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8179290 |
Electronic apparatus and key operation control method
According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a key operation unit including a first region in which a first key group is arranged and a second region in which a second key group is...
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8147154 |
One-row keyboard and approximate typing
In one aspect, the present invention comprises an apparatus for character entry on an electronic device, comprising: a keyboard with one row of keys; and an electronic display device in...
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8125775 |
Thin type mouse
A thin type mouse includes a main body and a finger ring. The main body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The finger ring is removably attached to the top surface of the main body. The finger...
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8098814 |
Handheld electronic device with keyboard
A keyboard includes a plurality of keys each of which is associated with indicia corresponding to at least one of alphabetic characters, numbers, or commands. The keys of the plurality of keys...
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8092107 |
Electronic device with height adjustable keys
An electronic device includes a housing, a key board, and a height adjustment apparatus. The key board includes a number of first keys and a number of second keys. The height adjustment apparatus...
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8083424 |
Ergonomic keyboard
An ergonomic keyboard having a mount and a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of unbroken adjacent rows is provided. Each row is comprised of an arcuate portion, a left portion, and a right...
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8079766 |
Key input system and device incorporating same
An ergonomically developed key input system for use with a computing or electronic handheld device that uses chording to type at increased speeds. The key input system includes a set of finger...
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8057116 |
Data input mechanism
A user interface with a keypad having a reduced form factor is provided. The keypad includes a plurality of multi-position keys, each of which has a plurality of toggle positions for making a...
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8033744 |
Keyboard for a handheld computer device
A keyboard for a hand held computer device including an array of keys representing characters of an alphabet of a language, wherein the array includes: (a) keys representing frequently used vowel...
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8011842 |
Apparatus for ergonomic typing
The subject matter described herein includes an apparatus for ergonomic typing. The apparatus includes a first surface having first set of keys including a plurality of alphabetic keys, where the...
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7845869 |
Computer keyboard with internal printer
A computer keyboard assembly includes a computer keyboard. The computer keyboard includes a housing on which a keypad is arranged. The housing defines oppositely disposed print media input and...
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7828489 |
Keyboard with a pair of pivotable keying modules
A computer keyboard incorporates a base member, a keying module and a spacing member coupled therebetween. The spacing member is pivotable over a range of angles to allow the keying module to be...
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7825833 |
Computer keyboard
A keyboard for one-handed data input is disclosed. The keyboard includes a primary keypad including a first set of keys. The primary keypad is defined by a first side and an opposed second side....
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7780368 |
Method and apparatus for reconfigurable key positioning on a keyboard
A method and apparatus for a reconfigurable keyboard is provided. One implementation involves a row mounting mechanism for mounting each row of keys on a row frame, the row mounting mechanism...
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7764489 |
Multimedia portable electronic device
Disclosed is a multimedia portable electronic device including a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing so as to rotate about a first hinge axis, a third housing adapted to...
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7758264 |
One-row keyboard
In one aspect, an apparatus for data entry on an electronic device, comprising: a keyboard with only one row of keys used to type letters of an alphabet; and an electronic display device in...
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7741570 |
Small form-factor keyboard using keys with offset peaks and pitch variations
A small form-factor keyboard or keypad for key structures is provided in which individual key structures have a contact surface on which there is a center reference and a peak. The center reference...
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7736078 |
Modular ergonomic, multi-function, multi-layer, universal standard keyboard
An electronic keyboard having an improved ergonomic design for use with computers and other alphanumeric input electronic devices is disclosed. Repetitive motion stress on a typist's hands, wrists...
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7724519 |
Information processing apparatus
An information processing apparatus configured to have: a display section (2) pivotally provided with respect to an apparatus main body (3) with a pair of hinges (9a, 9b) so as to pivot between a...
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7634080 |
Multifunctional keyboard for a mobile communication device and method of operating the same
An apparatus and method for telephony tone signal and character code generation for QWERTY keyboards includes a QWERTY style keyboard, a processor and a keyboard mode control software module. The...
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7594772 |
Keyboard with distance-adjustable keys
A keyboard with intervals-adjustable keys has a baseboard, plural pairs of key modules, at least one piezoelectric device and a differential mechanism. The plural pairs of key modules are...
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7534060 |
Keypad and handheld electronic device
An improved keypad having a plurality of keys can have linguistic elements assigned to the keys in any of a variety of arrangements depending upon various considerations.
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7517164 |
Computer keyboard with a planar member and endless belt feed mechanism
A computer keyboard assembly includes a computer keyboard, in turn, having a housing on which a keypad is arranged. The housing defines oppositely disposed print media input and ejection slots...
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7507044 |
Portable electronic device
An electronic device with multiple body elements is configurable to predetermined fixed portrait and landscape orientations each of which define a respective different operative position. A first...
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7507043 |
Ergonomic keyboard
An ergonomic keyboard having a mount and a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of unbroken adjacent rows is provided. Each row is comprised of an arcuate portion, a left portion, and a right...
