140) mit der Unterseite der Abdeckung (111a) gekoppelt ist, wobei das berührungsempfindliche ...

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RELEGENDABLE PUSHBUTTON SWITCHES

Button carrier and display backlight

A button carrier and display blacklight, which may be used with an electronic device such as a motor vehicle cassette radio unit, comprises a carrier (1) with a button portion (4,6) and a display portion (2) integrally moulded in a translucent plastics material. The button portion (4,6) has at least one blacklight arranged to shine through the translucent material, preferably through integrally moulded buttons (30-36). The display portion (2) has at least one backlight arranged to illuminate a display blacklight area (8) either by light transmitted through or scattered from the area to provide a diffuse back illumination for a display. The button portion (4,6) may have an opaque surface coating over part of the translucent material, so that the button portion is not back lit through the coated part.

Computer

BACKLIT UP KEY FOR THE KEYBOARD OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

KEYBOARD AND KEYBOARD ARRANGEMENT

SYSTEM FOR INTERFACE FORMATION BETWEEN A USER AND A PLAY AUTOMAT

LIT UP KEYBOARD BUILDING GROUP

Signal transmission system for building system engineering

Light emitting panel assemblies

Light delivery system and applications thereof

Control panel assembly and method for controlling thereof

System for interfacing a user and a casino gaming machine

DISPLAY-EQUIPPED KEY, KEY ASSEMBLY

A display key, data input device and related methods with the display key formed of a plurality of snap-together components housing a display therein which is dynamically configurable. At least one of the components includes an integral seat that orients and can also locate the display relative to a key top ensuring it can be viewed. A preferred display key assembly includes onboard display driver circuitry that seats in an integral seat of a key base having a conventional plunger and which is of snap fit construction of a keycap having at least a portion of which being translucent or transparent to permit an image generated by the display to be viewed by a user of a processing unit controlled by the display key equipped data in ut device.

ROKER KEY WITH LED WINDOW

A rocker key with LED window and chromatic cover for actuating electrical mechanisms, including a lower perimeter rim with a rectangular section on an upper and horizontal flat face of which the cover rests. The cover is fitted through pressure on the key in such a way that the key is totally covered thereby and wherein the lower rim of key is uncovered and visible from the outside when the key is elevated according to its normal rocking movement.

STEERING WHEEL PAD KEYBOARD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

STEERING WHEEL PAD KEYBOARD SWITCH ASSEMBLY A steering wheel pad keyboard switch assembly is mounted on a steering wheel. The preassembled switch assembly comprises a base, a printed circuit board which has an array of open contact grids, an elastomeric switch member which has an array of movable contacts, a guide plate and a push button sub-assembly. The guide plate has a plurality of guide bosses and guide holes disposed in the same predetermined array for guiding the stem pieces of the push buttons into operative contact with the movable contacts of the switch member and a pad portion for supporting a horn switch. The push button sub-assembly comprises a frame member which is attached to the base to provide the unit handled switch assembly, a plurality of push buttons which are slideably retained in respective slide chambers of the frame and a soft decorative cover which includes a depressible horn switch pad to operate the horn switch and cut-outs to provide access to the push buttons ...

STRUCTURE OF AN ILLUMINATION TYPE KEY TOP

An illumination type key top having a button, a key seat, ? key switch including a contact portion, and a light source. When the button is pressed, it presses the contact portion of the key switch via the key seat to cause the light source to emit light. The button and key seat are affixed to each other by adhesive and each is made of a light transmitting material. A character or similar information is printed on the rear surface of the button such that the light is transmitted only through the character.

Keypad assembly

DISPLAY WITH IMAGE TRANSFER SYSTEM

Système d'affichage dans une interface homme-machine comprenant un écran (10) avec une dalle d'affichage numérique (5) configuré pour émettre des signaux lumineux au travers d'une face avant d'écran (30) définissant un plan de référence P, un bouton rotatif (9) agencé sur la face avant de l'écran, de forme annulaire et présentant une zone centrale évidée (90), le système comprenant un dispositif de transfert d'images (1) agencé dans la zone centrale évidée du bouton rotatif 9, le dispositif de transfert d'images comprenant un assemblage (2) de fibres optiques (20) parallèles, avec un axe optique des fibres optiques qui est perpendiculaire à la surface de l'écran, de sorte qu'une information qui est affichée par l'écran sur la dalle d'affichage numérique est transférée par les fibres optiques dans un plan d'image rehaussé au-dessus de la surface de l'écran.

INTERFACE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention concerne une interface (1) pour la commande d'au moins une fonction d'un organe de véhicule automobile, comportant : - un écran tactile (30) et - un organe de commande (2) comprenant : - un organe rotatif (4), - au moins un index conducteur (6) mobile en rotation avec l'organe rotatif (4), - un guide (5) fixé sur l'écran tactile (30), l'organe rotatif (4) étant guidé en rotation par le guide (5), caractérisée en ce que : - l'organe rotatif (4) comporte un rotor central (12) réalisé en matériau transparent, - l'index conducteur (6) est porté par une extrémité du rotor central (12) en regard de l'écran tactile (30), l'index conducteur (6) étant excentré par rapport à l'axe de rotation (A) de l'organe rotatif (4), l'index conducteur (6) étant réalisé en oxyde indium - étain, le guide (5) étant configuré pour ménager un interstice (G) entre l'index conducteur (6) et l'écran tactile (30).

conjunto de comutadores com botões de pressão.

Colored illuminated keyboard

This present invention discloses a colored illuminated keyboard including an illumination element, a color filter and plurality of keys. Each of the key is disposed on the illumination element, and the color filter is disposed between of the keys and the illumination element. The light of the illumination element penetrated through the color filter and produce plurality color light and produce plurality color penetrated through each of the key to make the keyboard illuminant.

KEY STRUCTURE

LUMINOUS CONTROL BUTTON ON A CONTROL PANEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL

The present invention relates to a luminous control button (1) having a control pad (13) which is made of transparent or translucent material, and having an opaque outer face (16) which has a first transparent or translucent part (14) at the periphery of said face (16) and is able to diffuse a functional light flux (17), and a second transparent part (15) which is able to diffuse an indicating light flux (18); said button (1) having a tube-shaped button body (23) which has a first, outer wall (24) and a concentric second, inner wall (25), said walls being arranged such that said button body (23) has a first internal space (26) and a second internal space (27) which are able to channel and diffuse the light flux (17) and the light flux (18) separately; a tube-shaped light guide (21) which is arranged in said first internal space (26) and is able to homogenize the diffusion and/or to guide said light flux (17) towards said transparent part (14).

ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD

A push to make switch assembly having a hollow push button and upper window through which light may be emitted of specific construction is provided. The switch assembly may be used in an illuminatable keyboard comprising a light source and a plurality of keys having optically clear upper faces, the keys being located in apertures in a mask interposed between the light source and the keys, the keys having a hollow structure so as not to obstruct light passing directly from the light source to the surface of the key.

Illumination type keyboard

An EL element includes plural light-emitting regions for illuminating corresponding push buttons, and is disposed beneath the push buttons. The EL element is connected to a switching contact and a controller. An light-emitting operation of the EL element is controlled by the controller to illuminate a certain push button. The keyboard including the above components can provide multiple functions for illuminating the push buttons although having a simple structure.

Key sheet

A key sheet comprising a key top, a translucent resin film, and a symbol layer. The key top is made of resin and has a top surface and a rear surface. The key top includes a gate corresponding section in a position corresponded to a gate of a mold for injecting resin to form the key top. The translucent resin film is provided over the key top. The symbol layer is disposed to associate with the top surface of the key top. The gate corresponding section is located to prevent that gate corresponding section from being viewed through the symbol layer.

Light emitting panel assemblies

Light emitting assemblies include a light emitting panel member or tray having at least one film, sheet, plate or substrate positioned in close proximity thereto. A modular component or transition member may have at least one reflective or refractive surface or deformity to redirect the light from at least one light source in the panel member, modular component or transition member in a predetermined manner.

Direct keypad backlighting

Light-emitting diodes are positioned directly under each key of a multi-key flexible pad of a keypad assembly. Each of the light-emitting diodes is disposed within a cavity formed in the lower surface of a respective key whereby all of the light emitted by the diode is transmitted directly into the key. In one embodiment, the light-emitting diodes are mounted on a flexible film disposed between the flexible pad containing the keys and a flexible sheet having a plurality of raised domes. In a second embodiment, the light emitting diodes are mounted on the upper surface of a printed circuit board. The keypad assembly addresses the problem of low light transmission efficiency through light guides, or the use of individual optic fibers to illuminate each of the keys. Furthermore, the keypad assembly, by the elimination of light transmitting structures within the keypad assembly, enables the design of thin-section telecommunication instruments. Each of the contacts on the flexible film is arranged ...

Keyboard structure

There is provided a keyboard structure capable of preventing a fingernail of a user from being inserted between key tops and achieving uniform illumination without illumination leakage. A key top body portion (120a) and an upper sheet (120b) are integrally formed to form a key top (120) and a flange portion (120d) is formed by protruding the upper sheet (120b) from the key top body portion (120a) toward an outer circumferential direction. A frame (122) is disposed between the adjacent key tops (120) and a gap is closed by the flange portion (120d) of the upper sheet (120b) and a flange portion (122a) of the frame (122).

Key switch and keyboard

A key switch preferably used for a keyboard as an input device in electronic equipment. The key switch includes a base section; a key top disposed above the base section; a pair of link members interlocked to each other to support and direct the key top in a vertical direction relative to the base section; a switch member including a contact section capable of opening and closing in response to a vertical movement of the key top; and a biasing member capable of applying an elastic biasing force in a vertically upward direction to the key top. The key switch further includes a protection member disposed and inserted between the base section and the key top at a position where the protection member surrounds the pair of link members, the contact section and the biasing member. The protection member is elastically deformed to follow the vertical movement of the key top, and protects the pair of link members, the contact section and the biasing member from penetration of foreign matter.

Monolithic ceramic capacitor and method of producing the same

Disclosed is a monolithic ceramic capacitor composed of plural dielectric ceramic layers made of a ceramic material comprising strontium titanate and bismuth oxide or the like, plural inner electrodes made of a base metal material comprising nickel or a nickel alloy, which are laminated via the dielectric ceramic layer to produce the electrostatic capacity of the capacitor, and outer electrodes as electrically connected with the inner electrodes. Each dielectric ceramic layer in the capacitor contains a reduction inhibitor, for example aMO+bMnO2+cB2O3+(100-a-b-c)SiO2 (where M is at least one of Mg, Sr, Ca and Ba; and a, b and c each are, in % by mol, 10 Подробнее

A backlit key assembly having a reduced thickness

A backlit key assembly (102) having a reduced thickness for an electronic device, and an electronic device having such a backlit key assembly are provided. The key assembly utilizes a local recess (160) in a backing plate (152) of the key assembly to lower the light source (e.g. LED (142)) and flexible printed circuit board (140) relative to the backing plate. The key assembly described herein provides a suitable leading space for the light source while permitting the overall thickness of the key assembly to be reduced compared with conventional backlit key designs.

Keyboard

A keyboard includes a membrane circuit board, a luminous key, a light-emitting element and a plastic film layer. The luminous key has a keycap with a light-transmissible part. The luminous key is configured for triggering a membrane switch of the membrane circuit board. The light-emitting element is disposed on the membrane circuit board and arranged under the membrane circuit board for emitting a light beam. The plastic film layer is disposed on the membrane circuit board, and includes a convex structure, which is integrally formed with the plastic film layer. The light-emitting element is enclosed by the convex structure. The convex structure has a light-transmissible zone aligned with the light-emitting element. In such way, the keyboard of the present invention has enhanced production yield and reduced leak leakage.

Group of momentary-contact switches as control panel which can be illuminated in motor vehicles

A pushbutton switch array is proposed which provides an illuminatable operating surface and manages with only few light sources without requiring any separate optical waveguide structures. The pushbutton switch array has a frame which is covered by a transparent film and includes recesses which have actuating elements accommodated therein for displacement. The actuating elements are configured to have light-guiding and light-coupling structures. A shared light source is, or only few shared light sources are, optically coupled to the light-coupling structures of the actuating elements which, for their part, are optically coupled to each other by adjoining light-coupling structures. The light-guiding structures guide the light coupled into the actuating elements to the actuating surface adjacent to the film. The actuating elements may be provided with symbols on their actuating surface adjoining the film, the symbols being visible through the film. Preferably, however, it is the film itself which is provided with symbols and/or legends which are assigned to the actuating elements arranged therebehind. These symbols are then illuminated by the actuating elements.

Keyboard for dynamic display and a system comprising the keyboard

The invention relates to a dynamic display keyboard comprising a plurality of key elements, each key element comprises a transmitting part capable of transmitting at least a part of light incident on the transmitting part; an elastic mat comprising a plurality of elevated elements capable of providing a tactile feedback and providing passage of light through the elevated elements; wherein each key element is fixedly connected to at least one respective elevated element; wherein an elevated element provides the tactile feedback in response to a user action directed against a respective key element fixedly connected to the respective elevated element; wherein the light provided to a transmitting part defines a visual value of the corresponding key element; and wherein the elastic mat is positioned between the display and the plurality of key elements. In this way, the dynamic display keyboard is able to provide a tactile feedback in response to a user action directed towards a key of the keyboard.

Accessory controller for electronic devices

Accessories such as headsets for electronic devices are provided. A headset may be provided with a button controller assembly that has user-actuated buttons and a microphone. The microphone may be formed by mounting a microphone transducer on a printed circuit board. A housing may be mounted over the transducer to form a sealed cavity for the transducer. Circuitry may be mounted on portions of the printed circuit board that extend beyond the edges of the microphone housing. The button controller assembly may have dome switches. The dome switches may have a housing that encloses dome switch components and that forms a structural internal part for the button controller. The dome switch housing structure may have tabs or other engagement features that mate with corresponding engagement features in a button member. The button member may be pressed by a user to actuate a desired dome switch.

