WO2006083638A3 - System for modules in portable electronic devices - Google Patents
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- WO2006083638A3 WO2006083638A3 PCT/US2006/002553 US2006002553W WO2006083638A3 WO 2006083638 A3 WO2006083638 A3 WO 2006083638A3 US 2006002553 W US2006002553 W US 2006002553W WO 2006083638 A3 WO2006083638 A3 WO 2006083638A3
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- portable electronic
- control module
- operating system
- electronic device
- modules
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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- H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
- H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
- H01H13/705—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
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- G06F1/26—Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
- G06F1/32—Means for saving power
- G06F1/3203—Power management, i.e. event-based initiation of a power-saving mode
- G06F1/3206—Monitoring of events, devices or parameters that trigger a change in power modality
- G06F1/3215—Monitoring of peripheral devices
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- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
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- 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
- G06F3/0221—Arrangements for reducing keyboard size for transport or storage, e.g. foldable keyboards, keyboards with collapsible keys
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- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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- H01H2207/004—Printed circuit tail
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- H01H2239/016—Miscellaneous combined with start switch, discrete keyboard
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- H01H2239/03—Avoiding erroneous switching
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- H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
- H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
- H01H3/20—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling
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Abstract
Systems and methods for concealing and revealing a control module of a portable electronic device (20) which will simultaneously function as a means of changing the state of the device's operating system. Concealing the control module of the portable electronic device (20) provides for protecting the keys (25) from damage as well as inadvertent activation. At the same time, the concealment action automatically triggers the switching of the operating system from an active state to an inactive state. When the control module (20) of the portable electronic device is revealed, the keys (25) are accessible and the operating system is switched to an active state. Embodiments of the patent include pivoting method and apparatus, sliding method and apparatus and covering method and apparatus.
Priority Applications (2)
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JP2007553186A JP2008529165A (en) | 2005-01-31 | 2006-01-25 | System and method for control module of portable electronic device |
EP06719419A EP1866903A4 (en) | 2005-01-31 | 2006-01-25 | Systems and methods for control modules in portable electronic devices |
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US64858705P | 2005-01-31 | 2005-01-31 | |
US60/648,587 | 2005-01-31 |
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WO2006083638A2 WO2006083638A2 (en) | 2006-08-10 |
WO2006083638A3 true WO2006083638A3 (en) | 2007-01-25 |
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EP (1) | EP1866903A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2008529165A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2006083638A2 (en) |
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US8489870B2 (en) | 2010-10-22 | 2013-07-16 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. | System for initiating execution of bios (basic input/output system) based on position of display member relative to base member |
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US6243819B1 (en) * | 1997-04-15 | 2001-06-05 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Lid switch in portable computers and the power management system using the same |
US6636204B2 (en) * | 2000-04-19 | 2003-10-21 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Pen-based entry electronic device |
US6665173B2 (en) * | 1999-12-20 | 2003-12-16 | Wireless Agents, Llc | Physical configuration of a hand-held electronic communication device |
US6687121B1 (en) * | 2002-11-27 | 2004-02-03 | Mitac Technology Corp. | Switch protection apparatus |
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- 2006-01-25 WO PCT/US2006/002553 patent/WO2006083638A2/en active Application Filing
- 2006-01-25 JP JP2007553186A patent/JP2008529165A/en active Pending
- 2006-01-25 EP EP06719419A patent/EP1866903A4/en not_active Withdrawn
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US6243819B1 (en) * | 1997-04-15 | 2001-06-05 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Lid switch in portable computers and the power management system using the same |
US6665173B2 (en) * | 1999-12-20 | 2003-12-16 | Wireless Agents, Llc | Physical configuration of a hand-held electronic communication device |
US6636204B2 (en) * | 2000-04-19 | 2003-10-21 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Pen-based entry electronic device |
US6687121B1 (en) * | 2002-11-27 | 2004-02-03 | Mitac Technology Corp. | Switch protection apparatus |
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WO2006083638A2 (en) | 2006-08-10 |
EP1866903A4 (en) | 2010-03-10 |
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EP1866903A2 (en) | 2007-12-19 |
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