TW201205348A - Compact keyboard and cradle - Google Patents

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TW201205348A
TW201205348A TW100123699A TW100123699A TW201205348A TW 201205348 A TW201205348 A TW 201205348A TW 100123699 A TW100123699 A TW 100123699A TW 100123699 A TW100123699 A TW 100123699A TW 201205348 A TW201205348 A TW 201205348A
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One exemplary aspect comprises a keyboard apparatus comprising: a collapsible keyboard comprising five substantially rigid frames, the frames comprising a central frame, two end frames, and two intermediate frames, each intermediate frame located between an end frame and the central frame; each pair of adjacent frames being relatively pivotably connected together along a folding axis, the folding axes being substantially mutually parallel; and a plurality of keys mounted on the frames. Another exemplary aspect comprises a keyboard apparatus as above, further comprising a collapsible cradle assembly detachable from the collapsible keyboard.

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201205348 t、發明說明: 【相關申請案的交又參考】 本申請案主張美國臨時專利申_案,案號為 61/362,13〇,於2010年7月7日申請,名為「小型鍵盤_ 的優先權,且此案係為美國設計專利申 ”⑽,㈣,於編年7月9日申請,名為「鍵盤2 座J的-部分接續案。以上所參考的巾請案之各者的整 體内谷在此處併入作為參考。 【發明所屬之技術領域】 範例實施例係關於用於可攜式計算設備及電腦的輸入 的改善構件。更明確而言’此等實施例係關於對可攜式 計算設備(例如’行動電話、平板電腦、手持電腦及其 他電腦)的輸入生產力的改善的性質(例如,ascii )。 【先前技術】 备則的輸入構件係有缺點的。隨著可攜式計算設備變 得越來越小且越來越強大,使用者希望不論在任何地方 都可以使用者的設備做更多生產。使用者使用當前的觸 碰螢幕鍵盤或小設備的梅指鍵盤係難以達成多產。所需 求的係一口袋尺寸的鍵盤,該鍵盤與多重設備交流。 201205348 【發明内容】 •提供緊也、的實體鍵盤,用於輸入至可攜式計算設 備。 提i、支架/立座以支持/保護一可攜式計算設備。 *提供一藍牙或無線連接至一可攜式計算設備。 •提供備用電池電源至一可攜式計算設備。 然而,技藝人士將瞭解本發明並非限於以上的特徵, 且各種實施例可提供所有的以上所述的特徵、完全不提 供以上所述的特徵、或提供以上所述的特徵的—子集, 而並非惊離本發明的範•。—個範例態樣包含―鍵盤裝 L包含:(a)—可指疊鍵盤,該可擅疊鍵盤包含五個 :質上堅固的架構’該等架構包含一中央架構、兩個終 端架構、及兩個中問架播& 間条構各個中間架構位於-終端架 構及該中央架構之間;(b)各對 )谷對岫接的架構相對地可旋 =沿著-折4軸連接在—起,該等折疊軸係實質上為 彼此平行;及⑺複數個按鍵固定於”架構上;該可 摺4鍵盤可圍繞該等折疊軸而 Α '瓦"、展開的配置及一 摺疊的配置之間,其中在該展 承品廿〇 置中該鍵盤係大致 ’其中在術的配置中該等終端架構係位於該中 央架構及該等中間架構之間。 在各種範例實施例中:(1 )兮 鍵盤在鄰接於一中央架 構的折疊軸上係可以相同的方向 、 磁〆 叮且’(2 )各個中間牟 構係可旋轉地以-單鉸鏈連接至_ 中1架 、、嗝条構,且各個中 201205348 間架構係可旋轉地以一雙鉸鏈連接至該中央架構;(3) 當該鍵盤係在該摺疊的配置中時,該等單鉸鏈被置中於 S亥等雙绞鍵之間;(4 )各個中間架構具有一寬度,該寬 度係3:測於鄰接的折疊軸之間,該寬度係小於該中央架 構的寬度的一半;(5 )各個架構具有一側壁,當該鍵盤 係在该展開的配置中時,該側壁經塑造成與一鄰接的側 壁嵌套,且各個側壁具有一磁鐵或一磁鐵接觸的面之任 一者;(6)各個終端架構具有一寬度,該寬度係從一鄰 接的折疊軸量測,該寬度小於一鄰接中央架構的寬度; (7 )該複數個按鍵係以一標準樓梯狀QWERTY佈局安 排;(8 )該複數個按鍵係以一標準的IS〇、ansi、或JIS 佈局安排;(9)該裝置進一步包含一梳及膜,用於防止 粒子進入该鍵盤;(10)該裝置進一步包含一藍牙介面, 該藍牙介面可操作地與一行動計算或通訊設備通訊; (11)該裝置進一步包含一充電埠及電池,該充電埠及 電池可操作地充電一行動計算或通訊設備;及/或(12) 該裝置進一步包含至少一個USB埠。 在各種其他範例實施例中:(1 )該裝置進一步包含一 支架組件;(2)該支架組件係可從該可摺疊鍵盤分離;(3) 該支架組件係可操作以支承一手機,且可操作以支承一 大的行動計算或通訊設備;(4 )該支架組件包含一收藏 腳立座、一支架接腳、及一橡膠化表面;(5)該腳立座 係可調整以於複數個角度顯示一行動計算或通訊設備; (6 )該支架組件係可摺疊的;(7 )該支架組件包含一可 201205348 分離的绞鍵夾; 鉸鏈機制。 及/或(8)該支架組件包含一咬合調整 另—範例態樣包含一種鍵盤裝置,包含:(& )—可摺 疊鍵盤,該可摺疊鍵盤包含五個實質上堅固的架構,該 等架構包含—中央架構、兩個終端架構、及兩個中間架 構,各個中間架構位於一終端架構及該中央架構之間. (b)各對鄰接的架構相對地可旋轉地沿著—折叠轴連接 在一起,該等折疊軸係實質上為彼此平行;及(〇 )複數 個按鍵固定於該等架構上。 另一範例態樣包含一種鍵盤裝置,包含:(a )—可摺 疊鍵盤,該可摺疊鍵盤包含五個實質上堅固的架構,爷 等架構包含—中央架構、兩個終端架構、及兩個令間架 構,各個中間架構位於一終端架構及該中央架構之間= (b )各對鄰接的架構相對地可旋轉地沿著一折疊軸連接 在一起,該等折疊軸係實質上為彼此平行;(c )複數個 按鍵固定於該等架構上;及⑷一可摺疊支架組件,該 支架組件係可從該可摺疊鍵盤分離;該可摺疊鍵盤可圍 繞該等折疊軸而折疊於一展開的配置及一摺疊的配置之 間,其中在該展開的配置中該鍵盤係大致平面,其中在 該摺疊的配置中該等終端架構係位於該中央架構及該等 中間架構之間,且該支架組件包含一收藏腳立座、—支 架接腳、及一橡膠化表面。 另一範例態樣包含一種鍵盤裝置,包含:(a )—可摺 疊鍵盤,該可摺疊鍵盤包含五個實質上堅固的架構,諛 201205348 等架構包含一中央架構、兩個終端架構、及兩個中間架 構’各個中間架構位於一終端架構及該中央架構之間; (b )各對鄰接的架構相對地可旋轉地沿著一折疊軸連接 在一起,該等折疊軸係實質上為彼此平行;及(c )複數 個按鍵固定於該等架構上,且以一標準的樓梯狀IS〇、 ANSI、或JIS佈局安排;該可摺疊鍵盤可圍繞該等折疊 軸而折疊於一展開的配置及一摺疊的配置之間,其中在 該展開的配置中該鍵盤係大致平面’其中在該摺疊的配 置中該等終端架構係位於該中央架構及該等中間架構之 間。 其他態樣及實施例在檢視以下說明之後對技藝人士而 吕將為顯而易見的。 【實施方式】 第1圖描續·展開的各種狀態的一範例實施例。當完全 被折疊時,設備係緊密的且易於運送,而允許使用者將 此設備攜帶於使用者的口袋中。藉由利用四個折疊,鍵 盤(1)向内折疊於鍵盤本身上,當非使用中時保護按鍵, 且(2)折疊成一方塊形狀’此方塊形狀比一矩形形狀更 易於放入口袋。 技藝人士將瞭解儘管被折疊的鍵盤的形狀係對可運送 及可放入口袋為重要的,但其他形狀及折疊樣式亦在本 發明的範嘴及精神之中。 201205348 第2圖顯示一範例實施例的兩個組件:一鍵盤及一附 加的支架(此處的「支架」及「立座」—詞可替代地使 用)。支架較佳地但非必須藉由將支架本身包覆於鍵盤四 周而收藏’使得使用者可易於攜帶兩者物件。 在一範例實施例中,被折疊的部分之各側上具有磁 鐵,以確保當展開時(見第3圖)鍵盤維持堅固的。 第4圖顯示一範例鍵盤實施例的細節。