Switch

A switch includes a case including a recess, a plurality of fixed electrodes provided in the recess, a movable electrode provided in the recess, a pressing member and a buffer member. The case is mounted on a circuit board. The movable electrode is displaced between a first position where the plurality of fixed electrodes are electrically connected each other and a second position where the plurality of fixed electrodes are not electrically connected each other. The pressing member covers at least a portion of the recess, and displaces the movable electrode from the second position to the first position by a pressing force applied from outside. The buffer member is interposed between the movable electrode and the pressing member, and is elastically deformed by the pressing force.

Keyboards and method of manufacturing same

A method for producing a keycap of a keyboard of a portable electronic device that includes removing material from the backside of a body of the keycap to form a cavity in a shape associated with a character, filling the cavity with fill material, and removing material from the front side of the body to expose the fill material on the front surface of the keycap.

Input device with three-dimensional image display

The present invention relates to an input device ( 2 ), such as a keyboard, comprising a plurality of activation parts ( 4 ) for depression, at least one registration part ( 6 ) for individual registration of depression of activation parts, and at least one image displaying part ( 8 ), where depression of the activation parts ( 4 ) provides tactile feedback to a user. The at least one image displaying part ( 8 ) is configured for displaying a label of an activation part ( 4 ) as a three-dimensional label.

Systems and methods for providing inputs to an electronic device with a button assembly

This is directed to systems and methods for providing inputs to an electronic device with a button assembly. The button assembly may include a center region, a first end region that may extend from a first side of the center region, and a second end region that may extend from a second side of the center region. Each one of the first end region and the second end region may include a first flexibility, and the center region may include a second flexibility that may be less than the first flexibility.

KEYCAPS WITH REDUCED THICKNESS

An illuminated metal keycap having a legend diffuser material that may diffuse light through a legend opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the legend may be transparent. The metal keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the metal keycap, around the perimeter of the metal keycap, and/or through the background layer. 1. An illuminated input apparatus for use with a computing device comprising:a plurality of keys, each key comprising:a keycap having a top surface;a legend aperture formed within the metal keycap;a legend diffuser material within the legend aperture;a compressible scissor mechanism configured to support the keycap; anda light source having an on state and an off state, the light source oriented to transmit light through the legend aperture.2. The illuminated input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the on state comprises a keycap perimeter illumination mode in which the light source emits light proximate perimeter of the metal keycap.3. The illuminated input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the on state comprises a legend illumination mode in which the light source transmits light through legend diffuser material and through the legend aperture.4. The illuminated input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the keycap is formed from aluminum.5. The illuminated input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the legend diffuser material is configured to diffuse light transmitted through the legend aperture.6. The illuminated input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the keycap is anodized.7. The illuminated input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the legend aperture is formed in the keycap using a laser cutting process.8. The illuminated input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the legend aperture is formed in the keycap using a laser ablation process.9. The illuminated input apparatus of ...

KEYBOARD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An input mechanism is disclosed. The input mechanism includes a dome support structure defining an opening that extends through the dome support structure, a collapsible dome positioned in the opening and engaged with the dome support structure, and a cover member coupled to the dome support structure and covering the collapsible dome, thereby retaining the collapsible dome within the opening of the dome support structure. 1. An input mechanism , comprising:a dome support structure defining an opening that extends through the dome support structure;a collapsible dome positioned in the opening and engaged with the dome support structure; anda cover member coupled to the dome support structure and covering the collapsible dome, thereby retaining the collapsible dome within the opening of the dome support structure.2. The input mechanism of claim 1 , wherein:the input mechanism is configured to be coupled to a keyboard base; andthe collapsible dome is configured to communicate through the opening to contact the keyboard base when the collapsible dome is collapsed.3. The input mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the dome support structure further comprises a channel in a peripheral edge of the dome support structure claim 2 , the channel configured to capture a pivot pin of a hinge mechanism between a wall of the channel and the keyboard base.4. The input mechanism of claim 1 , wherein:the input mechanism is configured to be coupled to a keycap; andthe dome support structure comprises a light guide to direct light from a light source towards the keycap.5. The input mechanism of claim 4 , wherein the dome support structure comprises a transparent material.6. The input mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the cover member comprises an actuation pad configured to transmit an actuation force from a keycap to the collapsible dome.7. The input mechanism of claim 1 , wherein:the collapsible dome comprises an array of retention features extending from an outer edge of the collapsible dome ...

Portable electronic apparatus

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic apparatus has a board plate provided in a position apart from the operating direction of push buttons for receiving depressing operations. Detection switches for detecting the depressing operations of the push buttons are provided on the lower surface side of the board plate, and the push buttons are provided adjacent to the side part of the board plate and includes a vertically-movable operation surface part for receiving depressing operations and a detection arm, which protrudes from one edge part of the operation surface part to the lower surface side of the board plate and presses the detection switches by moving in the opposite direction to the direction of the vertical movement of the operation surface part.

KEYBOARD

A keyboard includes a base plate, a pressure sensing layer, a first key structure and a second key structure. The pressure sensing layer includes plural pressure sensing regions. Each of the first key structure and the second key structure corresponds to a pressure sensing region. Moreover, the first key structure and the second key structure are located over the corresponding pressure sensing regions. In response to different magnitudes of the depressing force, the corresponding pressure sensing regions are pushed by the first key structure and the second key structure. Consequently, the corresponding pressure sensing regions generate different pressure sensing signals. The pressure sensing layer can replace plural pressure sensing element. Consequently, the assembling process is simplified, and the assembling cost is reduced. 1. A keyboard , comprising:a base plate;a pressure sensing layer located over the base plate, wherein the pressure sensing layer comprises plural pressure sensing regions, and each of the plural pressure sensing regions is configured to receive a first force or a second force; a pedal comprising a pedestal opening;', 'an upper cover having an upper cover opening, wherein the pedestal is covered by the upper cover;', 'a movable element disposed on the pedestal and partially penetrated through the upper cover opening, wherein while the movable element is depressed, the movable element is moved relative to the pedestal;', 'an elastomer located near the movable element, wherein when the elastomer is pushed by the movable element, the elastomer is subjected to deformation and penetrated through the pedestal opening; and', 'a spring strip, and the spring strip is installed on the pedestal and arranged beside the movable element,', a main body;', 'an extension part extended externally from the main body, and aligned with the elastomer;', 'a coupling part located at a first end of the main body, and connected with a keycap; and', 'a push part, and ...

Keyboard for electronic device

An input mechanism is disclosed. The input mechanism includes a dome support structure defining an opening that extends through the dome support structure, a collapsible dome positioned in the opening and engaged with the dome support structure, and a cover member coupled to the dome support structure and covering the collapsible dome, thereby retaining the collapsible dome within the opening of the dome support structure.

WATERPROOF KEYBOARD STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF

A waterproof keyboard structure and an assembly method thereof are provided. The waterproof keyboard structure includes a keyboard module, and a keyboard frame framing on the keyboard module, wherein an elastic waterproof layer is formed by means of double injection or insert molding on the keyboard frame. The keyboard module is defined with a key surface, and an assembly surface arranged back-to-back to the key surface. The elastic waterproof layer is clad on the key surface, and the keyboard module with the assembly surface facing a seat is assembled together with the keyboard frame in an accommodating space, thereby having the elastic waterproof layer closely fit with the seat to form a waterproof ring. 1. A waterproof keyboard structure , comprising:a keyboard module; anda keyboard frame, framing on the keyboard module, wherein an elastic waterproof layer is formed by means of double injection or insert molding on the keyboard frame;wherein the elastic waterproof layer comprises a clad layer covering a surface of the keyboard module, and a flange extending from a periphery of the clad layer; the flange comprises thereon a sealing ring protruding outwards and continually encircling the keyboard frame.2. The waterproof keyboard structure according to claim 1 , wherein the keyboard frame comprises a frame body stacked on the keyboard module claim 1 , and the elastic waterproof layer is adhered and fixed on the frame body.3. The waterproof keyboard structure according to claim 2 , wherein the keyboard frame further comprises a plurality of keys integrally formed in a grating structure within the frame body and corresponding to the keyboard module.4. The waterproof keyboard structure according to claim 3 , wherein the clad layer comprises rib portions corresponding to and adhered on the grating structure claim 3 , and a plurality of protective films integrally formed among the rib portions; the protective films respectively correspond to and cover the keys.5. The ...

Button assembly of automatic vending machine

A button assembly includes a switch, a button, and a resilient cushion. The switch includes a key. The resilient cushion includes a connecting portion, an abutting portion connected to the connecting portion, and a resilient portion connected to the connecting portion. The connecting portion defines an opening, the abutting portion defines a receiving space communicating with the opening, so that the key extends through the opening to be located in the receiving space. The resilient portion and the abutting portion are received in the button, and the button is moveable to press the abutting portion and deform the resilient portion, for allowing the abutting portion to press the key.

INPUT DEVICE AND POINTING UNIT

An input device and a pointing unit are provided. The input device includes button structures, a light-emitting member, a base plate, and a pointing unit. The light-emitting member is arranged under the button structures. The base plate located between the button structures and the light-emitting member has a body and a first extension portion, wherein the first extension portion extends from the body toward the light-emitting member. The pointing unit is disposed between at least two button structures corresponding to the first extension portion. 1. An input device , comprising:a light-emitting member, having a first opening;a base plate on one side of the light-emitting member, having a second opening, wherein the base plate comprises a body disposed above the light-emitting member and a first extension portion bent from the body toward the light-emitting member, the first extension portion being a first sidewall of the second opening;a thin-film circuit element, having a third opening, wherein the base plate is disposed between the thin-film circuit element and the light-emitting member, and the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening are engaged to form a fourth opening;a plurality of key caps, wherein the thin-film circuit element is disposed between the plurality of key caps and the base plate; anda pointing unit, disposed at a position corresponding to the fourth opening.2. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting member is a backlight module or a luminescent layer.3. The input device according to claim 2 , wherein the backlight module comprises a light-guide film claim 2 , and the first extension portion is arranged between the light-guide film and the pointing unit.4. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the pointing unit has a support portion and a sensing portion protruding upward from the support portion claim 1 , wherein the sensing portion is disposed in the fourth opening claim 1 , and the light- ...

ADHESIVELY ATTACHED LENS WITH FINISHING LAYER

An input mechanism device and a method for providing an edge-to-edge input mechanism are provided. The device includes a lens at a surface facing an engager of the input mechanism; a finishing layer opposite the surface, applied on the lens; an adhesive layer on the finishing layer; a sub-retainer, the sub-retainer and the adhesive layer being bonded with each other via adhesive properties associated with the adhesive layer; and a button retainer to engage with the sub-retainer in response to the engager of the input mechanism applying pressure on the lens. 1. An input mechanism device , comprising:a lens at a surface facing an engager of the input mechanism;a finishing layer opposite the surface, applied on the lens;an adhesive layer on the finishing layer;a sub-retainer, the sub-retainer and the adhesive layer being bonded with each other via adhesive properties associated with the adhesive layer; anda button retainer to engage with the sub-retainer in response to the engager of the input mechanism applying pressure on the lens.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the lens is transparent.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the finishing layer is substantially edge-to-edge.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is transparent.5. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the finishing layer includes a decorative finish.6. An input mechanism device claim 3 , comprising:a lens at a surface facing an engager of the input mechanism,a finishing layer opposite the surface, applied on the lens;an adhesive layer on the finishing layer;a sub-retainer, the sub-retainer and the adhesive layer being bonded with each other via adhesive properties associated with the adhesive layer;a button retainer to engage with the sub-retainer in response to the engager of the input mechanism applying pressure on the lens; andan illumination source to illuminate the finishing layer with light.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the lens is ...

SWITCH AND FOLDING STRUCTURE THEREOF, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SWITCH

An electronic device includes a housing, a support member coupled to the housing, a trigger member coupled to the support member, a sliding member, a first magnet member coupled to the sliding member, and a second magnet member coupled to the support member. The first magnet member includes two first magnets and a second magnet coupled to the corresponding first magnet. The magnetic pole of the first magnets is opposite to the magnetic pole of the second magnet. The second magnet member includes a third magnet and two fourth magnets. The magnetic pole of the third magnet is same as the magnetic pole of the second magnet. The magnetic pole of the fourth magnets is same as the magnetic pole of the first magnets. 1. A switch comprising:a support member;a trigger member coupled to the support member and comprising a trigger portion;a sliding member positioned reciprocally with the trigger portion;a first magnet member coupled to the sliding member, the first magnet member comprising at least two first magnets, at least one second magnet, and at least one first magnetic conductive block, the at least two first magnets coupled to each other via the at least one first magnetic conductive block, the at least one second magnet coupled to the corresponding first magnet, the magnetic pole of the at least two first magnets opposite to the magnetic pole of the at least one second magnet;a second magnet member coupled to the support member and corresponding to the first magnet member, the second magnet member comprising at least one third magnet, at least two fourth magnets, and at least one second magnetic conductive block, the magnetic pole of the at least one third magnet same as the magnetic pole of the at least one second magnet, the magnetic pole of the at least two fourth magnets same as the magnetic pole of the at least two first magnets, the at least two fourth magnets coupled to each other via the at least one second magnetic conductive block, the at least one third ...

