Motorola Corporation

Motorola Mobility LLC

Moorola, Inc.

Richard John Dombrowski

Christopher A Arnholt

Patrick J Cauwels

Steve C Emmert

Daniel P Rodgers

Ryszard J Gordecki

Steven Clark Emmert

Floris H Keizer

Gregory Redmond Black

Brian Charles Michalak

Jason D Millard

A keypad including a plurality of user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier and forming a substantially planar unitary member. The user interface key caps defined by and located between nested slots formed in the substantially planar unitary member wherein the nested slots are devoid of a material from which the plurality of user interface key caps and the carrier are formed. A flexible web is disposed the slots between the plurality of user interface key caps, wherein the plurality of user interface key caps, the carrier and the flexible web constitute a unitary member.

Thin keypad assemblies and components for electronics devices and methods

A method for a keypad assembly including a keycap layerhaving multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layerdisposed toward a backside of the plurality of key caps, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes each aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface key caps.

A keypad assembly, the keypad assembly including a keycap layerhaving multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layerdisposed toward a backside of the plurality of key cap layer, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface keycaps.

Keypad

A keypad assembly, the keypad assembly including a keycap layerhaving multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layerdisposed toward a backside of the plurality of key caps, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes each aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface key caps.

Thin keyboard and components for electronics devices and methods

A wireless communication device (20) provides a matching state between a radio circuit (28) and an antenna assembly (26) in both its retracted and extended positions, and does so with an elegant design that increases reliability and manufacturability by reducing the number and complexity of components and moving mechanical parts. A matching circuit (30), which is reconfigured according to a switch (32) that is responsive to the antenna's position, provides the matching states. Furthermore, the switch (32) can be integrally formed as part of a feed terminal (36), the feed terminal (36) and a ground terminal (38) can hold the antenna in position, and the ground terminal (38) can hold a guiding tube (52). Alternatively, the switch (32) can include a diode (102) and a sensor. The sensor is a rod (46) of the antenna assembly that makes and breaks an electrical path between the feed terminal and the ground terminal to change the state of the diode.

Wireless communication device with antenna-activated switch

A vibrator assembly (126) includes a vibrator (200) and a pair of clips (202, 204). The pair of clips (202, 204) are adapted to be mounted to a substrate (106) having a controllable power source (120). The pair of clips (202, 204) are electrically coupled to the controllable power source (120). The pair of clips (202, 204) are also adapted to engage the vibrator (200). The vibrator (200) is both secured and powered via the pair of clips (202, 204); thereby, eliminating the need for a separate mounting bracket and pair of wires.

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Libertyville, IL, United States of America

Richard John Dombrowski