在此實施例 中,於鍵盤上的按鍵的佈局依照一標準的美國打字機的 佈局,而具有為樓梯狀樣式的按鍵(按鍵在一斜線上, 而非水平地/垂直地對齊)。所描繪的實施例的四個折疊 容納此樓梯狀樣式 迅速地打字。當然 使得使用者可以—熟悉地按鍵佈局 佈局可配置用於任何國際打字機的 配置。有益地,所財的設計允許用於—樓梯狀樣式的 按鍵佈局。 按鍵及一範例鍵盤的夕卜&彳包含以塑冑成形的部件 該等部件在各個按鍵上具有印刷的文字。在—範例實施 例中,存在-不鏽鋼的内部層(在外部殼體的某些部分 暴露至使用者),以提供堅固的強度及重量,而當持有一 可攜式計算設備時相對地平衡(而無須支架腳立座 (kick-stand )的牵涉)。 在-範例實施例中’鍵盤鉸鏈係以具有阻尼器的彈簧 負載’以允許當使用者拉開單元時,鍵盤將自動地展開。 阻尼鉸鏈較佳地包含-内部樞軸銷及外部套筒,此等内 部極軸銷及外部㈣係接合至㈣樞軸銷及外部套筒本 201205348 身分開的移動主體。外部套筒較佳地係插入穿過内部樞 軸銷,以在兩個移動主體之間建立一鉸鏈樞軸點。鉸鏈 較佳地係由一彈簧反彈,該彈簧於各個端係連接至外部 套筒及樞軸銷。由彈簧的力量所造成的鉸鏈的動作可藉 由介於樞軸銷及外部套筒之間接觸的表面的一高度黏質 的潤滑脂的阻力而被阻尼。 第5圖顯不一範例支架的細節,該支架針對鍵盤而收 藏。當張開時,支架可從鍵盤分離以用作一自由站立的 支架。腳立座可折疊起來用於自由站立的操作,或當需 要額外的結構支撐時使用(例如,與一沈重、龐大的平 板電腦一起使用)。 在一範例實施例中,當附加至鍵盤時,支架較佳地置 中於鍵盤上,允許一使用者易於專注於設備的螢幕上。 當支架自由站立時,支架較佳地允許一使用者最佳化一 設備的放置,以用於增進的生產力。 支架的角度係較佳地可被調整。較佳地存在一咬合鉸 鏈,該咬合鉸鏈允許一使用者咬合且鎖定支架的角度為 8個不同位置之一個位置中。鉸鏈較佳地為夠堅強,以 支樓行動電話而不張開聊立座。對於重量大於8盘司的 設備(例如平板電腦),腳立座較佳地為張開的。可藉由 鎖疋片與一齒輪上的齒嗔合而建立不同的位置。位置 之間的咬合係由齒輪上的齒及鎖定片上的一齒之間的牴 觸而造成。 技藝人士將瞭解當使用者選擇對一設備的一適當視角 201205348 時’此一支架增進鍵盤的彈性。 在—範例實施例中,支架的材料主要為塑膠成形的部 某二σ卩件(例如,支架的背部、支架的接腳、及腳 立架的接腳)可被橡膠化,以允許牵引。 • 第6圖係範例電子裝置的一概要。電子裝置較佳地被 , 裝設在鍵盤之中’而允許裝置連接至計算設備,舉例而 透過有备•線的USB連接或透過一藍牙連接◊組件 較佳地固定在一彈性的印刷電路板上。範例組件包括: #釘式開關:通電/關閉元件 •簧片開關:通電/關閉元件201205348 t, invention description: [Reference of relevant application and reference] This application claims US temporary patent application _ case, case number is 61/362, 13 〇, applied for on July 7, 2010, named "small keyboard The priority of _, and the case is the US design patent application (10), (4), applied for on July 9th of the year, named "Keyboard 2 Block J - Partial Continuation Case. The entire inner valley of the present invention is incorporated herein by reference. [Technical Field of the Invention] Example embodiments relate to improved components for input to portable computing devices and computers. More specifically, 'these embodiments are The nature of improved input productivity (eg, ascii) for portable computing devices (eg, 'mobile phones, tablets, handheld computers, and other computers.') [Prior Art] The input components of the device are disadvantageous. Portable computing devices are getting smaller and more powerful, and users want more production from the user's device wherever they are. Users use the current touch screen keyboard or small device. It is difficult to achieve prolificity in the keyboard system. What is required is a pocket-sized keyboard that communicates with multiple devices. 201205348 [Invention] A physical keyboard is provided for input to a portable computing device. , stand/stand to support/protect a portable computing device. * Provide a Bluetooth or wireless connection to a portable computing device. • Provide backup battery power to a portable computing device. However, the skilled artisan will understand The present invention is not limited to the above features, and various embodiments may provide all of the above-described features, do not provide the features described above at all, or provide a subset of the features described above, without departing from the invention. A paradigm includes "keyboard" L contains: (a) - a stackable keyboard, the versatile keyboard contains five: a rigid architecture - the architecture consists of a central architecture, two terminals The architecture, and the intermediate architectures of the two intermediaries and anchors are located between the terminal architecture and the central architecture; (b) each pair) the valley-to-splicing architecture is relatively rotatable = along-folded 4 The shafts are connected together, the folding shafts are substantially parallel to each other; and (7) the plurality of keys are fixed to the "architecture; the foldable 4 keyboard can be surrounded by the folding shafts, and the expanded configuration and Between a collapsed configuration in which the keyboard system is substantially 'wherein the terminal architecture is located between the central architecture and the intermediate architectures. In various exemplary embodiments: (1) the keyboard may be in the same direction, on the folding axis adjacent to a central structure, and (2) each intermediate structure is rotatably connected to the single hinge to _ in the middle, and the slats, and each of the 201205348 architectures is rotatably connected to the central structure by a double hinge; (3) when the keyboard is in the folded configuration, the single hinges are Centered between twisted keys such as Shai; (4) each intermediate structure has a width, which is measured between adjacent folding axes, the width being less than half the width of the central structure; (5) Each of the structures has a side wall that is shaped to nest with an adjacent side wall when the keyboard is in the deployed configuration, and each side wall has a magnet or a magnet-contacting surface; 6) each terminal architecture has a width measured from an adjacent folding axis, the width being less than the width of an adjacent central structure; (7) the plurality of keys are arranged in a standard staircase-like QWERTY layout; ) the plurality of key systems a standard IS〇, ansi, or JIS layout arrangement; (9) the device further includes a comb and film for preventing particles from entering the keyboard; (10) the device further includes a Bluetooth interface, the Bluetooth interface being operatively Communicating with a mobile computing or communication device; (11) the device further includes a charging cartridge and a battery operatively charging a mobile computing or communication device; and/or (12) the device further comprising at least one USB port. In various other exemplary embodiments: (1) the device further includes a bracket assembly; (2) the bracket assembly is detachable from the foldable keyboard; (3) the bracket assembly is operable to support a handset, and Operating to support a large mobile computing or communication device; (4) the bracket assembly includes a collection foot stand, a stand pin, and a rubberized surface; (5) the foot stand can be adjusted for a plurality of The angle shows a mobile computing or communication device; (6) the bracket assembly is foldable; (7) the bracket assembly includes a collapsible clip that can be separated by 201205348; a hinge mechanism. And/or (8) the bracket assembly includes a snap adjustment - the exemplary aspect includes a keyboard device comprising: (&) - a foldable keyboard comprising five substantially sturdy architectures, the architecture Including - a central architecture, two terminal architectures, and two intermediate architectures, each intermediate architecture being located between a terminal architecture and the central architecture. (b) each pair of adjacent architectures are relatively rotatably coupled along the fold axis Together, the folding shafts are substantially parallel to one another; and (〇) a plurality of keys are secured to the structures. Another exemplary aspect includes a keyboard device comprising: (a) a foldable keyboard comprising five substantially sturdy architectures, a framework including a central architecture, two terminal architectures, and two commands Inter-architecture, each intermediate architecture being located between a terminal architecture and the central architecture = (b) each pair of adjacent architectures are relatively rotatably coupled together along a fold axis, the fold axes being substantially parallel to each other; (c) a plurality of buttons are secured to the structures; and (4) a foldable bracket assembly detachable from the foldable keyboard; the foldable keyboard foldable about the fold axis in an unfolded configuration And a folded configuration, wherein the keyboard is substantially planar in the deployed configuration, wherein the terminal architecture is located between the central architecture and the intermediate architecture in the collapsed configuration, and the bracket assembly includes A collection of foot stand, bracket foot, and a rubberized