Nokia Corporation

Daren Leith

Daniel Dhondt

Daniël Dhondt

Crispian G Tompkin

Simon Bradford

Luke Miles

Brian James Davidson

Jonathan Sharp

Andrew Strawn

Andrew Raymond Bick

Crispian Grant Tompkin

A keypad includes discrete keys formed by touch sensors or virtual keys on a touch sensitive area. The discrete or virtual keys are mechanically linked to a biased switch. The key that has been touched during a keystroke is identified through a signal from the touch sensors whilst a keystroke is recorded upon a signal from the biased switch. The combination of the touch sensors with a biased switch provides tactile feedback. The use of touch sensors or a touch sensitive area allows the keypad to be constructed with a substantially flush surface without parting lines.

Touch sensitive keypad with tactile feedback

Handset

Movable support element for a handset

A portable device which includes a body, a cover and a key. The cover has a closed position for at least partially covering the body, and the key is accessible when the cover is in this position. The functionality of the key changes depending upon the state of the device. One such function is the muting of an audible indicator provided by a speaker or the like of the device. This may occur, for example, if the key is actuated when the device is a phone and has received an incoming call or if it has an alarm.

Portable telecommunication device

Desktop stand for a handset

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West Hills, CA, United States of America

Daren Leith