Keyboard for a handheld electronic device

Details Keyboard for a handheld electronic device Keyboard for a handheld electronic device

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Zimmerman, Brian A (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C341S020000, C341S021000, C200S0050EA, C200S0050EA, C200S0050EA, C200S547000, C200S252000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07898440

ABSTRACT:
A keyboard for a handheld device includes several input keys; a front panel for mounting on an outer surface of the handheld and formed with a mounting hole for receiving a respective one of the input keys; a sliding and pressing mechanism disposed below the front panel to permit sliding movement of the input key in vertical or horizontal direction of the mounting hole; and a spring unit for providing a restoration force that permits the respective input key to retrieve its initial position upon removal of an applied force.

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