Editing Fujitsu Magnetic Reed (section)

==History==
Until the early 80s, Fujitsu used magnetic reed switches in some of the keyboards produced. After the invention of their [[Fujitsu Leaf Spring|leaf spring switch]], [[Fujitsu]] seemed to discontinue all uses of magnetic reeds in keyboard switches.

In 1968, Toshito Hara of [[Fujitsu]], filed for a patent on sealed magnetic reed switch improvements which by far pre-dates any of the known keyboards and electric typewriters made by [[Fujitsu]].<ref name="toshito_hara" /> Currently, there are two known keyboards [[Fujitsu]] keyboards that utilized reed switches. Each with a different switch design (and even variation) and neither with a known patent. However, the style of keycap and slider of each design somewhat mirrors the [[Fujitsu Leaf Spring#1st Generation|1st generation]] Fujitsu leaf spring switch, and the second; parts of the 1st, and more of the 2nd.

Interesting to note, is that while these switches are linear, the contact of the reed is audible. The sound is not generally consistent between switches, nor is to the same level as purposefully audible keyboard switches such as a [[Cherry MX Blue]] keyswitch.

Known keyboards:

*[[N860-9201-T001 03B]], which came from an unknown computer system<ref name="n860_9201" />
*[[N860-8282-T002 03A]], which came from an unknown computer system
*[[Sony OA-S3400 Keyboard]] (N860-4038-T02101A)
*Shimadzu C-R1A Chromatopac Data Processor (N860-8233-T002 06B)<ref name="Shimadzu" />