Patent ID: 6918677
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: G06F,H01H

Abstract:
1. A lighted keyboard comprising: a keyboard housing having an upper clamshell member including a substantially translucent region for communicating light rays through said clamshell member, said upper clamshell member including indicia optically connected to said translucent region to provide illuminated indicia, said indicia indicating the function of at least one key member; a plurality of key members constructed of a substantially hard non-deformable material, said key members including a key cap and being depressably positioned within said keyboard housing; a biasing means underlying said key members for biasing said key members in an upward direction; a circuit board underlying said plurality of key members, said circuit board being operational to produce signals in response to depression of said key members; and a light source for producing light rays; said light source providing light for communication to said clamshell member to illuminate said indicia.