surface. Another exemplary aspect includes a keyboard device comprising: (a) a foldable keyboard comprising five substantially sturdy architectures, and a structure such as 201205348 comprising a central architecture, two terminal architectures, and two The intermediate architecture 'each intermediate architecture is located between a terminal architecture and the central architecture; (b) each pair of adjacent architectures are relatively rotatably coupled together along a fold axis, the fold axes being substantially parallel to each other; And (c) a plurality of keys are attached to the structures and arranged in a standard stair-like IS〇, ANSI, or JIS layout; the foldable keyboard can be folded around the folded axis in an unfolded configuration and a Between the collapsed configurations, wherein the keyboard is substantially planar in the deployed configuration, wherein the terminal architecture is located between the central architecture and the intermediate architecture in the collapsed configuration. Other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reviewing the following description. [Embodiment] Fig. 1 is a view showing an exemplary embodiment of various states of development. When fully folded, the device is compact and easy to transport, allowing the user to carry the device in the user's pocket. By utilizing four folds, the keyboard (1) is folded inwardly on the keyboard itself, the keys are protected when not in use, and (2) folded into a square shape. This square shape is easier to fit into a pocket than a rectangular shape. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that while the shape of the folded keyboard is important for transportability and portability, other shapes and styles of folding are also within the spirit and spirit of the present invention. 201205348 Figure 2 shows two components of an exemplary embodiment: a keyboard and an additional bracket (here, "bracket" and "stand" - alternatively used). The bracket preferably, but not necessarily, is housed by wrapping the bracket itself around the keyboard for four weeks so that the user can easily carry both items. In an exemplary embodiment, the sides of the folded portion have magnets on each side to ensure that the keyboard remains strong when deployed (see Figure 3). Figure 4 shows details of an example keyboard embodiment. In this embodiment, the keys on the keyboard are arranged in a layout according to a standard American typewriter, and have a stair-like style of keys (the keys are aligned on a diagonal line rather than horizontally/vertically). The four folds of the depicted embodiment accommodate this stair-like pattern for rapid typing. Of course, the user can - familiar with the key layout layout can be configured for any international typewriter configuration. Beneficially, the rich design allows for a button layout of the stair-like style. The buttons and the keyboard of a sample keyboard include components formed by plastic molding. The components have printed characters on the respective keys. In an exemplary embodiment, there is an inner layer of stainless steel (exposed to the user in certain portions of the outer casing) to provide substantial strength and weight while being relatively balanced when holding a portable computing device (without the need for a kick-stand). In the exemplary embodiment, the 'keyboard hinge is spring loaded with a damper' to allow the keyboard to automatically deploy when the user pulls the unit apart. The damper hinge preferably includes an inner pivot pin and an outer sleeve, and the inner pole pin and the outer (four) are coupled to the (four) pivot pin and the outer sleeve of the movable body. The outer sleeve is preferably inserted through the inner pivot pin to establish a hinge pivot point between the two moving bodies. The hinge is preferably rebounded by a spring that is coupled to the outer sleeve and the pivot pin at each end. The action of