BASE PLATE AND KEY ASSEMBLY

The disclosure provides a base plate adapted for disposing a support unit. The base plate includes a thermally sensitive material plate and a connecting member. The connecting member includes a junction part joined to the thermally sensitive material plate, and a connection part extending from the junction part. The connection part protrudes from a surface of the thermally sensitive material plate. A key assembly are also provided. 1. A base plate adapted for disposing a support unit , the base plate comprising:a thermally sensitive material plate; anda connecting member comprising a junction part joined to the thermally sensitive material plate, and a connection part extending from the junction part, wherein the connection part protrudes from a surface of the thermally sensitive material plate, wherein the thermally sensitive material plate comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the connection part protrudes from the first surface and/or the second surface of the thermally sensitive material plate for connecting the support unit, the thermally sensitive material plate comprises a through hole penetrating the first surface and the second surface, the thermally sensitive material plate comprises at least one slot arranged beside the through hole, the at least one slot penetrates the first surface and the second surface, and the junction part is filled in the through hole and the at least one slot.2. The base plate according to claim 1 , wherein the thermally sensitive material plate may be a thermoplastic fiber composite material plate claim 1 , or a remodelable thermosetting plate material.3. The base plate according to claim 1 , wherein a material of the connecting member is different from a material of the thermally sensitive material plate claim 1 , and the thermally sensitive material plate comprises a junction region claim 1 , the junction part of the connecting member is joined to the junction region.4. The base plate ...

ILLUMINATED SWITCHES AND INPUT BUTTONS

This application relates to illuminated dome switches and a dome switch assembly having a first contact carried by a switch base and a dome shaped structure coupled to and supported by the switch base, the dome shaped structure comprising a material that is flexible and capable of internally transmitting visible light. The switch assembly can include a second contact coupled to the dome shaped structure and arranged opposite the first contact, and a light source configured to emit visible light, the light source in optical communication with the dome shaped structure such that at least some of the visible light emitted by the light source passes into the material and is subsequently emitted by the material in a generally uniform manner. 1. A dome switch assembly , comprising:a first contact carried by a base;a dome shaped structure coupled to and supported by the base, the dome shaped structure comprising a material that is flexible and capable of internally transmitting visible light;a second contact coupled to the dome shaped structure and arranged opposite the first contact; anda light source configured to emit visible light, the light source in optical communication with the dome shaped structure such that at least some of the visible light emitted by the light source passes into the material and is subsequently emitted by the material in a generally uniform manner.2. The dome switch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the light source is arranged at a base of the dome shaped structure and is electrically coupled to a lead configured to at least transmit power to the light source.3. The dome switch assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a key cap having an input surface and arranged over the dome shaped structure claim 1 , wherein the visible light emitted by the dome shaped structure illuminates the key cap.4. The dome switch assembly of claim 3 , wherein the key cap is configured to transmit at least some of the visible light emitted by the dome shaped structure ...

TRANSLUCENT KEYCAP AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

The invention discloses a translucent keycap and a method of fabricating the same. The translucent keycap according to the invention includes a translucent base, a first colored translucent layer, a light-shielding layer and a second colored translucent layer. The first colored translucent layer overlays an outer surface of the translucent base. The light-shielding layer overlays the first colored translucent layer, and has a hollowed region. The hollowed region penetrates the light-shielding layer such that a portion of the first colored translucent layer is exposed within the hollowed region. The second colored translucent layer covers the hollowed region. When a light travels upward from beneath the translucent keycap, the light is capable of passing through the translucent base, the first colored translucent layer, the hollowed region and the second colored translucent layer such that the hollowed region emits a color light. 1. A translucent keycap , comprising:a translucent base, having an outer surface;a first colored translucent layer, overlaying the outer surface of the translucent base;a light-shielding layer, overlaying the first colored translucent layer, and having a light-shielding region and a hollowed region, the hollowed region penetrating the light-shielding layer such that a portion of the first colored translucent layer is exposed within the hollowed region; anda second colored translucent layer, formed to cover the hollowed region;wherein when a light travels upward from beneath the translucent keycap, the light is capable of passing through the translucent base, the first colored translucent layer, the hollowed region and the second colored translucent layer such that the hollowed region emits a color light;wherein the light-shielding layer blocks the light from passing so that the hollowed region is brighter than the light-shielded region.2. The translucent keycap of claim 1 , wherein the light-shielding region comprises a peripheral region ...

ROCKER SWITCH AND LUMINAIRE WITH ROCKER SWITCH

A rocker switch, in particular for an interior light in a vehicle, includes a casing, a PCB assembled in the casing, the PCB having a first contact point, and a shift paddle tiltably mounted within the casing. The shift paddle has a first contact arm wherein by operating the shift paddle the shift paddle can be brought from a central position, in which there is no contact between the first contact arm and the first contact point, into a first operation position in which said first contact arm touches the first contact point of the PCB. A first return spring is provided for, which returns the shift paddle from the first operating position into the central position. 1. A rocker switch comprising:a casing;a PCB assembled in the casing, the PCB having a first contact point; anda shift paddle tiltably mounted within the casing, wherein the shift paddle has a first contact arm;wherein by operating the shift paddle the shift paddle can be brought from a central position, in which no contact exists between the first contact arm and the first contact point, into a first operating position, in which the first contact arm contacts the first contact point of the PCB;wherein a first return spring is provided for, which returns the shift paddle from the first operating position into the central position; andwherein the casing has at least one inwardly directed first casing projection, on which the return spring is supported in the central position.2. The rocker switch in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the casing projection is formed as a rib on the interior wall of the casing.3. The rocker switch in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the casing projection extends from the side of the casing opposite the PCB in the direction of the PCB.4. The rocker switch in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the casing projection extends from a lateral wall of the casing claim 1 , or in parallel or at a slant in relation to the PCB claim 1 , the lateral wall being vertical or at a slant to the ...

ACCESS DOOR WITH INTEGRATED SWITCH ACTUATOR

An apparatus and method are disclosed for creating an integrated access door and switch actuator. The integrated access door and switch actuator are created from a single composite material. The composite material is flexible to allow movement, but is also durable to provide a protective covering. The integrated access door and switch actuator include a hinge, which allows the access door to move to an open and closed position while the switch actuator is stationary in a fixed position. 1. An apparatus integrating an access door and switch actuator , comprising:a shaped material having a thin shape with substantially planar surfaces opposite each other, wherein the shaped material is raised when placed in a fixed position;the shaped material, in the fixed position, operable to flex and make contact at one surface with an underlying surface, button, or switch when pressed from an opposite surface of the shaped material;the shaped material integrally connected to a hinge at a first edge, wherein the hinge is made of a same material as the shaped material;the hinge integrally connected to another shaped material at a second edge, wherein the another shaped material is made of the same material as the shaped material and the hinge, and wherein the hinge bends causing the another shaped material to move in an angular direction along the second edge;the another shaped material having an attached mechanism located on an opposite edge of the another shaped material from the second edge, the attached mechanism operable to lock and unlock the another shaped material into and from the fixed position respectively;wherein when the attached mechanism is manipulated to lock the another shaped material into the fixed position, the another shaped material is located in a same plane as the shaped material; andwherein when the attached mechanism is manipulated to unlock the another shaped material from the fixed position, the another shaped material swings in an angular direction ...

SUPPORT FRAME STRUCTURE OF SEE-THROUGH BUTTON

A button includes a display element including a mounting section, a hollowed bottom board having a joint section, support frame members having an interconnection driving section, a button cap body having a light-transmitting section and a contacting section, and an elastic element. The support frame members and the elastic element are arranged on the contacting section located outside the button cap body to that a user is allowed to see, by way of the light-transmitting section of the button cap body, through the hollowed bottom board to the display element at the bottom so as to completely observe a text/pattern section of the display element. In a pressing-down operation, the interconnection driving section makes the support frame members to operate with leverage for causing the elastic element to drive the display element. Further, individual button modularization can be achieved with the arrangement of the mounting section and the joint section. 1. A support frame structure of a see-through button , comprising:a display element, which displays at least one text/pattern section;a plurality of mounting sections formed on at least one side of the display element;at least one hollowed bottom board arranged above the display element and having a hollowed portion that completely exposes the text/pattern section;a plurality of joint sections formed on one side of the hollowed bottom board to correspondingly engage with and couple to the mounting sections;a plurality of support frame members rotatably mounted on an outer side of the hollowed bottom board;at least one interconnection driving section formed on ends of the support frame members to couple and drive the support frame members with each other in a synchronously rotatable manner;at least one button cap body rotatably mounted to one side of the support frame members that is opposite to the hollowed bottom board, wherein the button cap body comprises a light-transmitting section located exactly above the hollowed ...

BUTTON STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME

A button structure includes a button and a fixing portion; wherein the fixing portion is configured for fixing the button, the fixing portion includes a first latching portion and a second latching portion, and the first latching portion includes a first latching opening, and the second latching portion includes a second latching opening, and the first latching opening has an opening direction substantially perpendicular to an opening direction of the second latching opening, and the first latching opening and the second latching opening are engaged with the button. An electronic device is also provided. The electronic device includes a housing and the button structure, the button structure is received in the housing. 1. A button structure , comprising:a button; and a first latching portion; and', 'a second latching portion;', 'wherein the fixing portion is configured for securing the button, and the first latching portion comprises a first latching opening, and the second latching portion comprises a second latching opening, and the first latching opening has an opening direction substantially perpendicular to an opening direction of the second latching opening, and the first latching opening and the second latching opening are engaged with the button., 'a fixing portion comprising2. The button structure of claim 1 , wherein the button comprises a key portion and two tongues claim 1 , the two tongues protrude from the key portion claim 1 , and the first latching opening is engaged with one said tongue claim 1 , and the second latching opening is engaged with the other said tongue.3. The button structure of claim 1 , wherein the fixing portion further comprises a connecting portion claim 1 , and the connecting portion is configured for connecting the first latching portion and the second latching portion claim 1 , the opening direction of the first latching opening is oriented horizontally claim 1 , and the opening direction of the second latching opening is ...

Control module with redundant switches

A control module includes a housing, a continuous cover supported by the housing, and a plurality of switches positioned within the housing in selective mechanical engagement with the continuous cover. Each of the plurality of switches is electrically configured to be capable of independently triggering a particular function when the continuous cover is moved relative to the housing.

Method and apparatus for ranging finding, orienting and/or positioning of single and/or multiple devices

A method and apparatus for ranging finding of signal transmitting devices is provided. The method of signal reception is digitally based only and does not require receivers that are analog measurement devices. Ranging can be achieved using a single pulse emitting device operating in range spaced relation with a minimum of a single signal transmitter and a single digital receiver and processing circuitry. In general a plurality of transmitting pulsed emitters may be ranged and positioned virtually simultaneously in 3-dimensions (XYZ coordinates) using a configuration of a plurality of digital receivers arranged in any fixed 3-dimensional configuration. Applications may involve at least one single transmitter to receiver design to determine range, or at least one transmitted reflecting signal off from an object to determine range.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND BUTTON

An electronic device includes a housing defining a receiving hole, a switch fixed in the housing, and a button which is axially true. The button comprises a fixing piece and a pressing piece. The fixing piece is fixed in the housing and defines a restriction hole. The pressing piece is partly received in the receiving hole. An end of the pressing piece is exposed out of the housing. The other end of the pressing piece is received in the restriction hole in such restrictive configuration so as to press squarely against the switch to turn it on/off. The disclosure also provides a button. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing defining a receiving hole;a switch fixed in the housing; and a fixing piece fixed in the housing and defining a restriction hole; and', 'a pressing piece, the pressing piece partly received in the receiving hole, an end of the pressing piece exposed out of the housing, and the other end of the pressing piece received in the restriction hole and configured to press the switch to turn on/off the switch., 'a button comprising2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the restriction hole faces the switch.3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a shape of the restriction hole matches that of the other end of the pressing piece.4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fixing piece comprises an accepting portion and a fixing portion protruding from the accepting portion claim 1 , the receiving hole comprises two smaller holes and a greater hole positioned between the two smaller holes claim 1 , the accepting portion is received in the two smaller holes and the fixing portion is received in the greater hole.5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the fixing portion is ring shaped.6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the accepting portion defines an accepting hole claim 4 , and the pressing piece is received in the accepting hole.7. The electronic device as ...

OPERATION BUTTON AND OPERATION DEVICE

An operation button includes: a body that is in a tubular shape; a top which has a light-transmitting portion and which is attached to the body at its one end; a plurality of legs that are provided at the other end of the body at intervals from each other in the circumferential direction; and a flange arranged between the one end and the other end of the body. 1. An operation button , comprising:a body in a tubular shape;a top having a light-transmitting portion and attached to the body at one end thereof;a plurality of legs provided at another end of the body at intervals from each other in a circumferential direction; anda flange arranged between the one end and the another end of the body.2. The operation button according to claim 1 , whereinthe flange is provided around an entire outer circumference of the body.3. The operation button according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of legs include first and second legs having mutually different shapes.4. The operation button according to claim 3 , whereinthe first leg has a smaller width in the circumferential direction than the second leg, anda hook is provided at a tip end of the first leg.5. The operation button according to claim 1 , whereinthe top has, on an outer circumferential surface thereof, a plurality of spherical-surfaced convexities arranged at intervals from each other in the circumferential direction.6. An operation device claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the operation button according to ;'}an operation dial in a ring shape surrounding an outer circumference of the operation button;a support member supporting the operation button such that the operation button is movable as the pressed surface is pressed;a light source radiating light toward the light-transmitting portion; anda switch turned on and off as the operation button moves.7. The operation device according to claim 6 , whereinthe operation dial has, at an inner circumference thereof, a plated surface.8 ...

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 ...

