Transparent keycaps

Abstract

Keycaps for keyboards that have transparent top portions have a set of layered components to define a top surface that provides key definition by curvature, texture, ridges, or other external structural features. Other portions of the keycaps define a glyph or support structure for the top layer. Features such as angle filters and partially reflective materials are implemented to improve the visibility, contrast, and reflectivity of the keycaps. Multiple methods are used to bend or otherwise modify rigid transparent materials such as glass in order to add surface features and to improve aesthetics of the keycaps of a keyboard.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 408,209, filed May 9, 2019, entitled "TRANSPARENT KEYCAPS," and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 784955, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field

[0003] The described embodiments generally relate to at least partially transparent or translucent keycaps for computing keyboards. Background technique

[0004] Many electronic devices have interface devices and mechanisms for receiving input and interaction from users. Primary areas of device interaction include computers such as personal computers, tablet computers, smartphones, and other "smart" devices such as media players, video and audio equipment, vehicle consoles, home automation controllers, and related equipment. These devices may include keyboards, keypads, buttons, touch pads, and other input devices for receiving user input. In some cases,...

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