| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
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| 41 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE COVER | US12768627 | 2010-04-27 | US20110261511A1 | 2011-10-27 | R. David Alderson; Jerry R. Hoffman; Michael D. Williams; Ronald H. Jansen; Adam Kevelos; Nehal P. Shah; Kang Pin Tee |
| In one embodiment, a system includes an electrical device and a removable cover, where the electrical device and the removable cover are adapted to enable the removable cover to pivot into an installed position on the electrical device. In another embodiment, a system includes an electrical device having a pushbutton, and a cover adapted to be removably attached to the electrical device, where the cover includes an opening for accessing the pushbutton, and where the pushbutton includes a sub button and a cosmetic cap adapted to be removably attached to the sub button. | ||||||
| 42 | HANDHELD DEVICE HAVING LATERAL ILLUMINATION FOR KEYPAD | US12843893 | 2010-07-27 | US20110148308A1 | 2011-06-23 | Wen-Ping Yu; Tung-Po Chiu |
| A handheld device includes a row of lighting elements configured at the side of its top body that faces a keypad of its bottom body for illuminating the keypad when the two bodies slide away for use. The lighting elements projects light in a direction nearly parallel with the keypad and toward the surface of the keypad, and illumination of the keypad is therefore accomplishable in various environmental conditions. The lighting elements may also be used for illuminating the keypad or displayed with different strength or bright and dark periods based on the ambient brightness, and based on the charging rate of the handheld device's rechargeable battery when the handheld device is being charged. | ||||||
| 43 | OUT-OF-PLANE CONFIGURATION-ADJUSTING MECHANISM, SYSTEM, AND METHOD | US12172992 | 2008-07-14 | US20090013813A1 | 2009-01-15 | Larry L. Howell; Brian Geoffrey Winder; Erik Kent Bassett; Allen Boyd Mackay; Spencer P. Magleby |
| Configuration-adjusting mechanisms include linkages interconnecting first and second layers of a sheet material. The linkages have hinges positioned and oriented to cause motion of at least a portion of the linkages out of a plane of the first and second layers when the mechanisms are actuated. An apparatus, system, and method include one or more of the mechanisms for changing a contour of a surface provided by a cover overlying the mechanisms. An array of mechanisms or mechanisms corresponding to an array of positions on the surface may be selectively actuated to change the contour or texture of the surface. The array of mechanisms for changing the contour can provide user interface buttons selectively actuated by the mechanisms, which cause the buttons to emerge from the surface. A reconfigurable contour may be provided by selectable sets of the buttons associated with respective functions of a control panel, for example. | ||||||
| 44 | Mobile station body comprised of stacked elements | US10993078 | 2004-11-19 | US07398114B2 | 2008-07-08 | Andrew Julian Gartrell |
| An improved body design for a mobile station or other electronic device is provided. Unlike conventional mobile station bodies, which are comprised of durable polymer shells that are rigidly joined together (e.g., by ultra-sonic welding, adhesives, etc.) to enclose operational elements and circuitry, a replaceable and enhanceable body structure comprised is provided that is comprised of one or more stacked elements. The stacked elements are positioned one atop the next in a facing relationship. In one embodiment, the stacked elements define one or more apertures for receiving and enclosing one or more operational elements (e.g. a display, a keypad, an antenna, a mobile station engine, etc.). | ||||||
| 45 | Foldable alpha numeric keyboard | US09980299 | 2001-11-29 | US20020135457A1 | 2002-09-26 | David Lee Sandbach; Christopher Chapman |
| The present invention relates to a foldable alpha numeric keyboard device (2301) configured to input data items into a computer or similar processing device (2307). The keyboard device comprises a first electrically conductive fabric sheet, a second electrically conductive fabric sheet and an interface circuit configured to supply voltages to and receive outputs from said keyboard. In addition; the keyboard is configured to produce an output in response to a mechanical interaction and the interface circuit is arranged to respond to the mechanical interaction and to provide a data item to a computer or similar processing device. | ||||||
| 46 | Controller for a video game console | US556508 | 1995-11-13 | US5667220A | 1997-09-16 | Chou Cheng |
| A controller for a video game console includes first and second handheld control units. Each of the handheld control units has a housing with a finger operating surface that is provided with a control button, and a transmitting unit for transmitting signals to the video game console when the control button unit is operated. An interconnecting unit is provided for releasably interconnecting the housings of the control units. | ||||||
| 47 | Image forming apparatus | EP05109891.1 | 2005-10-24 | EP1653326A3 | 2007-03-14 | Choi, Young-min |
An image forming apparatus including operation panels. The image forming apparatus includes a body, a plurality of connectors, each being formed at a predetermined position on the body, and a plurality of operation panels connected with the body through the plurality of connectors. Connecting positions of the plurality of operation panels are changeable by replacing panels with one another. Each connector has a plurality of sockets which are connectible with the plurality of operation panels so that each connector can be connected with any of the operation panels. Accordingly, the positions of the operation panels are changeable to achieve a convenient arrangement.