KEYBOARD DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

A keyboard device and an operating method thereof are provided. The keyboard device includes a microcontroller, a drive circuit, a backlight module, and a plurality of key units. The microcontroller is coupled to a computer device. A detection module of the computer device detects an input mode of the computer device. The plurality of key units is disposed on the backlight module. The plurality of key units each has a plurality of character symbols corresponding to different input modes. The microcontroller outputs a control signal to the drive circuit according to the input mode. The drive circuit drives the backlight module according to the control signal to selectively illuminate one of the plurality of character symbols of each of at least a portion of the plurality of key units. 1. A keyboard device , comprising:a microcontroller, coupled to a computer device, wherein a detection module of the computer device detects an input mode of the computer device;a drive circuit, coupled to the microcontroller;a backlight module, coupled to the drive circuit; anda plurality of key units, disposed on the backlight module, wherein each of the plurality of key units comprises a plurality of character symbols corresponding to different input modes,wherein the microcontroller outputs a control signal to the drive circuit according to the input mode, and the drive circuit drives the backlight module according to the control signal to selectively illuminate one of the plurality of character symbols of each of at least a portion of the plurality of key units.2. The keyboard device according to claim 1 , wherein the each of the plurality of key units further comprises:a key cap, comprising a plurality of light transparent areas, wherein the plurality of light transparent areas respectively correspond to the plurality of character symbols.3. The keyboard device according to claim 2 , wherein the backlight module comprises:a plurality of light emitting components, respectively ...

INPUT DEVICE

The invention provides an input device including a holder, a first wheel, a slider, and a first pressure part. The first wheel is disposed on the holder, and includes a side surface, a circle center, and a segment adjusting structure. The segment adjusting structure is disposed on the side surface in a manner of surrounding the circle center. The slider is disposed on the holder, and is movable relative to the holder to move toward or away from the circle center. The first pressure part includes two first ends. One of the first ends is connected to the slider, and as the slider moves toward or away from the circle center, interference between the other first end and the segment adjusting structure is increased or reduced. 1. An input device , comprising:a holder;a wheel, disposed on the holder, wherein the wheel comprises a side surface, a center, and a segment adjusting structure, wherein the segment adjusting structure is disposed on the side surface with a groove between the segment adjusting structure and the center;a slider, movable disposed on the holder, wherein the slider and the holder are disposed on a side of the wheel; anda first pressure part, comprising two first ends, wherein one of the first ends is connected to the slider, and the first pressure part is extended from the holder to the groove.2. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the first pressure part is coupled to the holder at a position between the two first ends.3. The input device according to claim 1 , further comprising a positioning block disposed on an upper side of the holder claim 1 , wherein the first pressure part is disposed on the positioning block.4. The input device according to claim 3 , wherein the positioning block has a convex portion claim 3 , and the first pressure part is pivotally disposed on the positioning block.5. The input device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second pressure part disposed on the holder claim 1 , wherein the second pressure ...

SWITCH ASSEMBLY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A switch assembly includes a base plate and a switch element. The base plate includes a protrusion, a first light emitting diode, a second light emitting diode, a first switch contact, and a second switch contact. The first light emitting diode and the first switch contact are positioned on a first side of the protrusion, and the second light emitting diode and the second switch contact are positioned on a second side of the protrusion. The switch element is movably mounted on the protrusion and contactable with the first switch contact and the second switch contact. The switch element includes a light guiding portion with a first light incident surface positioned above the first light emitting diode, a second light incident surface positioned above the second light emitting diode, and a light emitting surface. 1. A switch assembly comprising; a protrusion;', 'a first light emitting diode positioned on a first side of the protrusion;', 'a second light emitting diode positioned on a second side of the protrusion opposite the first side;', 'a first switch contact positioned on the first side of the protrusion between the first light emitting diode and the protrusion; and', 'a second switch contact positioned on the second side of the protrusion between the second light emitting diode and the protrusion; and, 'a base plate havinga switch element movably mounted on the protrusion and contactable with the first switch contact and the second switch contact, the switch element having a first surface facing the base plate and a second surface substantially opposite the first surface and facing away from the base plate;wherein, the switch element includes a light guiding portion with a first light incident surface forming a portion of the first surface and positioned substantially above the first light emitting diode, a second light incident surface forming another portion of the first surface and positioned substantially above the second light emitting diode and a light ...

DOUBLE THROW SWITCH OPERATING MECHANISM

A switching mechanism includes an actuator rotatable between an off position and an on position; and a timing disc assembly that includes an actuator disc, a bias disc, and a switch disc arranged in a stack. The actuator disc is rotatably connected to the actuator. The bias disc is connected to at least one biasing mechanism. The switch disc is connected to a switch. The actuator disc is configured to engage the bias disc such that the actuator disc is configured to rotate the bias disc to an overcenter position of the at least one biasing mechanism. The overcenter position of the at least one biasing mechanism is configured to rotate the bias disc such that engagement between the bias disc and the switch disc is configured to rotate the switch disc between a closed position and an open position of the switch. 1. A switching mechanism for actuating a switch , the switching mechanism comprising:an actuator rotatable between an off position and an on position; anda timing disc assembly comprising an actuator disc, a bias disc, and a switch disc arranged in a stack such that the actuator disc, the bias disc, and the switch disc overlay each other, the actuator disc being rotatably connected to the actuator such that the actuator disc is configured to rotate with the actuator, the bias disc being connected to at least one biasing mechanism, the switch disc being connected to the switch, the actuator disc being configured to engage the bias disc such that the actuator disc is configured to rotate the bias disc to an overcenter position of the at least one biasing mechanism, wherein the overcenter position of the at least one biasing mechanism is configured to rotate the bias disc such that engagement between the bias disc and the switch disc is configured to rotate the switch disc between a closed position and an open position of the switch.2. The switching mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the actuator disc comprises a first actuator flange configured to engage a first ...

Mechanical keyboard and method for molding same

A mechanical keyboard includes a base plate, a key assembly mounted on the base plate and a light source. The base plate defines a number of separate mounting holes therein. The key assembly includes a number of press keys. Each of the number of press keys is mounted in one of the number of mounting holes respectively. The press keys include a number of transparent portions. The transparent portions cooperatively form a decorative pattern. The light source is mounted in the base plate and located below the decorative pattern. Therein, the light source is used to transmit light through the at least one transparent portion, thereby illuminating the decorative pattern.

CONTROL DEVICE WITH OPTIMIZED COAXIALITY

A control device, includes a switch () with a rotary control rod () having a diametrical slot () which extends in a plane of reference (P), a molded plastic knob () which includes a housing receiving the control rod, the housing including two flexible fingers () which are diametrically opposed and provided so as to be resilient radially inward, and two fixed fingers () which are diametrically opposed and are connected together via a connecting wall () which extends along the plane (P), the connecting wall () being received in the diametric slot without any play in order to immobilize the knob in relation to the control rod in a direction (Y) perpendicular to the plane (P), the two flexible fingers holding the knob along the axis (A) by friction or by mechanical or spring-assisted blocking.

Decoration panel

A decoration panel used as an operation button includes a decoration section between a front translucent member and a rear translucent member, and the decoration section includes a counter reflection layer superposed on a rear face of a light-shield layer. A rear reflection layer is provided between the rear translucent member and a translucent member for illumination. The decoration section is displayed as if floating at an intermediate position in a depth direction. In addition, a surface of the decoration section oriented to the rear side constitutes a counter reflection surface.

Luminous keyboard

A luminous keyboard includes a membrane wiring board, a key structure and a light-emitting element. The membrane wiring board includes a membrane switch. The membrane switch is electrically conducted through the key structure. The key structure includes a keycap, a connecting element and a soft light-shading element. The connecting element is arranged between the membrane wiring board and the keycap. The keycap is movable upwardly or downwardly relative to the membrane wiring board through the connecting element. The soft light-shading element is connected with the keycap and arranged around the connecting element. The at least one light-emitting element provides plural light beams. After first portions of the plural light beams are transmitted through the membrane wiring board, at least portions of the plural light beams are outputted from at least one light-transmissible region of the keycap. Consequently, the light utilization efficiency is enhanced.

KEYBOARD STRUCTURE

The present invention provides a keyboard structure, including: a keycap, having an upper surface and a lower surface; a support plate; and a support component, configured to connect to the keycap and the support plate, where the upper surface includes a non-transparent three-dimensional character layer and a transparent protective layer coating the non-transparent three-dimensional character layer. 1. A keyboard structure , comprising:a keycap, having an upper surface and a lower surface;a support plate; anda support component, configured to connect to the keycap and the support plate, whereinthe upper surface comprises a non-transparent three-dimensional character layer and a transparent protective layer coating the non-transparent three-dimensional character layer.2. The keyboard structure according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the transparent protective layer is equal to the thickness of the non-transparent three-dimensional character layer claim 1 , so that the non-transparent three-dimensional character layer and the transparent protective layer form a coplane.3. The keyboard structure according to claim 1 , wherein the non-transparent three-dimensional character layer comprises a first three-dimensional character layer and a second three-dimensional character layer.4. The keyboard structure according to claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the first three-dimensional character layer is equal to the thickness of the second three-dimensional character layer.5. The keyboard structure according to claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the first three-dimensional character layer is greater than the thickness of the second three-dimensional character layer.6. The keyboard structure according to claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the first three-dimensional character layer is less than the thickness of the second three-dimensional character layer.7. The keyboard structure according to claim 1 , wherein the material of the non-transparent three-dimensional ...

EXTERNAL SWITCH COUPLER FOR PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS

An external switch coupler includes: a guide tube having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be attached to a door of a compartment in substantial alignment with both a hole in the door and a switch coupler within the compartment, and the second end configured to be disposed within an interior of the compartment and separated from the switch coupler by a gap when the door is closed; a coupling shaft configured to be operably placed within the guide tube, the coupling shaft having an electrically insulative member disposed between an coupler side adapter and a switch side adapter, and a length equal to or greater than a distance between the switch coupler and the hole in the door when the door is closed. 1. An external switch coupler comprising:a guide tube having a first end and a second end;the first end of the guide tube configured to be attached to a door of a compartment in substantial alignment with both a hole in the door and a switch coupler within the compartment;the second end of the guide tube configured to be disposed within an interior of the compartment and separated from the switch coupler by a gap when the door is closed;a coupling shaft configured to be operably placed within the guide tube, the coupling shaft comprising an electrically insulative member disposed between an coupler side adapter and a switch side adapter;the coupling shaft having a length equal to or greater than a distance between the switch coupler and the hole in the door such that the switch side adapter operably engages the switch coupler and the coupler side adapter is operably accessible from an exterior of the door when the door is closed; anda cover or enclosure attached to the first end of the guide tube or configured to be attached to the exterior of the door proximate to the hole, wherein the cover or enclosure has an open position and a closed position.2. The external switch coupler of claim 1 , wherein the guide tube has a length that allows the ...

KEY STRUCTURE

A key structure includes, from top to bottom in sequence: at least one key main body, made of light transmissible material; a key frame, adapted to mount the key main body; an elastic supporting portion, allowing the key main bodies to move back and forth vertically; at least one bump, formed on one side of the elastic supporting portion; a detection module, sensing the action of the key main body and allowing the bump to be in touch therewith selectively; and a display screen, configured on one side of the detection module. A user can see the bottom display screen through the key main body directly, and the elastic supporting portion drives the bumps to move downward to touch the detection module after the user presses the key main body down. Whereby, the applicable range of the present invention is increased by changing the contents of the display screen. 1. A key structure , comprising:at least one key main body, made of light transmissible material;a key frame, adapted to mount said key main body;an elastic supporting portion, configured on side edges of one face of said key main body, and allowing said main body to move back and forth vertically;at least one bump, formed on one side of said elastic supporting portion away from said key main body;a detection module, adapted to sense an action of said key main body, configured on one side of said bump away from said elastic supporting portion and allowing said bump to be in touch therewith selectively; anda display screen, configured on one side of said detection module away from said bump, images displayed thereon being able to be observed from said key main body.2. The key structure according to claim 1 , wherein said detection module is in electric connection with said display screen to constitute a touch panel.3. The key structure according to claim 1 , wherein said display screen comprises a message displaying portion.4. The key structure according to claim 1 , wherein a specification of said display screen ...

VACUUM CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER WITH PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER INCORPORATING SAME

A vacuum circuit breaker comprises a vacuum interrupter operable between a closed state and an open state, and an actuator. The actuator comprises a piezoelectric driving element that is expandable and contractable along an expansion axis in response to an electrical input signal. The actuator further comprises a mechanical amplifying structure extendable along an actuation axis and being mechanically coupled to the piezoelectric driver such that expansion or contraction of said piezoelectric driving element causes the amplifying structure to extend or retract along the actuation axis. The mechanical amplifying structure is coupled to the vacuum interrupter for operating the vacuum interrupter between said closed and open states. 1. A vacuum circuit breaker comprising a vacuum interrupter operable between a closed state and an open state , and an actuator , wherein said actuator comprises a piezoelectric driving element that is expandable and contractable along an expansion axis in response to an electrical input signal , and wherein said actuator further comprises a mechanical amplifying structure extendable along an actuation axis and being mechanically coupled to said piezoelectric driver such that expansion or contraction of said piezoelectric driving element causes said amplifying structure to extend or retract along said actuation axis , said mechanical amplifying structure being coupled to said vacuum interrupter for operating said vacuum interrupter between said closed and open states.2. (canceled)3. The vacuum circuit breaker of claim 1 , wherein said amplifying structure comprises a body claim 1 , which is preferably sleeve-like in shape claim 1 , shaped and dimensioned to define a cavity in which said piezoelectric driver is located.45.-. (canceled)6. The vacuum circuit breaker of claim 3 , wherein said body has a first flexible structure extending between first and second sides of the body defining the top of said cavity claim 3 , said flexible structure ...

