Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a host, a main display, a keyboard, an auxiliary display, and a supporting mechanism. The main display is pivotally connected to the host. The keyboard is slidably disposed on the host. The auxiliary display is disposed on the host and is arranged side by side with the keyboard. The auxiliary display includes a movable end and a lifting end, the keyboard contacts the movable end, and the movable end is slidably connected to the host. The supporting mechanism includes a first link, a second link, and a third link. The first link is slidably connected to the host and is pivotally connected to the second link. The second link is pivotally connected to the host and is pivotally connected to the third link. The third link is pivotally connected to the lifting end.

Abstract: A foldable portable keyboard includes a first input module, a second input module, a connecting unit and a handgrip unit. The first input module has opposing front and back faces, and opposing first and second ends. The second input module has opposing front and back faces, and opposing first and second ends. The connecting unit is configured to be connected to the first end of the first input module and the first end of the second input module. The handgrip unit is configured to be engaged to the second end of the first input module and the second end of the second input module. The first input module and the second input module are configured to be in a flat configuration or in a folded configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to double-ended keyboard devices and methods. In one embodiment, a device includes a first housing having a first keyboard section and control surface, with input keys arranged in a first direction and a second housing having a second keyboard section and control surface, with input keys arranged in a second direction. The device includes a joint securing the first housing and the second housing to provide rotation of the housings along an axis. The device also includes a control unit configured to detect input to housing and to generate output. The device includes an output interface coupled to the control unit. Processes are described including generating output based on detected input to the first and second keyboard sections and controlling output. Operations and devices configurations allow for a wearable control device that may be operated or played like an instrument.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a modular electronic musical keyboard instrument, comprising: an array of separate keyboard segments (30, 32), each comprising a piano keyboard (20) in a range of one octave; a control system, for converting a keystroke of each key in the array of keyboard segments to a note sound in a level corresponding to the order of the key in the array of keyboard segments; octave order setting means (22), for determining to the control system the order of each keyboard segment in the array of keyboard segments; communication means of each of the keyboard segments with the control system; and connection means (12, 14) with another keyboard segment.

Abstract: A foldable keyboard comprises a pair of keyboard panels with a proximal panel pivotal over a distal panel about a keyboard hinge oriented laterally with respect to and located between two adjacent rows of keys of the keyboard. A stand panel is pivotally coupled to the distal panel at a stand hinge oriented laterally with respect to the keyboard, and pivotal over the proximal panel of the keyboard. A kickstand can be pivotally coupled to a back of the stand panel. A shelf can be pivotally coupled to a front of the stand panel at a shelf hinge located proximate to the stand hinge to receive the tablet computer thereon.

Abstract: A folding keyboard has two parts which are hinged together and form the whole keyboard. An interlocking device which comprises a sliding block and a sliding vane is provided at the bottom surface of one part. One end of the sliding block is provided with a raised tongue which fits with a stopper provided inside the keyboard base. The sliding block is provided with a sliding rail and an inclined sliding groove provided along the sliding direction of the sliding vane, and a sliding axis arranged in the sliding groove is provided on the surface of the sliding vane. A fixing block is fixed at the bottom surface of one part and connected with a sliding rail block via an offsetting spring, and the sliding rail block is provided inside the sliding rail of the sliding block and slides in a direction perpendicular to that of the sliding vane.

Abstract: An input device fixing structure includes an input device and a housing case. The input device is disposed with at least one first magnetic component, and the housing case is disposed with at least one second magnetic component. The second magnetic component and the first magnetic component are adsorbed with each other through a magnetic force, so that the input device is fixed on the housing case.

