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US 7,252,444 B2Granted
Switch configuration
AssigneeResearch In Motion Limited
InventorNorman M. Ladouceur
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Abstract
A switch configuration for use with a keyboard comprises a plurality of support structures positioned adjacent each other in spaced relation and a plurality of dome switches, with at least one dome switch being coupled to each of the plurality of support structures. A keyboard and mobile communication device incorporate the switch configuration.
Claims15
A switch configuration for use with a keyboard comprising:
- at least one first support structure having a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough;
- at least one second support structure positioned adjacent the first support structure;
- a plurality of first dome switches positioned on the first support structure in spaced relation to one another;
- a plurality of second dome switches positioned on the second support structure in spaced relation to one another, each of said second dome switches being aligned with one of the plurality of apertures in the first support structure.
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