ILLUMINATED SWITCHES AND INPUT BUTTONS

This application relates to illuminated dome switches and a dome switch assembly having a first contact carried by a switch base and a dome shaped structure coupled to and supported by the switch base, the dome shaped structure comprising a material that is flexible and capable of internally transmitting visible light. The switch assembly can include a second contact coupled to the dome shaped structure and arranged opposite the first contact, and a light source configured to emit visible light, the light source in optical communication with the dome shaped structure such that at least some of the visible light emitted by the light source passes into the material and is subsequently emitted by the material in a generally uniform manner. 1. A dome switch assembly , comprising:a switch;a dome structure positioned under the switch, the dome structure including a flexible material that is capable of collapsing in response to a force applied to the switch;a light source carried within the dome structure; andan optical component (i) positioned under the dome structure, and (ii) configured to determine a distance between the light source and the optical component, wherein the optical component is capable of generating a signal that indicates whether the switch is in a compressed state or an uncompressed state in accordance with the distance.2. The dome switch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the optical component is carried by a base of the dome switch assembly.3. The dome switch assembly of claim 2 , wherein the base comprises a printed circuit board.4. The dome switch assembly of claim 3 , wherein the distance corresponds to either (i) a first distance that corresponds to the compressed state or (ii) a second distance that corresponds to the uncompressed state.5. The dome switch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the light source emits infrared (IR) light.6. The dome switch assembly of claim 5 , wherein the distance is based on an amount of time for light to reach the optical ...

STERILIZABLE HANDLE ACTUATING BUTTON INTEGRATION

A handle assembly comprised of a base and a detachable handle that mounts to the base. The base includes integrated electronics, such as switches. The detachable handle includes buttons for activating the switches. 1. A handle assembly for a lighting system , comprising:a base having at least one contact element mounted thereto, each contact element having at least one switch; anda detachable handle mountable to the base, the handle having a button membrane that includes at least one button element for respectively engaging with the at least one contact element, said button element having a contact portion that is at least partially translucent.2. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the translucency of the contact portion may be varied in different regions to provide a contrast that depicts a symbol.3. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said detachable handle includes an outer housing.4. The handle assembly of claim 3 , wherein the button membrane is fixed to the outer housing.5. The handle assembly of claim 4 , wherein said detachable handle includes a support frame that engages with the button membrane claim 4 , said support frame attachable to the outer housing.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the support frame is comprised of metal.7. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said button membrane is formed of silicone rubber or an elastomer.8. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein said button membrane is illuminated.9. A detachable handle mountable to a base having at least one contact element mounted thereto claim 1 , each contact element having at least one switch claim 1 , said handle comprising:a button membrane that includes at least one button element having (i) an engagement portion for engaging with the contact element of the base and (ii) a contact portion for activation of the button element.10. The detachable handle of claim 9 , wherein the contact portion is at least partially translucent.11. The detachable handle of claim 10 , ...

Keyboard Integrated Pushbutton with Multi Illumination

A multi-illuminated pushbutton, including a substrate having a switch and a button cap. A lighting board may be affixed to the substrate, the lighting board having a first light source, a second light source, and a through channel disposed between the first light source and the second light source. The button cap can have a first window for transmission of light from the first light source, a second window for transmission of light from the second light source, and a button base disposed through the channel of the lighting board and in operable relation with the switch. The button base can be shaped to prevent substantially all light emitted from the first light source from transmission through the second window and prevents substantially all light emitted from the second light source from transmission through the first window.

KEY CAP STRUCTURE

The present invention provides a key cap structure comprising a first key and a light transmissive body and a second key. At a side of the first key is formed with a bearing bevel and a side opening. The light transmissive body is disposed on the bearing bevel, the second key is disposed on the light transmissive body, and the first key and the light transmissive body and the second key are formed with different materials by injection molding. In this way, dissimilar materials of the key cap structure can be distinguished by colors or transparently, thereby achieving the efficacies of a variety of various materials and lighting effects. 1. A key cap structure , comprising:a first key, the first key having a key top and a plurality of key skirts, the first key being formed with a bearing bevel at joints of the key top and the key skirts, and the first key being formed with a side opening at a middle of the bearing bevel;a light transmissive body, the light transmissive body being disposed on the bearing bevel; anda second key, the second key being disposed on the light transmissive body.2. The key cap structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first key is injection molded from a non-transparent thermoplastic polymer material.3. The key cap structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the non-transparent thermoplastic polymer material is an ABS resin.4. The key cap structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the light transmissive body is injection molded from a light transmissive thermoplastic polymer material claim 2 , and the first key and the light transmissive body are formed with different materials by injection molding.5. The key cap structure as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the second key is injection molded from a non-transparent thermoplastic polymer material claim 4 , and the second key and the light transmissive body are formed with different materials by injection molding claim 4 , or the second key is attached on the light transmissive body.6. The key cap ...

ELECTRONIC SWITCH AND REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE INCLUDING ELECTRONIC SWITCH

An electronic switch includes a rubber sheet that includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a convex portion on the first surface. The convex portion of the rubber sheet includes a semispherical shape. 1. An electronic switch comprising:a rubber sheet comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a convex portion on the first surface,wherein during switching operation, the first surface is a pressure receiving surface and the second surface is a pressing surface,wherein the convex portion of the rubber sheet comprises a semispherical shape rounded as a whole except for a bottom area and having a rounded top, andwherein the semispherical shape of the convex portion protrudes toward a pressure receiving side of the rubber sheet from the first surface, and is configured such that a part of the convex portion which receives a pressure elastically deforms when a pressing force is applied to the convex portion.2. The electronic switch according to claim 1 , wherein the convex portion of the rubber sheet has a height that is in a range of 50 to 100 percent of a length of a diameter at the bottom area of the convex portion of the rubber sheet.3. The electronic switch according to claim 2 , wherein the convex portion of the rubber sheet is filled with a material identical to a material of the rubber sheet.4. An electronic switch comprising:a substrate comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first electrode positioned on the first surface, and a second electrode positioned on the first surface around the first electrode;a frame sheet comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and an opening that penetrates the frame sheet from the first surface to the second surface, the frame sheet being arranged on the first surface of the substrate;a spring plate comprising a central portion, a peripheral portion around the central portion, a top ...

BASE PLATE, KEY ASSEMBLY, ILLUMINATED KEY INPUT DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF BASE PLATE

The disclosure provides a base plate adapted for disposing a support unit. The base plate includes a thermally sensitive material plate and a connecting member. The connecting member includes a junction part joined to the thermally sensitive material plate, and a connection part extending from the junction part. The connection part protrudes from a surface of the thermally sensitive material plate. A key assembly, an illuminated key input device, and a manufacturing method of the base plate are also provided. 1. A base plate adapted for disposing a support unit , the base plate comprising:a thermally sensitive material plate; anda connecting member comprising a junction part joined to the thermally sensitive material plate, and a connection part extending from the junction part, wherein the connection part protrudes from a surface of the thermally sensitive material plate.2. The base plate according to claim 1 , wherein the thermally sensitive material plate comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface claim 1 , the connection part protrudes from the first surface and/or the second surface of the thermally sensitive material plate for connecting the support unit.3. The base plate according to claim 2 , wherein the thermally sensitive material plate may be a thermoplastic fiber composite material plate claim 2 , or a remodelable thermosetting plate material.4. The base plate according to claim 2 , wherein a material of the connecting member is different from a material of the thermally sensitive material plate claim 2 , and the thermally sensitive material plate comprises a junction region claim 2 , the junction part of the connecting member is joined to the junction region.5. The button support plate according to claim 4 , wherein the material of the connecting member is plastic and is integrally formed with the thermally sensitive material plate by injection molding.6. The base plate according to claim 4 , wherein the junction region ...

LIGHT EMITTING PANEL ASSEMBLIES

An optical assembly includes a light emitting panel member having opposite sides and at least one input edge for receiving light from at least one light source, and a pattern of individual optical deformities on or in at least one of the sides for producing a light output distribution from a light emitting surface area of the panel member. Different sets of the optical deformities within the pattern each having at least one surface that is shaped or oriented to extract light propagating through the panel member in respective different directions from multiple regions of the light emitting surface area of the panel member. 1. (canceled)2. A light emitting panel member , comprising:opposite sides and at least one input edge through which light is input to the light emitting panel member; and a first set of optical deformities configured to extract light propagating through the panel member from a region of the light emitting surface area, the optical deformities of the first set having at least one surface that is shaped or oriented to extract the light in an output ray angle distribution; and', 'a second set of optical deformities configured to extract light propagating through the panel member from another region of the light emitting surface area, the optical deformities of the second set having at least one surface that is shaped or oriented to extract the light in an output ray angle distribution different than the output ray angle distribution of the first set., 'optical deformities on or in at least one of the sides for extracting light from a light emitting surface area of the panel member, the optical deformities comprising3. The light emitting panel member of claim 2 , wherein the light output distributions from the respective regions of the light emitting surface area vary in intensity from one another.4. The light emitting panel member of claim 2 , wherein the respective regions vary in surface area.5. The light emitting panel member of claim 2 , wherein ...

KEY SWITCH STRUCTURE

To provide a key switch structure where the outline of a key top becomes well-defined. A reflection sheet is adhered on top of a membrane sheet, so that light reflected by a back surface of a key top is reflected by the reflection sheet and emitted toward the outer side of the outer periphery of the key top. Because of this, the outer side of the key top is lighted up and the outline of the key top becomes well-defined. 1. A key switch structure comprising:a key top in which is formed a light transmitting portion that transmits light;a link mechanism that supports the key top in such a way that the key top can be pressed down;a back plate that is equipped, under the key top, with a light emitting portion that emits light toward a back surface of the key top;support members that are disposed on the back plate and support the link mechanism;a membrane sheet that is placed on top of the back plate and is equipped with contact portions between which an electrical connection is established as a result of the key top being pressed down;an elastic member that is equipped with a pressing portion that causes an electrical connection to be established between the contact portions, the elastic member urging the key top in a direction away from the contact portions;holes that are formed in the membrane sheet, allow the light emitted from the light emitting portion to travel through them, and expose the support members to the key top side; anda first reflection layer that is disposed on the membrane sheet, receives the light reflected by the back surface of the key top, and reflects the light from the outer periphery of the key top toward the outer side of the key top.2. The key switch structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first reflection layer is disposed on an outer side of the outer periphery of the key top when the key top is seen in a plan view.3. The key switch structure according to claim 2 , wherein the first reflection layer is disposed on an inner side of the ...

Электрическое устройство

Method for producing an aperture part, an actuating part or similar parts with function symbols, for illumination by transmitted light

본 발명은 투과광에 의한 조명을 위한 기능 심볼(9, 11)을 가진 개구 부품, 작동 부품 또는 유사한 부품의 제조 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따라 투과성 지지 부재는 적어도 하나의 제 1 기능 심볼(9, 11)의 형상에 상응하는 제 1 돌출 구조물(7)이 적어도 하나의 예정 영역 내의 상기 지지 부재의 표면(5)상에 제공되는 방식으로 형성된다. 제 1의, 투과성 착색층(13, 15)이 지지 부재(1)상의 제 1 예정 영역에 제공된다. 적어도 하나의 제 1 기능 심볼(9, 11)을 가진 지지 부재(1)의 표면(5)은 지지 부재(1)의 표면(5)에 대해 평행하게 연장된 제 1 돌출 구조물(7)의 표면(7a)에 비투과성 재료(17)가 없도록, 비투과성 재료(17)로 커버된다. 본 발명은 또한 상이한 색의 기능 심볼을 가진 상기 부품의 제조 방법에 관한 것이다. 이 방법에 따르면, 하나 이상의 상이한 색의 착색층이 지지 부재상에 서로 나란히 또는 층층이 제공된다. 상기 착색층들은 비투과성 착색층으로 커버되며, 원하는 색의 기능 심볼은 기능 심볼이 필요한 영역에서 소정 착색층의 상부에 있는 모든 착색층의 제거되는 방식으로 제조된다. The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an opening part, an operating part or a similar part having functional symbols 9 and 11 for illumination by transmitted light. According to the invention the transparent support member is provided with a first projecting structure 7 corresponding to the shape of at least one first functional symbol 9, 11 on the surface 5 of the support member in at least one predetermined area. It is formed in such a way. The first, transparent colored layers 13 and 15 are provided in the first predetermined region on the support member 1. The surface 5 of the support member 1 with at least one first functional symbol 9, 11 is the surface of the first projecting structure 7 extending parallel to the surface 5 of the support member 1. It is covered with the impermeable material 17 so that the non-permeable material 17 does not exist in 7a. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a part having functional symbols of different colors. According to this method, at least one colored layer of different colors is provided next to each other or layered layers on the support member. The colored layers are covered with a non-transparent colored layer, and the functional symbol of the desired color is produced in such a way that all the colored layers on top of the given colored layer are removed in the area where the functional symbol is ...

Lighting device and display device including the same

본 발명은 발광장치 및 이를 구비하는 디스플레이 장치에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 발광을 통한 시각적 효과를 증진시키도록 하는 발광장치 및 이를 구비하는 디스플레이 장치에 관한 것이다. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a light emitting device and a display device including the same, and more particularly, to a light emitting device and a display device having the same that improve a visual effect through light emission.

