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20080198136 | ULTRA MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER - An ultra mobile personal computer includes a monitor, a keyboard apparatus, and a micro-touchpad. The monitor is coupled on the keyboard apparatus such that the monitor could be shifted relatively to the keyboard apparatus to display a keyboard panel built inside. In addition, the micro-touchpad is arranged on the keyboard apparatus. | 08-21-2008 |
20080204417 | Multimodal Adaptive User Interface for a Portable Electronic Device - A multimodal electronic device ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080211775 | GESTURES FOR TOUCH SENSITIVE INPUT DEVICES - Methods and systems for processing touch inputs are disclosed. The invention in one respect includes reading data from a multipoint sensing device such as a multipoint touch screen where the data pertains to touch input with respect to the multipoint sensing device, and identifying at least one multipoint gesture based on the data from the multipoint sensing device. | 09-04-2008 |
20080218479 | Device Having a Joystick Keypad - A device includes a display for displaying images relating to the operation of the device and a controller for controlling the display. The controller includes a layered menu structure and a joystick for moving a cursor in menus and making selections. The device further includes a function key. The controller is configured to command display of a minimenu of soft keys in response to operation of the function key. The soft keys are selectable by means of the joystick. The function key may include two function keys or a multipole key or another joystick. A special menu of soft keys is presented when the user activates a function key. The soft keys are selected via the joystick. | 09-11-2008 |
20080218480 | Display and Keypad Assembly and Mobile Telephone That Includes Said Assembly - Assembly suitable for applying to appliances that are used with one hand, which includes a casing ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080218481 | APPARATUS HAVING LIQUID CRYSTAL TOUCH PANEL AND OPERATION KEYS - In one embodiment, the present invention provides an apparatus having a liquid crystal touch panel and operation keys, the liquid crystal touch panel displaying display buttons, and the operation keys being outside of the liquid crystal touch panel, and the display buttons of the liquid crystal touch panel and the operation keys being operated together, in which the liquid crystal touch panel, on a screen, displays display contents that differ from each other such that the display contents can be viewed from two directions that differ from each other, and such that display buttons on the screen of the liquid crystal touch panel when viewed from one direction and operation keys used with the display buttons are near each other, the display buttons are disposed on the screen, or the operation keys are disposed relative to the liquid crystal touch panel. | 09-11-2008 |
20080218482 | Input apparatus - The invention provides an input apparatus, which includes a signal-scanning line, a plurality of signal-outputting lines, an output end, and a plurality of first keys. In addition, the signal-scanning line has a first signal level, whereas each of the signal-outputting lines has a second signal level. Moreover, the output end is coupled with each of the signal-outputting lines and determines a key code based on the signal level of the signal-outputting lines. Furthermore, each of the first keys has at least three contacts, one of which is coupled with the signal-scanning line, and the others are selectively coupled with the signal-outputting lines. Particularly, when one of the first keys is pressed, the contacts and signal-outputting lines corresponded to the pressed first keys has the first signal level. | 09-11-2008 |
20080231602 | Electronic Apparatus - An electronic apparatus 20 of the present invention includes operating means 220, control means 221, attitude detecting means 222, and assignment changing means 223. The operating means 220 has a plurality of keys capable of being operated independently from each other. The control means 221 performs predetermined operations different from each other assigned to the plurality of keys when the keys are operated. The attitude detecting means 222 performs attitude detection of the operating means 220. The assignment changing means 223 performs assignment changing processing for changing the assignment of the predetermined operations to be performed by the control means 221 to at least a part of the plurality of keys based on the detection results performed by the attitude detecting means 222. | 09-25-2008 |
20080246731 | Backside Control Utility, BCU. - Backside Control Utility, BCU, is disclosed. Invention is an innovative way of BCU touchpad and keyboard in various applications as backside control utility, meaning locating touchpad and keyboard at a back of various hosting devices such as cellular phones, Tablet PCs, laptops, portable displays, portable music players and others. Invention can be embedded into a hosting device at manufacturing stage as BCU touchpad and keyboard components at the back of hosting device. BCU platform of BCU components, allows invention to be attached to any hosting device on the back. Invention comprises custom or universal attachment system, that allow BCU platform to be attached to the back of any device via universal attachment system, or to a specific device via custom attachment system. Invention is connected to a hosting device via wired and wireless connection. Navigating BCU responds to a regular cursor or text entry navigation. Invention, however, is used in single handed or dual handed navigation. Single handed navigation, mainly for BCU touchpad navigation, allows user to hold a mobile hosting device with a single hand and navigate BCU touchpad with a finger of the same hand. In dual handed navigation, user holds hosting device or BCU standalone platform with palms of both hands and navigates BCU keyboard or BCU touchpad with fingers other than thumbs. BCU emulation allows to emulate BCU on any touchscreen and use it in various applications. In one variation of invention, BCU dual display device is disclosed, comprising of at least one touchscreen with BCU emulation, and two displays at frond and back. | 10-09-2008 |
20080246732 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MASKING KEYSTROKE SOUNDS FROM COMPUTER KEYBOARDS - Disclosed herein is a method of masking audible sounds emanating from a keyboard in response to a stroking of keys on the keyboard, the method comprising, selecting components from a plurality of components with various masses, building the keyboard with the selected components, moving a movable mass within the keyboard, and energizing a driving transducer within the keyboard. Further disclosed herein is a keyboard for a computer, comprising a plurality of keys, a cover with the keys protruding therethrough, a base supporting the cover and the keys, and at least one selectable mass wherein the mass is selected from a plurality of masses, a movable mass supported by the base and movable relative to the base, and a driving transducer supported by the base. | 10-09-2008 |
