Compact input device

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2833)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

C200S004000, C200S00600C, C200S600000, C345S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07910843

ABSTRACT:
Compact input devices formed on flexible substrates are disclosed. The input devices may be formed using three or more conducting layers. By including three or more conducting layers, the diameter of the input device may be minimized. In addition, to improve the flexibility of portions of the input device mounted, some portions of the input device may be made to have fewer layers than other portions of the input device.

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