Luminous leather sheath keyboard and its coating film

本发明公开一种发光皮套键盘及其包覆膜，发光皮套键盘包括一背光键盘模块、一框体及一包覆膜，背光键盘模块包括多个可透光的按键及至少一背光源；框体配置于背光键盘模块上，框体具有一按键区，多个按键的顶面暴露于按键区之上；包覆膜设置于按键区的上方，并覆盖于多个按键的顶面；其中包覆膜包括：一可透光膜、一底色层、一不透光的遮蔽层及一保护层；遮蔽层对应于多个按键的顶面的位置分别移除部分遮蔽层的材料，以形成多个透光图案。本发明通过以上工艺能够以激光雕刻工艺于遮蔽层上形成透光图案，因此不需使用喷涂按键图形或字样的治具，故节省了治具的成本，也简化制造流程，且成型后的发光图案受到良好保护不易磨损。

Keypad with illumination structure

일루미네이트된 키패드(400)는 다수의 액추에이터 버튼들(412)을 갖는 실질적으로 투명한 키패드(420), 상기 다수의 액추에이터 버튼들 아래에 실질적으로 및 대응적으로 존재하는 다수의 스위치들(404), 상기 다수의 액추에이터 버튼들과 상기 다수의 스위치들 사이에 존재하는 디스플레이 라미네이트층(415), 및 실질적으로 투명한 키패드를 통해 광을 방사함으로써 라미네이트층 상의 심볼 패턴을 반사적으로 일루미네이트하는 광원(417)을 포함한다. 상기 디스플레이 라미네이트층은 상기 실질적으로 투명한 키패드 상에 디스플레이될 상기 심볼 패턴 내에 구성된 도전체 패턴을 갖는 드라이버층(406), 투명한 도전체층(410), 및 상기 투명한 도전체층과 상기 드라이버층 사이에 배치된 전기적 활성 잉크층(408)을 포함할 수 있다. 키패드, 활성 잉크, 인터페이스

Keycaps with reduced thickness

백그라운드 층 내에 개방된 레전드(legend)를 통해 광을 확산시킬 수 있는 레전드 디퓨저 재료를 가진 조명식(illuminated) 금속 키 캡. 백그라운드 층은 불투명(opaque)할 수 있고, 레전드는 투명할 수 있다. 금속 키 캡은 전기 스위치 회로 위에 위치된 가위식 메커니즘에 부착된다. 금속 키 캡을 통해, 금속 키 캡의 주변부 둘레로 그리고/또는 백그라운드 층을 통해 광을 방출하도록 위치된 하나 이상의 광원이, 가위식 메커니즘 내부, 아래, 또는 인접하게 포함될 수 있다.

Backlight keyboard

一种背光键盘，其包括若干按键、导光板、遮光片、弹片及设置于导光板一侧的若干光源。每一按键包括键顶及与键顶相连的抵压部，弹片包括与按键的抵压部相对应的受压部。导光板邻近按键的一侧形成有出光部，遮光片设置于出光部所在的一侧。出光部上除需要光线出射的部位以外由遮光片遮蔽。该遮光片为金属件且与按键通过嵌入成型技术结合为一体，该遮光片的周边向一侧垂直延伸出一侧壁，该侧壁包覆该导光板的周向侧壁。上述背光键盘采用金属件作为遮光片实现遮光，且遮光片与按键通过嵌入成型技术结合为一体，遮光片厚度以及与之相结合的按键的厚度均可以较薄，可实现薄型化，还具有结构紧凑，便于制造和装配的优点。

Key pad assembly

본 발명에 따른 키 패드 어셈블리는 하부 면 상에 국부적으로 형성되어 그 내부로 진행하는 광의 일부를 상부 면 측으로 반사시키기 위한 반사 패턴이 형성된 도광판과, 측벽들에 의해 하부가 개방된 박스 형태로서 상기 도광판의 하부 면을 제외한 둘레를 둘러싸는 패드와, 상기 패드 상에 안착되며 상기 반사 패턴에서 반사된 광을 그 외부로 출력시키기 위한 적어도 하나의 키 버튼을 갖는 키-패드와, 상기 도광판의 측면에서 출사된 광을 상기 도광판의 측면으로 반사시키기 위해서 상기 측면에 대면하는 측벽에 형성된 반사 층을 포함한다. 키 버튼, 키 패드, 도광판

Data entry device

Keypad assembly

A keypad assembly is provided to illuminate regularly an overall area of a keypad by using relatively a few light emitting elements by using an optical waveguide which can guide light to a keypad and selectively output light to only a part of the keypad which needs illumination. A keypad assembly comprises plural key buttons(20), plural light emitting elements(30), a light waveguide(40), plural reflection patters(50) and an assistant layer(60). The plural light emitting elements(30) are arranged on a base plate. The light waveguide(40), having reflective index and being arranged at a lower part of the key buttons(20), guides the light of the light emitting elements internally by a total reflection condition. The plural reflection patters(50), formed in the light waveguide(40), reflect the light, guided into the light waveguide(40), toward the key buttons(20). The assistant layer(60), having reflective index lower than the light waveguide(40) and coated on a surface of the light waveguide(40), makes the total reflection condition regular on an overall area of the keypad.

Be used in particular for the tactile-surface control module of motor vehicle

本发明涉及触觉表面控制模块，包括：柔性保护层(9)；至少一个单稳态开关(11)；和刚硬的机械支撑件(13)，其允许来自至少一个光源的光穿过且限定用于背光照明柔性保护层(9)的区域，其特征在于，所述支撑件(13)还包括至少一个通道(21)用于激活单稳态开关(11)，该激活是通过柔性保护层(9)的变形实现，且，该模块包括夹置在所述刚硬的机械支撑件(13)和柔性保护层(9)之间的由不可压缩材料制造的板(19)，该板(19)限定至少一个枢转臂(23)，该枢转臂包括连结到所述支撑件(13)的铰链(25)、且包括枢转自由端(27)，该枢转自由端包括致动突出部(29)，该致动突出部面朝所述支撑件(13)中的通道(21)，以致动单稳态开关(11)。

A process of producing key units wherein marking on their key tops made of light-transmitting material can be completed later on

투광성 재료제의 키 탑에 마킹하여야 할 문자·기호 등을 다른 공정으로부터 제약을 받지 않는 시기에 설정할 수 있고, 상기 문자·기호 등을 충분한 내마모성을 구비하는 마킹 방법을 제공하고, 및 발송지의 결정에 의해 극단시간에 완성할 수 있는 조광식 키 유닛의 제조 방법을 제공하기 위해, 파장이 1064㎚ 이하의 근적외광역, 가시광역 또는 근자외광역에 속하는 레이저광을, 투명한 플라스틱제 키 탑의 내부에 초점 맞추면서 간헐 조사하고, 다수의 미세한 탄화 흑점의 집합, 미세한 크랙 또는 발포에 의한 백화점의 집합을 형성하여 문자·기호 등을 나타내고, 또한 발송지 미정인 채로 실행 가능하는 공정을 종료한 상태에서, 제조를 일단 중단 또는 종료하고, 발송지에 관련되는 문자·기호 등이 확정되는 대로, 키 탑의 천면에 레이저광을 조사하여 마킹을 행한다. To provide a marking method in which characters, symbols, and the like to be marked on a key top made of light-transmitting material can be set at a time when they are not restricted by other processes, and that the characters, symbols, and the like have sufficient abrasion resistance, and to determine the destination. In order to provide a method of manufacturing a lighted key unit which can be completed in an extremely short time, a laser beam belonging to a near-infrared, visible or near-ultraviolet wavelength of 1064 nm or less is focused inside the transparent plastic key top. While intermittently irradiating, forming a plurality of fine carbonized sunspots, a fine crack or a collection of department stores by foaming, displaying letters, symbols, etc. After stopping or terminating, irradiate a laser beam to the top surface of the key top as soon as the letters and symbols related to the destination are determined. King performed. 키 탑, 키 유닛 KEY TOP, KEY UNIT

Component for preventing static electricity and manufacturing method the same

본 발명은 정전기 방지 부품 및 그 제작방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 부품은 일단이 외부에 노출되어 눌러지고 1차 수지로 형성되며 표면에 도금층(12,12')이 형성된 누름부(11,11')와, 타단이 택트스위치(4,4')를 선택적으로 동작시키고 2차 수지로 형성되는 스위치접촉부(13,13')로 구성되는 버튼과; 상기 스위치접촉부(13,13')와 일체로 형성되며 다수개의 버튼을 연결하며 탄성변형이 가능한 연결부(15);를 포함하여 구성된다. 상기 1차 수지는 도금성재질로, 상기 2차수지는 비도금성재질로 이루어지며, 상기 스위치접촉부 및 연결부와 상기 누름부는 이중사출 성형으로 일체로 형성된다. 상기한 바와 같은 구성을 가지는 본 발명에 의한 정전기 방지 부품 및 그 제작방법에 의하면 버튼의 내구성 및 디자인이 유지되면서도 정전기 침투가 방지되므로 부품의 외관의 장식이 충분히 되면서도 내부 시스템을 효과적으로 보호하고, 제작공정이 단순화되어 생산성이 향상되는 이점이 있다. The present invention relates to an antistatic component and a method of manufacturing the same. The parts of the present invention are pressed to expose the outside and formed of a primary resin, the pressing portion (11, 11 ') having a plating layer (12, 12') formed on the surface, and the other end of the tact switch (4, 4 ') A button configured to selectively operate the switch contact portions 13 and 13 'formed of a secondary resin; It is formed integrally with the switch contact portion (13, 13 '), connecting a plurality of buttons and the elastic deformation possible connecting portion 15; is configured to include. The primary resin is a plating material, the secondary resin is made of a non-plating material, the switch contact portion and the connecting portion and the pressing portion is formed integrally by double injection molding. According to the antistatic component and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention having the configuration as described above, the electrostatic penetration is prevented while maintaining the durability and design of the button, so that the appearance of the component is sufficiently decorated and effectively protects the internal system, and the manufacturing process This simplification has the advantage of improving productivity. 정전기, 이중사출, 버튼, 커넥터 Static, Double Injection, Buttons, Connectors

Mouse switching device

本发明提供一种鼠标开关装置，其包括壳体、卡合于壳体上的上盖及活动连接于上盖上的按压部，转动连接于壳体内部的杠杆结构、固定于壳体底面上的正极导电盘及负极导电盘、置于正极导电盘及负极导电盘上方的金属弹片及固定于壳体下方且与正极导电盘电连接的正极焊接管脚及与负极导电盘电连接的负极焊接管脚，该金属弹片与正极导电盘及负极导电盘中的一个接触，该按压部在外力作用下配合杠杆机构按压金属弹片与正极导电盘及负极导电盘中的另外一个接触以导通正极导电盘及负极导电盘。本发明鼠标开关装置，可避免用户重复的按压按压部，产生误操作，同时还可以提升用户的手感，延长使用寿命。

Fabric pressing pressure regulator for sewing machine

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ディスプレイを照明するためにより効率的な 光の分布を供給し、かつ対応付けられたディスプレイに 支持体を提供する。 【解決手段】 本発明による一体型ディスプレイパネル アセンブリは、両面ならびに、１つ以上の光源からの光 を受け取ってパネル中に伝達させるための端部を有す る、光伝達性パネルを有する。パネルの片面上には、伝 達された光の一部をパネルから出射させるための、第１ の光出射領域が設けられている。パネルから出射された 光は、LCDその他の、パネルによって支持されて第１の 光出射領域に重なる位置関係にあるディスプレイにバッ クライトを供給する。伝達された光の残りは、第１の光 出射領域下を通過してパネル上のその他の光出射領域に 達し、これら他の光出射領域に対応付けられた他のディ スプレイを照明する。

Switch module

Method for manufacturing keypad of portable appliance

본 발명은 베이스 필름(61) 위에 증착된 금속박막층(62)을 간단 용이하며 정교하게 패터닝하여 입체무늬 등과 함께 하는 폰트(62a)를 제공하면서 금속박막적층필름(60)을 키탑형 홈(61a)으로 포밍한 후 키탑 사출물(70)을 채우는 구성과 공정으로 이루어진 휴대단말기용 키패드 제조방법에 관한 것이다. The present invention provides a font 62a having a three-dimensional pattern and the like by simply and elaborately patterning the metal thin film layer 62 deposited on the base film 61. The present invention relates to a keypad manufacturing method for a portable terminal consisting of a configuration and a process of filling a key top injection product 70 after being formed into.

Keyboard of portable terminal device

本发明提供了一种按键结构，能够根据用户预设的输入模式来容易并明确地找到目标字符，所述按键结构包括：按键顶部；贴附到按键顶部的背面的光屏蔽部分，针对每一个字符类型显示区域，通过反向印刷分配给按键的字符形成；按键背光，将其每一个设置在用于覆盖金属拱顶的拱顶锚固片内，并进行排列，以便将其分别分为三种类型：用于照亮数字显示区域、假名字符显示区域和字母显示区域的按键背光。例如，利用数字输入模式预设，只有用于照亮数字显示区域的按键背光发光，从而在数字输入模式中，只明亮显示所需的数字。

Shuttle switch assembly

본 고안은 셔틀 스위치 조립체를 개시한다. The present invention discloses a shuttle switch assembly. 본 고안은, 중심 내면에 고정축이 돌출 설치되고, 이 고정축에는 셔틀축이 회전 가능하게 축 지지된 메인 베이스와; 메인 베이스의 셔틀축에 압입 설치되며 바닥면에는 환형 가이드홈이 형성된 홀더와; 홀더의 상면에 안착 설치되며, 상면에 복수개의 돔스위치가 형성된 돔 플레이트와; 돔플레이트의 상부에 위치되어 제1고정수단을 통해 홀더와 결합 고정되며, 돔스위치와 대응되는 위치에 관통공이 형성된 가이더와; 가이더와 제2고정수단을 통해 결합되며, 가이더의 관통공을 통과하여 돔스위치를 가압하는 복수개의 가압봉이 마련되고, 이 가압봉과 대응되는 상면에는 구획면이 마련된 셔틀노브; 를 포함하여 된 것으로서, 종래 셔틀링과 기능노브를 일체화 시킨 셔틀노브를 통해 셔틀기능과 기능모드를 동시에 실현 가능하며, 특히 부품수를 감소시킨 것이어서, 조립생산성의 향상 및 단가절감을 실현한 유용한 고안이다. The present invention, the fixed shaft is protrudingly installed on the inner surface of the center, the fixed shaft and the main shaft is rotatably supported by the shuttle shaft; A holder press-fitted to the shuttle shaft of the main base and having an annular guide groove formed at a bottom thereof; A dome plate mounted on an upper surface of the holder and having a plurality of dome switches formed thereon; A guider positioned at an upper portion of the dome plate and fixedly coupled to the holder through the first fixing means, and having a through hole formed at a position corresponding to the dome switch; A shuttle knob coupled to the guider through the second fixing means and provided with a plurality of pressurizing rods for pressurizing the dome switch through the through-holes of the guider; It is possible to realize the shuttle function and the function mode at the same time through the shuttle knob incorporating the conventional shuttle ring and the function knob, in particular to reduce the number of parts, to improve the assembly productivity and reduce the cost to be.

