SG11201402726VA - Optically transmissive key switch mechanism for display-capable keyboards, keypads, or other user input devices - Google Patents

Optically transmissive key switch mechanism for display-capable keyboards, keypads, or other user input devices

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SG11201402726VA
SG11201402726VA SG11201402726VA SG11201402726VA SG11201402726VA SG 11201402726V A SG11201402726V A SG 11201402726VA SG 11201402726V A SG11201402726V A SG 11201402726VA SG 11201402726V A SG11201402726V A SG 11201402726VA SG 11201402726V A SG11201402726V A SG 11201402726VA
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keypads
display
user input
input devices
key switch
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SG11201402726VA
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Ming Li
Kok Kiong Low
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Razer Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
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  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • User Interface Of Digital Computer (AREA)
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