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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
May. 19, 2010
Jani Christian Maenpaa, Helsinki, FI;
Dimitrios Dimaras, Espoo, FI;
Jani Christian Maenpaa, Helsinki, FI;
Dimitrios Dimaras, Espoo, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided, comprising: a base element; a key top configured to pivot in relation to the base element; a first electrode coupled with the key top; a second electrode coupled with the base element; an isolating layer; the key top having a first pivoted position in which the first electrode, the second electrode, and the isolating layer form a capacitor with a first capacitance, and a second pivoted position in which the first electrode, the second electrode, and the isolating layer form a capacitor with a second capacitance.