Abstract: A system for distributed device event handler configuration includes an event handler configuration server, including: a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output component, a visual program editor, a logical event model, and a device communicator; event management devices, each including: a hardware layer/operating system, a logical event mapping, a target compiler, a program executor; such that a configuration user can edit an event handling program, comprising event handlers, which handle device events on the event management devices; such that an event management device executes an event handler, when the event management device detects a device event, which corresponds with the event handler. Also disclosed is a method for distributed device event handler configuration, including editing an event handling program, updating devices, detecting a device event, and executing an event handler.

Abstract: A system for distributed device event handler configuration includes an event handler configuration server, including: a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output component, a visual program editor, a logical event model, and a device communicator; event management devices, each including: a hardware layer/operating system, a logical event mapping, a target compiler, a program executor; such that a configuration user can edit an event handling program, comprising event handlers, which handle device events on the event management devices; such that an event management device executes an event handler, when the event management device detects a device event, which corresponds with the event handler. Also disclosed is a method for distributed device event handler configuration, including editing an event handling program, updating devices, detecting a device event, and executing an event handler.

Abstract: A portable keyboard includes a selected number of standard-size keys in a reduced size housing having a removable cover that both protects the keyboard during transit and can be removed and used to support the portable keyboard in selected positions to aid in its use. The reduced size housing and standard-size keys are configured, sized, dimensioned to be operated with a minimum number of errors and to be stored in a portable computer carrying case when not in use.