Apparatus and methods for a waterproof button on a curved surface

An apparatus, comprising:

• an inner portion formed of a first material;
• an outer portion formed of a second material, the outer portion defining a gap;
• at least one electronic component configured to operate a device, the at least one electronic component disposed in the gap;
• and
• a switch assembly at least partially disposed within the gap, the switch assembly including:
• a switch operably coupled to the at least one electronic component;
• a button configured to engage the switch, the button substantially aligned at least partially with the outer portion when not engaged;
• and
• a sealing component coupled to the outer portion and the inner portion and between the button and the switch, the sealing component configured to allow the button to operate the switch and to prevent a substance from contacting one or more of the at least one electronic component or the switch when the outer portion contacts the substance.

An apparatus, comprising:

• an inner portion;
• an outer portion, the outer portion defining a gap;
• at least one electronic component configured to operate a device, the at least one electronic component disposed in the gap;
• and
• a switch assembly at least partially disposed within in the gap, the switch assembly including:
• a switch operably coupled to the at least one electronic component;
• a button configured to engage the switch, aligned at least partially with the outer portion when not engaged and hingedly operable about at least one notch defined by the inner portion;
• and
• a sealing component coupled to the inner portion and the outer portion between the button and the switch, the sealing component configured to allow the button to operate the switch and to prevent a substance from contacting the one or more of the at least one electronic component or the switch.