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7129930 Cordless computer keyboard with illuminated keys  
A remote keyboard has keys which are illuminated for identification under a dim motherboard. For a first embodiment of the invention, the identifying symbol or symbols on each key cap of the...
7129931 Multipurpose computer display system  
A computer system is provided that allows a computer user to easily and effectively maximize the value and utility of the computer system's display screen. In a preferred embodiment, a laptop...
7129932 Keyboard for interacting on small devices  
A QWERTY-based cluster keyboard is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the keyboard comprises fourteen alphabet keys arranged such that all the letters in the alphabet are distributed in three...
7126587 Information processing method, information processing device, image output device, information processing program, and recording medium  
In case where a key having a detection region (inner frame) in which user's instructions can be accepted is displayed according to a certain operation status of an apparatus, and in case where...
7126588 Multiple mode display apparatus  
A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first...
7123241 Quantitatively force-sensing computer keyboard  
A computer keyboard includes a frame, a grid of conductors located on the frame and forming a plurality of intersections, and a plurality of keys located above the plurality of intersections. Each...
7123170 System and method for a data-input array capable of being scanned using a reduced number of signals  
A system and method for scanning a data-input array (e.g., a keyboard or keypad) using a reduced number of signals is disclosed. Specifically, a switch array is disclosed comprising a plurality of...
7119794 Character and text unit input correction system  
An input device is disclosed that includes a sensor for editing characters and text units. The sensor has an elongate configuration and is laterally-oriented with respect to sides of the input...
7120471 User interface and associated method for indicating status using keypad backlights  
A method for indicating status on a programmed communication device wherein each of one or more backlights is associated with a respective key of a plurality of keys. Status information to be...
7119795 Information processing unit, control method for information processing unit for performing operation according to user input operation, and computer program  
A keyboard mode is switched according to the determination of a finger contact on a touch sensitive pad to assign mouse buttons to specific keys, such as the F and J keys, on the keyboard. The user...
7116312 Computer keyboard with vessel containing two liquids and a decorative element  
A computer keyboard device comprising a decorative sealed vessel comprising a first liquid, a second liquid, and at least one structure. The structure is insoluble in both the first and second...
7116311 Embedded text input  
An input device includes a plurality of character input keys and is operable in a single and a multiple alphabetic character input mode. In the single alphabetic character input mode, an individual...
7113151 Head-mounted image display device and data processing apparatus including the same  
A head-mounted image display device with a good operability and a data processing apparatus including such a display device. A head-mounted image display device wherein a liquid crystal panel and...
7114018 Methods, systems, and computer program products for communication of non-keyboard related data via a keyboard connection  
Communicating non-keyboard related data via a keyboard connection is disclosed. A keyboard protocol format is added to the non-keyboard related data. The non-keyboard related data is then...
7113398 Removable storage device unit  
A casing includes half members coupled with each other. The half members in cooperation define an inner space for containing a storage device. A removable storage device unit is thus established. A...
7109890 Keyboard with digital audio  
An alphanumeric keyboard for use with a host computer is disclosed the alphanumeric keyboard has a plurality of alphanumeric keys; and a sound reproducing system. The sound reproducing system...
7106304 Keypad device and operation method thereof  
A keypad device including a parallel/serial conversion device, a keypad module, and a controller coupled to the parallel/serial conversion device and the keypad module. The keys in the keypad...
7106305 Haptic feedback using a keyboard device  
A low-cost haptic feedback keyboard device for providing haptic feedback to a user for enhancing interactions in a displayed environment provided by a computer. The haptic keyboard device can be a...
7106306 Keyboard assembly optimized for a mobile device  
A keyboard assembly for a mobile device is provided that reduces the separation between keys by reducing the number of required dome switches. A reduction in the number of dome switches can...
7107079 Cellular phone set  
This invention is associated with a cellular phone set having a plurality of operation keys and one display device on a panel surface. This cellular phone set includes a touch sensor keyboard which...
7102543 Portable unit for the input of data in a digital device  
A portable unit for the input of data in a digital device, includes a control panel ( 1 ) on which is located a table ( 2 ) with a group of symbols ( 16 ) in a number of fields ( 13 ), and a base...
7102619 Universal serial bus keyboard control circuitry  
A keyboard control apparatus with a USB interface for use in a notebook computer having a number of keys. In one embodiment, a mapping unit is employed to store a number of key matrix codes...
7098896 System and method for continuous stroke word-based text input  
A method and system of inputting alphabetic text having a virtual keyboard on a touch sensitive screen. The virtual keyboard includes a set of keys where an each letter of alphabet is associated...
7098411 Electronic module for universal garage door opener and assembly method  
An electronic module that is activated by the touch of a button for sending a wireless signal to a remote receiver. The module has a housing with an upper portion that is secured in relation to a...
