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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8115737 | Information processing apparatus, information processing method, information processing system and information processing program An information processing apparatus includes: a key operation section that has one or more operation keys arranged planarly, and outputs a key operation output corresponding to an operation of an operation key; a sensor that outputs a detection output corresponding ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8102646 | Information processing apparatus having switch for inputting key data An information processing apparatus includes a housing with a top surface and a rear surface, a CPU (central processing unit) provided in the housing, a keyboard placed on the top surface of the housing and including a plurality of keys which input key data to the C... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8098231 | Portable device with versatile keyboard An apparatus comprising: a display for presenting information to a user; a housing connected to the display for supporting the display; and a keyboard assembly deployable through a sliding connection to the housing, the keyboard assembly deployable in multiple direc... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8089467 | Keyboard frame with induction light source A keyboard frame with induction light source is disclosed, which comprises: a frame, a light guide plate, a signal line, a thermal sensor, a light source, a control circuit and a switch. As the light guide plate having the signal line disposed thereon is received in... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8089468 | Slate wireless keyboard connection and proximity display enhancement for visible display area An approach is provided that identifies when a wireless keyboard unit is connected to an information handling system that includes a display screen that is partially blocked when the keyboard is attached. A determination is made as to the size of the visible portion... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8085244 | Method and apparatus for displaying multiple images on individual keys of a keyboard A key for an information handling system, the key including a finger surface configured for interaction with a user's finger and an inverted lenticular lens positioned beneath the finger surface. The finger surface may be substantially transparent to at least one wa... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8081449 | Handheld electronic device and operating method thereof A handheld electronic device and an operating method thereof are provided. The handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a moving assembly. The moving assembly includes a sliding module and at least one rotating module. The sliding module ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8081163 | Raised keys on a miniature keyboard A miniature keyboard wherein the keys are arranged in a way to improve data entry and decrease the chance of depressing multiple keys at a time. Accordingly, the height of the keys are patterned to decrease the chance of multiple key depressions thus increasing the ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8077151 | Information processing apparatus The information processing apparatus of the invention includes: a display section having a display screen on one surface thereof; a main unit that supports the display section so that the display section can open and close with the one surface arranged inside, and, ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8059095 | Keypad for a security system Methods, computer-readable mediums, apparatuses, and systems are provided. For example, a method is disclosed which includes identifying at least one security system function, in a plurality of security system functions, for blocked user access when a keypad is away... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8044937 | Text input method and mobile terminal therefor A method for inputting text in a mobile terminal having a touch screen is provided. When detecting a touch-down, the mobile terminal displays a character of the touch-down point and nearby characters in an enlarged size and indicates the character of the touch-down ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8031178 | Keyboard with chassis structure A keyboard apparatus includes a group of switches, a key having a corresponding group of plungers, and a chassis structure including a panel and a post. The post projects upward from the panel to support the key for manual movement pivotally into multiple actuated p... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8031179 | Control apparatus for operation panel and electronic apparatus A signal line used in a key matrix is shared between a signal line used in a first display unit and a signal line used in a second display unit. Two types of periodical pulse signals are superimposed on a level signal which indicates data displayed on the second dis... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8022932 | Handheld electronic device with reduced keyboard and associated method of providing improved disambiguation with reduced degradation of device performance In view of the foregoing, an improved handheld electronic device having a reduced keyboard provides facilitated language entry by making available to a user certain words that a user may reasonably be expected to enter. Incoming data, such as the text of a message, ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8018716 | Adapter for docking a consumer electronic device in discrete orientations A modular system comprises an appliance conducting a useful cycle of operation, a consumer electronic device removably mounted to the appliance and having a user interface for controlling a primary function of the consumer electronic device, and an adapter mounting ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8018438 | Information processing apparatus and processing program in information processing apparatus The present invention provides an information processing apparatus including: a keyboard that has a plurality of operating keys and is foldable via a hinge part, the keyboard being set in a closed state in which the operating keys are closed and in an opened state i... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8018439 | Mobile appliance system and method enabling efficient entry A mobile appliance and a method of using a mobile appliance are disclosed. The mobile appliance may include a microprocessor, a data entry device, a monitor, a candidate selection device, and software having instructions for controlling the microprocessor. A series ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8009143 | Tablet PC and method for keyboard containing the same A tablet computer is provided. The tablet computer includes: an electronic computing base having receiving portion; a liquid crystal display pivotally connected to the electronic computing base; a keyboard detached contained in the receiving portion and wirelessly c... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8009142 | Virtual keyboard system and control method thereof In a device that uses a virtual keyboard, an input field and a virtual keyboard used upon data input to that field are registered in association with each other. Upon data input, the associated virtual keyboard is used. When no associated virtual keyboard is availab... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8004494 | Handheld electronic device and keyboard having multiple-function keys An improved handheld electronic device having an improved keyboard provides enhanced usability with fewer keys by enabling the keys to pivot slightly to provide multiple functions to the keys. The improved keyboard may, for example, include internal strips of conduc... