KR100335755B1 - A keyboard-phone system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a keyboard-phone which is coupled to a keyboard or wrist rest of a keyboard used in a computer so that a computer user can operate a computer or simultaneously use a telephone function without having a separate telephone. The phone function can be used even when the power is turned off. In addition, the block to which the handset is mounted can be easily settled on the left or right side of the existing computer keyboard, and a device that wraps and stores the telephone line is installed in the block to pull out the handset, and the telephone line is released. If you do not use the phone, the phone line connected to the receiver is not visible when you do not use the phone, and the phone line connected to the handset is combined with the keyboard line, the phone line, and the power line. The computer body was configured to connect.

Description

Keyboard Phone {A KEYBOARD-PHONE SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to a keyboard-phone combining a telephone function with a keyboard or a palm rest of a computer so that a computer user can perform a computer operation and a telephone function through a keyboard without using a separate telephone. It relates to a keyboard-phone that combines a small device with functions and calculations into a keyboard or palm rest so that the functions can be operated even when the computer is turned off.

US Pat. No. 5,375,165, registered by Haber, relates to a computer peripheral device. The keyboard has a conventional keyboard mode and a telephone mode, and is composed of a keyboard, a keyboard controller, and a telephone controller. The keyboard controller disseminates data by converting each scan code each time the keyboard is operated in the telephone mode or the keyboard mode, and the keyboard sends the data to the telephone controller to activate the telephone function.

The keyboard has telephone control keys that allow you to switch the keyboard to the default keyboard and telephone control mode. In this way, users cannot use both the keyboard and the phone at the same time, even if the computer loses power. In addition, the phone and keyboard functions using the same keyboard keys require many special accessories such as a scan code converter and an electronic optical separator, as described in the patent, which may result in higher production costs than existing keyboards and phones. have.

Moreover, Haber's invention is not only electrically integrated with keyboard and phone functions, but also because the same keys are used for the keyboard and phone functions, the phone function is dependent on the keyboard configuration. Therefore, it is possible to use the telephone function only when the computer is powered, and it is configured not to use the telephone function at the same time using the keyboard.

US Patent No. 5,829,899, registered by Chao, relates to a wrist rest for use in a computer keyboard, and is configured to adjust a height according to a user's convenience by adjusting a handle. US Patent No. 5,641,369, which is registered by Kerchhoff et al., Relates to a wrist rest for use in typing, and other patents relating to the keyboard and palm rest related to the present invention include US Patent Nos. 4,860,342, 4,991,199, and 5,008,927. 5,197,147, 5,253,940, 5,553,122, 5,572,572, 5,577.118, 5,892,503, and 5,890,696, but not all mention the keyboard and wrist rest phone of the present invention.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a computer keyboard or a keyboard palm rest separately installs a device having a phone, a calculator, and a radio function to use a conventional keyboard function as well as a computer keyboard even when the computer is turned off. It is an object of the present invention to provide a keyboard-phone capable of performing functions such as a telephone, a calculator and a radio.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a keyboard having basic keyboard keys, a telephone component having a telephone function and configured with the keyboard, but having a function and a circuit completely separated from the keyboard, and the telephone component. And a keyboard cable integrated with a keyboard cable and a telephone line respectively connected to the keyboard, and a palm rest attached to the keyboard, wherein the telephone component is operable even when the computer is turned off. It is characterized by being able to use.

The present invention also provides a keyboard having basic keyboard keys, a telephone component having a telephone function and configured with the keyboard, but having a telephone component completely separate from the keyboard, and a telephone keyboard connected to the telephone component. It is provided with a telephone line having a component that can be easily attached, and the palm rest attached to the keyboard, characterized in that the telephone component is configured to be independently attached to the left or right side or the upper portion of the keyboard.