20080246733 | TV interface control system and method with automatic text entry - An automatic text entry system and method is disclosed which automatically displays a text entry menu on a TV in response to opening a remote control having an internal concealed keyboard. One of plural text entry modes may also be automatically selected based on past text entry mode selections or current viewing mode. | 10-09-2008 |
20080259036 | Ergonomic keys - Key members of an article of manufacture can be detached and attached to keys of a keyboard of a computing device, such as a laptop or a cellular phone. These key members enhance visibility with the computing device. Colors, shapes, and types are used alone or in combination to enhance user interaction. Embellishments, such as embossment, may be used to further enhance tactile interaction. | 10-23-2008 |
20080259037 | MULTIFUNCTION KEY PAD DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A multifunction key pad display for an electronic device, including: a display panel including display regions arranged in a matrix, and bounded by non-display regions as boundaries; a printed circuit board positioned on the display panel, including openings facing the display regions, and keys disposed at sides of the openings, facing the non-display regions; and a pad positioned on the printed circuit board, having transparent windows facing the openings, and pressing units facing the keys. Two rows of the keys can be arranged between two other rows of the openings. | 10-23-2008 |
20080266261 | Keystroke Error Correction Method - An electronic device and method of correcting keystroke errors in which a sequence of characters entered by actuating text character keys on a keyboard is checked against at least one database to determine if there is at least one word in the at least one database that begins with the sequence of words. Where no such words are found in the at least one database, a table of text character key locations is accessed to locate text character keys adjacent to each of the text character keys actuated to enter the sequence of characters, and one at a time, each character of the sequence of characters is substituted with a character corresponding to a text character key found to be adjacent to the text character key corresponding to the substituted characters, thereby creating one or more alternate sequences of characters. The alternate sequences of characters are checked against the at least one database to determine if there is at least one word in the at least one database that begins with any of the alternate sequences of characters. | 10-30-2008 |
20080284736 | PROXIMITY SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD WITH KEYBOARD EMULATION - A proximity sensor device and method is provided that facilitates improved device usability by providing a at least one control function prior to the specialized host software loading, and then switch to provide full range of functionality when the specialized host software has been loaded. In one embodiment, the proximity sensor device comprises a proximity sensor adapted to detect object presence and a controller configured to output simulated keyboard information and output object positional information. For example, when operating in a first mode prior to the specialized host software loading the controller outputs the simulated keyboard information that indicates a control function to a keyboard controller. Then, when operating in a second mode after the specialized host software has been loaded, the controller outputs object positional information to the keyboard controller. The object positional information can be used to provide a full range of user interface functions. | 11-20-2008 |
20080284737 | DISPLAY FOR A KEYPAD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A display for a keypad and an electronic device including the display that can improve a user interface environment and stability of input in which the display for the keypad includes: a display panel having a first display region and second display regions; a circuit board disposed on the display panel and including a first opening corresponding to the first display region, second openings corresponding to the second display regions, and keys formed adjacent to the second openings; a touch panel, formed in the first display region in a shape corresponding to the first display region and arranged to fill the first opening; and a pad disposed on the circuit board and including pressing units formed to correspond to the keys. | 11-20-2008 |
20080291169 | Multimodal Adaptive User Interface for a Portable Electronic Device - A multimodal electronic device ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080291170 | KEYBOARD FRAME WITH INDUCTION LIGHT SOURCE - A keyboard frame with induction light source is disclosed, which comprises: a frame, a light guide plate, a signal line, a thermal sensor, a light source, a control circuit and a switch. As the light guide plate having the signal line disposed thereon is received in the frame while the thermal sensor and the light source is further disposed on the signal line and connected thereto, temperatures of a hand detected by the thermal sensor is transmitted to the control circuit where it is converted into electric signals and then send to the light source for directing the same to perform a color changing operation accordingly and thus cause the keyboard frame to display various coloring/lighting effects. With the aforesaid structure, not only the keyboard frame is fun to play for its ability to display various lighting/coloring effects, but also it is able to act as a thermometer for measuring human body's temperature. Moreover, the switch is used for controlling the on/off of the light source so that the keyboard frame can be personalized based on users preferences. | 11-27-2008 |
20080291171 | Character input apparatus and method - Provided is a character input method and apparatus. The character input method includes assigning character groups, each of which includes at least two characters, to at least two key regions generated by dividing a region of the touch screen and displaying the character groups in the corresponding key regions, based on one-to-one correspondence, if a press event occurs in one of the key regions, enlarging and displaying characters included in the key region where the press event occurs, determining whether one of a release event and a drag event occurs in one of the key regions where the characters are displayed enlarged, if it is determined that the drag event occurs, indicating the key region where the drag event occurs according to distance and direction of the drag event, and if the release event occurs in the indicated key region, outputting characters included in the indicated key region on the touch screen. Thus, a user can easily find a desired character and accurately input the character, thereby performing key input more conveniently and quickly. | 11-27-2008 |
20080303793 | On-screen keyboard - Embodiments of an on-screen keyboard are described. In embodiment(s), a display of an on-screen keyboard can include letters arranged for user selection based on a frequency of the letters that are used most often. The letters can be of an alphabet for a language where the letters are arranged in the on-screen keyboard based on the frequency of the letters that appear most often in words of the language. User inputs can be received via an input device to navigate the on-screen keyboard and position a focus to select the letters for on-screen text entry. | 12-11-2008 |
