Abstract: A hot-swappable battery system for computer peripherals includes a wireless mouse having a battery compartment, a battery connector assembly mounted within the battery compartment, a removable battery configured to be inserted into and ejected from the battery connector assembly, a keep-alive battery mounted within the wireless mouse, and a docking station. The battery connector assembly includes electrical contacts and a push-push ejector mechanism. The keep-alive battery is electrically connected to provide backup power when the removable battery is removed. The docking station has a battery slot configured to receive and charge the removable battery when not in use in the wireless mouse. The system enables continuous operation of the wireless mouse while battery swapping between the mouse and docking station.

Abstract: A key switch for computer keyboards that generates a clicking sound when pressed and released. Embodiments of the key switch include a housing, a stem, a position spring, a torsion spring, and a click bar. The stem flexes the torsion spring when the key switch is depressed, and after reaching a predetermined threshold, the torsion spring contacts the click bar producing a first click sound. When the key switch is released, the torsion spring contacts the click bar a subsequent time producing a second click sound of equal volume with the first click sound.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a keyboard gasket mounting system and a method for using it, the system comprising a keyboard case, wherein the keyboard case comprises a plurality of connection points disposed on a perimeter of the keyboard case; a plurality of gasket modules, wherein each of the plurality of gasket modules comprises at least a top portion and a bottom portion and is configured to removably connect to one or more of the connection points; and a switch plate, wherein the switch plate is configured to rest on the plurality of gasket modules. In embodiments, the keyboard gasket mounting system permits users to easily customize the compressible layer upon which a keyboard's switch plate is mounted in accordance with their respective preferences.