Keyboard Mechanisms for Electronic Devices

A keyboard configured to communicate with a computing device comprising:

• at least one keycap;
• a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position;
• a plate operably connected to the support mechanism;
• and
• wherein the support mechanism comprises a first support connected to the at least one keycap and the plate and a second support connected to the at least one keycap and the plate wherein the first support and second support pivot to allow vertical movement of the keycap but lateral movement of the first support and second support are restricted.

A method for providing and input device configured to communicate with a computing device, comprising:

• providing at least one keycap and at least one feature plate;
• connecting at least one support mechanism to the feature plate wherein the at least one support mechanism comprises at least a first support connected to the feature plate and a second support connected to the feature plate;
• and
• connecting the first support to the at least one keycap and the second support to the at least one keycap wherein the first support and the second support picot to allow vertical movement of the keycap but lateral movement of the first support and second support are restricted.