20080309620 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR AND APPLICATION TO VIRTUAL INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY - A gaming apparatus including a template projector, an electronic imaging sensor and an illuminator for sensing optically encoded reflections from gaming pieces, operative to determine the location and orientation of the gaming pieces and for game management. | 12-18-2008 |
20080316176 | PORTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH EXTENDABLE USB-POWERED I/O DEVICE - A laptop computer system having an extended touchpad functionality includes a base having a media bay, the base housing a microprocessor based computer system; a keyboard having a plurality of keys, the keys communicatively coupled to the microprocessor based computer system; a display screen connected to the base via first and second hinges such that the display screen is moveable between a closed position and an open position, the display screen communicatively coupled to the microprocessor based computer system to drive the display screen; and a touch-pad disposed in the media bay, the touchpad being extendable and retractable with respect to the media bay, the touch-pad configured for at least one of, (i) a drawing tablet, and (ii) configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on the display screen. The touchpad is disposed on either a right or left opposing side of the base having the media bay and has a form factor substantially the same as a USB I/O powered device. An exemplary touchpad may further include a support member to support the touchpad in an extended position, thereby alleviating a force on an electrical connection from the touchpad to the base. | 12-25-2008 |
20080316177 | Mouse-type mobile phone - A mouse-type mobile phone comprises a phone body and an upper lid, wherein the phone body has a battery cover on the backside, an optical reading device on one side of the battery cover and a push cover mounted above the optical reading device. The push cover is a power switch to enable or disable the mouse function. Several mouse clicks and a scroll wheel are mounted on one side of the display monitor of the upper lid. A chip module structure comprises a message transmission interface, a central processing unit and a human-based interface and apparatus, wherein the phone body can be wirelessly or wiredly coupled with a computer via the message transmission interface. The human-based interface and apparatus has a mouse device unit and several mouse clicks coupled with the central processing unit so that a control signal can be transmitted to the computer. | 12-25-2008 |
20090002320 | Keyboard With Surface for Computer Mouse Operation and Moveable Numeric Keypad - A keyboard device includes an alphanumeric keyboard and a numeric keypad moveable relative to the keyboard. The keyboard has structure defining a rolling or sliding surface for a mouse and also defining a storage compartment for the numeric keypad below the mouse rolling/sliding surface. In preferred form, the numeric keypad slides between a storage position within the keyboard and an external position in which the numeric keys are accessible. The keyboard and keypad are electrically coupled so that the key state of the keypad is accessible from within the keyboard itself. In preferred form, this permits a single processor within the keyboard to produce a key state signal corresponding to the combined key states of the alphanumeric keyboard and numeric keypad, which can be transmitted to an associated computer for appropriate processing. | 01-01-2009 |
20090002321 | Character Input Device - The present invention makes it possible to alter a keyboard arrangement displayed on a touch screen even using a simple operation. | 01-01-2009 |
20090009476 | Bag computer manual character input device and cover - Disclosed is a manual character input device, such as a keyboard or electronic write pad, designed for removable mounting and operation on the front of a bag computer. A keyboard may be ten full size keys wide with thumb keys for missing keys to right and left, may have tactile finger guides and actuating keys adapted for vertical use. The input device attaches by its back or pivotally by one edge. Edge mounts may be a channel, clip, half hinge axle or bearing or clamp and may include a hinge means for non-pivoting bag front mounts. Alignment structures may be included and may form a cover to protect the bag computer/display. Electrical connection to the computer may lead from the input device's back or edge and may be a wire and plug or may be built into the attachments. Alternatively, the input device may have a wireless electrical connection. | 01-08-2009 |
20090009477 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a display unit, a base chassis, a screen displaying section, and operation controlling means. The display unit includes a display region. The base chassis is made of a transparent material and includes a first region that extends outward from at least one end on a circumference of the display unit, the first region provided with one of a plurality of vertically-arranged operation buttons and a plurality of horizontally-arranged operation buttons used for operating a driving circuit. The screen displaying section displays an operation screen in the display region of the display unit, the operation screen displayed in association with a position of each of the plurality of operation buttons. The operation controlling means controls an operational input to the operation screen made by using the plurality of operation buttons. | 01-08-2009 |
20090015560 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A DISPLAY OF A DEVICE | 01-15-2009 |
20090015561 | Switch with a display capable of tree-type searching by a single unit - A switch with a display capable of tree-type searching by a single unit, which enables easy operation, cost reduction and space saving, is provided. The switch with a display capable of tree-type searching by a single unit comprises an operational button | 01-15-2009 |
20090027344 | Terminal emulator and controlling method therefor - A terminal emulator | 01-29-2009 |
20090033627 | External Keyboard - There is described a keyboard including user-operable alpha-numeric keys. One or more identification devices associated with the user-operable keys are included in the keyboard. When placed in proximity to the keyboard, the one or more identification devices selectively communicate with a digital apparatus in response to user-actuation of the user-operable keys. The keyboard comprises a flexible substrate for enabling the keyboard to be folded into a non-deployed inactive state, and unfolded into a deployed active state for communicating with the digital apparatus. When in proximity thereto, the keyboard communicates with the apparatus by way of near-field magnetic and/or electrostatic coupling. The keyboard includes an intermediate resonant circuit for interfacing between the one or more identification devices and the digital apparatus; the resonant circuit includes a component spatially disposed to overlay a first region onto the digital apparatus in use, and to overlay a second region coupled to the one or more identification devices in use for coupling signals therebetween. The keyboard is especially useful for mobile telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) for rendering data entry easier. | 02-05-2009 |