the hinge caused by the force of the spring can be damped by the resistance of a highly viscous grease that is in contact with the surface between the pivot pin and the outer sleeve. Figure 5 shows details of an example stand that is housed for the keyboard. When opened, the stand can be detached from the keyboard to serve as a free standing stand. The foot stand can be folded for free standing operation or when additional structural support is required (for example, with a heavy, bulky flat computer). In an exemplary embodiment, the bracket is preferably centered on the keyboard when attached to the keyboard, allowing a user to easily focus on the screen of the device. When the stand is free standing, the stand preferably allows a user to optimize the placement of a device for increased productivity. The angle of the bracket is preferably adjustable. Preferably, there is a snap hinge that allows a user to engage and lock the angle of the bracket in one of eight different positions. The hinge is preferably strong enough to make a mobile phone call without a chat. For devices that weigh more than 8 panels, such as tablets, the foot stand is preferably open. Different positions can be established by the locking tabs being engaged with the teeth on a gear. The bite between the positions is caused by the contact between the teeth on the gears and a tooth on the locking tab. The skilled person will understand that when the user selects an appropriate viewing angle for a device 201205348, this bracket enhances the flexibility of the keyboard. In the exemplary embodiment, the material of the stent is primarily a plastic formed portion of a second sigma member (e.g., the back of the bracket, the legs of the bracket, and the legs of the foot stand) can be rubberized to allow traction. • Figure 6 is an overview of an example electronic device. The electronic device is preferably mounted in the keyboard and allows the device to be connected to the computing device, for example, via a USB connection with a backup cable or via a Bluetooth connection, preferably to a flexible printed circuit board. on. Example components include: #nail switch: power on/off component • reed switch: power on/off component

• AP131 .來自AnaChip的一低電壓[DO • Lm3658 ·來自 National Semiconductor 的一裡 離子電池充電器 • MSP430f233.來自 Texas Instruments 的一處理 器• AP131. A low voltage from AnaChip [DO • Lm3658 • One-in-one battery charger from National Semiconductor • MSP430f233. A processor from Texas Instruments

- Φ WT12 .來自BlueGiga的藍牙模組,利用CSR . 藍牙晶片 ❿來自Neltron的四十路零插入力的連接器 癱電容及電阻 技藝人士將瞭解所列及/或所說明的組件係僅用於圖 示的目的,且並非意圖限制本發明的範嘴。 在藍牙通訊的狀況下,韌體可被下載至一藍牙模組 上,而允許鍵盤透過例如藍牙HID協定與支援Hm的任 何設備通訊(例如,可攜式計算設備、行動電話、電腦)。 10 201205348 在 範例實施例中’電源管理教 多重電源模式中,例如通電(例如體:鍵盤置於適當的 釘式開關)、關閉(使用者按壓:―使用者按壓一 低雷a… 保持在釘式開關上)、 低電娘(當並非在使用t )。此軟體介 器顯示鍵盤係在何種電源狀態令 哭肪_ ?人體亦可控制LED指示 例如,通電、關閉 低電池)。當元件首次通電,軟體 ,^ 瓶】將兀件置於「配對模 工」中,允許一計算設備(例如 η Λ 仃動電話)發現鍵盤 且與鍵盤配對。 在—範例實施例中,裝置被配w 士 μ ie 饭配置成對可攜式計算設備 提供備用電池電源。 第7圖係一範例立座實施例的—側面視圖。 苐8-11圖提供一折疊的狀能中 咏 〜、平的—乾例貫施例的額外 視圖。 第12]3圓提供一展開的狀態中的一範例實施例的額 外視圖。 第14-20圖提供一展開的狀態令的一範例實施例的額 外視圖。 第21 -25圖提供一範例立座的實施例的額外視圖。 此處所提及的各個分開的「範例實施例」應理解為暫 時但非必須代表—分開的實施例。 儘官此處說明某些範例實施例用於使得本技術領域中 的技藝人士能夠製造及使用本發明,但應瞭解本發明並 非限定於此等特定實施例或其實施例中的相對應細節。 在隨附申凊專利範圍的範疇之中的任何修改 '改變、或 201205348 均等的安排,應考慮為在本發明的範疇之中。 【圖式簡單說明】 第1 ( 1A-1D )圖係圖示一範例實施例一已折疊的、進 行展開中、及已展開的。 第2圖係一範例實施例的某些元件的一圖示:(1 ) 一 鍵盤,及(2) —支架。 第3 p係一範例實施例的折疊的一圖示,顯示關緊折 疊的磁鐵。 第4圖描繪一範例鍵盤實施例的一俯視圖。 第5圖描繪一範例支架實施例。 第ό ( 6A1-6A5及6B1-6B6)圖描繪各種範例元件。 第7圖係一範例立座實施例的一側面視圖。 第8-11圖提供一折疊的狀態中的一範例實施例的額外 視圖。 第12- 1 3圖提供一展開的狀態中的一範例實施例的額 外視圖。 第14-20圖提供一展開的狀態中的一範例實施例的額 外視圖。 第2 1 -25圖提供一範例立座的實施例的額外視圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 無 12- Φ WT12. Bluetooth module from BlueGiga, using CSR. Bluetooth chip 四 connector from Neltron for 40-way zero insertion force Tantalum capacitors and resistors will understand that the listed and / or illustrated components are for illustration only The purpose is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. In the case of Bluetooth communication, the firmware can be downloaded to a Bluetooth module, allowing the keyboard to communicate with any device supporting Hm (e.g., portable computing device, mobile phone, computer) via, for example, the Bluetooth HID protocol. 