| 发明名称 | Keyboard systems utilizing a switch and proximity sensors | ||
| 摘要 | A keyboard apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a rigid member comprising a plurality of keycaps and a proximity sensing member comprising a plurality of proximity sensors and a plurality of illuminators disposed proximate the rigid keycap member. The apparatus can also include a backing member comprising a switch disposed proximate the proximity sensing member. A displacement of the rigid member and the proximity sensing member can activate the switch. | ||
| 申请公布号 | US8946570(B2) | 申请公布日期 | 2015.02.03 |
| 申请号 | US201013699622 | 申请日期 | 2010.06.03 |
| 申请人 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. | 发明人 | Sellers Charles A. |
| 分类号 | H01H9/26;G06F3/02;H03K17/95;H03K17/955 | 主分类号 | H01H9/26 |
| 代理机构 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company | 代理人 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company |
| 主权项 | 1. A keyboard apparatus, comprising: a rigid member comprising a plurality of keycaps; a proximity sensing member comprising a plurality of proximity sensors and a plurality of illuminators; wherein the proximity sensing member is disposed proximate the rigid member; and a backing member comprising a switch; wherein the switch is disposed proximate the proximity sensing member; andwherein each keycap causes a displacement of the rigid member and the proximity sensing member which activates the switch. | ||
| 地址 | Houston TX US | ||