In addition, the present invention, the keyboard with the keyboard keys and the palm rest, and has a phone function and is configured with the keyboard, but the function and circuit is completely separated from the keyboard on the right side of the palm rest or the user's palm is in use of the keyboard A telephone component disposed at the least impact area and a keyboard cable integrated with the telephone component and a keyboard cable respectively connected to the keyboard, wherein the telephone component is operated even when the computer is turned off. It is possible to use both the keyboard and the telephone function at the same time is characterized.

In another aspect, the present invention, the wrist rest with an attachment function that can be attached to the keyboard, having a telephone function and configured with the keyboard, but the function and the circuit is completely separated from the keyboard, the right side of the wrist rest or the user's palm A telephone component disposed at the least impacted portion of the keyboard and a comprehensive keyboard cable integrated with the telephone cable and a keyboard cable respectively connected to the telephone component and the keyboard, the telephone component being operated even when the computer is turned off It is possible to use the keyboard and the telephone function at the same time is characterized by.

In addition, the present invention, a keyboard having a keyboard and a wrist rest together, having a telephone function and configured with the keyboard, but the function and the circuit is completely separated from the keyboard, the right side of the wrist rest or the user's palm is in use. A telephone line having a telephone component disposed in the least impact area and a telephone line connected to the telephone component and easily attachable to an existing keyboard cable, wherein the telephone component is turned off. It is also possible to operate and is characterized in that the keyboard and phone functions can be used simultaneously.

1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a keyboard-phone according to the present invention, wherein a phone and a calculator function are integrally combined with a keyboard, and a phone attachment strap is attached to the left side with an ear-microphone, and a basic keyboard wrist rest View of keyboard-phone attached to keyboard with improved keyboard.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the wrist rest keyboard-phone in accordance with the present invention, the phone and the calculator function on the right side of the wrist rest, the ear-microphone is connected to the telephone line rewinder in the inside of the wrist rest and inside the wrist rest cover A perspective view of a keyboard-phone that is stored.

3 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of a keyboard-phone according to the present invention, in which a telephone and a calculator function are integrally coupled to the right side of the keyboard, and a telephone attachment stand is attached to the left side with the ear-microphone, and a basic keyboard Perspective view of keyboard-phone attached to keyboard with improved wrist rest,

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a keyboard-phone according to the present invention, a perspective view of a keyboard-phone to which a separately configured attachment telephone set is coupled.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the attachment telephone set shown in FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the attachment telephone set shown in FIG. 5. FIG.

7 is a perspective view showing a telephone line of the keyboard-phone according to the present invention;

8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the keyboard line shown in FIG. 7, illustrating a state before the keyboard line is coupled.

9 is a perspective view showing a telephone line of the keyboard-phone according to the present invention, showing a state in which the keyboard line is coupled.

10 is a perspective view of an easy-attachment phone mounting fixture according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a partial cutaway perspective view illustrating a state in which a telephone line rewinder is mounted on a telephone attachment fixture shown in FIG. 10; FIG.

12 is a perspective view of a keyboard-phone in which another set of attaching telephone set having a handset is attached to the keyboard, in another embodiment of the keyboard-phone according to the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the attachment telephone set having the handset shown in FIG. 12; FIG.

Fig. 14 is a schematic cross sectional view of the attachment telephone set having the handset shown in Fig. 12, showing a state in which a telephone line rewinder is mounted;

Figure 15 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a keyboard-phone according to the present invention, a perspective view showing a keyboard-phone attached to the keyboard set of the attachment cordless phone having a separate wireless handset function.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a set of attaching cordless telephones having the wireless handset function shown in FIG. 15; FIG.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the wireless transmitter shown in FIG. 15. FIG.

18 is an improved wrist rest in accordance with the present invention, wherein the phone and calculator functions are on the right side of the wrist rest, and the ear-keyboard is coupled to the telephone line rewinder inside the wrist rest and is housed in front of the wrist rest. A perspective view of a pawn.

19 is a perspective view specifically showing FIG. 18.

20 is a cross-sectional view of the wrist rest shown in Figure 18, a cross-sectional view showing the keypad and key support block with the keypad lid open.

