US Patent No: 7,982,715
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User input for an electronic device
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Jul 19, 2011
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Dec 21, 2006
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Abstract
A user input section for an electronic device including a keypad display, a key, and a sheet member. The keypad display is adapted to change display of indicia on the keypad display between at least two different display modes. The key has a user depressible top section located above the display and a bottom section extending below the display. The sheet member includes a main section and a key support section connected to the main section by a living hinge. The main section is substantially stationarily connected to the keypad display. The key is connected to the key support section such that the key is adapted to move relative to the keypad display and the main section with rotation of the living hinge of the sheet member.
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| 2006/0164,395 Arrangement for integration of key illumination into keymat of portable electronic devices | 3 | 2003 | |
| 2006/0103,623 Method and apparatus to enter text in a phone dialer entry field | 11 | 2004 | |
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| 4,315,114 Keyboard switch assembly | 36 | 1980 | |
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| 5,874,697 Thin keyboard switch assembly with hinged actuator mechanism | 6 | 1997 | |
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| 6,671,170 Miniature keyboard for a hand held computer | 20 | 2001 | |
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| 2004/0233,173 Keypad for portable electronic devices | 14 | 2003 | |
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| 7,006,349 Casing | 10 | 2001 | |
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| 5,565,865 Key switch unit for computer keyboards | 25 | 1995 | |
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