Abstract: A keyboard may include a base portion, a first keyboard portion, a second keyboard portion, and a connection component that couples the second keyboard portion with the base portion. The connection component allows a movement of the second keyboard portion, relative to the base portion and the first keyboard portion, between a first orientation and a second orientation. In some implementations, the keyboard has a longer length dimension when the second keyboard portion is positioned in the second orientation than when the second keyboard portion is positioned in the first orientation.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a main body, a bottom plate, and a circuit board. The main body includes a top plate, a bottom plate opposite to the top plate, and a plurality of keys secured to the top plate. The bottom cover is secured to the bottom plate and includes a mounting portion. The mounting portion defines an installation opening. The circuit board is secured to the bottom plate and extends out of the installation opening. A gap is defined between each adjacent two keys. The bottom plate defines a plate opening corresponding to each key. The mounting portion abuts the bottom cover. A receiving space is defined between the bottom cover and the bottom plate. The bottom cover defines a cutout communicating with the receiving space. The gap, the plate opening, the receiving space, and the cutout corporately define a water path.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a main body and a support in the main body. The main body includes a bottom defining two slots and two opposite sidewalls each defining a receiving hole. The slots communicate with the receiving holes, respectively. The support includes a rotation member, two driving members and two connecting members received in the two slots, respectively. Each connecting member includes a first arm and a second arm, wherein two ends of the first arm are rotatably connected to the rotation member and the second arm, respectively, the second arm is further rotatably connected to one of the driving members, and the second arm moves together with the one of the two driving members, causing the connecting ends of the first arm and the second arm to extend out of one of the two slots.

Abstract: An apparatus including: a plurality of keys each having an in-use configuration and a stowed configuration, wherein a key when in the in-use configuration is configured to travel between a first relatively raised position and a second relatively lowered position under a user applied force and is configured to return to the first relatively raised position after removal of the user applied force and wherein a key when in the stowed configuration is unable to travel to the first relatively raised position.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and two supports. The main body defines two receiving slots. The cover is hinged on the main body. Each support includes a supporting member and a driving member hinged on each other. The driving member is hinged on the main body, so that the supporting member of each support is capable of being fully received in the receiving slots or pushed out of the main body, in response of the positions of the cover.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a keyboard unit and casing. The keyboard unit is rectangular and includes a first and second surface, the first surface including at least one key disposed thereon, the second surface including a protrusion portion that protrudes therefrom. The protrusion portion includes an engagement hole open toward a first direction that corresponds to a longitudinal direction of the rectangle. The casing includes a third surface on which the keyboard unit is mounted, the third surface including an insertion or through hole into which the protrusion portion is insertable, the casing including an engagement protrusion provided at a position opposed to the engagement hole of the protrusion portion that is inserted into the through hole, the engagement protrusion being engaged with the engagement hole of the inserted protrusion portion when the keyboard unit is moved in the first direction. A method of assembling the keyboard is also described.

Abstract: The invention discloses a transmission apparatus set in a data processing system. The data processing system includes a display device and an input device. The display device is connected to the input device through a connecting member. The transmission apparatus includes a pivot, a fixed plate, a movable plate, a sliding member, a pulley, and a cable. When the pivot revolves along with the connecting member, the pivot drives the cable to slide the sliding member, and then moves the movable plate along with a predetermined direction.

Abstract: A hand-held, electronic, bi-directional, wireless electronic communication device having a physical configuration which includes a relatively large, constantly visible display and an alphanumeric keyboard that can be concealed until needed.

Abstract: The invention is related to electronic devices (1), preferably cell phones or handhelds, containing a layer (2) and a moving mechanism for this layer (2), so that the layer (2) is extractable out of a rest position from the main casing (10). The described layer (2) usually contains a keypad (3). According to the invention, the moving mechanism allows the layer (2) to be extractable out of his rest position in different directions, preferably in two, three, or four directions. The inventive arrangement allows a more comfortable and flexible use of the device.

Abstract: A computer system may include a keyboard housing that is capable of being moved at least partially into or out of a chassis. The chassis is associated with a transducer and an air chamber. Movement of the keyboard housing may cause size of the air chamber to be adjusted. When the size of the air chamber is increased, the transducer becomes more sensitive to sound in lower frequency ranges.

Abstract: A portable keyboard enables full QWERTY touch typing with both hands or full QWERTY typing with one hand without external support. The keyboard includes a number of keypads that are selectively positionable to configure the keyboard in different keyboard configurations for use.

