Electronic device having sealed button biometric sensing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11379011
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17094992

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A biometric button assembly may be disposed in an opening of an enclosure of an electronic device. The biometric button assembly may include an input member that forms an exterior surface of the button housing and is configured to receive inputs, for example from a user of the electronic device. The biometric button assembly may further include a biometric sensor for detecting the received inputs and transmitting a signal to a processor of the electronic device. The signal may correspond to a biometric characteristic, such as a fingerprint. A flexible conduit may transmit the signal to the processor. A portion of the flexible conduit and a seal may be positioned between the button assembly and the enclosure that prevents contaminants from entering the button housing and the enclosure.

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APPLE INCCUPERTINO CA

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Bushnell, Tyler S Mountain View, US 90 1451
Horiuchi, James G Fresno, US 19 177
McCord, Michael K Mountain View, US 32 181
Ness, Trevor J San Francisco, US 68 471

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