Abstract: A system comprising a processor and an input device. The input device has a first communication port disposed thereon. The first communication port is configured to wirelessly communicate keystrokes performed on the input device to the processor. The input device is configured for being held and operated with one hand. The input device has a complete basic alphanumeric character set and a plurality of symbols which are actuated by one of at least ten multifunction keys arranged in a grid of three columns by four rows, each of the multifunction keys being configured for single-touch selection of exactly four functions depending on a direction of force thereon. The input device has at least three control keys, each of the control keys being configured to perform a function in conjunction with at least one other key.

Abstract: A video conference system is provided having a base assembly and a loudspeaker assembly in communication with the base assembly by means of a rotable connector is provided. The rotatable connector has an array of springy contacts which are engageable with a compatible array of slide rings, which allows the loudspeaker assembly to be enabling the manually rotated independently of the base assembly, without the loss of electrical contact between the base assembly and the loudspeaker assembly.