An input device and an electronic device comprising an input device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMM AB
- Publication Date
- 2010-03-31
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention generally relates to an input device for inputting information to an electronic device. The invention also relates to an electronic device, such as an electronic device comprising one or more of said input means, eg a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a digital camera, and / or a handheld computer. Background technique
[0002] Various portable electronic devices, such as mobile terminals (eg, mobile phones, PDAs, media players and / or handheld computers) are widely used. In many of these electronic devices, the keyboard can be locked when the portable electronic device is not in use. There are a number of different ways to implement the keyboard lock feature. Some mobile terminals use two different key press sequences to lock the keyboard. Some other terminals utilize features like timer lock or keypad lock selection from menus.
[0003] It is known in the prior art that the keypad of a ...