10 201205348 In the exemplary embodiment, 'power management teaches multiple power modes, such as power-on (eg body: keyboard placed on appropriate pin switch), off (user press: - user presses a low mine a... keeps on nail Switch on), low-power mother (when not using t). This software media shows what kind of power state the keyboard is in. It can also control the LED indications. For example, power on, turn off the low battery. When the component is powered for the first time, the software, the bottle, places the component in the "pairing module", allowing a computing device (such as η 仃 仃 phone) to discover the keyboard and pair it with the keyboard. In an exemplary embodiment, the device is configured to provide backup battery power to the portable computing device. Figure 7 is a side elevational view of an example stand embodiment. Figure 8-11 provides an additional view of the folded shape of the 咏~, flat-dry example. The 12th 3rd circle provides an additional view of an exemplary embodiment in an expanded state. Figures 14-20 provide an additional view of an exemplary embodiment of an expanded state command. Figures 21-25 provide additional views of an embodiment of an example stand. Each of the separate "example embodiments" referred to herein is to be understood as a temporary but not necessarily representative - separate embodiment. The example embodiments are described herein to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the invention, but the invention is not limited to the details of the particular embodiments or embodiments thereof. Any modification in the scope of the scope of the claimed patents, or an equivalent arrangement of 201205348, should be considered within the scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The first (1A-1D) diagram illustrates an exemplary embodiment that has been folded, expanded, and expanded. Figure 2 is an illustration of some of the elements of an exemplary embodiment: (1) a keyboard, and (2) a bracket. The third p is an illustration of the folding of an exemplary embodiment showing the magnets that are folded tightly. Figure 4 depicts a top view of an exemplary keyboard embodiment. Figure 5 depicts an example stent embodiment. The third (6A1-6A5 and 6B1-6B6) diagrams depict various example components. Figure 7 is a side elevational view of an example stand embodiment. Figures 8-11 provide additional views of an exemplary embodiment in a folded state. Figure 12-13 provides an elevational view of an exemplary embodiment in an expanded state. Figures 14-20 provide an elevational view of an exemplary embodiment in an expanded state. Figures 2 1 - 25 provide additional views of an embodiment of an example stand. [Main component symbol description] None 12

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201205348 七、申請專利範圍: i 一種鍵盤裝置’包含: 可摺®鍵盤,該可摺疊鍵盤包含五個 架構,該等架槿4人 口的 、構包含一中央架構、兩個終端架構、及兩 個中間架構,久你| ^ n 個中間架構位於一終端架構及該申央 構之間; % 各對鄰接的架構相對地可旋轉地沿著—折疊轴連接 在起"亥等折疊轴係實質上為彼此平行;及 複數個按鍵固定於該等架構上; 該可摺疊鍵盤可圍繞該等折疊軸而折疊於—展開的 配置及-摺疊的配置之間,其中在該展開的配置中該鍵 盤係大致平面’其中在該摺疊的配置中該等終端架構係 位於該中央架構及該等中間架構之間。 2.如申請專利範圍第i項之鍵盤裝置,其中該鍵盤在鄰 接於一中央架構的折疊軸上係可以相同的方向折疊。 3·如申請專利範圍第!項之鍵盤裝置,其中各個中間架 構係可旋轉地以-單鉸鏈連接至—終端架構,且各^中 間架構係可旋轉地以一雙鉸鏈連接至該中央架構。 4.如申請專利範圍第3項之鍵盤裝置,其中當該鍵盤係 在該摺疊的配置中時,該等單较鏈被置中於該等雙较鏈 13 201205348 之間。 5.如申請專利範圍第i項之鍵盤裝置’其中各個中間祭 構具有-寬度,該寬度係量測於鄰接的折疊軸之間,該 寬度係小於該中央架構的寬度的一半。 6·如申請專利範圍第i項之鍵盤裝置,各個架構具有〆 側壁’當該鍵盤係在該展開的配置中時,該側壁經塑造 成與—鄰接的側壁嵌套,且各個側壁具有一磁鐵或一磁 鐵接觸的面之任一者。 7. 如申請專利範圍第!項之鍵盤裝置,其中各個終端架 構具有-寬度’該寬度係從一鄰接的折疊軸量測,該寬 度小於一鄰接中央架構的寬度。 8. 如申請專利範圍第^之鍵盤I置,其中該複數個按 鍵係以一標準樓梯狀QWERTY佈局安排。 9. 如申請專利範圍第i項之鍵盤裝置,其中該複數個按 鍵係以一標準的ISO、ANSI、或JIS佈局安排。 進一步包含一 10.如申請專利範圍第1項之鍵盤裝置 梳及膜’用於防止粒子進入該鍵盤。 201205348 11. 如申。