20090040183 | RESPONSE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH DYNAMIC PERSONALITY ASSIGNMENT - A response system and method of receiving remotely entered user input selections at a central location includes providing at least one base unit and a plurality of response units. A user input selection is received with each of the response units. The user input selection is communicated to the at least one base unit utilizing wireless communication. Personality data is received at each of the response units. The at least one base unit communicates with each of the response units according to the personality data of the particular one of the response units to receive a user input selection. The personality data is received by an individual one of the response units communicating with the at least one base unit at close proximity to provide personality data to that response unit. | 02-12-2009 |
20090046065 | SENSOR-KEYPAD COMBINATION FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A key structure layer is provided on the panel segment. The key structure layer may be combined with sensors that detect a position of a finger or other object at any region on the key structure layer. When contact with the key structure layer pushes the panel segment inward, the processing resources of the mobile computing device recognize the contact by the finger or object as a key-press event. Position information from the sensors assign a key value to the key-press event. | 02-19-2009 |
20090046066 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR OPERATING A MACHINE TOOL, A PRODUCTION MACHINE AND/OR A MACHINE IN THE FORM OF A ROBOT - An operating device for operating a machine tool, a production machine and/or a machine in the form of a robot, includes a screen which is able to simultaneously display a first operating window and a second operating window. A first application for operating the machine can be displayed in the first operating window, and a second application for operating the machine can be displayed in the second operating window. The first application is operated using first operating buttons which are associated with the first operating window, and the second application is operated using second operating buttons which are associated with the second operating window. The first operating buttons are arranged along an individual side or a plurality of sides of the first operating window, and the second operating buttons are arranged along an individual side or a plurality of sides of the second operating window. | 02-19-2009 |
20090051656 | CAPACITANCE/VOLTAGE CONVERTING CIRCUIT, INPUT APPARATUS USING THE SAME, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND CAPACITANCE/VOLTAGE CONVERTING METHOD - A capacitance/voltage conversion circuit converts the difference in electrostatic capacitance between a first capacitor and a second capacitor into a voltage. With such an arrangement, a first voltage applying unit applies a power supply voltage Vdd to the first capacitor during a first state, and applies the ground voltage 0V to the first capacitor during a second state. A second voltage applying unit applies the ground voltage 0V to the second capacitor during the first state, and applies the power supply voltage Vdd to the second capacitor during the second state. A first sample hold circuit averages the voltage at the first capacitor and the voltage at the second capacitor in the first state by turning on a first switch and a second switch, and holds the voltage thus averaged as a first detection voltage Vdet | 02-26-2009 |
20090051657 | Display button device - A button device having display functionality is disclosed. The display buttons have button mechanisms, which, when depressed actuate a switch, creating a signal detected by electronics for the button device. Each button is configured to display an image, which can be changed by a display driver. Accordingly, the display button device can dynamically change the image associated with each button and can correspondingly change the function of each button. | 02-26-2009 |
20090058809 | REDUCED KEY ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A keyboard for a mobile communication device includes a first set of alphanumeric keys that is arranged in a two column by three row array. In a first example, the key arrangement includes vowels and consonants in the two by three array, with function keys positioned in a row that is different from the first set of keys. In another example, the key arrangement includes consonants in the first set of keys and vowels in a second set of keys, with the first set of keys including a two by three array of keys and the second set of keys being positioned in a row other than the rows of the two by three array of keys. The keys may be toggle keys. The characters may be input via multi-tapping the keys, word completion, and/or other known text entry techniques. | 03-05-2009 |
20090058810 | INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - In a keyboard displayed on a display, a desired character or symbol is efficiently input. A string field section, a key section, and an option section are displayed on a rear LCD, or the like, of a digital camera. A neutral key is provided in the option section. When a cursor is moved from the option section to the key section, operation means is operated with the cursor being situated at the neutral key, whereby the cursor is moved to the key section. After a character or a symbol has been selected by the option section, the cursor is automatically return to the neutral key. | 03-05-2009 |
20090058811 | PRESS-KEY STRUCTURE - A press-key structure is disclosed, which comprises: a keycap; a scissors-type supporting part; a substrate; and an elastic part. In an exemplary embodiment, the scissors-type supporting part is configured with a first and a second pivot axes; the press-key structure further comprises a first clasp part formed with a guiding ramp, a second clasp part formed as an inversed L-shaped structure, and at least a guiding block formed with a ramp, all being disposed on the substrate in a manner that the ramp of the at least one guiding block is configured to lean toward the second clasp part, while connecting the first and the second pivot axes respectively to the first clasp part and the second clasp part for enabling the keycap to move up and down relative to the substrate. | 03-05-2009 |
20090066652 | KEYPAD FOR A SECURITY SYSTEM - Methods, computer-readable mediums, apparatuses, and systems are provided. For example, a method is disclosed which includes identifying at least one security system function, in a plurality of security system functions, for blocked user access when a keypad is away from a predetermined location; and storing the plurality of security system functions on a processor. In another embodiment a security keypad is disclosed which includes an LCD having a static portion and a dynamic portion; a multiplexing LCD controller coupled to the dynamic portion; a static LCD controller coupled to the static portion; DC/DC converter coupled to the multiplexing LCD controller; a keypad processing unit coupled to the multiplexing LCD controller, the static LCD controller, and the DC/DC converter; and a power supply coupled to the DC/DC converter, the keypad processing unit, and the static LCD controller. | 03-12-2009 |