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| 48 | Bett mit Folienschalter | EP06450012.7 | 2006-01-24 | EP1683445A1 | 2006-07-26 | Koch, Walter |
Es wird ein Bett mit einem Gestell (1), mit einem im Gestell (1) verstellbar gelagerten, wenigstens einen Stelltrieb (5) aufweisenden Einsatz (2) und mit einer durch Steuerschalter ansteuerbaren Steuereinrichtung (6) für den Stelltrieb (5) beschrieben. Um vorteilhafte Konstruktionsverhältnisse und eine einfache sichere Handhabung zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, daß die Steuerschalter eine mit einem Betteil verbundene Folienschaltereinrichtung (7) aufweisen.
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| 49 | INPUT DEVICE | EP01917256.8 | 2001-03-30 | EP1269503A1 | 2003-01-02 | SANDBACH, David Lee; CHAPMAN, Chirstopher; WALKINGTON, Stuart Mark; BURKITT, John; DEAKIN, Andrew |
| A tactile feedback simulating fabrication for use with an input device provides flexible mouldings (801) locatable above detection positions. Flexible mouldings (801) provide tactile feedback simulating a key-press. Each of the mouldings (801) defines a top portion (802) and a flexible side wall (803). A flexible fabric layer (804) is attached to the flexible mouldings thereby significantly enhancing the durability of these mouldings. | ||||||
| 50 | DETECTOR CONSTRUCTED FROM ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING FABRIC | EP01915556.3 | 2001-03-30 | EP1269502A1 | 2003-01-02 | SANDBACH, David Lee |
| The present invention relates to a detector constructed from electrically conducting fabric and configured to present a varying electrical characteristic in response to a mechanical interaction. The detector comprises a first conducting layer which is displaced from a second conducting layer such that conduction between the layers results when the layers are mechanically forced together. In addition, the first of the layers has a plurality of lengths of conductive yarn and a plurality of lengths of non-conductive yarn machined therein, such that at least one length of conductive yarn is electrically isolated from another of the lengths of conductive yarn and the conducting yarns in the first of the layers are electrically grouped to define a plurality of identifiable rows. Each identifiable row has a respective electrical conductor; and define specific regions of the detector. | ||||||
| 51 | DATA INPUT DEVICE | EP01915546.4 | 2001-03-30 | EP1269501A1 | 2003-01-02 | SANDBACH, David, Lee; CHAPMAN, Christopher |
| The present invention relates to a foldable alpha numeric keyboard device configured to input data items into a computer or similar processing device. The keyboard device comprises a first electrically conductive fabric sheet, a second electrically conductive fabric sheet and an interface circuit configured to supply voltages to and receive outputs from said keyboard. In addition, the keyboard is configured to produce an output in response to a mechanical interaction and the interface circuit is arranged to respond to the mechanical interaction and to provide a data item to a computer or similar processing device. | ||||||
| 52 | MANUAL INPUT APPARATUS AND PROCESSOR | EP01915555.5 | 2001-03-30 | EP1269298A2 | 2003-01-02 | SANDBACH, David Lee; WALKINGTON, Stuart Mark; CHAPMAN, Christopher |
| The present invention relates to a manually operable input apparatus (202) for a portable electronic processing device (102), such as a mobile phone or hand-held processor. The apparatus defines a plurality of regions (303, 304) each representing a respective data item and comprises a plurality of sheets configured to produce a response to a mechanical interaction. Furthermore, the sheets are configured to be wrapped around the device to provide a protective cover. | ||||||
| 53 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A METHOD IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE | EP00979700.2 | 2000-11-21 | EP1232506A1 | 2002-08-21 | AHO, Ari; LIPPONEN, Markku |
| An electronic device (1) comprises preferably at least a keyboard (4), which comprises at least one key (15a, 15b) for controlling the functions of an electronic device (1). This key board (4) is arranged as a keyboard plate (16). Said keyboard (4) is implemented so that it also comprises a touch sensitive element (19), over which said keyboard plate (16) is arranged so that the depression of a key is arranged to be transmitted to a touch sensitive element (19) essentially at the point of a key (15a, 15b). In addition, the electronic device (1) comprises means (21, 22b) for determining the point of depression from the touch sensitive element (19), whereby on the basis of the determined point of depression it is determined which key (15a, 15b) has been depressed. | ||||||
| 54 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SLIDABLE CONTROL BUTTON | US15355207 | 2016-11-18 | US20180144887A1 | 2018-05-24 | SAMIR HANNA SAFAR |
| The slidable control button device provides inputs to an electronic communication device such as a smartphone. When the slidable control button is moved to positions within a grooved path, it acquires additional functionalities. These include (a) gaming console hand devices for both left and right hand thumbs of gamers, (b) pressing on the left or right edge of the button will control functions of software of apps, (c) motion detection (d) sending and receiving data related to measuring motion, speed or acceleration, temperature, and communicating with the software applications installed in the smartphone. | ||||||
