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INPUT APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

  • US 20160294388A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2014
  • Published: 10/06/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An input apparatus, comprising:

  • a deformable, sheet-like operation member including a plurality of key regions;

    an electrode substrate includinga first capacitive element arranged opposed to each of the plurality of key regions, anda second capacitive element arranged around the first capacitive element, the electrode substrate being capable of electrostatically detecting a change of a distance from each of the plurality of key regions; and

    a first support includinga plurality of first structures that connect between the electrode substrate and the operation member, anda first space that is formed between the plurality of first structures and capable of changing the distance between each of the plurality of key regions and the electrode substrate according to an input operation.

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