月專利範圍帛i項之_ H i H _ 藍牙介面’該藍牙介面可操作地與一行動計算或通訊設 備通訊。 12. 如申請專利範圍第i項之鍵盤裝置,進一步包含一 充電璋及電池,該充電埠及電池可操作地充電一行動計 算或通訊設備。 13. 如申請專利範圍第1項之鍵盤裝置,進一步包含至 少一個U S B淳。 14. 如申請專利範圍第1項之鍵盤裝置,進一步包含一 支架組件。 15. 如申請專利範圍第14項之鍵盤裝置,其中該支架組 件係可從該可摺疊鍵盤分離。 16. 如申請專利範圍第14項之鍵盤裝置,其中該支架組 件係可彳采作以支承一手機,且可操作以支承一大的行動 計算或通訊設備。 1 7·如申請專利範圍第14項之鍵盤裝置,其中該支架組 件包含一收藏腳立座、一支架接腳、及一橡膠化表面。 15 201205348 18. 如申請專利範圍第I?項之鍵盤裝置,其中該腳立座 係可調整以於複數個角度顯示一行動計算或通訊設備。 19. 如申請專利範圍第14項之鍵盤裝置其中該支架組件 係可摺疊的。 20. 如申請專利範圍第14項之鍵盤裝置,其中該支架組 件包含一可分離的鉸鏈夾。 21.如申請專利範圍第14項之鍵盤裝置,其中該支架組 件包含一咬合調整鉸鏈機制。 22· —種鍵盤裝置,包含: 一可摺疊鍵盤,該可摺疊鍵盤包含五個實質上堅固的 架構’該等架構包含一中央架構、兩個終端架構、及兩 個中間架構,各個中間架構位於一終端架構及該中央架 構之間; 各對鄰接的架構相對地可旋轉地沿著一折疊轴連接 在一起,該等折疊轴係實質上為彼此平行;及 複數個按鍵固定於該等架構上。 22. —種鍵盤袈置,包含: 一可摺疊鍵盤,該可摺疊鍵盤包含五個實質上堅匡 架構,該等架構包含一中本绝棋 ^ 匕3甲央架構、兩個終端架構、万 201205348 個中間架構,各個中間架構位於一終端架構及該中央架 構之間; 各對鄰接的架構相對地可旋轉地沿著一折疊軸連接 在一起,該等折疊軸係實質上為彼此平行; 複數個按鍵固定於該等架構上;及 一可摺疊支架組件’該支架組件係可從該可摺疊鍵盤 ' 分離; 該可摺豐鍵盤可圍繞該等折疊軸而折疊於一展開的 配置及一摺疊的配置之間,其中在該展開的配置中該鍵 盤係大致平面,其中在該摺疊的配置中該等終端架構係 位於該中央架構及該等中間架構之間,及 該支架組件包含一收藏腳立座、一支架接腳、及一橡 膠化表面。 ^4. -禋鍵盤裝置,包含: 可指且鍵盤’该可摺疊鍵盤包含五個實質上堅固的 架構’該等架構包含-中央架構、兩個終端架構、及兩 令間木構,各個中間架構位於一終端架構及該中央架 構之間; 各對鄰接的架構相對地可旋轉地沿著-折疊軸連接 在—起,該等折疊軸係實質上為彼此平行;及 複數個按鍵固定於該等架構上,且以一標準的樓梯狀 ISO、ANSI、或JIS佈局安排; 該可摺疊鍵盤可圍繞該等折疊軸而折疊於—展開的 17 201205348 配置及一摺疊的配置之間,其中在該展開的配置中該鍵 盤係大致平面,其中在該摺疊的配置中該等終端架構係 位於該中央架構及該等中間架構之間。 18201205348 VII. Patent application scope: i A keyboard device 'includes: Foldable® keyboard. The foldable keyboard contains five architectures. The four-population structure consists of a central architecture, two terminal architectures, and two Intermediate architecture, long time you | ^ n intermediate architectures are located between a terminal architecture and the central structure; % pairs of adjacent architectures are relatively rotatably connected along the fold axis at the beginning of the fold axis Parallel to each other; and a plurality of keys are secured to the architecture; the foldable keyboard is foldable about the fold axis between the expanded configuration and the collapsed configuration, wherein the keyboard is in the expanded configuration The system is generally planar 'where the terminal architecture is located between the central architecture and the intermediate architectures in the collapsed configuration. 2. The keyboard device of claim i, wherein the keyboard is foldable in the same direction on a folding axis adjacent to a central structure. 3. If you apply for a patent scope! The keyboard device of the present invention, wherein each intermediate frame is rotatably coupled to the terminal structure in a single hinge, and the intermediate structures are rotatably coupled to the central structure by a double hinge. 4. The keyboard device of claim 3, wherein the single chain is centered between the double chains 13 201205348 when the keyboard is in the folded configuration. 5. The keyboard device of claim i wherein each intermediate portion has a width which is measured between adjacent folding axes, the width being less than half the width of the central structure. 6. The keyboard device of claim i, wherein each frame has a side wall 'when the keyboard is in the deployed configuration, the side wall is shaped to nest with the adjacent side wall and each side wall has a magnet Or any of the faces that a magnet touches. 7. If you apply for a patent scope! The keyboard device of the item, wherein each terminal frame has a width - the width is measured from an adjacent folding axis that is less than the width of an adjacent central frame. 8. For example, the keyboard I of the patent application scope is arranged, wherein the plurality of keys are arranged in a standard staircase-like QWERTY layout. 9. The keyboard device of claim i, wherein the plurality of keys are arranged in a standard ISO, ANSI, or JIS layout. Further included is a 10. The keyboard device comb and film 'as claimed in claim 1 for preventing particles from entering the keyboard. 