| 55 | Means for setting separation walls with predetermined heights and shapes on keypads to prevent unintended key hits | US13464886 | 2012-05-04 | US09069168B2 | 2015-06-30 | Yong Yan |
| A method of utilizing raised parts on a keypad surface, called separation walls, is disclosed. Separation walls can help prevent unintended key hits so that keys can be smaller and be placed with higher densities on small devices. Separation walls with slits can also make light beam keypads operable with multiple fingers at a higher input speed. | ||||||
| 56 | ACCORDION-STYLE COMPUTER KEY ENTRY DEVICE WITH FLAT, DISPLAY-PROTECTING, AND TILTED CONFIGURATIONS | US14101784 | 2013-12-10 | US20150160739A1 | 2015-06-11 | Cuong Huy Truong; Gerard Francis Muenkel |
| A system includes a foldable computer key entry device for inputting information to a computer. The device includes three panels, a main one of which bears key elements. The key entry device can have a flat horizontal configurations in which all three panels lie flat on a surface, a vertical stowed configuration in which all three panels lie flat against the display, and an intermediate accordion configuration in which the main panel is tilted up toward the display relative to the horizontal. | ||||||
| 57 | Remote controller and remote controller control method | US13204365 | 2011-08-05 | US08704645B2 | 2014-04-22 | Tomotaka Ida; Masahiro Muramatsu |
| According to one embodiment, a remote controller includes first operation keys, a first illumination module, second operation keys, a second illumination module, a cover, an open-close detector, and a controller. The first illumination module illuminates the first operation keys. The second operation keys are arranged in different location than the first operation keys. The second illumination module illuminates the second operation keys. The cover is capable of covering the second operation keys. The open-close detector detects whether the cover is open or closed. The controller controls the first illumination module and the second illumination module individually to turn on or off according to whether the cover is open or closed detected by the open-close detector. | ||||||
| 58 | Protective Cover for a Tablet Computer | US13854120 | 2013-03-31 | US20140071654A1 | 2014-03-13 | Li-Jen Chien; An-Ni Chen |
| A method includes forming one or more holes in a flexible fabric layer, infusing polyurethane (PU) clay into the molding tool to form one or more key caps, and placing a flexible fabric layer over the molding tool, the holes being aligned with the key caps. Heat and pressure can be used over the fabric to bond the key caps to the fabric layer. A first layer and second layer of paint can be placed in the molding tool, followed by a laser etching process to etch a portion of the one or more key caps to remove a corresponding portion of the first layer of paint such that a portion of the second layer of paint is exposed. In some cases, the exposed portion of the second layer can be illuminated by the light source, which can be directed to the key cap by a light guide. | ||||||
| 59 | Apparatus Pertaining to a Deployable Keyboard and Corresponding Bottom Surface | US13532113 | 2012-06-25 | US20130342972A1 | 2013-12-26 | Jason Tyler Griffin; Martin Philip Riddiford |
| A housing has a front surface and a back surface. A keyboard and a corresponding bottom surface move between a non-deployed configuration and a deployed configuration. A tray slides in and out of the housing along one or more slots that are formed internal to the housing. This tray can include an internal surface having a first side that contacts the keyboard and an opposing second side that contacts the aforementioned bottom surface when the latter components are non-deployed. When moving to the deployed configuration the keyboard and bottom surface first move substantially parallel to the housing and then move substantially perpendicular to the housing. Projections on these components can interact with corresponding tracks formed in the housing to direct at the least this perpendicular movement. | ||||||
| 60 | SLIM KEYBOARD WITH A FUNCTION OF A TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER BRACKET | US13044305 | 2011-03-09 | US20120229969A1 | 2012-09-13 | Shao-Chieh TING |
| The present invention is assembled by a keyboard unit, a rotational keyboard cover and a rotational bracket. A rear part of the keyboard unit is provided with a bump which serves as a bracket to limit the position of a tablet personal computer, preventing the tablet personal computer from sliding downward. When the rotational keyboard cover is covered, dust can be prevented from entering into the keyboard; whereas, when the rotational bracket is pulled open at a same time when the keyboard cover is lifted open, the keyboard can be used as a bracket to emplace the tablet personal computer. | ||||||
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