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Self-Sterilizing Input Device

  • US 20090257912A1
  • Filed: 06/18/2009
  • Published: 10/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for disinfecting a surface of an input device, comprising:

  • a chamber configured to enclose the surface of the input device, the chamber switchable between an open state and a closed state, the chamber including a drawer configured to support the input device, the drawer moveable between an operative position and a sterilize position;

    a sensor configured to provide a signal when the chamber is in the closed state;

    a UV light; and

    a controller configured to cause the drive unit to switch the chamber to the closed state in response to a trigger requesting activation of the UV light and to activate the UV light in response to the signal received from the sensor.

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