A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display and a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion. The base portion may include a bottom case and a top case, formed from a dielectric material, coupled to the bottom case. The top case may include a top member defining a top surface of the base portion and a sidewall integrally formed with the top member and defining a side surface of the base portion. The portable computer may also include a sensing system including a first sensing system configured to determine a location of a touch input applied to the top surface of the base portion and a second sensing system configured to determine a force of the touch input.

A device includes a display portion that includes a display housing and a display within the display housing. The device also includes a base portion flexibly coupled to the display portion and comprising a glass member defining a keyboard region configured to receive user input, a first haptic actuator configured to produce a first haptic output at a first area of the keyboard region, and a second haptic actuator configured to produce a second haptic output at a second area of the keyboard region that is different from the first area.

A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display, a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion and including a glass top case. The glass top case defines an exterior surface and a keyboard opening through the glass top case from the exterior surface to an interior surface. The portable computer further includes a keyboard positioned at least partially within the keyboard opening and comprising a substrate, a key configured to move relative to the substrate, and a fabric cover disposed over the key and defining a user interface surface of the key.

A key able to accept a label for a keypad used in controlling electrically operated devices, wherein the key structure accepts and secures an interchangeable label, and which forms an impermeable barrier to the electrical contacts of a programmable circuit board.

A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display and a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion. The base portion may include a bottom case and a top case, formed from a dielectric material, coupled to the bottom case. The top case may include a top member defining a top surface of the base portion and a sidewall integrally formed with the top member and defining a side surface of the base portion. The portable computer may also include a sensing system including a first sensing system configured to determine a location of a touch input applied to the top surface of the base portion and a second sensing system configured to determine a force of the touch input.

A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display and a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion. The base portion may include a bottom case and a top case, formed from a dielectric material, coupled to the bottom case. The top case may include a top member defining a top surface of the base portion and a sidewall integrally formed with the top member and defining a side surface of the base portion. The portable computer may also include a sensing system including a first sensing system configured to determine a location of a touch input applied to the top surface of the base portion and a second sensing system configured to determine a force of the touch input.

Electrical switches with label access mechanisms. In one aspect, a rocker switch with a translucent cover presents an elongated aperture, or slot, for insertion or removal of a label. In embodiments, the slot is arranged on an upper, or top surface of the cover, or on a side surface of the cover. In embodiments, more than one slot is provided. A hinge is provided on the cover of a rocker assembly, the hinge enabling the cover to rotate relative to the rocker assembly for access, insertion, and removal of interchangeable labels.

The present disclosure teaches a keycap with an interchangeable keycap top. The keycap comprises a keycap base and a keycap top. Wherein, a first magnetic piece connects to the keycap base, and a second magnetic piece connects to the keycap top. Both magnetic pieces can be a magnet or of a magnetic material, and at least one of the magnetic pieces is a magnet. The keycap top can thus be secured onto the keycap base by attaching the first magnetic piece to the second magnetic piece. The keycap top may be textured, have a distinctive shape, or have a distinctive coloring, or have other features, to provide physical and visual cues for a user. The present disclosure also teaches a customizable keyboard and a method of customizing such keyboard using said interchangeable keycap tops.