US20020097552A1 - Keyboard with ports - Google Patents
Keyboard with ports Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20020097552A1 US20020097552A1 US09/765,647 US76564701A US2002097552A1 US 20020097552 A1 US20020097552 A1 US 20020097552A1 US 76564701 A US76564701 A US 76564701A US 2002097552 A1 US2002097552 A1 US 2002097552A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- coupled
- keyboard
- electronic means
- port
- circuit
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
- G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
- G06F3/038—Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
- G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
- G06F3/021—Arrangements integrating additional peripherals in a keyboard, e.g. card or barcode reader, optical scanner
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
- G06F3/0227—Cooperation and interconnection of the input arrangement with other functional units of a computer
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
- G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of computer keyboard and more particularly to a keyboard with ports having improved characteristics.
- FIG. 1 A conventional computer configuration is illustrated in FIG. 1.
- computer 4 comprises a variety of ports 40 each having a specific interface specification (e.g., PS 2 port, LPT port, 1394 port, or universal serial bus (USB) port) and a variety of peripherals 5 each having a unique connector 50 coupled to a corresponding port 40 .
- signals from peripherals 5 may be sent to computer 4 for being processed.
- signals from computer 4 may be sent back to peripherals 5 in response.
- it is required to install a specific driver in computer 4 when one of the peripherals 5 is first coupled to computer 4 as stated above. Then turn off computer 4 prior to powering on computer 4 again. Finally, user may operate that peripheral 5 if the power on test is passed.
- computer 4 may not be operated normally if that peripheral 5 is disconnected from computer 4 . Further, the number of ports 40 may be not sufficient if there are many peripherals to be coupled to computer 4 . Furthermore, computer 4 may be operated abnormally. It is required to install an associate driver in computer 4 when a peripheral 5 having a USB connector is first coupled to computer 4 . User may operate the peripheral 5 immediately after the installation. Computer 4 may be still operated normally if that peripheral 5 is disconnected from computer 4 . When user wants to use the peripheral 5 , it may be coupled to computer 4 again without interrupting the normal operation of computer 4 . It is a convenient design. Thus, such USB connector is incorporated in almost all peripherals 5 .
- keyboard 7 comprises a recessed socket 70 having a port therein coupled to a connector of an electronic device 8 and a connector 72 at the free end of keyboard cable such that signals from keyboard 7 may be sent to computer 4 through connector 72 .
- peripheral 5 having connector as shown in FIG. 1 and peripheral 5 having USB connector two cables are employed to connect keyboard 7 and electronic device 8 to computer 4 and keyboard 7 respectively.
- a plurality of cables are installed around computer 4 when a plurality of peripherals 5 are coupled to computer 4 . It is known that there is little space available for the provision of such cables because most available space on and around table is occupied by computer, documents, or the like. Further, this may cause inconvenience and the office messy. Furthermore, this is not a good working environment. Thus improvement exists.
- keyboard comprising a body, a plurality of keys on the top surface of the body, and at least one port.
- keyboard may be operated normally when port of the keyboard is coupled to a first electronic device. Also, a signal communication therebetween is effected when port of the keyboard is coupled to a second electronic device.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows a conventional keyboard coupled to a computer
- FIG. 2 schematically shows another conventional keyboard coupled to a computer
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing major components of a keyboard according to the invention.
- FIG. 4 schematically shows a first preferred embodiment of keyboard according to the invention coupled to a computer
- FIG. 5 schematically shows a second preferred embodiment of keyboard according to the invention coupled to a computer.
- a keyboard in accordance with the invention comprising a body 1 including a hub circuit 10 , a keyboard circuit 12 coupled to hub circuit 10 , and a plurality of keys 14 on the top surface of the body 1 being coupled to keyboard circuit 12 , and a signal connection device 3 having one end coupled to hub circuit 10 and the other end coupled to a first electronic device 6 .
- keyboard may be coupled to first electronic device 6 through signal connection device 3 .
- the first electronic device 6 is a computer, while it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that computer may be replaced by another suitable device without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
- key 14 may be pressed to generate a signal from keyboard circuit 12 .
