RE-CONFIGURABLE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY
First Claim
1. A trigger assembly that activates a function of a host device, comprising:
- a pressure sensitive member that varies electric current or voltage values as a function of pressure applied thereto; and
a trigger that selectively applies pressure to the pressure sensitive member to activate one or more functions of the host device, wherein thresholds for the electric current or voltage values are user adjustable so as to correspond to respective functions of the host device.
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Abstract
Described is an improved trigger assembly for use in an electronic device. The trigger assembly includes a pressure sensitive member and a trigger button. The pressure sensitive member includes two or more conductive lines. The pressure sensitive member is secured to a portion of the mobile terminal. The trigger button is secured to the mobile terminal in a manner such that a force applied to the trigger button causes a resultant force to be applied on the pressure sensitive member. The force applied on the pressure sensitive member causes a change in an electrical property between at least two of the conductive lines. A module measures the electrical property between the conductive lines. A function of the device is initiated depending on a comparison of the measured electrical property to a threshold value.
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20 Claims
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1. A trigger assembly that activates a function of a host device, comprising:
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a pressure sensitive member that varies electric current or voltage values as a function of pressure applied thereto; and
a trigger that selectively applies pressure to the pressure sensitive member to activate one or more functions of the host device, wherein thresholds for the electric current or voltage values are user adjustable so as to correspond to respective functions of the host device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of triggering a function in a portable unit comprising:
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activating the function when a threshold value of a trigger is reached upon pressing thereupon, and adjusting the threshold value to another value by a user, to regulate sensitivity of triggering the function. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A trigger assembly comprising:
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pressure sensitive means for varying an electrical property as a result of pressure applied thereto;
means for applying pressure to the pressure sensitive means, to activate one or more functions of a device that hosts the trigger assembly, upon reaching a threshold value, and;
means for adjusting the threshold value by a user.
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