Handset keypad

Details Handset keypad Handset keypad

2006-07-24

2010-11-16

Hjerpe, Richard (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Including keyboard

C345S168000, C345S173000, C455S556100, C455S556200, C455S575700, C455S575800, C341S020000, C341S021000, C341S022000, C463S037000, C200S0050EA, C200S521000, C200S513000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07834853

ABSTRACT:
A keypad (1200) includes a plurality of keys (1202) and a plurality of key dividers (1204-1210) wherein each of the key dividers includes a plurality of raised guide portions (1212-1214) and at least one tactile cue portion (1214) that is interposed between the plurality of raised guide portions (1212-1214). In one example, the keypad (1200) is a bell keypad and is made up of an elastomeric substrate (44) that includes the key dividers (1212-1214), a keypad dome array (48) that supports the silicone substrate (44) and a keypad sheet (36), such as a top sheet of a front assembly, having keypad indicia thereon and slots operatively sized to receive the plurality of key dividers.

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