- each port 16 has one end coupled to hub circuit 10 and the other end coupled to a second electronic device 2 .
- the second electronic device 2 is a fingerprint identifier, an image fetching device, a credit card reader, or a memory reader, while it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that any of above devices may be replaced by another suitable device without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
- the input means of second electronic device 2 is faced toward user for ease of operation after second electronic device 2 is coupled to port 16 (FIGS. 4 and 5).
- signals from second electronic device 2 may be sent to first electronic device 6 through keyboard for being processed.
- signals from first electronic device 6 may be sent back to second electronic device 2 through keyboard in response.
- a first electronic device having a USB connector is readily adapted to couple to a second electronic device having a USB port.
- the operation is convenient.
- the second electronic device having a USB port may be expanded to accommodate 127 USB connectors through a plurality of universal serial bus hubs (USB Hub).
- USB Hub universal serial bus hubs
- the hub circuit 10 is a USB hub circuit and each of ports 16 is a USB port.
- any of second electronic devices 2 having such USB port may be directly coupled to a USB connector.
- the USB connector of the second electronic device 2 is provided on a predetermined position thereon.
- the input means of second electronic device 2 is faced toward user for ease of operation after second electronic device 2 is coupled to USB port.
- the predetermined position of USB port is on the same surface as keys of keyboard. This configuration is suitable for compact electronic device having signal transmission capability inserted onto port of keyboard.
- a keyboard incorporating such electronic device may facilitate signal input. Further, drawbacks of messy cables and space consuming occurred in prior art are eliminated.
- hub circuit 10 is a USB hub circuit and each of ports 16 is a port having a specific interface specification.
- a signal conversion circuit (not shown) is coupled between the USB hub circuit and the specific ports.
- any of second electronic devices 2 having such specific connector may be directly coupled to a port having a corresponding specific interface specification.
- Signal generated from second electronic device 2 is sent to the signal conversion circuit for converting into a USB signal through the specific connector of second electronic device 2 and the coupled corresponding specific port of keyboard.
- the converted signal is sent to first electronic device 6 for being processed through signal connection device 3 .
- the specific connector of second electronic device 2 is provided on a predetermined position thereon.
- signal connection device 3 is a cable having one end coupled to hub circuit and the other end coupled to a port which is a USB port. While it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that the USB port may be replaced by another suitable means without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Moreover, a connector of second electronic device 2 is coupled to the USB port.
- keyboard is coupled to computer 6 through signal connection device 3 .
- a fingerprint identifier 2 is inserted in port 16 of keyboard.
- a fingerprint fetching device (not shown) of fingerprint identifier 2 is provided at the same surface as keys 14 . Finger of a person is first placed on fingerprint fetching device. Then fingerprint fetching device is activated to fetch fingerprint from the finger. The fetched fingerprint data is then sent to computer 6 for comparing with data in a fingerprint data base through fingerprint identifier 2 , port 16 , hub circuit 10 , and signal connection device 3 .
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
Abstract
A keyboard device comprises a body including a hub circuit and a keyboard circuit coupled to hub circuit, a plurality of keys on the top of the body coupled to keyboard circuit, a signal connection means on the body coupled to hub circuit which is coupled to a first electronic means such that key may be pressed to cause keyboard circuit to generate a signal which is sent to first electronic means through hub circuit and signal connection means for being processed, and at least one port on the body each port having one end coupled to hub circuit and the other end coupled to a second electronic means. When second electronic means is coupled to port, the input means of second electronic means is faced toward user for ease of operation. Hence, signals from second electronic means may be sent to first electronic device through keyboard for being processed. Further, signals from first electronic means may be sent back to second electronic means through keyboard in response.
Description
- The present invention relates to the field of computer keyboard and more particularly to a keyboard with ports having improved characteristics.