Protective cover for a lighting device

A protective cover for protecting a lighting device from direct contact with contaminants or components which may interfere with proper operation thereof. The contaminant (e.g., blood, body tissue, dirt, oil, grease, paint, etc.) or other component (e.g., adhesive pad) can interfere with the desired internal reflection of the light propogating through a light transmitting member, by changing the angle of reflection of the propagating light. The result is that optical energy is absorbed by the contaminant or component and converted to heat, thus causing the contaminant or component to quickly rise to an undesirable temperature. The present invention protects a lighting device from such interference, while maintaining its versatility.

Light emitting panel assemblies

Light emitting panel assemblies include a light emitting panel member having two or more inserts, components or parts that may be supported by a structural member. A pattern of light extracting deformities may be on or in one or more of the inserts, components or parts for providing a desired light output distribution.

Light emitting panel assemblies

Light emitting assemblies include a transparent light emitting panel member having two or more separate parts or modular components each having at least one side edge or end edge facing each other and in close proximity to one another. One or both sides of one or more of the parts or components has a pattern of light extracting deformities for providing a desired light output distribution from the panel member.

Keyboard

一种键盘，具有由树脂制成的键顶(13，73)，设置在键顶上面的半透明树脂薄膜(12，72，122)和符号层(16，75，125)。该键顶包括一个在对应于为形成键顶而注入树脂的模具的浇口的位置上的浇口对应部(G)。该符号层(16，75，125)设置成和键顶(13，73)的上表面相结合。该浇口对应部(G)位于通过符号层(16，75，125)观察不到的位置。

Control device for game appliance

FIELD: entertainment games. SUBSTANCE: device has flat housing. Left side of upper surface of housing carries direction control unit, right side carries device operations control unit. Left and right ends of device are hold with left and right hands which are used for playing games. By holding control device of game appliance, player controls direction control unit by left thumb and controls operations control unit by right thumb. Multiple various switches of device can be controlled by insignificant movements of arms of player who holds control unit. EFFECT: simplified holding, increased speed and facilitated methods for control, even if number of control switches is increased. 7 cl, 7 dwg Ос с ПЧ ГЭ (19) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ВИ"” 2 135 250 ' 51) МКД 63 Е 9/00, 9/22, 9/24, С 06 13) СЛ Е 15/00 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 5001464/12, 08.08.1991 (30) Приоритет: 09.08.1990 УР 2-85019 (46) Дата публикации: 27.08.1999 (56) Ссылки: УР 02191484 А, 27.07.90. 4$ 4687200 А, 18.08.87. СВ 2214436 А, 06.08.89. 0$ 4799618 А, 24.01.89. 5Ц 1309994 А|, 15.05.87. $4 1437052 АП, 15.11.88. (98) Адрес для переписки: 129010, Москва, ул.Б.Спасская, д.25, стр.3, Союзпатент, патентному поверенному Емельянову Е.И. (71) Заявитель: Нинтендо Ко., Лтд. (Р) (72) Изобретатель: Есихиро Иноуе (+Р), Кенитиро Асида (Р) (73) Патентообладатель: Нинтендо Ко., Лтд. (ЦР) (54) УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ИГРАЛЬНОЙ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к устройству управления для игральной машины и может быть использовано для управления видеоигровой машиной. Устройство содержит плоский корпус. С левой стороны верхней поверхности корпуса образован элемент управления направлением, а с правой стороны - элемент управления работой устройства. Левый и правый концы устройства удерживаются между левой и правой руками игрока при проведении игр. Удерживая устройство управления для игральной машины, игрок управляет элементом управления ...

Push switch

(57)【要約】 【課題】 組付作業性が良く、コストの低減が可能で、 操作感も良好なプッシュスイッチ１０，１０Ａ，１０Ｂ を提供すること。 【解決手段】 押圧操作によって可動接点１９を固定接 点２０に接触させるノブ１２の周縁に下端部を広げた裾 部１３を連設して該下端部をボディ１１Ａに連結し、裾 部１３の弾力でノブ１２の押圧変形を復元するプッシュ スイッチ１０であって、ノブ１２と裾部１３及びボディ １１Ａを軟質プラスチック材で一体成形すると共に、ノ ブ１２の裏面とボディ１１Ａの裏面に硬質プラスチック 層１４を２色成形して裏打ちする。ノブ１２の裏面側を 凸部１１ｃ，１２ｆで傾動可能に支持する。また、硬質 プラスチック層１４に透光性材料を用い、ノブ１２にス リット１２ａで記号１２ｂ，１２ｃ，１２ｄを形成し、 発光源１８で照明する。

Input device and portable terminal having the same

본 발명은 단말기 바디와, 상기 단말기 바디의 외부로 노출되게 배치되는 광투과성의 버튼부를 구비하고 누름 동작되는 키버튼과, 상기 버튼부의 후면에 부착되고 상기 버튼부와 다른 재질로 형성되며 상기 버튼부가 상기 바디의 외부로 이탈되는 것을 방지하는 키버튼 이탈방지부와, 상기 단말기 바디의 내부에 장착되어 상기 버튼부의 누름 동작에 따라 단말기에 정보가 입력되도록 형성되는 스위치와, 상기 단말기 바디의 전면에 배치되는 광투과성의 윈도우, 및 상기 윈도우의 후면에 부착되고 상기 윈도우와 다른 재질로 형성되며 상기 윈도우가 상기 단말기 바디의 외부로 이탈되는 것을 방지하는 윈도우 이탈방지부를 포함하며, 상기 윈도우 이탈방지부는 상기 윈도우의 테두리를 덮도록 형성되고 상기 단말기 바디의 내부에 장착되는 디스플레이 모듈과 마주하는 관통홀을 구비하는 휴대 단말기를 제공함으로써, 우수한 심미성과 장식효과와 내구성을 동시에 가지는 휴대 단말기를 제공한다. The present invention includes a terminal body, a light-transmitting button unit disposed to be exposed to the outside of the terminal body, and a key button operated to be pressed, attached to the rear of the button unit and formed of a different material from the button unit, wherein the button unit A key button detachment prevention part for preventing the body from being separated out of the body, a switch mounted inside the terminal body and configured to input information to the terminal according to the pressing operation of the button part, and disposed on the front of the terminal body A light-transmissive window, and a window detachment prevention part attached to a rear surface of the window and formed of a material different from the window and preventing the window from being separated from the outside of the terminal body. The display is formed to cover the edge of the terminal mounted inside the terminal body By providing a mobile terminal having a through-hole that faces the modules, and provides a portable terminal having an excellent aesthetic and decorative effect and durability at the same time.

A method and apparatus for ranging finding, orienting, and/or positioning of single and/or multiple devices

신호 전송 장치의 검색 범위를 위한 방법 및 장치가 제공된다. 신호 수신의 방법은 아날로그 측정 장치인 수신기를 요구하지 않고 단지 디지털적으로 근거로 한다. 범위는 단일 신호 전송기의 최소값에 공간을 두고 연계된 범위에서 동작하는 단일 펄스 에미팅 장치와 단일 디지털 수신기와 프로세싱 회로를 사용하여 성취될 수 있다. 일반적으로 다수의 전송 펄스화된 에미터들은 고정된 3차원 구성에 할당된 다수의 디지털 수신기들의 구성을 사용하여 3차원들(XYZ 좌표들)에서 동시에 가상적으로 범위 되거나 위치된다. 응용들은 범위를 결정하기 위해 수신기 디자인에 적어도 하나의 단일 전송기 또는 범위를 결정하기 위해 객체로부터 출력된 최소한 하나의 전송된 반사 신호를 포함할 수 있다. A method and apparatus for a search range of a signal transmission device are provided. The method of signal reception does not require a receiver, which is an analog measuring device, but is only digitally based. The range can be achieved using a single pulse emitter device and a single digital receiver and processing circuit operating in the associated range with space to the minimum of a single signal transmitter. Generally, multiple transmit pulsed emitters are virtually ranged or positioned simultaneously in three dimensions (XYZ coordinates) using the configuration of multiple digital receivers assigned to a fixed three-dimensional configuration. Applications may include at least one single transmitted transmitter or at least one transmitted reflected signal output from the object to determine the range in the receiver design to determine the range.

Accepting user control

The invention is directed to an improvement in mechanisms and techniques for accepting user input. An apparatus for accepting a user input is described comprising a display, detector and controller. The display is configured to show an initial output. The detector is positioned in a location with respect to the display such that the detector detects placement of a trigger, such as a user's hand, proximate to the display. Various methods of detection such as infra-red detection, ultrasonic detection, capacitive detection, etc. may alternatively be used. The controller is configured to, upon placement of the trigger in a relative position with respect to the detector, cause the display to display an alternative output. After a pre-determined period of time, the display automatically reverts to the initial output or similar reduced-content output.

Handheld electronic device including a variable speed input apparatus and associated method

An improved handheld electronic device and method provide an input apparatus having a number of input members, at least a portion of the input members being movable among an unactuated position, a first actuated position, and a second actuated position in order to provide input. The improved method of enabling input into the handheld electronic device includes detecting a first input from a first input member, responsive to the first input, performing a first navigational function, such as a scrolling operation, at a first speed, detecting a second input form the first input member and, responsive to the second input, performing the first navigational function at a second speed, the second speed being different (e.g., greater) than the first speed. The input apparatus may include a substantially sealable, resilient membrane with the input members being disposed on the resilient membrane in order to provide an improved, ruggedized input apparatus.

Metallic keys

Keyboard for communication terminals

Zwischen der Oberschale (1) eines Kommunikationsendgerätes und die Schaltkontakte tragenden Leiterplatte (2) ist eine Trägerfolie (3) vorgesehen ist, welche auf der der Leiterplatte zugewandten Seite Aktuatoren (4) und auf der anderen Seite Aufnahme (5) für die Tasten (6, 7) aufweist, wobei die Aufnahmen (5) im eingebauten Zustand durch Druchbrüche in der Oberschale (1) hindurchragen und die einzelnen Tasten (6, 7) auf den Aufnahmen (4) befestigt sind. A carrier film (3) is provided between the upper shell (1) of a communication terminal and the circuit board (2) carrying the switching contacts, which has actuators (4) on the side facing the circuit board and receptacle (5) for the keys (6 , 7), the receptacles (5) protrude through openings in the upper shell (1) in the installed state and the individual buttons (6, 7) are fastened to the receptacles (4).

Device for electronic appliances and equipment

Capacitive sensing device for use in a keypad assembly

One embodiment in accordance with the present invention includes a capacitive sensing device for use in a keypad assembly of an electronic system. The capacitive sensing device includes a substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor. The substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor is configured to be disposed within the keypad assembly without requiring the formation of key post holes therethrough. Additionally, the substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor has a flexibility which enables desired tactile response during use of keys of the keypad assembly.

Touch screen-type input device

A multi-functioned remote controller (1) has multi-functioned buttons (20) constituted of an LCD panel (21), a touch panel (22), a transparent button sheet (23), and mechanical switches (22). The LCD panel (21) displays buttons in a button pattern. The transparent button sheet (23) has a shape with recesses and projections, and the shape enables a user to know the position of each button in the pattern by his/her tactile sensation. When the user presses down the touch panel (22), a mechanical switch (24) is pressed down to give a click sensation to the user.

Handheld electronic device including a variable speed input apparatus and associated method

An improved handheld electronic device and method provide an input apparatus having a number of input members, at least a portion of the input members being movable among an unactuated position, a first actuated position, and a second actuated position in order to provide input. The improved method of enabling input into the handheld electronic device includes detecting a first input from a first input member, responsive to the first input, performing a first navigational function, such as a scrolling operation, at a first speed, detecting a second input form the first input member and, responsive to the second input, performing the first navigational function at a second speed, the second speed being different (e.g., greater) than the first speed. The input apparatus may include a substantially sealable, resilient membrane with the input members being disposed on the resilient membrane in order to provide an improved, ruggedized input apparatus.

Handheld electronic device including a variable speed input apparatus and associated method

An improved handheld electronic device and method provide an input apparatus having a number of input members, at least a portion of the input members being movable among an unactuated position, a first actuated position, and a second actuated position in order to provide input. The improved method of enabling input into the handheld electronic device includes detecting a first input from a first input member, responsive to the first input, performing a first navigational function, such as a scrolling operation, at a first speed, detecting a second input form the first input member and, responsive to the second input, performing the first navigational function at a second speed, the second speed being different (e.g., greater) than the first speed. The input apparatus may include a substantially sealable, resilient membrane with the input members being disposed on the resilient membrane in order to provide an improved, ruggedized input apparatus.