FIG. 21 is a sectional view of the wrist rest shown in FIG. 18, illustrating a keypad and a key support block with the keypad lid closed; FIG.

22 is an improved wrist rest according to the present invention, in which a telephone and a calculator function are located on the right side of the wrist rest, and the ear-microphone is connected to a telephone line rewinder inside the wrist rest and can be stored in the cover of the wrist rest. Perspective view of a keyboard-phone.

Figure 23 is a perspective view of a keyboard-phone with an improved wrist rest with keypad lid in accordance with the present invention, having a telephone and a calculator function;

Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

1: keyboard 2: wrist rest

3: General keyboard wire 4,32: Branch connection part

5,33: power line 6,31: keyboard line

7,34: Telephone line 10,25,64,73: Telephone function key

11,26,65,72: Telephone key 12,27,75: LCD display panel

13,28,76: Speaker microphone 14,29,74: Calculator function key

16: wrist rest keyboard 17,71,96: wrist rest phone calculator

18,95: palm rest cover 20: keyboard

23: phone calculator for attachment 24, 49, 57, 67: attachment member

30: telephone line 35: slot

40: phone mounting bracket 41,81: ear-microphone

42,52,82,88: Telephone Code 43: Telephone Line Rewinder

44,83: line entrance 45: fixed clip

46,85: code plate 47,87: reel

48,86: Latch 50: Phone for attachment

51: Handset 53,84: Code Guide

54: entrance 55: telephone line rewinder

56: coil spring 60: cordless phone for attachment

61: wireless handset 62,63: antenna

70,97: wrist rest 77: key support block

78,99: keypad lid 79: slide slot

80: Slider 89: Clip

90: holding slot 91: hand slot

92: additional device 98: lock holder

Below. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a keyboard-phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a general keyboard wrist rest 2 is attached to an improved keyboard 1, on top of the keyboard 1 according to the invention. The configuration of the functional devices is applied.

Phone function keys (10), phone keys (11), calculator function keys (14), LCD display panel (12), speaker microphone (13), and radio and calculator functions are the same width as the existing keyboard. It's located above the keyboard. The improved keyboard width keeps the same width as the existing keyboard, so it can be used in limited space such as a conventional keyboard drawer without difficulty.

1 is also a perspective view of a keyboard-phone with a telephone attachment strap 40 wound around it, attached to the left side of the keyboard 1, such that the telephone attachment bracket 40 is detached from the ear-microphone 41 on its upper side. Possible mountings are formed. The receiver 51 may be attached to this mounting portion. The mounting portion is formed with an inlet through which the telephone cord is drawn. As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the integrated keyboard line (3) can be connected to the keyboard and the computer as a single line as the keyboard line (6), telephone line (7) and power line (5) is configured together The branch connection 4 was used to minimize the thickness of the line at this point.

The power line is connected to the AC adapter and provides the necessary power for a calculator, radio, etc. The circuit and configuration of the telephone and keyboard are completely separated and the telephone line (7) and the power line (5) are connected separately to the telephone component only so that you can use the telephone function with the improved keyboard (1) even if the computer is out of power. In addition, the phone and keyboard can be used simultaneously.

Speaker volume adjustments, earphone jacks, and telephone jacks are not shown in the figure, but are installed on the back of the improved keyboard 1. The user can make a call even when using the keyboard with the speaker microphone 13 or the ear-microphone 41. The telephone key 11 can also be used as a calculator together with the calculator function key 14.

2 shows a wrist rest keyboard 16 configured with a keyboard and a wrist rest. Wrist rest phone calculator 17 is located in the wrist rest. The ear-microphone 81 is connected to the reel 85 which rewinds the line or directly to the earphone jack, and is configured to be stored in the wrist rest cover. 3 shows that the telephone function elements are located on the right side.

4 shows an attachable telephone calculator 23 that can be freely attached to the left and right sides of the basic keyboard 20, an LCD display panel 27, a speaker microphone 28, a telephone function key 25, a telephone key ( 26), a calculator function key 14, a radio, a clock function, and a voice recording function.