- A conventional computer configuration is illustrated in FIG. 1. As shown,
computer 4 comprises a variety ofports 40 each having a specific interface specification (e.g., PS2 port, LPT port, 1394 port, or universal serial bus (USB) port) and a variety ofperipherals 5 each having aunique connector 50 coupled to acorresponding port 40. Hence, signals fromperipherals 5 may be sent tocomputer 4 for being processed. Also, signals fromcomputer 4 may be sent back toperipherals 5 in response. Typically, it is required to install a specific driver incomputer 4 when one of theperipherals 5 is first coupled tocomputer 4 as stated above. Then turn offcomputer 4 prior to powering oncomputer 4 again. Finally, user may operate that peripheral 5 if the power on test is passed. However,computer 4 may not be operated normally if that peripheral 5 is disconnected fromcomputer 4. Further, the number ofports 40 may be not sufficient if there are many peripherals to be coupled tocomputer 4. Furthermore,computer 4 may be operated abnormally. It is required to install an associate driver incomputer 4 when a peripheral 5 having a USB connector is first coupled tocomputer 4. User may operate the peripheral 5 immediately after the installation.Computer 4 may be still operated normally if that peripheral 5 is disconnected fromcomputer 4. When user wants to use the peripheral 5, it may be coupled tocomputer 4 again without interrupting the normal operation ofcomputer 4. It is a convenient design. Thus, such USB connector is incorporated in almost allperipherals 5. - Another
conventional keyboard 7 is illustrated in FIG. 2. As shown,keyboard 7 comprises arecessed socket 70 having a port therein coupled to a connector of anelectronic device 8 and aconnector 72 at the free end of keyboard cable such that signals fromkeyboard 7 may be sent tocomputer 4 throughconnector 72. In both the peripheral 5 having connector as shown in FIG. 1 and peripheral 5 having USB connector, two cables are employed to connectkeyboard 7 andelectronic device 8 tocomputer 4 andkeyboard 7 respectively. Hence, a plurality of cables are installed aroundcomputer 4 when a plurality ofperipherals 5 are coupled tocomputer 4. It is known that there is little space available for the provision of such cables because most available space on and around table is occupied by computer, documents, or the like. Further, this may cause inconvenience and the office messy. Furthermore, this is not a good working environment. Thus improvement exists. - It is an object of the present invention to provide a keyboard comprising a body, a plurality of keys on the top surface of the body, and at least one port. Hence, keyboard may be operated normally when port of the keyboard is coupled to a first electronic device. Also, a signal communication therebetween is effected when port of the keyboard is coupled to a second electronic device.
- The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken with the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows a conventional keyboard coupled to a computer;
- FIG. 2 schematically shows another conventional keyboard coupled to a computer;
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing major components of a keyboard according to the invention;
- FIG. 4 schematically shows a first preferred embodiment of keyboard according to the invention coupled to a computer; and
- FIG. 5 schematically shows a second preferred embodiment of keyboard according to the invention coupled to a computer.
- Referring to FIGS. 3 through 5, there is shown a keyboard in accordance with the invention comprising a
body 1 including ahub circuit 10, akeyboard circuit 12 coupled tohub circuit 10, and a plurality ofkeys 14 on the top surface of thebody 1 being coupled tokeyboard circuit 12, and asignal connection device 3 having one end coupled tohub circuit 10 and the other end coupled to a firstelectronic device 6. Hence, keyboard may be coupled to firstelectronic device 6 throughsignal connection device 3. In an embodiment of this invention, the firstelectronic device 6 is a computer, while it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that computer may be replaced by another suitable device without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In operation,key 14 may be pressed to generate a signal fromkeyboard circuit 12. Then the signal is sent to firstelectronic device 6 throughhub circuit 10 andsignal connection device 3 for being processed by a conventional technique. Further, at least oneport 16 is provided atbody 1. Eachport 16 has one end coupled tohub circuit 10 and the other end coupled to a secondelectronic device 2. In the embodiment, the secondelectronic device 2 is a fingerprint identifier, an image fetching device, a credit card reader, or a memory reader, while it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that any of above devices may be replaced by another suitable device without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. As such, the input means of secondelectronic device 2 is faced toward user for ease of operation after secondelectronic device 2 is coupled to port 16 (FIGS. 4 and 5). Hence, signals from secondelectronic device 2 may be sent to firstelectronic device 6 through keyboard for being processed. Also, signals from firstelectronic device 6 may be sent back to secondelectronic device 2 through keyboard in response. - As understood that a first electronic device having a USB connector is readily adapted to couple to a second electronic device having a USB port. Thus, the operation is convenient. Further, the second electronic device having a USB port may be expanded to accommodate127 USB connectors through a plurality of universal serial bus hubs (USB Hub). Thus, it is impossible for the second electronic device having insufficient connectors when each coupled first electronic device having an incorporated USB connector.
