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Haptic Keyboard Systems and Methods

  • US 20090178913A1
  • Filed: 01/27/2009
  • Published: 07/16/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A keyboard comprising:

  • a plurality of keys or keyboard elements;

    a switch associated with a key or keyboard element, wherein the switch is configured to be closed in response to at least one of;

    a force applied to the key or keyboard element, wherein the force is between 0 grams and about 80 grams;

    ora travel distance of the key or keyboard element, wherein the travel distance is between 0 millimeters and about 2.5 millimeters; and

    an actuating mechanism operably associated with the switch and the key or keyboard element, wherein the actuating mechanism is configured to actuate the key or keyboard element in an event of a switch closure.

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