Abstract: Input apparatus scaled for non-adult humans and adult humans having small hands. The input apparatus are especially well suited for use as computer keyboards for use by schoolchildren. Also disclosed is a computing system including the input apparatus.

Abstract: A portable computing device includes pivoting and hinging mechanisms which enable its housing to reconfigure to function in multiple modes. In one configuration the device functions as a laptop computer with keyboard input. In another configuration the device folds into a compact, hand-held, pen-based computer. In another configuration the device folds around the display for protection during transport. A set of adjustable stops enable easy and repeatable transitions between the different configurations.

Abstract: A portable computer with a position-adjustable keyboard is used to provide a comfortable typing environment. More space is laid out for accommodating the keyboard, and the act of opening the panel is used to move the keyboard position. An adjustment mechanism is installed around a rotation shaft of the portable computer. A first gear is mounted on and rotated simultaneously with the rotation shaft. A cylinder is positioned adjacent to the rotation shaft, and a second gear is mounted thereon. A wire, rolled around the cylinder, interconnects the position-adjustable keyboard and the cylinder. When the panel is unfolded, the first gear rotates with the panel, and drives the second gear. The wire, pulled by the cylinder, moves the position-adjustable keyboard to the desired position for comfortable typing.

Abstract: A collapsible keyboard comprises a connection part, a top cover pivoted to the connection part, a first key assembly connected to the connection part and movable between a first position and a second position, and a second key assembly pivoted to the first key assembly. The first key assembly is located at the first position when the collapsible keyboard is in an operating mode, and the second key assembly is located between the first key assembly and the top cover and the first key assembly is located at the second position when the collapsible keyboard is in a collapsed mode.

Abstract: Input apparatus scaled for non-adult humans and adult humans having small hands. The input apparatus are especially well suited for use as computer keyboards for use by schoolchildren. Also disclosed is a computing system including the input apparatus.

Abstract: A keyboard stand-up angle adjustor structure consisting of a recess in the back surface of a keyboard as well as a leading hole mount, a center hole mount, and a trailing hole mount sequentially disposed on two sides at the front, middle, and rear portions of the recess that provide for first movably coupling and unitarily integrating a positioning block and a support block. The positioning block has a male hinge end and a female hinge end respectively disposed at its anterior and posterior extremities. The male hinge end is first aligned with and then inserted into the trailing hole mount near the keyboard rear section and thereby coupled to the back surface of the keyboard. The positioning block female hinge end has two aligned and, furthermore, hollow elements with axial holes that provide for spreading apart the support block pivot posts and inserting them into the positioning block axial holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable keyboard to be used, for example, at a computer terminal (12). The preferred embodiment is in the form of a keyboard having a number of keys (5), the keyboard being formed in at least two segments (2, 3) which are mutually movable relative- to one another using a hinge or joint (6). Each of the segments (2, 3) of the keyboard has mounted thereon some of the keys (5). The relatively movable nature of the keyboard aims at reducing stress and discomfort to the user by eliminating contortion to the user's wrists. More particularly, discomfort to the user caused by pronation of the wrists and/or ulnar deviation of the wrists is reduced. The hinge or joint (6) may be in the form of a ball and socket-type joint with a locking mechanism, which preferably includes a pivoted handle (100), in the form of a lever, used for locking and unlocking the hinge or joint (6).

Abstract: An electronic apparatus with a movable support device is provided. The electronic apparatus, such as an input device, includes a housing and a support device. The housing includes a first part and a second part. The first part is pivotally coupled to the second part so that the housing is selectively in a first configuration and a second configuration. The support device has two connection portions, which are coupled to the first part and the second part of the housing respectively. When the housing is in the first configuration, the support device is accommodated within the housing. When the housing is in the second configuration, in response to movement of the first and second parts of the housing, the support device moves to a predetermined position for supporting an electronic device.

