Keyboard for an electronic device

摘要

Particular embodiments described herein provide for a keyboard that includes a plurality of keys; and a plurality of key actuators. At least a portion of the key actuators raises at least a portion of the plurality of keys when the portion of the plurality of key actuators is activated. In more particular embodiments, the dome supports comprise a dielectric that deforms in a ‘z’ direction with respect to the keyboard when activated to raise the portion of the plurality of keys.

主权项

1. A keyboard, comprising:
a plurality of keys; a top web, wherein the top web is located between each of the plurality of keys; and a plurality of key actuators, wherein each of the plurality of key actuators are associated with one of the plurality of keys and includes a scissor key support and a dome support, wherein the dome support is to raise an associated key above the top web support when the dome support is activated by an electrical current.