- In a first preferred embodiment of the invention as shown in FIG. 4, the
hub circuit 10 is a USB hub circuit and each ofports 16 is a USB port. Hence, any of secondelectronic devices 2 having such USB port may be directly coupled to a USB connector. The USB connector of the secondelectronic device 2 is provided on a predetermined position thereon. Hence, the input means of secondelectronic device 2 is faced toward user for ease of operation after secondelectronic device 2 is coupled to USB port. As shown, the predetermined position of USB port is on the same surface as keys of keyboard. This configuration is suitable for compact electronic device having signal transmission capability inserted onto port of keyboard. Thus a keyboard incorporating such electronic device may facilitate signal input. Further, drawbacks of messy cables and space consuming occurred in prior art are eliminated. - In a second preferred embodiment of the invention as shown in FIG. 5,
hub circuit 10 is a USB hub circuit and each ofports 16 is a port having a specific interface specification. A signal conversion circuit (not shown) is coupled between the USB hub circuit and the specific ports. Hence, any of secondelectronic devices 2 having such specific connector may be directly coupled to a port having a corresponding specific interface specification. Signal generated from secondelectronic device 2 is sent to the signal conversion circuit for converting into a USB signal through the specific connector of secondelectronic device 2 and the coupled corresponding specific port of keyboard. The converted signal is sent to firstelectronic device 6 for being processed throughsignal connection device 3. As shown, the specific connector of secondelectronic device 2 is provided on a predetermined position thereon. Hence, the input means of secondelectronic device 2 is faced toward user for ease of operation after secondelectronic device 2 is coupled to USB port. The predetermined position of USB port is on the same surface as keys of keyboard. This configuration is suitable for inputting signals from secondelectronic device 2. Further, drawbacks of messy cables and space consuming occurred in prior art are eliminated. In the invention,signal connection device 3 is a cable having one end coupled to hub circuit and the other end coupled to a port which is a USB port. While it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that the USB port may be replaced by another suitable means without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Moreover, a connector of secondelectronic device 2 is coupled to the USB port. - Referring to FIG. 5 again, the second preferred embodiment of the invention is shown for illustrating the effect achieved by the invention. As shown, keyboard is coupled to
computer 6 throughsignal connection device 3. Afingerprint identifier 2 is inserted inport 16 of keyboard. A fingerprint fetching device (not shown) offingerprint identifier 2 is provided at the same surface askeys 14. Finger of a person is first placed on fingerprint fetching device. Then fingerprint fetching device is activated to fetch fingerprint from the finger. The fetched fingerprint data is then sent tocomputer 6 for comparing with data in a fingerprint data base throughfingerprint identifier 2,port 16,hub circuit 10, andsignal connection device 3. - While the invention has been described by means of specific embodiments, numerous modifications and variations could be made thereto by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention set forth in the claims.
Claims (9)
1. A keyboard device comprising:
a body including a hub circuit and a keyboard circuit coupled to said hub circuit, a plurality of keys on said top surface of said body coupled to said keyboard circuit, a signal connection means on said body coupled to said hub circuit which is coupled to a first electronic means such that said key is operable to press to cause said keyboard circuit to generate a signal which is sent to said first electronic means through said hub circuit and said signal connection means for being processed; and
at least one port on said body each having one end coupled to said hub circuit and said other end coupled to a second electronic means having an input means which is positioned for being adapted to operate;
whereby signals from said second electronic means is sent to said first electronic device through said keyboard for being processed and signals from said first electronic means is sent back to said second electronic means through said keyboard in response.
2. The keyboard device of claim 1 , wherein said hub circuit is a universal serial bus (USB) hub circuit, each of said ports is a USB port, and said second electronic means further comprises a USB connector.
3. The keyboard device of claim 2 , wherein said USB connector of said second electronic means is provided on a predetermined position thereon such that said input means of said second electronic means is positioned for being adapted to operate after said second electronic means is coupled to said USB port.