Handheld electronic device including a variable speed input apparatus and associated method

An improved handheld electronic device and method provide an input apparatus having a number of input members, at least a portion of the input members being movable among an unactuated position, a first actuated position, and a second actuated position in order to provide input. The improved method of enabling input into the handheld electronic device includes detecting a first input from a first input member, responsive to the first input, performing a first navigational function, such as a scrolling operation, at a first speed, detecting a second input form the first input member and, responsive to the second input, performing the first navigational function at a second speed, the second speed being different (e.g., greater) than the first speed. The input apparatus may include a substantially sealable, resilient membrane with the input members being disposed on the resilient membrane in order to provide an improved, ruggedized input apparatus.

Transmissive optical elements including transparent plastic shell having a phosphor dispersed therein, and methods of fabricating same

A transmissive optical element is fabricated by filling a mold with molten liquid that includes a transparent plastic and a phosphor additive, and allowing the molten liquid to solidify to produce the transmissive optical element having phosphor dispersed therein. Accordingly, a separate phosphor coating or phosphor-containing encapsulant need not be used. Transmissive optical elements include a shell made of transparent plastic with a phosphor dispersed therein. The phosphor may be uniformly and/or nonuniformly dispersed in the shell.

Transmissive optical elements including transparent plastic shell having a phosphor dispersed therein, and methods of fabricating same

A transmissive optical element is fabricated by filling a mold with molten liquid that includes a transparent plastic and a phosphor additive, and allowing the molten liquid to solidify to produce the transmissive optical element having phosphor dispersed therein. Accordingly, a separate phosphor coating or phosphor-containing encapsulant need not be used. Transmissive optical elements include a shell made of transparent plastic with a phosphor dispersed therein. The phosphor may be uniformly and/or nonuniformly dispersed in the shell.

Switch for display screen

Keyboard assembly

FIELD: mechanics. SUBSTANCE: keyboard incorporates a waveguide panel with the light propagation interior, at least, one push-button arranged on the said waveguide panel top surface and, at least, one reflecting structure arranged fixed relative to the waveguide panel to reflect a portion of light propagating through the waveguide panel interior towards the aforesaid push-button. EFFECT: higher brightness and uniform illumination of the push-button. 10 cl, 10 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 332 743 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ H01H 13/70 (2006.01) G06F 3/023 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2006113453/09, 20.04.2006 (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 20.04.2006 (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 19.05.2005 KR 10-2005-0042035 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÑÀÌÑÓÍà ÝËÅÊÒÐÎÍÈÊÑ ÊÎ., ËÒÄ. (KR) (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 20.11.2007 R U (72) Àâòîð(û): ËÈ Äçîî-Õîîí (KR), ÄÇÓÍà Ñóí-Òàå (KR), ÊÈÌ Êèîíã-Éîóì (KR), ×Î Áèóíã-Äóê (KR), ÄÇÀÍà Äîíã-Õîîí (KR) (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 27.08.2008 Áþë. ¹ 24 2 3 3 2 7 4 3 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: US 5568367 A, 22.10.1996. US 6860612 A, 01.03.2003. RU 2192083 C1, 27.10.2002. US 5128842 A, 07.07.1992. US 5573107 A, 12.11.1996. (57) Ðåôåðàò: Êëàâèàòóðà âêëþ÷àåò â ñåá ïàíåëü ñâåòîâîäà, ÷åðåç âíóòðåííîñòü êîòîðîé ðàñïðîñòðàí åòñ ñâåò, ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäíó êíîïêó, ïîìåùåííóþ íà âåðõíåé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà, è ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäíó îòðàæàòåëüíóþ ñòðóêòóðó, ôèêñèðîâàííî ðàñïîëîæåííóþ îòíîñèòåëüíî ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà äë îòðàæåíè ÷àñòè ñâåòà, êîòîðûé ðàñïðîñòðàí åòñ ÷åðåç âíóòðåííîñòü ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà ïî íàïðàâëåíèþ ê êíîïêå. Òåõíè÷åñêèé ðåçóëüòàò - ïîâûøåíèå ðêîñòè è ðàâíîìåðíîñòè îñâåùåíè êíîïêè. 2 í. è 8 ç.ï. ôëû, 7 èë. R U 2 3 3 2 7 4 3 (54) ÊËÀÂÈÀÒÓÐÀ È ÓÇÅË ÊËÀÂÈÀÒÓÐÛ Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU C 2 C 2 Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129090, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á. Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ...

KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY

ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 2007 117 683 (13) A (51) ÌÏÊ G06F 3/00 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÇÀßÂÊÀ ÍÀ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈÅ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2007117683/09, 11.05.2007 (71) Çà âèòåëü(è): ÑÀÌÑÓÍà ÝËÅÊÒÐÎÍÈÊÑ ÊÎ., ËÒÄ. (KR) (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 19.05.2005 KR 10-2005-0042035 15.07.2005 KR 10-2005-0064351 (62) Íîìåð è äàòà ïîäà÷è ïåðâîíà÷àëüíîé çà âêè, èç êîòîðîé äàííà çà âêà âûäåëåíà: 2006113453 20.04.2006 R U (57) Ôîðìóëà èçîáðåòåíè 1. Óçåë êëàâèàòóðû, ñîäåðæàùèé êëàâèàòóðó, èìåþùóþ ïàíåëü ñâåòîâîäà, ÷åðåç âíóòðåííîñòü êîòîðîé ðàñïðîñòðàí åòñ ñâåò îò îäíîé áîêîâîé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà ê äðóãîé áîêîâîé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà, ïðîòèâîïîëîæíîé ïåðâîé áîêîâîé ïîâåðõíîñòè, ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäíó êíîïêó, ðàñïîëîæåííóþ íà âåðõíåé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà, è ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäíó îòðàæàòåëüíóþ ñòðóêòóðó, ëîêàëüíî îáðàçîâàííóþ íà ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà äë îòðàæåíè ÷àñòè ðàñïðîñòðàí åìîãî ñâåòà ïî íàïðàâëåíèþ ê êíîïêå; ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäèí ñâåòîèçëó÷àþùèé ïðèáîð, ðàñïîëîæåííûé íàïðîòèâ îäíîé áîêîâîé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà è ïðèñïîñîáëåííûé äë íàïðàâëåíè ñâåòà âíóòðü ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà; è ïåðåêëþ÷àòåëüíóþ ïàíåëü, èìåþùóþ ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäèí ïåðåêëþ÷àòåëü, îáðàçîâàííûé íà åå âåðõíåé ïîâåðõíîñòè, êîòîðûé îáðàùåí ê êëàâèàòóðå, â êîòîðîé ïðè íàæàòèè êíîïêè ÷àñòü ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà, äåôîðìèðîâàííà ïî íàïðàâëåíèþ ê ïåðåêëþ÷àòåëüíîé ïàíåëè, àêòèâèðóåò ïåðåêëþ÷àòåëü. 2. Óçåë êëàâèàòóðû ïî ï.1, â êîòîðîì ñâåòîèçëó÷àþùèé ïðèáîð óñòàíîâëåí íà âåðõíåé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïåðåêëþ÷àòåëüíîé ïàíåëè, ñâåòîèçëó÷àþùà ïîâåðõíîñòü êîòîðîãî ðàñïîëîæåíà íàïðîòèâ îäíîé áîêîâîé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà. 3. Óçåë êëàâèàòóðû ïî ï.1, â êîòîðîì ïåðåêëþ÷àòåëü ñîäåðæèò ïðîâîä ùèé êîíòàêòíûé ýëåìåíò è ïðîâîä ùóþ îáîëî÷êó, ïîêðûâàþùóþ êîíòàêòíûé ýëåìåíò. 4. Óçåë êëàâèàòóðû ïî ï.1, â êîòîðîì êëàâèàòóðà ñîäåðæèò ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäèí âûñòóï, îáðàçîâàííûé íà íèæíåé ïîâåðõíîñòè ïàíåëè ñâåòîâîäà. 5. Óçåë êëàâèàòóðû ïî ï.1, â êîòîðîé ...

Method for producing an aperture part, an actuating part or similar parts with function symbols, for illumination by transmitted light

The invention relates to a method for producing an aperture part, an actuating part or similar parts with function symbols, for illumination by transmitted light. According to the invention, a transparent support element (1) is configured in such a way that a first raised structure (7) is provided on the surface (5) of said support element within at least one predetermined area, said raised structure corresponding to the shape of at least one first function symbol (9, 11). A first, transparent, preferably temperature resistant coloured layer (13, 15) is applied to the support element (1) in a first predetermined area. The support element surface (5) with the at least one first function symbol (9, 11) is covered with a non-transparent material (17) in such a way that the surface (7a) of the first raised, layered structure (7) remains free of the non-transparent material (17), said surface running essentially parallel to the surface (5) of the support element (1). The invention also relates to a method for producing a part of this type with differently-coloured function symbols. According to this method, one or several differently-coloured function symbols are applied to a support element either next to each other or on top of each other . These coloured layers are covered with a non-transparent coloured layer and a function symbol in the desired colour is produced by means of removing all the coloured layers above the desired coloured layer in the area of the function symbol required.

Enhanced key structure with combined keycap for a mobile computing device

A key structure assembly is provided for a mobile computing device. The key structure assembly includes a keycap having at least a first segment and a second segment. A first actuation member extends inward into the housing from the first segment of the keycap, and a second actuation member extends inward from the second segment of the key cap. A substrate including a plurality of electrical connects, including a first electrical contact aligned underneath the first actuation member, and a second electrical contact aligned underneath the second actuation member. The keycap is moveable inward to direct either the first actuation member into contact with the first electrical contact, or the second actuation member into contact with the second electrical contact. One or more sections of material are positioned above the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. The material for the one or more sections is formed from a material that deforms with inward movement of either the first segment or the second segment of the keycap. A layer formed by a thickness of the one or more sections of material extending over the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact is non-uniform in either dimension or amount of material.

Lightguide arrangement and related applications

광가이드 장치(Lightguide arrangement)는, 광을 전송하고 결합하기 위한 실질적으로 얇고 가능한 가요성의 광가이드(1306); 상기 광가이드에 결합되는 하나 이상의 광원들(1308); 및 상기 광가이드 상에 배치되는 복수의 마이크로광학 표면 양각 구조물(micro-optic surface relief forms)(1302, 1304)을 포함하며, 상기 광가이드는 상기 하나 이상의 광원들 및 상기 복수의 마이크로광학 표면 양각 구조물 사이의 상호작용(interaction)을 통해 하나 이상의 능동형 직접(indicative) 및/또는 장식(decorative) 조명효과를 제공한다. 또한, 광가이드를 포함하는 키패드 어셈블리 및 광가이드 구조물의 두 가지 사용 방법이 개시된다. The lightguide arrangement comprises a substantially thin and possibly flexible light guide 1306 for transmitting and coupling light; At least one light source (1308) coupled to the light guide; And a plurality of micro-optic surface relief forms (1302, 1304) disposed on the light guide, wherein the light guide includes at least one of the one or more light sources and the plurality of micro-optical surface relief structures To provide one or more active indicative and / or decorative lighting effects through interaction between the light source and the light source. In addition, two methods of use are disclosed, namely a keypad assembly including a light guide and a light guide structure.

Metallic double-colored extruded plastic key

Button cap for foil-covered snap plate keyboard, has recess on underside whose external shape corresponds to contour of the snap plate and is slightly larger than contour of snap plate

The button cap (1) has a recess on the underside (2) whose external shape corresponds to the contour of the snap plate and is slightly larger than the contour of the snap plate. One and/or several milled holes (3) and/or recesses (4) for light emitting diodes are integrated into the underside.

KEYBOARD PROVIDED WITH BUTTONS AND BUTTON EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A KEYBOARD, PARTICULARLY FOR A CONTROL PANEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.

L'invention a pour objet un clavier (10) pour tableau de commande, en particulier pour planche de bord de véhicule automobile, comprenant une façade (30) munie d'ouvertures (32) au travers desquelles est disposé une pluralité de touches à enfoncement (20) positionnées chacune en regard d'un contacteur (14) solidaire d'une carte (12), caractérisé en ce que les touches (20) sont liées entre elles au moins par groupe de deux pour former un ensemble unitaire (22) et sont disposées l'une par rapport à l'autre sur le clavier (10) de telle sorte que chaque touche (20) est déplaçable individuellement et son déplacement par enfoncement provoque uniquement l'actionnement du contacteur (14) assigné à ladite touche, sans aucun effet sur les contacteurs des autres touches. The subject of the invention is a keyboard (10) for a control panel, in particular for a motor vehicle dashboard, comprising a facade (30) provided with openings (32) through which is arranged a plurality of push-in keys. (20) each positioned facing a contactor (14) integral with a card (12), characterized in that the keys (20) are linked together at least in groups of two to form a unitary assembly (22) and are arranged with respect to each other on the keyboard (10) such that each key (20) is movable individually and its displacement by pressing only causes the actuation of the contactor (14) assigned to said key, without any effect on the contactors of the other keys.

Electronic calculator with alpha-numeric display - numerical input at centre is surrounded by operation keys

A method and apparatus for ranging finding, orienting, and/or positioning of single and/or multiple devices

A method and apparatus for ranging finding of signal transmitting devices is provided. The method of signal reception is digitally based only and does not require receivers that are analog measurement devices. Ranging can be achieved using a single pulse emitting device operating in range spaced relation with a minimum of a single signal transmitter and a single digital receiver and processing circuitry. In general a plurality of transmitting pulsed emitters may be ranged and positioned virtually simultaneously in 3-dimensions (XYZ coordinates) using a configuration of a plurality of digital receivers arranged in any fixed 3-dimensional configuration. Applications may involve at least one single transmitter to receiver design to determine range, or at least one transmitted reflecting signal off from an object to determine range.