20090066653 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A KEYBOARD AS A TOUCH PANEL - A method for simulating a touch panel using a keyboard is provided. The method includes sensing a pattern of keys pressed either by sliding keystrokes or by standard keystrokes. Using the pattern of keys, a corresponding function is executed to activate one or more commands on an electronic device. | 03-12-2009 |
20090073126 | STANDARDIZED METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING CONFIGURABLE KEYPADS - A keypad protocol is provided as part of mobile device system software to serve as a standard interface between application software and keypads and other user-interfaces. The keypad protocol can provide a common set of interfaces and APIs to facilitate development of applications that are compatible with a wide variety of keypads, including keypads that may be developed after applications are fielded. Similarly the keypad protocol can provide a common set of data structures and interfaces for accepting key press event notifications from and providing configuration information to keypads made by a variety of manufacturers. The keypad protocol can inform applications of the keypads activated and connected to the mobile device and useable by the application. Applications can inform the keypad protocol of a keypad selected for use as well as configure how the selected keypad should interface with the application. | 03-19-2009 |
20090073127 | Pocket Data Input Board - The invention is a transparent keyboard with translucent markings to show the functions of each key. It can rest over the screen of a computer, hand held device, smart phone or the like, without obstructing the screen or using it for marking the keys or reducing the size of the screen area that is used as a screen or monitor as against a keyboard. It can be made by translucent markings on existing touchscreen keyboards or a transparent layer over the touchscreen with translucent markings. It can be a transparent screen with programmable markings. It can be touch sensitive, yet use key layouts and sizes to prevent unintended key activation and ease multi finger typing. | 03-19-2009 |
20090073128 | CLEANABLE TOUCH AND TAP-SENSITIVE KEYBOARD - A touch sensitive surface having touch-capacitive and vibration sensors. This surface allows the user to rest their fingers on the keys and type as they would on a regular keyboard. As the user places their fingers on the keys, the touch capacitive sensors (one per key) report the signal strength level of each key touched to a processor, but no keystroke is issued by the processor until a corresponding “tap” (ie. vibration) is detected. When a tap is detected, the processor references the status of the touch capacitance sensors before, during, and/or immediately after the moment in time the tap occurred. | 03-19-2009 |
20090079695 | INPUT DEVICE - A dial is displayed in display unit showing a plurality of menus, and a control unit connected to an operation unit and the display unit rotates the dial in response to the move of a finger on the operation unit, and thereby a desired menu is selected, and when selecting the menu shown in the display unit, while the finger is touching the operation unit, the dial is rotated by observing the display unit, so that the menu can be selected. Hence, it is not necessary to observe visually the operating position of the operation unit every time, and the input device capable of controlling various operations of an appliance by a simple manipulation can be obtained. | 03-26-2009 |
20090091535 | Keyboard with touch-sensor space bar - A keyboard is provided with a touch sensor incorporated within a space bar thereof, allowing for cursor manipulation in two dimensions. The keyboard may be a split keyboard having an enlarged space bar. The touch sensor may be operated with the thumb of the user without removal of the user's fingers from the keyboard. | 04-09-2009 |
20090091536 | Dial Pad Data Entry - Interpreting keystrokes from the key pad of a device incorporates both key touch and key stroke into the decision to display a character, advance a cursor or execute a command. The device contains switches capable of determining when a keystroke cycle is completed. The switches may include touch sensitive switches or two position switches. The touch sensitive switches detect when a user breaks touch contact with the switch. The two position switches detect the completion of the keystroke sequence when the switch is pressed into the second position. Several different types of touch sensitive switches can be used including capacitive coupled, light sensing, pressure sensing and heat sensing. | 04-09-2009 |
20090096751 | PROJECTED CLEANABLE KEYBOARD - Systems and methods are described for simulating physical features of a projected keyboard in a sterile environment by incorporating a mechanical keyboard and a virtual keyboard. A keyboard projection apparatus projects light toward a mechanical keyboard. When a key is pressed, the keyboard projection apparatus tracks finger locations. User input is created by the keyboard projection apparatus and can be processed by a computer or other electrical equipment. By using an actual keyboard having simple mechanical components with the keyboard projection apparatus, the tactile feel can be realized and the keyboard can be easily cleaned or disposed of. | 04-16-2009 |
20090102796 | Communication device with advanced characteristics - A communicator device which allows improved functions. The communicator device may have real movable keys which are reconfigured when the device is used in different orientations. In a sideways orientation, the device has a rectangular aspect ratio which is wider than it is tall. And in that sideways orientation, the buttons are reconfigured to the orientation they would normally have. The communicator device may also be reoriented into the other position, in which case the assignment and the indication on the buttons is also correspondingly changed. The communicator device may have a projector to project videos, and the communicator device may be able to retrieve numbers and e-mails to be used for communications from a repository on the Internet or from a search engine on the Internet. | 04-23-2009 |
20090102797 | Method and Apparatus for Displaying Multiple Images on Individual Keys of a Keyboard - A key for an information handling system, the key including a finger surface configured for interaction with a user's finger and an inverted lenticular lens positioned beneath the finger surface. The finger surface may be substantially transparent to at least one wavelength of visible light. The inverted lenticular lens may include a first image and a second image. Light incident on the lens at a first angle of incidence may project the first image from the lens onto the substantially transparent finger surface of the key and light incident on the lens at a second angle of incidence may project the second image from the lens onto the substantially transparent finger surface of the key. | 04-23-2009 |
