Patent ID: 6259044
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G06F,H01H

Abstract:
A hand-held electronic device, comprising:a housing with a plurality of electronic components therein;a display coupled to the housing;a plurality of signal input members with key indicia identifying key strokes usable in operation of the electronic components;a keypad-overlay removably positioned adjacent to the signal input members, the keypad-overlay having a plurality of translucent cover members each positioned over the respective key indicia with the key indicia being visible to an operator through a respective translucent cover member, the cover members having tactile indicators providing a tactile indication to the operator that a respective cover member has been depressed a selected distance to accomplish a key stroke, the cover members having a key-activating projection positioned to engage a selected signal input member when the cover member has been moved to accomplish the key stroke.