Piezoelectric user interface

Details Piezoelectric user interface Piezoelectric user interface

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Tsang, Fan (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Terminal

Housing or housing component

C345S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07869589

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) comprising a keypad (2), and means for generating a tactile response to a user of the apparatus when a key in said keypad is pressed. In order accomplish a simple construction requiring a minimum of space, said means for generating a tactile response include at least one piezoelectric element (3) arranged to generate vibration which is forwarded to the user via a key when said key is pressed.

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Office Action dated Aug. 17, 2010 from European Application No. 10165999.3, 5 pages.

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