20090102798 | KVM switch, method for controlling the same, switching syestem for multi-monitor, and switching method for multi-monitor - A KVM switch includes: a first input portion and a second input portion that inputs a plurality of video signals from the first and the second information processing apparatus, respectively; a converting portion that converts the video signals input from the first or second input portion into a plurality of pieces of image data which are capable of being displayed on a remote terminal; a transmitting and receiving portion that transmits the pieces of converted image data to the remote terminal, and receives various requests from the remote terminal; and a switching portion that switches the video signals input from the first input portion to the video signals input from the second input portion when the transmitting and receiving portion receives a switching request for switching from a first information processing apparatus to a second information processing apparatus from the remote terminal. | 04-23-2009 |
20090109179 | HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A hand-held electronic device includes a main body and a keyboard. The keyboard has a plurality of keys and is disposed on the main body. A pressing portion is constructed on the top portion of each key, and the keys are arranged into a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows. A height difference exists between the pressing portions in two adjacent rows, and every pressing portion in one row is staggered with two adjacent pressing portions in the other row, such that the distance between the keys in the two adjacent rows is the longest, thereby preventing a user from mistakenly pressing the keys when using the hand-held electronic device. | 04-30-2009 |
20090115730 | Data input device and method thereof - Disclosed is a data input device and method thereof. The data input device comprises one or more character input buttons and character designation buttons, each having two operating states, input signal generators corresponding respectively to the plurality of buttons and generating input signals when the buttons are pressed, and an input data information generator for generating input data information based on the input signals from the input signal generators, characterized in that said input data information generator includes a memory for storing a button generator connection list showing connection relationship between each button and each corresponding input signal generator, a character assignment list showing relationship each character input button and characters to be assigned to each character input button and a character designation button list showing relationship each character designation button and characters to be designated as input state by each character designation button, and that said input data information generator groups the input signals generated from the input signal generators two by two according to the generation order and determines one character to be designated by the character designation button corresponding to one of each input signal group among the characters to be assigned to the character input button corresponding to the other of each input signal group as an input character based on the three lists stored in the memory. | 05-07-2009 |
20090115731 | RAISED RAIL ENHANCED REDUCED KEYBOARD UPON A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A handheld wireless communication device is disclosed that has a housing, display, and keyboard. The keyboard consists of a plurality of keys having a right-hand keyfield located on a right-hand side of at least one elongate raised rail and a left-hand keyfield located on a left-hand side of at least one elongate raised rail. The keys of the keyfield have letters and numbers associated therewith. Each of the keyfields has an engagement surface configured for digital engagement by a user. Each of the at least one elongate raised rail has an upper fixed surface positioned above at least a portion of each keyfield located adjacent thereto so that each of the at least one elongate raised rails constitutes a tactile divider between adjacently located keyfields. | 05-07-2009 |
20090115732 | Keyboard structure with a keyboard input function and a sensor pad input function - A keyboard structure with a keyboard input function and a sensor pad input function includes a motherboard module, a keyboard module, and a sensor pad module. The keyboard module is electrically connected with the motherboard module, and the keyboard module has a keyboard/sensor pad input function switch unit. The sensor pad module is electrically connected with the motherboard module, and the sensor pad module has a sensor unit disposed under the keyboard module. Therefore, the keyboard/sensor pad input function switch unit is switched in order to selectively use the sensor pad input function of the sensor pad module or the keyboard input function of the keyboard module. | 05-07-2009 |
20090122013 | Keyboard Device and Keyboard Cover - A label having an identifier | 05-14-2009 |
20090122014 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING CHARACTER-INPUT - Provided are a method and apparatus for processing character-input. The processing method includes receiving a first signal representing a classification of a character to be input and a second signal representing a key selected from a plurality of keys to which a character of the classification is assigned, requesting an external device for a first character code representing the character corresponding to the first signal and the second signal, receiving the first character code from the external device, and displaying the character corresponding to the first signal and the second signal based on the received first character code. | 05-14-2009 |
20090128492 | Keyboard and Method of Selecting Colors of Keys of the Keyboard - The present invention discloses a keyboard comprising light emitting devices, each respectively disposed below a key to lighten the top surface of the key; and a micro controller unit transmitting signals generated by each key to the computer, having switches for controlling the light emitting devices, and controlling switches according to signals transmitted from the computer, and a method of selecting the colors of the keys of the same. | 05-21-2009 |
20090135142 | DATA ENTRY DEVICE AND METHOD - A method of entering data into an electronic device ( | 05-28-2009 |
20090135143 | CHARACTER INPUT METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A character input method and an electronic device. According to the character input method, if a plurality of characters are input together by a user substantially simultaneously, the electronic device may recognize that the user desires to input a character other than the plurality of characters. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of keys required to input characters, so an electronic device requiring character keys can be greatly reduced in size. | 05-28-2009 |
