Flip-cover sensor for keypad

摘要

There is disclosed a keypad apparatus comprising a keypad having a plurality of keys and a cover moveable between an open and a closed position, the moveable cover including engaging means for cooperating with a switch of a keypad matrix associated with the keypad, the status of the switch indicating the position of the cover, wherein with the cover in the closed position the status of the switch corresponds to a keypad key depression. <IMAGE>