ATE557410T1 - Tastensystem für kommunikationsvorrichtung - Google Patents

Tastensystem für kommunikationsvorrichtung

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Publication number
ATE557410T1
ATE557410T1 AT10178446T AT10178446T ATE557410T1 AT E557410 T1 ATE557410 T1 AT E557410T1 AT 10178446 T AT10178446 T AT 10178446T AT 10178446 T AT10178446 T AT 10178446T AT E557410 T1 ATE557410 T1 AT E557410T1
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Prior art keywords
activation
key
communication device
leaf spring
keys
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AT10178446T
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English (en)
Inventor
Jason Griffin
Roman Rak
Steven Fyke
Norman Ladoucer
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Research In Motion Ltd
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/78—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites
    • H01H13/803—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites characterised by the switching function thereof, e.g. normally closed contacts or consecutive operation of contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/12—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage
    • H01H1/14—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting
    • H01H1/24—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with resilient mounting
    • H01H1/26—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with resilient mounting with spring blade support
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    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/78—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites
    • H01H13/807—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites characterised by the spatial arrangement of the contact sites, e.g. superimposed sites
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    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H01H13/85—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback characterised by tactile feedback features
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    • H01H1/14—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting
    • H01H1/24—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with resilient mounting
    • H01H1/26—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with resilient mounting with spring blade support
    • H01H1/28—Assembly of three or more contact-supporting spring blades
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    • H01H2215/004—Collapsible dome or bubble
    • H01H2215/006—Only mechanical function
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    • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
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    • H01H2215/052—Tactile feedback electromechanical piezoelectric
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    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/032—Feedback about selected symbol, e.g. display
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    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
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    • H01H2221/022—Actuators other then push button electromagnetic
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    • H01H2227/00—Dimensions; Characteristics
    • H01H2227/032—Operating force
    • H01H2227/034—Regulation of operating force
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    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/048—Miscellaneous comprising microphone or speaker
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    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/052—Strain gauge
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/054—Acoustic pick-up, e.g. ultrasonic
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H03—ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    • H03K—PULSE TECHNIQUE
    • H03K17/00—Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and –breaking
    • H03K17/94—Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and –breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
    • H03K17/96—Touch switches

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  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Selective Calling Equipment (AREA)
AT10178446T 2005-05-16 2005-05-16 Tastensystem für kommunikationsvorrichtung ATE557410T1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP08155970A EP1953781B1 (de) 2005-05-16 2005-05-16 Tastensystem für Kommunikationsvorrichtung
EP05104072A EP1727173B1 (de) 2005-05-16 2005-05-16 Tastensystem für ein Kommunikationsgerät

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ATE557410T1 true ATE557410T1 (de) 2012-05-15

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AT08155970T ATE521076T1 (de) 2005-05-16 2005-05-16 Tastensystem für kommunikationsvorrichtung
AT10178446T ATE557410T1 (de) 2005-05-16 2005-05-16 Tastensystem für kommunikationsvorrichtung
AT05104072T ATE408887T1 (de) 2005-05-16 2005-05-16 Tastensystem für ein kommunikationsgerät

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EP (3) EP2273522B1 (de)
AT (3) ATE521076T1 (de)
DE (1) DE602005009806D1 (de)

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EP2317415A1 (de) 2009-10-30 2011-05-04 Research In Motion Limited Tastaturstruktur
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DE602005009806D1 (de) 2008-10-30
EP1953781B1 (de) 2011-08-17
ATE521076T1 (de) 2011-09-15
EP1727173B1 (de) 2008-09-17
EP1953781A1 (de) 2008-08-06
EP2273522A1 (de) 2011-01-12
EP2273522B1 (de) 2012-05-09
ATE408887T1 (de) 2008-10-15

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