Abstract: A detachable keyboard structure includes a first magnetic component, a second magnetic component, and a movable component. The first magnetic component is disposed in the wireless keyboard while the second magnetic component is disposed in the computer main body. The first and the second magnetic components produce magnetization due to the opposite magnetisms thereof for attracting the keyboard to the computer main body. The moveable component is capable of transferring the magnetic relation between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component. When the moveable component is forced to move and therefore transfer the magnetic relation, the first and the second magnetic components produce repellence with each other due to the same magnetism thereof for detaching the keyboard from the computer main body.

Abstract: A foldable keyboard includes first, second, and third keyboard units U1, U2, and U3 which are rotatably connected with one another by means of main links (4) and (5) disposed on side end surfaces of each unit. The first and second units U1 and U2 are rotatably connected by means of an auxiliary link (6) parallel to the main link (4), and the second and third units U2 and U3 are rotatably connected by means of an auxiliary link (7) parallel to the main link (4). The first unit U1 is formed with recesses (38) at four corners of a peripheral wall member (12) and the second unit U2 is formed with projections (36) at four corners of an undersurface of the second unit U2 so that the projections (36) are received in the recesses (38) when the first, second, and third units U1, U2, and U3 are disposed (stacked) one upon another into a folded state.

Abstract: An angle adjustment structure of an electronic apparatus having a display unit is provided to position the electronic apparatus on a support plane by an inclination angle. The angle adjustment structure includes: a shaft hole mount fixed in the electronic apparatus and having a hole at a central position; a rotation axle mounted in the hole of the shaft hole mount and having a plurality of locking grooves arranged at a predetermined inclination angle; and a rotation pole having one end formed with a connection pawl, wherein the connection pawl is inserted in the rotation axle to allow the rotation pole to be rotatably mounted in the shaft hole mount. Thus, as the rotation axle is supported on the support plane by the predetermined inclination angle, the electronic apparatus positioned on the support plane is inclined to allow a viewing angle of the display unit to be adjustable.

Abstract: An ergonomic laptop computer or other apparatus is disclosed that provides a user a with a more comfortable angle for the user's wrists and hands while using the apparatus. The apparatus includes a keyboard housing having a top surface comprising a plurality of keys, a bottom surface operationally connected to a main computer body and positioning supports connected to the keyboard housing that extend and adjust to allow the keyboard to change its slope relative to the main computer body. The apparatus may be standard on laptop computers or sold as a retrofit kit that replaces existing non-ergonomic laptop keyboards.

Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a computing device. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved keyboard arrangement for use in the computing device. One aspect of the invention pertains to a movable keyboard that can be opened or removed to gain easy access to internal components of the computing device. Another aspect of the invention pertains to a magnetic keyboard securing system suitable for holding the movable keyboard relative to the computing device. The invention is particularly useful in computing devices such as portable computers.

Abstract: A hand-held electronic device with a hidden keyboard, especially for small size electronic devices with a display screen (such as PDAs, mobile phones, etc), provides a keyboard coupling design to allow a retractable keyboard retreated and hidden inside a device body of the electronic device when not in use, and pulled out for data entry when in use.

Abstract: An elevated and lower and lower keyboard apparatus comprises a base, plural of key-top-lids, plural of scissors-devices and a guiding board. The scissors-device comprises a first connection rod and a second connection rod, which are intersected to form a turning scissors configuration, which is arranged between the base and the key-top-lid. Through the confinement of the scissors-device, the key-top-lid may make a rise-up and lower-down motion relatively to the base. In a movable manner, the guiding board is arranged on the base to process a movement between a first position and a second position. Relative to the plural of scissors-devices, there are plural of guiding blocks formed on the guiding board. When the guiding board moves from the second position to the first position, the guiding block presses upon the second connection rod and makes the second connection rod move closely to the base, and further, relatively to the base, it makes key-top-lid lowering down.

