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TACTILE TOUCHSCREEN FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

  • US 20090046068A1
  • Filed: 08/13/2007
  • Published: 02/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:

  • a housing;

    a moveable touchscreen display constrained by the housing, the touchscreen display including a touch-sensitive input surface overlying a display device;

    a single mechanical switch disposed between a back surface of the touchscreen display and a base of the housing; and

    operational components including a processor within the housing and connected to the touchscreen display,whereby the touchscreen display pivots relative to the base about a pivot axis in response to application of sufficient force to an off-center location on the touchscreen resulting in actuation of the single mechanical switch, the pivot axis depending on the location of application of the force.

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