Abstract: A molded article includes a first layer made of soft material, a second layer made of plastic material; and a third layer made of hard material. The first layer and the third layer are respectively joined to the opposite sides of the second layer by injection molding. A method for making the molded article is also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective cover used to install an electronic unit and a peripheral keyboard, includes a base, a first latching structure and a second latching structure, the base includes a first main section, a second main section and a bendable connecting section connecting the first main section to the second main section; The first latching structure is arranged on the periphery of the first main section; the second latching structure is arranged on the periphery of the second main section. The electronic unit is received in the first main section and secured by the first latching structure, the keyboard is received in the second main section and secured by the second latching structure. The electronic unit and the keyboard can be overlaid by bending of the connecting section. The disclosure also discloses a portable electronic device used the protective cover.

Abstract: A molded article includes a first layer, a second layer and a third layer, the first layer and the third layer are transparent, the first layer has first patterns formed thereon, and the third layer has second patterns formed thereon, the second patterns have the same shape and size as the first patterns. The first layer and the third layer are joined to the two opposite sides of the second layer by injection molding, where the first and second patterns align.

Abstract: A housing includes a soft layer, a radiator element, and a main body. The radiator element is combined with the soft layer. The main body is attached to the soft layer, and the radiator element extends from the soft layer and the main body. The radiator element can be protected by the soft layer and the main body. In addition, textured material can be use for the soft layer to enhance appearance of an electronic device using the housing.

Abstract: A molded article includes a first layer, a third layer, a second layer and a sealing layer, the first layer and the third layer are made of soft materials, the second layer and the sealing layer are made of plastic materials. The first layer and the third layer are combined to opposite sides of the second layer by the first injection molding step, the sealing layer encloses the edge of the molded article by the second injection molding step.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard includes a transparent substrate, a keyboard layer, a first insulation layer, a shield layer, a second insulation layer, a position detection layer, a transparent protective layer, and a control module. The keyboard layer and the control module are located on the transparent substrate. The first insulation layer is attached to the keyboard layer. The shield layer is located between the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. The position detection layer is located between the second insulation layer and the protective layer. The keyboard layer, the shield layer and the position detection layer are electronically connected to the control module.

Abstract: A foldable keyboard includes a base, a receiving module, and connecting assemblies. The base includes a number of touch panel units. The receiving module includes a number of plates. The plates are pivotably connected to each other in series. The connecting assemblies are for biasing touch panel units into the folded configuration when the base is covered by the plates.

Abstract: A data entry device includes a flexible base, a receiving module, a rolling mechanism, and a stop mechanism. The receiving module includes a sleeve and a subsidiary cover detachably attached to the sleeve. The base is received in the sleeve. The rolling mechanism rotates the base. One end of the base is secured to the rolling mechanism, and the other end of the base is secured to the subsidiary cover. The stop mechanism is for controlling the movement of the rolling mechanism. A selected length of the base exposed out of the sleeve can be controlled by the stop mechanism.

Abstract: An input device includes a base, a touchscreen, and a projector. The base defines a receiving slot. The touchscreen is secured to the base. The projector can be pivotally received in the receiving slot. The projector includes a holder and a lens. One end of the holder is pivotally secured to the base, and the lens is secured to the other end of the holder. The lens can project a keyboard image on the touchscreen to identify input locations.

Abstract: A flexible touch-type keyboard includes a flexible keyboard module, a receiving assembly for receiving the flexible keyboard module, and a cover. The receiving assembly is connected to one end of the flexible keyboard module; and the cover connected to the opposite end of the flexible keyboard module. The flexible keyboard module is withdrawn from the receiving assembly and automatically rolled back into the receiving assembly by pulling the cover away from the receiving assembly different distances.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a transparent plate, a keyboard layer. The transparent plate includes a lens. The keyboard layer is disposed between the touch screen and the transparent plate. The lens facilitates people with poor eyesight to be able to read the text.

Abstract: A computer mouse includes a driver module, a plurality of wheels, a control module, and a plurality of sensors. The control module is electrically connected to the driver module and the sensors, and is capable of controlling the driver module to drive the wheels. The driver module is capable of providing driving force and driving the wheels. The sensors are capable of sensing movement information of the computer mouse, and the control module controls the driver module to adjust the movement state of the wheels according to the movement information. Thus, the sensors can accurately sense and obtain the movement information to prevent the computer mouse from falling from a support plane.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a control module electrically connecting to the touch screen, a transparent plate and a keyboard layer. The keyboard layer includes a number of key icons. The keyboard layer is disposed between the touch screen and the transparent plate. When a touching position corresponding to the key icons of the touch screen are touched, the control module detects a touch position coordinate and produces a corresponding command signal to the electronic device, and an image is shown on the electronic device.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with cooperation with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a control module, a transparent plate. The control module is electronically connected to the touch screen. The transparent plate includes a plurality of key icons made of transparent electroluminescence material and a driver circuit electronically connecting the key icons to the control module. The control module triggers the driver circuit to illuminate the key icons, and the key icons are displayed through the touch screen.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen and a transparent plate. The transparent plate is attached under the touch screen. The transparent plate includes a plurality of key icons made of luminous material. The key icons can absorb energy of light it is exposed to from a display of the electronic device, ambient artificial light, and sunlight. Then the key icons will glow in the dark.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent working in input mode or display mode includes a transparent display screen, a touch screen, a central processing unit, a touch screen controller, and a display screen controller. The touch screen is located on the transparent display screen and electronically connected to the transparent display screen. The display screen controller controls the transparent display screen to display user interfaces correspond to the operating modes under the control of the CPU. At least one function key for switching the operating modes is displayed on the transparent display screen. Touch actions are performed on a user interface. The touch screen controller sends touch signals according to touch locations or touch trajectories on the touch screen to the CPU.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a transparent plate, and a light module. The touch screen is located on the transparent plate. The light module is located at a side of the transparent plate. When the light from the light module shines on the key icons and the key icons are displayed.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a control module electrically connecting to the touch screen, a transparent plate and a writing pad. The transparent plate includes a number of key icons and a driver circuit electrically connecting the key icons to the control module. The writing pad and the touch screen are disposed on the transparent plate; the writing pad electrically connects to the control module. The control module triggers the driver circuit to illuminate, the key icons that are displayed through the touch screen.

Abstract: A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a control module, and a transparent plate. The control module is electrically connected to the touch screen. The transparent plate includes a plurality of key icons, a driver circuit, and a metal film. The key icons are made of transparent electroluminescence material. The driver circuit is electrically connecting the key icons to the control module. When the keyboard is powered off, the metal film is used to reflect light as a mirror.

Abstract: A method for making a housing comprising: providing a metal layer, a decorative layer, and an adhesive layer; attaching adhesive layer to the decorative layer to form a preformed soft layer; cutting the preformed soft layer to form a soft layer having a configuration the same as that of the metal layer; attaching the soft layer to the metal layer to form a intermediate product; and heating and pressing the intermediate product by a thermo compressing apparatus to form the housing. The application also discloses a housing used in a portable electronic device.