4. The keyboard device of claim 1 , wherein said hub circuit is a USB hub circuit, each of said ports has a predetermined interface specification, and further comprising a signal conversion circuit coupled between said USB hub circuit and said ports having said predetermined interface specification such that said second electronic means having a connector with said predetermined interface specification is coupled to said port having said predetermined interface specification whereby signal generated from said second electronic means is sent to said signal conversion circuit for converting into a USB signal through said connector with said predetermined interface specification of said second electronic device and said coupled port having said predetermined interface specification of said keyboard device, and said USB signal is sent to said first electronic device for being processed through said signal connection means.
5. The keyboard device of claim 4 , wherein said connector with said predetermined interface specification of said first electronic means is provided on a predetermined position thereon such that said input means of said second electronic means is positioned for being adapted to operate after said second electronic means is coupled to said port having said predetermined interface specification.
6. The keyboard device of claim 1 , wherein said signal connection means is a cable having one end coupled to said hub circuit and said other end coupled to said port.
7. The keyboard device of claim 1 , wherein said first electronic means is a computer.
8. The keyboard device of claim 1 , wherein said second electronic means is a fingerprint identifier.
9. The keyboard device of claim 1 , 3, or 5, wherein said input means of said second electronic means is positioned on said top surface said same as that of said keys for being adapted to operate.
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/765,647 US6449142B1 (en) | 2001-01-22 | 2001-01-22 | Keyboard with ports |
DE20101164U DE20101164U1 (en) | 2001-01-22 | 2001-01-23 | Computer keyboard |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/765,647 US6449142B1 (en) | 2001-01-22 | 2001-01-22 | Keyboard with ports |
DE20101164U DE20101164U1 (en) | 2001-01-22 | 2001-01-23 | Computer keyboard |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20020097552A1 true US20020097552A1 (en) | 2002-07-25 |
US6449142B1 US6449142B1 (en) | 2002-09-10 |
Family
ID=26056779
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/765,647 Expired - Fee Related US6449142B1 (en) | 2001-01-22 | 2001-01-22 | Keyboard with ports |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US6449142B1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE20101164U1 (en) |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20060020882A1 (en) * | 1999-12-07 | 2006-01-26 | Microsoft Corporation | Method and apparatus for capturing and rendering text annotations for non-modifiable electronic content |
US20060256538A1 (en) * | 2003-08-26 | 2006-11-16 | Belkin Corporation | Universal serial bus hub and method of connecting peripheral devices to computers |
US20080133803A1 (en) * | 2006-12-05 | 2008-06-05 | Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Usb keyboard with removable usb keyboard wire |
US20090113090A1 (en) * | 2006-05-04 | 2009-04-30 | Gerhard Hochgesang | Keyboard |
US20100073855A1 (en) * | 2008-09-25 | 2010-03-25 | Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd . | Keyboard assembly |
Families Citing this family (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6665764B2 (en) | 2001-10-25 | 2003-12-16 | Standard Microsystems Corporation | Hubless docking station having USB ports |
JP2003177858A (en) * | 2001-12-13 | 2003-06-27 | Alps Electric Co Ltd | External input device |
US20070147932A1 (en) * | 2004-01-06 | 2007-06-28 | Giles Susan L | Computer keyboard |
US20060079122A1 (en) * | 2004-10-08 | 2006-04-13 | Edgar Matias | Cable for connecting devices to a computer via a keyboard |
US7122747B1 (en) * | 2005-05-25 | 2006-10-17 | Inventec Corporation | Extension-type access device |
WO2007038513A2 (en) * | 2005-09-26 | 2007-04-05 | Applus Technologies, Inc. | Testing vehicle emissions and engine controls using self-sevice on-board diagnostics |
US9483881B2 (en) * | 2005-09-26 | 2016-11-01 | Applus Technologies Inc. | System and method for testing vehicle emissions and engine controls using a self-service on-board diagnostics kiosk |