Abstract: A work station includes a work table and chair defining a work station geometry. A plurality of adjustable elements are utilized within the work station to facilitate the variation of the work station geometry. A controller is coupled to the adjustable elements of the work station to apply gradual long term motion profile signals to the adjustable elements of the work station. The work station geometry is varied in response t the imposition of the motion profile signals upon the adjustable elements of the work station to provide substantially imperceptible changes of the work station operator's physical position to avoid or minimize the many maladies associated with restricted or limited motion operation within work stations. Further, a continuous passive motion keyboard is provided to change the keyboard positioning relative to the keyboard user.

Abstract: A computer keyboard includes a base having a user surface. A keyboard is mounted on the user surface. The keyboard includes a support plate having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is convex and abuts the base. A plurality of keyboard keys are mounted adjacent the first surface. Attachment tabs are provided on the support plate to secure the support plate to the base which biases the convex surface into continuous contact with the base.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a keyboard input device that has a key arrangement similar as an ordinary keyboard, and that can securely protects key tops when folding. The present invention is characterized as follows. A keyboard unit is divided into a first keyboard unit and a second keyboard unit so as to be foldable, the first keyboard unit is pivotably supported by the second keyboard unit so as to pivot about a position slightly inside from an end of a coupling side of the second keyboard unit, a cover for covering an area from the end of the coupling side of the second keyboard unit when the first keyboard unit and the second keyboard unit are superimposed is slidably attached to the first keyboard unit, and an end plate for covering the end of the coupling side of the second keyboard unit and the first keyboard unit when the first keyboard unit and the second keyboard unit are superimposed is pivotably coupled between the cover and the second keyboard unit.

Abstract: A portable computing device includes pivoting and hinging mechanisms which enable its housing to reconfigure to function in multiple modes. In one configuration the device functions as a laptop computer with keyboard input. In another configuration the device folds into a compact, hand-held, pen-based computer. In another configuration the device folds around the display for protection during transport. A set of adjustable stops enable easy and repeatable transitions between the different configurations.

Abstract: A foldable keyboard includes a first, second, and third keyboard units U1, U2, and U3 which are rotatably connected with one another by means of main links 4 and 5 disposed on both sides of each unit. The first and second units U1 and U2 are rotatably connected by means of an auxiliary link 6 parallel to the main link 4 and the second and third units U2 and U3 are rotatably connected by means of an auxiliary link 7 parallel to the main link 4. The first unit U1 is formed with recesses 38 at four corners of a peripheral wall member 12 and the second unit U2 is formed with projections 36 at four corners of an under surface of the second unit U2 so that the projections 86 are engaged in the recesses 38 when the first, second, and third units U1, U2, and U3 are put on one another into a folded state.

Abstract: A hand-held, electronic, bi-directional, wireless electronic communication device having a physical configuration which includes a relatively large, constantly visible display and an alphanumeric keyboard that can be concealed until needed.

Abstract: A computer keyboard includes a first keyboard section and a second keyboard section. The first keyboard section corresponds to a conventional computer keyboard layout. The second keyboard section includes six evenly spaced key category groups. The second keyboard section is adjustably coupled to the first keyboard section by a joint or hinge.

Abstract: A portable terminal having personal computing capability and wireless telecommunications capability. The portable terminal includes a display that is integral with, or otherwise attached to, a display. A housing is rotatably-coupled to the base and/or display. The portable terminal can be closed, wherein the housing overlies the base, or open, wherein base and housing flank the display. The display is fully visible to a user whether the portable terminal is open or closed. When open, a keyboard having keys that are apportioned between the housing and the base is accessible.

Abstract: A collapsible keyboard comprises at least one keyboard module, and each keyboard module has a plurality of keyswitches arranged in array pattern. At least one membrane circuit is provided to connect the plurality of keyswitches. When the keyboard is in an operation state, each keyswitch having a predetermined separation with adjacent keyswitch, and the separation is the same as that in a standard keyboard. To shrink the keyboard, the plurality of keyswitches can be arranged in a collapsed state to reduce the transverse size of the keyboard, the lengthwise size of the keyboard, or both sizes.

