Input key and input apparatus

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2004-09-07

2008-03-04

Lee, K. Richard (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

C200S004000, C341S122000, C345S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07339124

ABSTRACT:
An input key to which a plurality of information elements to be inputted are assigned, comprises: a key top to be pushed; and detecting means for detecting a push on the key top and for, when detecting the push on the key top, detecting a relative displacement of the key top from a predetermined reference position.

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