Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Solid contact – Membrane type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-13
2006-06-13
Lee, Richard K. (Department: 2832)
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Solid contact
Membrane type
C200S314000, C200S406000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07060924
ABSTRACT:
A keypad assembly comprising a substrate, a membrane, and a logic component. The substrate has at least one set of electrical contact points that comprise a first, second, and a third conductive electric-contact area. The membrane comprises domed elements having a conductive elements fixedly attached thereto. Each conductive element is configured to interface with one or more of the electrical contact points with a soft press and a hard press. The logic component is in operative communication with the substrate and the membrane. The logic component is configured to distinguish between the soft press and the hard press.
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Beene David
Taylor John Philip
Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Lee Richard K.
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