As the side surfaces 21 and 22 of the basic keyboard 20 are formed in the same shape, the phone attachment stand 40 and the attachment telephone calculator 23 may be attached to any surface according to the user's convenience. The shape of the attaching telephone calculator 23 is the same as that of the side of the basic keyboard 20 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 so that the user does not have inconvenience in using the keyboard and the telephone, and the adhesive member such as a strong double-sided adhesive tape By using the user can be attached to the desired place.

7 to 9 show an improved telephone line 30, wherein the telephone line 34 and the power line 33 consist of a single cable, in which the existing keyboard line 31, like the slot 35, is connected. There are things that can be inserted or attached.

Looking at the configuration, the telephone line 34 and the power line 33 is embedded in the interior of the improved telephone line 30 and molded, and the existing keyboard line 31 installed on one side is inserted into the slot 35 to be integrally combined. ) Is formed. The slot 35 is formed so that the keyboard wire 31 is elastically fitted and is not easily separated. By such a configuration, the keyboard phone can be attached to an existing keyboard and used. In this case, each line is cleanly aligned as one body as shown, thereby improving aesthetics.

10 and 11 show that the telephone cord 42 of the ear-microphone 41 is connected to the telephone line rewinder 43 mounted inside the telephone attachment base 40 through the inlet 44. There is, as the telephone cord 42 is wound with the spring on the reel 47, when the user pulls the ear-microphone 41, the telephone cord 42 is released when it is released and released, and the telephone cord 42 in the pulled state. Fixing clip (45) is held so that the) is not rewinding.

12 to 14 show a specific configuration of the attachment telephone set 50 in which the handset 51 is installed. The handset 51 is coupled to the attachment telephone 50, and the telephone cord 52 has a hole in the inlet 54. It is connected to the telephone line rewinding container 55 along the cord guider 53 installed in the attachment telephone 50 through the through.

Since the coil spring 56 wound in a circle mounted inside the telephone line rewinder 55 is pulling the telephone cord 52 with a certain elasticity, when the handset 51 is placed on the handset holder, the telephone cord 52 is wound and It is not exposed to, and is pulled out when the handset 51 is pulled out. Phone attachment member 57 is formed on the left and right sides of the attachment telephone 50 so that it can be easily and firmly attached to both sides of the keyboard.

15 to 17 are still other embodiments of the present invention, wherein a user can use a cordless telephone set 60 and a cordless handset 61 for performing a telephone function on the left and right sides and the upper side of the keyboard described in the above embodiments. According to the convenience of the keyboard is shown to be formed to be easily and firmly attached to the desired position, and each side has an area and an attachment member 67 for attaching the wireless telephone set 60.

18 is an improved wrist rest 70 attached to the base keyboard 20, with the wrist rest phone calculator 71 on the right. The wrist rest phone calculator 71 includes a telephone function key 73, a wrist rest phone calculator 71, a telephone key 72, a calculator function key 74, an LCD display panel 75, a speaker microphone 76 and a radio function. Configure it as you want.

The telephone cord 82 of the ear-microphone 81 is wound on the reel 87, and the coil spring wound in a circle inside the reel 87 pulls the telephone cord 82 with a constant elasticity. When the 81 is placed on the clip 89, the telephone cord 82 is wound up so as not to be exposed to the outside, and it is configured to be pulled out by pulling it.

20 and 21 show that the heights of the keys 72, 73 and 74 are formed lower than the height of the key support block 77. When the keypad lid 78 is opened, the keys can be used and the support blocks are closed. The height of 77 allows the keys to be protected even when the keypad lid 78 is pressed from above.

FIG. 22 shows a keyboard-phone formed with keys lower than the surface of the wrist rest and configured to operate by pressing keys with a finger rather than being pressed when the palm touches it. Ear-microphone 81 may be connected directly to an earphone jack. And, coupled to the reel (87) in the inside of the wrist rest was able to wrap the phone cord 82, it was also possible to accommodate the inside of the wrist rest cover (95). In addition, the keypad lid 99 is attached so that it can be opened when necessary, such as when cleaning keys.

