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Apparatus and method for an actuator in an electronic device

  • US 20110285662A1
  • Filed: 01/05/2011
  • Published: 11/24/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a base element;

    a key top configured to pivot in relation to the base element, the key top having a center area and a peripheral area;

    a single dome switch between the base element and the key top, wherein the single dome switch is configured to provide tactile feedback in response to a depression of the key top; and

    a capacitive sensing system configured to sense a capacitance corresponding to a distance between a portion of the peripheral area and the base element.

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