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7503713 |
Accessible technology keyboard
A keyboard comprising: at least a first keyboard portion and second keyboard portion, wherein the first keyboard portion is hingedly attached to the second keyboard portion to allow keyboard use in...
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7397658 |
Multi-function electronic device with split cover
In a multi-function electronic device, consists of a display mounted on the device and a two part cover with each cover part slidable on the device in opposite directions for covering and exposing...
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7393149 |
Compact input device for entering data
A compact input device (104), suitable for entering data in an electronic device (102), includes a cylindrical surface (202) that has a keyboard switch matrix (210) deployed on the outer body of...
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7394030 |
Small form-factor keyboard using keys with offset peaks and pitch variations
A small form-factor keyboard or keypad for key structures is provided in which individual key structures have a contact surface on which there is a center reference and a peak. The center reference...
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7387457 |
One-row keyboard and approximate typing
In one aspect, an apparatus for character entry on an electronic device, comprising: a keyboard with one row of keys; and an electronic device in communication with the keyboard; wherein one or...
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7378991 |
Condensed keyboard for electronic devices
Methods, apparatuses, systems, and media for generating characters for electronic devices using condensed keyboards are disclosed. Embodiments comprise a method of manipulating a set of keys...
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RE40153 |
Multi-touch system and method for emulating modifier keys via fingertip chords
A multi-touch system is disclosed that recognizes simultaneous touchdown of four fingers on, above, or below the home row of keys as a modifier chord and applies modifiers such as Shift, Ctrl, or...
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7338224 |
Ergonomic keyboard apparatus
A plurality of embodiments of improved ergonomic keyboards for interfacing with a user's arms, wrists, hands and fingers in a more natural way, i.e., in ways that are optimally suited to human...
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7334952 |
Staggered keyboard for a portable device
A staggered keyboard for use with a portable device is provided. The staggered keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged into a plurality of rows of keys. For each row of keys, the labeling of...
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7325988 |
One-piece ergonomic keyboard and related methods
A one-piece keyboard includes a compressible body having a plurality of depressible key areas, each associated with a first spring constant, and a wrist support area of the body associated with a...
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7322759 |
Keyboard apparatus
A keyboard apparatus has two rows of multi-function keys that together bear actuation indicia for the numerals 0-9 and the letters A-Z. The actuation indicia preferably defines four rows of...
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7324019 |
Adjustable ergonomic keyboard for use with stationary palm and elements thereof
An ergonomic keyboard as shown in FIG. 3A for use with a stationary palm wherein the keys (15) of the keyboard are actuated only by motion of the joints in the digits. The keyboard may have a thumb...
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7311455 |
Keyboard for minimizing non-productive hand movements
A typing keyboard is provided for minimizing non-productive hand movements. The keyboard comprises a plurality of keys for entering alphanumeric text, the keys being positioned according to a...
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7311454 |
Mobile device
An apparatus has a keyboard panel with a QWERTY array of alphabetic key actuation indicia. The apparatus further has a QWERTY array of keys that are free of alphabetic key actuation indicia, and...
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7287921 |
Key array of keyboard
A key array for a keyboard is provided having an input key section including a plurality of input keys. Each input key has a left key part, a central key part, and a right key part. A left control...
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7278796 |
Keyboard for a computer system
A keyboard for a computer system is provided. The keyboard comprises a housing having an upper surface defining an opening for a plurality of keys, a printer assembly positioned on a print media...
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7273324 |
Adjustable wearable ergonomic split keyboard and mouse
An adjustable wearable ergonomic split keyboard and mouse data input device is provided that includes two hand modules. Data and command input keys are provided in each module and arranged on...
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7270492 |
Computer system having integrated printer and keyboard
A computer system is provided comprising a computer, a keyboard peripheral of the computer, and a pagewidth printer peripheral of the computer. The pagewidth printer is disposed within a housing of...
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7259751 |
Input systems and methods for the evaluation and optimization of same
A method for evaluating an input system interfacing a human user with an electronic device uses empirically determined bi-action times for users to perform a second input action (e.g., pressing a...
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7255503 |
Dual numerical keyboard based on dominance
There is a need to develop a more sophisticated educational system of keyboard set ups for not only the disabled population from their worker's compensation injuries but for the entire continuum of...
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7229227 |
Keyboard with improved lateral region
A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and...
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7227536 |
Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs
A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs is disclosed. In order to operate within the limited space available on a hand-held electronic device, the present...
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7202853 |
Reduced keyboard system that emulates QWERTY-type mapping and typing
A reduced keyboard system (100), with a reduced number of keys (13, 15, 23, 25, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112), but retaining the typing map of the conventional QWERTY or QWERTY-type keyboard by...
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7203059 |
Ergonomic portable computer
A portable computer having a main computer body and a display unit which is slidably attached to the main computer body and movable to various vertical positions up and away from the computer main...
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7194239 |
Electronic device and method for managing its keyboard
The invention relates to an electronic device and a method for managing the keyboard of the electronic device. The electronic device comprises a keyboard and a processing unit connected to the...
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