Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Guangdong Phnix Eco-energy Solution Ltd.

Pengfei Lei

Kelong Zhao

Simon Cameron Dearsley

Ping Yang

Stephen Chi Hung Chiu

Li Zhang

Pengcheng Cai

Haiji Sun

Hao Jiang

Zhili Liu

Yi Zong

Qun Pan

Caoxuan Li

Jingfa Ye

Sen Luo

Examples are disclosed that relate to an input device foldable between a flat orientation in which both ends of a module comprising a sensor are within the input device and a curved orientation in which one end of the module protrudes. A head portion comprises a recess containing the module. A foldable tail portion is coupled to the head portion. A slidable frame comprises an anchor portion affixed to the foldable tail portion and a connecting portion configured to slide relative to the tail portion. A linkage is affixed to the slidable frame and configured to engage and move the module relative to the head portion upon sliding of the slidable frame.

Foldable input device

A switch, keyboard and associated methods are provided. In one implementation, the switch includes a housing having a protruding portion configured to be received in an aperture formed on a substrate, a plunger operable to move with respect to the housing, a first contact member located in the housing, and a second contact member extending from the protruding portion of the housing. The second contact member is operable to, based at least in part on the plunger being moved in a first direction, deform to a predefined extent to electrically contact the first contact member. The switch provides a low profile appearance but not compromising the smooth and quickly responsive striking motion for a mechanical switch, such that a clean design can be provided while the input experience and durability are maintained. A keyboard is also provided.

Switch and keyboard

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Shenzhen, China

Pengfei Lei