Abstract: A multi-configuration portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, a dual-axis hinge and at least a guiding module is provided. The dual-axis hinge has a first axis pivotally coupled to the first body and a second axis pivotally coupled to the second body. The guiding module prevents the first axis and the second axis from acting simultaneously. The guiding module includes a track disposed in the first body and a slide connected with the second body. The slide has an interaction force with the track so that the slide can move from the second body to couple with the track.

Abstract: A dual-axis circuit board is disclosed. The circuit board includes at least an upper circuit board, a lower circuit board, and a connecting circuit board. The upper circuit board connects to the circuit in a top cover of the folding electronic apparatus, and the lower circuit board connects to the circuit in the body of the folding electronic apparatus. The angle between the folding directions of the upper and lower circuit board is approximately 90 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for selecting characters and a device thereof. The method comprises the steps of sensing a touch on a first key, which has a plurality of characters marked thereon; confirming the touch and displaying the plurality of characters associated with the first key on a display unit; sensing a shifting motion of the touch on the first key; and selecting one of the plurality of characters associated with the first key in response to the shifting motion of the touch. The present invention further provides a character input module and an electronic device for implementing the character selection method.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device and an operation method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a virtual keyboard and a touch screen. The virtual keyboard includes a plurality of key sections. The touch screen has an inputting area for showing one of the key sections. When the touch screen detects a sliding movement from a user in the inputting area, the inputting area shows another one of the key sections without showing the other ones of the key sections.

Abstract: An auto-aligning and connecting structure used to connect and align an electronic device and an accessory, wherein a plurality of first magnetic bodies are disposed on a first surface of the electrical device and a plurality of second magnetic bodies are disposed on a second surface of the accessory. The magnetic pole of the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies are appropriately arranged so the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies can attract each other when the first surface and the second surface approach each other. Then, the electronic device and the accessories are connected to each other when the first surface and the second surface connect.

Abstract: An input module for an electronic device includes a key and a touch sensing unit. The touch sensing unit includes a substrate, a sensing circuit, and a conductive member protruding from the substrate. The conductive member has a connection portion and a sensing portion. The connection portion is electronically connected to the sensing circuit, and the sensing portion is movable with respect to the substrate and connected to the key for detecting a contact on the key.

Abstract: A hand-held electronic device including a body, a touch-sensing display area, and a holding area is provided. The touch-sensing display area located at a surface of the body is divided into several sub-touch-sensing areas disposed at a part of a surrounding region of the touch-sensing display area. The sub-touch-sensing areas have at least one access-sensing region. The access-sensing region is used for sensing a touch-control action so as to render the hand-held electronic device to perform a function corresponding to the touch-control action. The holding area is disposed outside the sub-touch-sensing areas. When a user only intends to hold the hand-held electronic device, the user's hands can put on the holding area and the hand-held electronic device would not perform any corresponding function.

Abstract: An electronic device and a keypad structure thereof are disclosed. The keypad structure includes a first key group, a second key group and a third key group. The second key group is disposed on the left side of the first key group, and the third key group is disposed on the right side of the first key group. Each key area of the second key group is smaller than that of the first key group, and each key area of the third key group is also smaller than that of the first key group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for executing commands in an electronic device having a touch sensing element. A stylus or finger is used to touch the touch sensing element and move through several sensing areas on the touch sensing element. A responsive signal is generated by the touch sensing element according to the touched sensing areas. A processor then executes a corresponding command in accordance with the responsive signal.

Abstract: An input method is used for an electronic device having a touch-sensitive element and a display unit. Firstly, a contact on a specific zone of the touch-sensitive element is detected. Then, it is determined whether the contact remains. When the contact remains and slides to a specific position of the touch-sensitive element, a specific number corresponding to the specific zone is selected for input.

Abstract: Information navigation methods. Contact is made with a touch-sensitive surface, and a navigation speed is determined according to contact movement speed. Information is continuously navigated according to the navigation speed.

Abstract: Multifunction activation methods. A touch-sensitive mechanism comprising a first zone and a second zone is provided. The first zone has a first input definition. Upon contact with the second zone, maintained contact with the touch-sensitive mechanism and movement from the second zone to the first zone, a function is activated. If the contact moves within the first zone, the function is executed according to the first input definition.

Abstract: Item selection methods. Users touch, drag, and release contact along a touch-sensitive mechanism to select software hotkeys or menu items on a display screen. As soon as contact is made with and remains on the surface of the sensor, a menu appears on the display screen. Sustained contact and dragging along the touch-sensitive mechanism moves or scrolls through content items. When contact is terminated with the touch-sensitive mechanism, the highlighted content item is selected for launching.

Abstract: The present invention provides an earphone storage structure comprising a necklace, two fasteners formed in the two ends of the necklace respectively and a stopper formed in the necklace. The size of the fasteners is less than the size of the stopper and the size of the earphones. Therefore, the earphone may couple with the necklace with the fasteners fastening the earphones. Moreover, the stopper and the fasteners may together determine the extendable distance of the earphones.

Abstract: A dual-axis circuit board is disclosed. The circuit board includes at least an upper circuit board, a lower circuit board, and a connecting circuit board. The upper circuit board connects to the circuit in a top cover of the folding electronic apparatus, and the lower circuit board connects to the circuit in the body of the folding electronic apparatus. The angle between the folding directions of the upper and lower circuit board is approximately 90 degrees.

Abstract: A multi-configuration portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, a dual-axis hinge and at least a guiding module is provided. The dual-axis hinge has a first axis pivotally coupled to the first body and a second axis pivotally coupled to the second body. The guiding module prevents the first axis and the second axis from acting simultaneously. The guiding module includes a track disposed in the first body and a slide connected with the second body. The slide has an interaction force with the track so that the slide can move from the second body to couple with the track.

Abstract: An auto-aligning and connecting structure used to connect and align an electronic device and an accessory, wherein a plurality of first magnetic bodies are disposed on a first surface of the electrical device and a plurality of second magnetic bodies are disposed on a second surface of the accessory. The magnetic pole of the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies are appropriately arranged so the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies can attract each other when the first surface and the second surface approach each other. Then, the electronic device and the accessories are connected to each other when the first surface and the second surface connect.

Abstract: A dual-axis hinge includes at least a connecting section, an upper hinge and a lower hinge. The connecting section has two sides orthogonally connected to the upper and lower hinges respectively. The connecting section has a circuit cavity that communicates with circuit outlets of the upper and lower hinges to form a passage for accommodating a transmission circuit. The upper hinge is connected to a first sleeve for joining the top cover of a folding electronic product, and the lower hinge is connected to a second sleeve for joining the body of the folding electronic product. These connections enable the top cover to rotate in at least two different directions.

Abstract: A half keyboard having a key input system with a set of keys, wherein the set of keys is arranged as a conventional keyboard, such as a Qwerty keyboard, approximately folded in half so that the key of the set of keys indicates more multiple characters, symbols and/or functions.