Patent ID: 7868945
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A function key assembly usable in a portable device to be exposed to an outside of the portable device having a screen to allow a user to select various functions, the function key assembly comprising: a direction key unit provided in the portable device, and having a plurality of buttons to select or move a menu on the screen; a mode key unit movably provided around the direction key unit, to allow a user to select a predetermined mode provided from the portable device according to a position motion; and a circuit board provided inside the portable device to prevent the direction key unit and the mode key unit from being detached therefrom, and having switches to generate signals in response to an operation of the direction key unit and the mode key unit, wherein the portable device comprises a main body and a sub body provided to relatively slide the main body therein to support the direction key unit and the mode key unit, the direction key unit beinq completely covered or exposed by the main body according to a sliding position of the main body, and the mode key unit being exposed even in a state that the direction key unit is covered the main body.