TWI335741B (en) * | 2005-10-06 | 2011-01-01 | Qisda Corp | Wireless acess point with being identified function and computer receiving the packet broadcasted from the same |
US20070124524A1 (en) * | 2005-11-30 | 2007-05-31 | Pressure Drop Inc. | Paper tray with integrated computing accessory devices |
TW201301989A (en) * | 2011-06-23 | 2013-01-01 | Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd | Integral information processing device |
US11740707B1 (en) * | 2022-12-14 | 2023-08-29 | Dell Products L.P. | Portable information handling system keyboard membrane having serial connector hub |
US11832069B1 (en) | 2022-12-14 | 2023-11-28 | Dell Products L.P. | Information handling system speaker with dampened speaker signal interface |
US11914428B1 (en) | 2022-12-14 | 2024-02-27 | Dell Products L.P. | Portable information handling system keyboard assembly having separable palm rest |
Family Cites Families (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6317061B1 (en) * | 1998-10-08 | 2001-11-13 | Sanjay Batra | Detachable keyboard |
-
2001
- 2001-01-22 US US09/765,647 patent/US6449142B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2001-01-23 DE DE20101164U patent/DE20101164U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20060020882A1 (en) * | 1999-12-07 | 2006-01-26 | Microsoft Corporation | Method and apparatus for capturing and rendering text annotations for non-modifiable electronic content |
US20060256538A1 (en) * | 2003-08-26 | 2006-11-16 | Belkin Corporation | Universal serial bus hub and method of connecting peripheral devices to computers |
US20060256539A1 (en) * | 2003-08-26 | 2006-11-16 | Belkin Corporation | Universal serial bus hub and method of manufacturing same |
US20090113090A1 (en) * | 2006-05-04 | 2009-04-30 | Gerhard Hochgesang | Keyboard |
US20080133803A1 (en) * | 2006-12-05 | 2008-06-05 | Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Usb keyboard with removable usb keyboard wire |
US20100073855A1 (en) * | 2008-09-25 | 2010-03-25 | Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd . | Keyboard assembly |
US7848089B2 (en) * | 2008-09-25 | 2010-12-07 | Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Keyboard assembly |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
DE20101164U1 (en) | 2001-06-07 |
US6449142B1 (en) | 2002-09-10 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US20020097552A1 (en) | Keyboard with ports | |
US6650549B1 (en) | Hub having a bluetooth system | |
US20040268163A1 (en) | USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface device | |
JP2002268774A (en) | Notebook computer and method for interfacing input and output device to notebook computer | |
US20030146903A1 (en) | Wired keyboard with built-in web camera | |
US20080133803A1 (en) | Usb keyboard with removable usb keyboard wire | |
EP1006429A3 (en) | Interface card for connecting a recording device to a host computer | |
US6630895B1 (en) | Computer keyboard with built-in display | |
US20040185719A1 (en) | Signal adaptor for USB and PS/2 connector | |
EP0849683A3 (en) | Expansion card, card interface and electronic device | |
US6810450B2 (en) | Personal digital assistant system | |
US6857034B1 (en) | Computer peripheral device incorporating infrared transmissions | |
US20020109675A1 (en) | Keyboard incorporating memory card reading device | |
KR200242089Y1 (en) | Keyboard with ports | |
JP2002116853A (en) | Usb mounted electronic equipment and use cable to be used therefor | |
US6662259B1 (en) | Modularized universal serial bus hub | |
US6446138B1 (en) | Remote operator interface for a network computer | |
US6813660B2 (en) | Wireless portable electronic device capable of receiving | |
US6836807B2 (en) | Wireless receiving device and method jointly used by computer peripherals | |
US6765485B2 (en) | Computer and data communication control method thereof | |
US6659665B1 (en) | USB keyboard having blue tooth device | |
KR100256660B1 (en) | Method for inputting keys by use of keyboard of pc in pda | |
CN101201730A (en) | Wireless transmission mode | |
CN217718630U (en) | Starting system and computer | |
US20060164381A1 (en) | Reversible laptop computers |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
REMI | Maintenance fee reminder mailed | ||
LAPS | Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees | ||
STCH | Information on status: patent discontinuation |
Free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362 |
|
FP | Lapsed due to failure to pay maintenance fee |
Effective date: 20060910 |