Track pad acoustic features related to a portable computer
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1. A track pad, comprising:
- a cover having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the cover configured to be pivotally coupled to a case of a portable computing device;
a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled with an interior facing surface of the cover and proximate the second end of the cover;
a touch sensor in communication with the PCB and disposed between the PCB and the cover; and
a switch directly coupled to the touch sensor and extending into an opening defined by the PCB, wherein the switch is configured to be actuated by a support member of the portable computing device that extends into the opening in the PCB when the cover pivots about the first end.
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Abstract
The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal and external components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure, wherein the internal components comprise at least one external interface, such as, for example, a track pad interface.
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29 Claims
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1. A track pad, comprising:
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a cover having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the cover configured to be pivotally coupled to a case of a portable computing device; a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled with an interior facing surface of the cover and proximate the second end of the cover; a touch sensor in communication with the PCB and disposed between the PCB and the cover; and a switch directly coupled to the touch sensor and extending into an opening defined by the PCB, wherein the switch is configured to be actuated by a support member of the portable computing device that extends into the opening in the PCB when the cover pivots about the first end. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for assembling a track pad in a portable computing device, the method comprising:
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pivotally coupling a first end of a cover to a case of the portable computing device; coupling a printed circuit board (PCB) with an interior facing surface of a second end of the cover, the second end opposite the first end positioning a touch sensor between the PCB and the cover; mechanically coupling a switch to the touch sensor proximate an opening defined by the PCB; and positioning a support member proximate the opening so that when the cover pivots the support member activates the switch through the opening in the PCB. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A track pad, comprising:
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a cover having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the cover configured to pivotally couple to a case of a portable computing device; a printed circuit board (PCB) mechanically coupled to an interior facing surface of the second end of the cover; a touch sensor disposed between the PCB and the cover; a switch mechanically coupled to the touch sensor and configured to actuate upon pivoting the cover about the first end; and at least one acoustic transmission member coupled to the cover in a position proximate to the first end of the cover and configured to guide acoustic energy within the track pad, wherein the acoustic energy is imparted to the cover by actuating and de-actuating the switch. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A portable computing device, comprising:
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a lid portion configured to include a display; a base portion including a top case and bottom case, pivotally coupled to the lid portion, the top case comprising; a track pad zone configured to support a track pad, wherein the track pad comprises a cover having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the cover configured to be pivotally coupled to the top case, a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to an interior facing surface of the cover, a touch sensor in communication with the PCB and coupled to the second end of the cover, wherein the touch sensor is in communication with the PCB and disposed between the PCB and the cover, and at least one acoustic transmission member is coupled to the cover proximate the first end of the cover and configured to guide acoustic energy within the track pad. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for assembling a track pad, the method comprising:
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providing a cover having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the cover configured to be pivotally coupled to a case of a portable computing device; coupling a printed circuit board (PCB) to an interior facing surface of the cover and proximate the second end of the cover; coupling a touch sensor between the PCB and the cover; and
,mechanically and electrically coupling a switch to an interior facing surface of the touch sensor, wherein the switch is configured to be actuated by a support member of the portable computing device that extends into an opening in the PCB overlapping the switch when the cover pivots about the first end. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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