System and methods for electronic device keyboard illumination

摘要

A keyboard may be generally illuminated while also providing for key-specific illumination of one or more particular keys. The keyboard may be generally illuminated using any configuration of any number of suitable illumination sources. The keyboard may selectively illuminate any key or keys together with or apart from the general illumination of other keys. The keyboard may also variably illuminate certain keys to aid the user in navigating the keyboard.

主权项

1. A keyboard comprising:
a plurality of keys; a plurality of source reflective surfaces; and a flexible circuitry layer positioned under the plurality of keys and comprising a first illumination source, wherein:
the first illumination source is configured to emit first light; anda first portion of the plurality of source reflective surfaces is positioned to at least partially form a first bounding region beneath at least a first key of the plurality of keys, wherein the first bounding region prevents the emitted first light from illuminating a second key of the plurality of keys, and wherein the second key is any key of the plurality of keys other than the at least a first key.