201205348 11. If you apply. Monthly Patent Range 帛i _ H i H _ Bluetooth Interface' The Bluetooth interface is operatively in communication with a mobile computing or communication device. 12. The keyboard device of claim i, further comprising a charging cartridge and a battery operatively charging a mobile computing or communication device. 13. The keyboard device of claim 1, further comprising at least one U S B淳. 14. The keyboard device of claim 1, further comprising a bracket assembly. 15. The keyboard device of claim 14, wherein the bracket assembly is detachable from the foldable keyboard. 16. The keyboard device of claim 14, wherein the bracket assembly is operative to support a handset and is operable to support a large mobile computing or communication device. The keyboard device of claim 14, wherein the bracket assembly comprises a collectible foot stand, a stand pin, and a rubberized surface. 15 201205348 18. The keyboard device of claim 1, wherein the foot stand is adjustable to display a mobile computing or communication device at a plurality of angles. 19. The keyboard device of claim 14, wherein the bracket assembly is foldable. 20. The keyboard device of claim 14, wherein the bracket assembly comprises a detachable hinge clip. 21. The keyboard device of claim 14, wherein the bracket assembly comprises a snap adjustment hinge mechanism. 22. A keyboard device comprising: a foldable keyboard comprising five substantially sturdy architectures - the architecture comprising a central architecture, two terminal architectures, and two intermediate architectures, each intermediate architecture being located a terminal structure and the central architecture; each pair of adjacent structures are relatively rotatably coupled together along a folding axis, the folding axes are substantially parallel to each other; and a plurality of keys are fixed to the structures . 22. A keyboard device comprising: a foldable keyboard comprising five substantially rigid structures, the architecture comprising a central game, a central architecture, two terminal architectures, and a 201205348 intermediate architectures, each intermediate architecture being located between a terminal architecture and the central architecture; each pair of adjacent architectures being relatively rotatably coupled together along a fold axis, the fold axes being substantially parallel to each other; Keys are fixed to the structures; and a foldable bracket assembly 'the bracket assembly is detachable from the foldable keyboard'; the foldable keyboard can be folded around the folded shaft in an unfolded configuration and a fold Between the configurations, wherein the keyboard is substantially planar in the deployed configuration, wherein the terminal architecture is located between the central architecture and the intermediate architecture in the collapsed configuration, and the bracket assembly includes a collection of feet Stand, a bracket pin, and a rubberized surface. ^4. - 禋 keyboard device, including: can refer to and keyboard 'the foldable keyboard contains five substantially sturdy architectures' - the architecture includes - a central architecture, two terminal architectures, and two interlocking structures, each intermediate The architecture is located between a terminal architecture and the central architecture; each pair of adjacent architectures are relatively rotatably coupled along a fold axis, the fold axes being substantially parallel to each other; and a plurality of buttons are fixed to the Architecturally, and arranged in a standard stair-like ISO, ANSI, or JIS layout; the foldable keyboard can be folded around the folding axis between the unfolded 17 201205348 configuration and a folded configuration, where In an expanded configuration, the keyboard is substantially planar, wherein in the collapsed configuration the terminal architectures are located between the central architecture and the intermediate architectures. 18
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