Abstract: A system for porting a speaker through a keyboard module and a backlight module is provided. The system includes an enclosure, the enclosure configured to mount the keyboard module, the backlight module, and the speaker thereto, wherein the speaker is disposed under a portion of the keyboard module and the backlight module. The system also includes a port path for porting the speaker through the keyboard module and the backlight module, the port path extending from the speaker to an outer surface of the keyboard module, wherein a first portion of the port path includes a passage in the enclosure, the passage disposed adjacent to an edge of the keyboard module and the backlight module, and wherein a second portion of the port path includes a periphery of a key of the keyboard module.

Abstract: A system for porting a speaker through a keyboard module and a backlight module is provided. The system includes an enclosure, the enclosure configured to mount the keyboard module, the backlight module, and the speaker thereto, wherein the speaker is disposed under a portion of the keyboard module and the backlight module. The system also includes a port path for porting the speaker through the keyboard module and the backlight module, the port path extending from the speaker to an outer surface of the keyboard module, wherein a first portion of the port path includes a passage in the enclosure, the passage disposed adjacent to an edge of the keyboard module and the backlight module, and wherein a second portion of the port path includes a periphery of a key of the keyboard module.

Abstract: In one aspect, a keycap for use in backlit keyboards is provided. The keycap includes a translucent base having a surface with a layer of paint applied directly onto the surface. The layer of paint is capable of blocking at least some light that passes through the translucent base when the keycap is backlit. A groove is etched on the surface that defines the shape of a symbol. The groove penetrates the layer of paint completely, thus exposing parts of the translucent base that are hidden underneath the layer of paint. Because the translucent base is exposed by the groove, when the keycap is backlit, the symbol may appear to glow while the rest of the keycap's surface may appear to remain dark. The symbol may be a letter, number, or any other symbol one might want to put on a keyboard key.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, an electrical connector may include an electrical cord comprising a plurality of wires, and a plug connected to the electrical cord. The plug may include electrical contacts coupled to the plurality of electrical wires, and at least one latch. The at least one latch may be biased to extend away from the plug, an end surface of the at least one latch being within two tenths of a millimeter of an end surface of the plug opposite from the electrical cord.

Abstract: According to one general aspect of the invention, an input device includes a collapsible structure and a sheet of material. The sheet of material is disposed above the collapsible structure and includes an attached edge that is affixed to a housing of the input device, creating a pivot point. The sheet of material also includes a front edge opposite the attached edge, a left edge, and a right edge. The sheet of material has a width extending from the left edge to the right edge and a height extending from the front edge to the pivot point. A first opening is formed proximate the front edge of the sheet of material. The collapsible structure is disposed below a portion of the sheet of material located between the front edge and a midpoint of the height of the sheet. The collapsible structure is approximately centered between the left and right edges.

Abstract: A system for porting a speaker through a keyboard module and a backlight module is provided. The system includes an enclosure, the enclosure configured to mount the keyboard module, the backlight module, and the speaker thereto, wherein the speaker is disposed under a portion of the keyboard module and the backlight module. The system also includes a port path for porting the speaker through the keyboard module and the backlight module, the port path extending from the speaker to an outer surface of the keyboard module, wherein a first portion of the port path includes a passage in the enclosure, the passage disposed adjacent to an edge of the keyboard module and the backlight module, and wherein a second portion of the port path includes a periphery of a key of the keyboard module.