LCD module and a combination switch using the same
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1. A combination switch structure comprising:
- a liquid crystal (LCD) module including a transparent front panel, a rear panel and a liquid crystal (LC) layer sandwiched between said transparent front panel and said rear panel, said transparent front panel having a central area opposing areas of said LC layer and said rear panel and a peripheral area extending from said central area;
a casing inside which said LCD module is movably mounted; and
a switch member operated by a movement of said peripheral area relative to said casing when said transparent front panel is applied with an external force.
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Abstract
An LCD module is associated with a pair of switches, one of which is depressed by pressing the LCD module to swivel in a seesaw operation. The LCD module has a front panel having a larger thickness than and thus capable of protecting the LC layer and the rear panel against a reasonable external load for pressing the front panel for switching. The LCD module is suited for use in a portable terminal having a smaller space for switches and LCD module.
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1. A combination switch structure comprising:
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a liquid crystal (LCD) module including a transparent front panel, a rear panel and a liquid crystal (LC) layer sandwiched between said transparent front panel and said rear panel, said transparent front panel having a central area opposing areas of said LC layer and said rear panel and a peripheral area extending from said central area; a casing inside which said LCD module is movably mounted; and a switch member operated by a movement of said peripheral area relative to said casing when said transparent front panel is applied with an external force. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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