7095339 Apparatus for data input and key detection method thereof  
An apparatus for data input. The apparatus comprises a sensing circuit for a plurality of keys, outputting an interruption signal and a corresponding group of data bits when one of the keys is...
7095400 Method of automatically enabling or disabling backlight of electronic device based on a predetermined time  
The present invention is to provide a method of automatically enabling or disabling backlight of an electronic device based on a predetermined time, which is implemented in the electronic device...
7091955 Multi-purpose keyboard  
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for a keyboard. A removable part of a keyboard includes keyboard keys and stores identification data for indicating software for the particular removable...
7091953 Multi-purpose keyboard  
A keyboard for use as an input device for a host computer comprising a removable part that comprises a set of specific of keys each of which having a contact and held by a foundation. The removable...
7091954 Computer keyboard and cursor control system and method with keyboard map switching  
Disclosed is a computer keyboard and cursor control system and method for use with a computer having a pointing device operated by a user. Upon determining that the user is operating the pointing...
7091952 Liquid proof switch array  
Switch arrays such as keyboards are described. The switch arrays may include an array of dome spring elements. Each dome spring element may define a chamber, and a plurality of channels may...
7091885 Handheld electronic device with text disambiguation  
A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software. The device provides output in the form of a default output and a number of variants. The...
7088343 Edge touchpad input device  
A touchpad input device is provided that is disposed about at least a portion of at least one outside edge of an electronic device housing. The present invention also provides electronic devices...
7088339 Ergonomic input device  
This invention relates to ergonomically designed input devices, and methods of using these devices, that are suitable for use with computers, gaming consoles, or electronic typewriters. In one...
7088336 Pushbutton  
An improved pushbutton has a pair of elastic sections sandwiching a protrusive button. The elastic section includes a pair of elastic and flexible strips formed in an undulate manner to become a...
7088340 Touch-type key input apparatus  
A touch press key inputting device includes: a plurality of character keys 21˜32 with at least 2 characters displayed on the surface of each key; an input judging means 72 for sensing the...
7084857 Virtual data entry device and method for input of alphanumeric and other data  
A data input device including an optically generated image of a data input device, the image including at least one input zone actuable by an action performed thereon by a user, a sensor operative...
7084787 System and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard  
A system and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard assembly, which, in one embodiment, is used as a conductor to electrically communicate with an information appliance. The rows in the...
7084786 Reversible keyboard and information processor  
A reversible keyboard is attached, with the front or reverse side up, into a keyboard attachment recess equipped with a rubber key unit. This reversible keyboard comprises keytop members 51 a, 51...
7084858 System and method for inputting characters using a directional pad  
A system and method for enabling a user to input characters using a directional pad of a computing device. The directional pad is configured to generate directional inputs. The invention creates...
7081837 Compressed standardized keyboard  
A keyboard of reduced size is provided in which multiple characters are assigned to each of the primary keys. The selection of the characters to be assigned to each specific primary key is based on...
7081887 Method and apparatus for positioning a software keyboard  
A method and apparatus for positioning a software keyboard are described herein. In one embodiment of the invention, the method includes determining a screen touch location indicating where a touch...
7079121 Driving circuit of liquid crystal display device  
A driving circuit of a liquid crystal display device including a first insulating substrate on which a plurality of signal lines and a plurality of scan lines are disposed, and pixel transistors...
7075518 Method for updating a keyboard controller in a notebook computer  
A method for updating a keyboard controller in a notebook computer is introduced. The notebook computer has a keyboard controller which further includes a random access memory (RAM) and a read only...
7075519 Method for entering a character sequence into an electronic device as well as an electronic device for performing said method  
In a method for entering a character sequence consisting of one or more characters into an electronic device including keys for entering keystrokes by a user as well a display panel for presenting...
7071924 User input method and apparatus for handheld computers  
A system and method for providing input to a handheld computing device by provisioning the handheld computing device with a projecting device a projecting device for displaying a graphical...
7067757 Multi-tier keypad assembly  
A multi-tier keypad includes at least a first circuit board having a first circuit and a second circuit board having a second circuit, wherein the second circuit board is disposed adjacent to the...
7068259 Key data input device and mobile communication terminal using the same  
A mobile communication terminal with a one-keyed data input device is disclosed. The one-keyed data input device includes a recess portion formed on the top surface of a main body of the terminal...
7065386 Method and system for processing overloaded keys of a mobile device  
Improved approaches are disclosed for processing overloaded keys substantially more in accordance with user's expected behavior. With the improved approaches, users are less likely to undergo...
7061472 Presentation device  
The invention relates to a presentation device which is primarily designed for advising customers while conducting visits outside of the office. A laptop computer with a detachable keyboard ( 1 )...
7057618 Patch picking methods and apparatus  
A computer program product for a computer system includes code that directs a processor to display a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object on a display, wherein the...