Abstract: A portable, foldable data input device for use with a mobile communication terminal. The data input device includes a first housing having an edge defining a first slope; a second housing having an edge defining a second slope facing the first slope when the first and second housings are unfolded; and conical hinge means situated between the first and second housings, for coupling the first housing to the second housing. The conical hinge means comprises first and second side hinge arms facing each other, mounted on the first housing; and a center hinge arm coaxially interposed between the first and second side hinge arms, the center hinge arm being mounted on the second housing.

Abstract: The main structure of a keyboard of PDA includes a case, a key set, function keys, a circuit board, and a PDA support frame. The device is characterized in that the case opens to the left and to the right and is a rectangle that contains the key set. The key set has two parts fitted at the bottom of the case and on the inner side of the cover respectively. One of the parts can slide inside the case to integrate with the other part for easy operation. They can also be folded so that the case becomes smaller and convenient for carrying.

Abstract: Electronic apparatus with keyboard module which can be rotated and hidden. The electronic apparatus includes an electronic apparatus main body and a keyboard module. One side of the main body is provided with pivot notches. The keyboard module is pivotally connected with the side of the main body via bracket members freely pivotally inlaid in the pivot notches. The keyboard module can be turned rearward to attach to back face of the main body and hidden behind the main body for easy carriage. In addition to the virtual keyboard on the operation panel of the electronic apparatus, a user can alternatively pivot the keyboard module toward the operation panel for quickly keying in data.

Abstract: A foldable keyboard comprises a keyboard body, a circuit, and a plurality of flexible printed circuit. The keyboard body has a plurality of touch panels in serial connection. Each touch panel has a pair of conductive membranes being segmented into a plurality of blocks for generating a panel signal. The adjacent touch panels are connected by the flexible printed circuits so that the touch panels can be folded in a stacked way. The touch panels are segmented into a plurality of blocks. A plurality of legends is formed on the top surface or the bottom surface of the keyboard body. The legends respectively correspond to the blocks.

Abstract: A folding keyboard for a data processing system having two or more keyboard sections, keys attached to the keyboard sections, and a keyboard housing for receiving the keyboard sections. The keyboard may be configured to assume an extended position in which each of the keyboard sections is extended, and may be further configured to assume a second position in which each of the keyboard sections are collapsed. The keyboard may be further configured to transmit in response to a change in the extension state of the keyboard, a state signal to the data processing system for directing the data processing system to transition between a wake mode and a sleep mode.

Abstract: A portable electronic device, such as a portable computer, a personal digital assistant and a mobile telephone handset, includes a main board module having opposite first and second sides, and a keyboard module mounted on and coupled electrically to the main board module. The first side of the main board module is formed with an opening and a keyboard receiving cavity that extends from the opening toward the second side. The keyboard module is received in the keyboard receiving cavity and is capable of being pulled to extend out of the keyboard receiving cavity via the opening. As such, other control devices, such as a touch control panel and a pen input panel, can be provided on a third side of the main board module that interconnects the first and second sides.

Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a computing device. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved keyboard arrangement for use in the computing device. One aspect of the invention pertains to a movable keyboard that can be opened or removed to gain easy access to internal components of the computing device. Another aspect of the invention pertains to a magnetic keyboard securing system suitable for holding the movable keyboard relative to the computing device. The invention is particularly useful in computing devices such as portable computers.

Abstract: An adapter that electrically couples a portable touchpad keyboard to a portable electronic appliance, wherein the adapter couples a proprietary connector of a portable electronic appliance to an interface of the portable touchpad keyboard through a modified pin connector assembly, and wherein the portable touchpad keyboard also includes a physical support assembly on a bottom portion thereof, wherein the support assembly is unfolded and extended partway therefrom to thereby provide a physical support area on which to rest the portable electronic appliance, wherein the support assembly is unfolded in order to extend the support assembly far enough away from the portable touchpad keyboard to thereby support portable electronic appliances whose physical dimensions are relatively long when compared to a width of the portable touchpad keyboard.