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7999791 | Handheld electronic device and keypad providing enhanced usability and reduced size, and associated method An improved handheld electronic device, keypad, and method in accordance with the invention meet these and other needs. An improved handheld electronic device having an improved keypad provides enhanced usability and reduced size by organizing its keys in pairs, wit... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7999792 | Electronic apparatus According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a coordinate input device which inputs coordinate data, a disabling range setting module which sets a disabling range in which the coordinate data, which is input by the coordinate input device, is disabl... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7982716 | Switch with depth and lateral articulation detection A key switch to sense and give feedback to a computer of depth, acceleration, velocity, and lateral or vibrato movement. The key switch is suitable for computer keyboards, musical keyboards, foot pedals and the like. Lateral or sideward key movements can be for mous... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7982715 | User input for an electronic device A user input section for an electronic device including a keypad display, a key, and a sheet member. The keypad display is adapted to change display of indicia on the keypad display between at least two different display modes. The key has a user depressible top sec... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7973769 | Localized haptic feedback A surface for generating an isolated haptic feedback includes an isolated region having a perimeter and a gap surrounding the perimeter, with the gap separating the isolated region from the rest of the surface. The surface further includes a deformable sealing mater... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7969419 | Hand-held electronic device A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard, thumbwheel, display and associated software is optimized for use of the device with the thumbs. The associated software has a plurality of features to optimize efficient use of the limited keyboard space and encourage t... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7956843 | Handheld electronic device with text disambiguation employing advanced editing features 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 output is based largely upon the frequency, i.e., the likelihood tha... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7952562 | Notebook computer having keyboard decoding in palmrest A portable information handling system, user interface components thereof, and methods of user control interface and assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment a keyboard assembly, including a large plurality of contacts for a keyboard matrix, connects directly to a ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7940248 | System and method for associating characters to keys in a keypad in an electronic device The disclosure relates to a system and method of mapping a layout of a keyboard onto a keypad in an electronic device. The method comprises: providing a map of a keyboard layout as a collection of segments including a left column of segments and a right column of se... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7933115 | Screen scratch resistant device for laptop computer A device includes a screen back cover, a screen protective cover frame, a roller, and a screen protective cover. The screen back cover is configured to mount a screen to a computer. The screen protective cover frame includes a roller chamber, and is configured to sn... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7920372 | Electronic handheld device with user interface A handheld electronic device has a body that is substantially less thick than wide and long. The body has a user side with a user interface and which body defines an aperture through the body substantially perpendicular to the user side so as to provide a grip for h... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7907393 | Display support for a clamshell electronic device A clamshell electronic device provided. A first hinge having a first centerline along the axis of rotation of the first hinge can be disposed on a base member. A second hinge having a second centerline along the axis of rotation of the second hinge can be disposed o... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7907121 | Portable device with versatile keyboard An apparatus comprising: a display for presenting information to a user; a housing connected to the display for supporting the display; and a keyboard deployable through a sliding connection to the housing, the keyboard deployable in multiple directions, the informa... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7903088 | Computer keyboard with pointer control A computer pointer control device includes a support base and a keyboard. The device includes a structure configured to reduce friction between the support base and an underlying surface. A wrist support is positioned on the support base, configured to receive a use... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7898525 | Electronic device including digital tuner unit According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a cabinet having an upper case and a lower case. The upper case has an upper wall, and a keyboard mounting section is provided on the upper case. The cabinet incorporates a main board. A connector is provide... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7898526 | Haptic keypad and electronic device An improved handheld electronic device includes an improved keypad with keys that impart a plurality of different instances of a given physical property. In one embodiment, each key imparts of plurality of different instances of the given physical property, such as ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7898527 | Systems, methods and devices for efficient communication utilizing a reduced number of selectable inputs Embodiments of the subject invention relate to systems, methods, and devices providing a reduced number of selectable inputs that enable efficient communication. One aspect of what is disclosed are embodiments of a systematic code, which systematic code enables effi... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7893925 | Circuit for reading buttons and controlling light emitting diodes A circuit including a first pin connection, a second pin connection, a first diode-switch arrangement and a second diode-switch arrangement. The first diode-switch arrangement is connected in series and configured to allow a current to pass from the second pin conne... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7880724 | Integrated handheld data processing device having a sliding form factor A handheld data processing device having three functional components assembled in a sliding configuration. A processor module is mechanically coupled to two sliding covers. The processor module houses circuits for performing the functions of data processing and may ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7868872 | Button structure and design method for latching prevention A latch-free button structure and its design method that can be applied to most electronic devices. The button includes a body, a wing plate, a positioning plate and a contact rod. The top end of the wing plate joins with the side edges of the button body and the po... | 01/11/2011 |
