Handheld electronic device and keypad having tactile features

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2008-06-19

2011-11-29

Zimmerman, Brian (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C341S020000, C345S168000, C345S169000, C345S170000, C345S171000, C345S172000, C455S575100, C455S575200, C455S575300, C455S575400, C455S575500, C455S575600, C455S575700, C455S575800, C455S575900

Reexamination Certificate

active

08068041

ABSTRACT:
An improved handheld electronic device and keypad include tactile features that help a user to identify certain keys of the keypad. In the present exemplary embodiment, the keypad includes keys in a predetermined region that can be employed during a telephone operation. The keypad additionally includes other keys outside the predetermined region. The keys in the predetermined region include tactile features that enable the user to identify and actuate the keys in the predetermined region during a telephone operation with the user directing minimal visual attention to the handheld electronic device.

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