| abstract |
A portable communication device is disclosed comprising a front face ( 3 ) having a plurality of openings therein, and an array ( 6 ) of keys. Each key has a switch actuator, a switching element, and coupling means. The switch actuator has an upper surface bounded by side walls, and the switch actuator of each key of the array ( 6 ) protrudes from one of the plurality of openings to provide its upper surface for tactile actuation by a user and is physically discrete from the others. The coupling means couples the tactile actuation of the upper surface by a user to the switching element. |