Low-force button design

An image capture device configured for use in an underwater environment, the image capture device comprising:

• a body defining a recess;
• a switch positioned within the body;
• and
• a button positioned within the recess in the body such that the button is movable from an inactive position to an active position to thereby actuate the switch and cause operation of the image capture device, the button configured such that movement from the inactive position to the active position is prevented until a threshold pressure is applied to the button that is greater than external water pressured applied to the button in the underwater environment, wherein the button includes at least one opening configured to allow water to enter the button to modify an internal pressure thereof and thereby reduce the threshold pressure required to move the button from the inactive position to the active position in the underwater environment.

A method of assembling a button for use with an image capture device, the method comprising:

• forming an upper component by securing together inner and outer members;
• forming a lower component by securing together inner and outer members;
• securing a plunger to one of the upper and lower components;
• connecting the upper component and the lower component such that actuation of the image capture device is prevented until a threshold pressure is applied to the upper component that is greater than external water pressure applied to the upper component in an underwater environment upon submersion of the image capture device;
• and
• forming at least one opening in the upper component such that water is allowed to enter an internal cavity defined between the upper component and the lower component to modify an internal pressure within the internal cavity so as to reduce the threshold pressure required to actuate the image capture device in the underwater environment.