System and method for keypad light guide optical features and coatings

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for a keypad assembly with optical features and coatings. In one exemplary embodiment, the keypad assembly for a portable electronic device includes a keypad including a plurality of keys and a light guide for transmitting light from at least one light source. The light guide includes at least one light source feature and at least one light guide feature, and the at least one light guide feature and the at least one light source feature have applied thereto a highly-reflective coating.