As described above with respect to the configuration and operation of the present invention for each embodiment, it can be arbitrarily changed as follows as needed, which will fall within the scope of the present invention.

The above-mentioned comprehensive keyboard line is to combine separate telephone line and telephone electric line with the keyboard line and arrange it to the back of the computer main body as one line, and if you want to use the telephone line together with the Internet, connect the internet telephone line to serve as internet and telephone. Can be.

In addition, the wired telephone is described as having a telephone function terminal, telephone number terminal, voice recording recorder, speakerphone, wired handset set, wired earphone set, message notification function, etc. The wireless phone is described as consisting of a telephone function terminal, a telephone number terminal, a speakerphone, a wireless handset, a wireless earphone set, a wireless antenna, a voice recording function, and a message notification function. You can add or reduce functionality.

As described above, the present invention adds a phone, a calculator, a radio, a clock function to a keyboard or a wrist rest of a keyboard, or attaches a separate set having these functions to a keyboard, so that the computer can be used even when the computer is turned off. In addition, it is convenient to be able to make a telephone call with computer operation, and a general keyboard cable is also designed to be integrated into a telephone line, an electric cable, and a keyboard line, thereby improving usability and aesthetics.

Claims (22)

delete A keyboard having basic keyboard keys; The upper side is provided with a mounting portion detachable to the earpiece or ear-microphone, and the mounting portion is formed with an inlet through which the telephone cord is drawn out, and the telephone cord connected to the ear-microphone or the receiver is wound with a spring on the reel. When the phone cord is pulled out or released, the phone cord is rewinded when it is released and released. When the phone cord is pulled, a phone clip rewinder having a fixed clip is formed therein to prevent the phone cord from being rewound. A telephone attachment stand; A telephone component attached to a predetermined position of the basic keyboard and connected to at least the telephone cord; A comprehensive keyboard line integrating a telephone line, a keyboard cable, and a power line of the telephone component connected to the telephone component and the keyboard, respectively; And a palm rest attachable to the keyboard. 3. The telephone element according to claim 2, wherein the telephone element comprises a telephone circuit, telephone keys, speaker-microphone, speaker volume controller, voice recorder, earphone jack, LCD display panel, radio, calculator circuit, calculator function keys, clock and AC adapter. Keyboard-phone characterized in that. 4. The keyboard-phone according to claim 3, wherein the telephone keys and speaker microphone constituting the telephone component are disposed on either the left / right side or the upper portion of the keyboard. delete The keyboard-phone according to claim 3, wherein a volume controller and an earphone jack for adjusting the volume of the speaker microphone are arranged on the back or side of the keyboard. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A keyboard having basic keyboard keys; A palm rest attachable to the keyboard; The palm rest has a mounting portion detachable to the microphone on one side thereof, and the mounting portion has an inlet through which the telephone cord is drawn out, and the telephone cord connected to the ear-microphone is wound with a spring on the reel. When the ear-microphone is pulled, the telephone cord is unwound and rewinded when it is released, and when the pull is provided, a telephone line rewinder having a fixed clip formed therein to prevent the telephone cord from being rewound, and at least a telephone component connected to the telephone cord. It includes; And a telephone line connected to the telephone component and the keyboard, and a comprehensive keyboard line integrating a telephone cable and a power cable of the telephone component. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the telephone component comprises a telephone circuit, telephone keys, a speaker-microphone, a speaker, a volume controller, a voice recording device, an earphone jack, an LCD display panel, a radio, a calculator circuit, calculator function keys, a clock and an AC adapter. Keyboard-phone, characterized in that consisting of. delete delete delete delete delete The keyboard-phone according to claim 15, wherein the telephone keys and the LCD panel are formed below the surface of the wrist rest. 22. The keyboard-phone according to claim 21, wherein the telephone keys and the LCD panel are mounted in a slidable keypad lid.