20090135144 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND INPUT MODULE THEREOF - An input module for an electronic device includes a key and a touch sensing unit. The touch sensing unit includes a substrate, a sensing circuit, and a conductive member protruding from the substrate. The conductive member has a connection portion and a sensing portion. The connection portion is electronically connected to the sensing circuit, and the sensing portion is movable with respect to the substrate and connected to the key for detecting a contact on the key. | 05-28-2009 |
20090140985 | COMPUTING DEVICE THAT DETERMINES AND USES APPLIED PRESSURE FROM USER INTERACTION WITH AN INPUT INTERFACE - A computing device processes input by determining one or more inputs corresponding to a user interacting with an input interface. In an embodiment, the input interface may correspond to a button state or to a multi-state input interface. A value corresponding to an amount of pressure applied by the user is determined on the computing device. The value is determined during an instance or duration in which the user is interacting with the input interface. The value for the applied pressure is determined apart from the input. In one embodiment, the value is determined using a force sensor that is separate from the input interface. An operation is then performed that is responsive to the determined amount of pressure, as well as to the one or more inputs. | 06-04-2009 |
20090146956 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090146957 | Apparatus and method for providing adaptive on-screen keyboard - An apparatus and method for providing an adaptive on-screen keyboard are provided. The apparatus includes a sensor for detecting touch action of a user from a touch screen, a pattern recognizer for recognizing a touch pattern of the user using the detected touch action of the user, a rearrangement processor for reconstructing the key arrangement of the on-screen keyboard to be provided through the touch screen on the basis of the recognized touch pattern of the user, and a display for displaying the on-screen keyboard on the basis of information on the reconstructed key arrangement. Thus, the apparatus can increase the convenience of use when the user makes use of the on-screen keyboard. | 06-11-2009 |
20090153487 | DATA INPUT DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF KEY STICK DEVICES FOR FAST TYPING AND METHOD THEREOF - A data input device and associated method for fast typing. The data input device includes a keyboard having a plurality of key stick devices for entering data. A sensor element is coupled to each key stick device in a first position. The sensor element is responsive to a change in at least one azimuth and tilt angle of one of the plurality of key stick devices. The at least one azimuth and tilt angle, which defines the resulting position of the key stick device, represents an input mode for one of the plurality of key stick devices. The input mode is formed by tilting one of the plurality of key stick devices relative to the keyboard. The (i) change in the azimuth and/or tilt angle, and (ii) a return to the first position, when combined, correspond to a selection of a conventional key. | 06-18-2009 |
20090153488 | Keyboard, Input Method, and Information Processing Apparatus - A keyboard includes: a key panel that includes: a plurality of keys that are respectively assigned to input characters and symbols, the keys including a specific key that is assigned to input a pair of characters by a single keystroke; and a plurality of switches that are provided for each of the keys to output an electrical signal unique to each of the keys when the keys are pressed; and a controller that detects the electrical signal output from the key panel and outputs a key code corresponding to the electrical signal, the controller being configured to operate to: determine whether the specific key is pressed by detecting the electrical signal; and output multiple key codes including key codes corresponding to the pair of characters when determined that the specific key is pressed. | 06-18-2009 |
20090153489 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device which is capable of suitably switching between hardware buttons and an electrostatic pad such as a touch panel, depending on the operating circumstances of a user. In a cellular phone, judgment is made as to an application, which is an operation target for the user, and, in accordance with the application judged, an input device control section is able to switch between accepting inputs from an electrostatic pad input acceptance section and accepting inputs from a hardware button input acceptance section, depending on the application thus judged by a CPU. | 06-18-2009 |
20090167688 | NAVIGATIONAL PROCESSOR KEYBOARD SYSTEM - A system and method are provided in which a processor executes an application program such as an enterprise resources planning application. A primary display displays at least one user interface screen from that application program. A keyboard associated with the processor and the primary display screen is provided having a plurality of data entry keys, and at least one secondary display. The one or more secondary displays may be a part of the keyboard itself or an extension of the keyboard. The one or more secondary displays may be display screen(s) and/or input panel(s). The input panel(s) includes at least one data entry key which effects an action recognized by the processor when activated. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167689 | KEYPAD MODULE OF NON-BACKLIGHT PANEL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY OF THE SAME - A keypad module includes a non-backlight layer made of an opaque thin sheet, and a key layer made of an ultraviolet curable resin. One surface of the non-backlight layer is provided thereon with a recognition region. The key layer has a base portion and a plurality of pressing portions protruding from the base portion. The base portion is overlapped with and bonded to the surface of the non-backlight layer on which the recognition region is provided. Each of the pressing portions is arranged to correspond to the recognition region. The panel further includes a telecommunication module located below the keypad module. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167690 | KEYBOARD MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A keyboard module suitable for being applied to an electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a display unit and the keyboard module. The keyboard module is electrically connected to the display unit. The keyboard module includes a supporting structure, a membrane circuit sheet, and a vibrator. The supporting structure has a carrying surface. The membrane circuit sheet is disposed on the carrying surface of the supporting structure and has a plurality of triggers. The vibrator is connected to the supporting structure. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167691 | Foldable Electronic Device - A foldable electronic device includes a main portion, a display portion, a gear set, a saw teeth member and a connection member. The main portion has a top surface. A keyboard is pivotally connected with the top surface of the main portion. The display portion is pivotally connected with the main portion by a rotation shaft such that the display portion is operable to be folded against or unfolded away the top surface. The rotation shaft drives the gear set. The saw teeth member engages with the gear set. The connection member has an end pivotally connected with a bottom surface of the keyboard and an opposite end pivotally connected with the saw teeth member. When the display portion swivels relative to the main portion, the rotation shaft drives the gear set, the saw teeth member and the connection member to move simultaneously so as to swivel the keyboard relative to the top surface. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167692 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING APPLICATION PROGRAMS IN THE SAME - The present invention provides a method for operating application programs in an electronic device, which has a keyboard unit, a touch sensing element and a display. First, the border information corresponding to a border area of the user interface provided by an application program is transmitted to a driving unit of the keyboard unit. Afterward, the keyboard unit is divided into at least two sensing areas corresponding to the operation areas of the user interface according to the border information. Next, the touch sensing element detects a touch on one of the sensing areas on the keyboard unit and then generates a responsive signal according to the touch. Finally, an action is performed on the corresponding operation area of the user interface according to the responsive signal. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167693 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING COMMANDS IN THE SAME - The present invention provides a method for executing commands in an electronic device, which has a touch sensing element, a keyboard unit and a display. First, the touch sensing element is configured for detecting a touch on one of the keys on the keyboard unit and generating a responsive signal corresponding to the touched key. Afterward, a plurality of items corresponding to the touched key is shown on the display according to the responsive signal. Subsequently, the touch on the key is moved onto another key on the keyboard unit so as to mark one of the items. Finally, a command associated with the marked item is executed when the touch on the key is terminated. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167694 | TOUCH SENSOR KEYPAD WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK MECHANISMS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME - An electronic device includes a keyboard module, which has a plurality of first keys, a plurality of second keys, a first vibration element and a second vibration element. When any one of the first keys is pressed or touched, the first vibration element vibrates accordingly; and when any one of the second keys is pressed or touched, the second vibration element vibrates accordingly thereby providing a tactile feedback to a user. | 07-02-2009 |
20090174663 | DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE KEYBOARD FOR COMPUTER - A keyboard assembly, and an associated methodology, provides for a dynamically configurable keyboard display. A user interface input is formed of an electronic touch interface at which a keyboard display is provided. The keyboard display is generated during operation of the computer and is formed of key elements conforming to the key elements that are required pursuant to execution of a selected application, such as a computer game. When the computer game, or other application that is being executed changes, the keyboard display is accordingly changed. | 07-09-2009 |
20090174664 | PROJECTION DEVICE WITH TOUCH SENSITIVE KEYPAD - A projection device that includes a plurality of touch sensitive buttons, a backlight system for selectively illuminating each of the plurality of touch sensitive buttons, and a control device configured to control the backlight system to vary illumination of the plurality of touch sensitive buttons as a projection device operating state varies. | 07-09-2009 |
20090179859 | Handheld Electronic Device Comprising A Keypad Having Multiple Character Sets Assigned Thereto, With The Character Sets Being Individually Illuminable - An improved handheld electronic device has a keypad that includes a plurality of different character sets selectively illuminable thereon. Different types of light and different mechanisms for delivering light provide the selective illumination of a particular character set. When a particular character set is illuminated, a corresponding character lookup table is active on the handheld electronic device whereby the processor determines the particular character or characters that were intended in an actuation of a key of the keypad. | 07-16-2009 |
20090179860 | Electronic device, character input module and method for selecting characters thereof - The present invention relates to a method for selecting characters and a device thereof. The method comprises the steps of sensing a touch on a first key, which has a plurality of characters marked thereon; confirming the touch and displaying the plurality of characters associated with the first key on a display unit; sensing a shifting motion of the touch on the first key; and selecting one of the plurality of characters associated with the first key in response to the shifting motion of the touch. The present invention further provides a character input module and an electronic device for implementing the character selection method. | 07-16-2009 |
20090179861 | SMALL FORM-FACTOR KEYPAD FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide an effective keypad assembly and keypad layout for mobile computing devices. In particular, embodiments of the invention provide keyboard layouts and designs. Additionally, embodiments described herein provide for stack components to make keyboards operable on small-form factor devices. | 07-16-2009 |
20090184927 | Data input device - A data input device for use with at least one of a touch screen, a keyboard, and a combination thereof is provided. Such data input device includes a stylus member engageable at a first end thereof with at least one of such touch screen, such keyboard, and such combination thereof. Such stylus member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. A securing mechanism is at least one of disposed on such stylus member and formed integrally with such stylus member for securing such stylus member to at least one of a user's finger, a user's thumb, and a combination thereof. | 07-23-2009 |
20090189862 | METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND DEVICE FOR TEXT EDITING - The invention relates to a method for enabling a user to edit a text on a screen comprising the steps of: defining the text into at least one block, enabling the at least one block to be selected by the user, associating at least one function with the at least one block, and presenting the at least one block selected by a user and its associated function to the user on the screen upon selection of the at least one block. | 07-30-2009 |
20090189863 | COMBINATION CONSOLE MODULE FOR KVM SWITCH - A combination console module is described which enables a console to be used both as a local console for a local KVM switch and as a remote console for a remote network-enabled KVM (IKVM) switch. In a stand-alone configuration, the combination console module includes a control section, an analog-to-digital converter for converting analog video signals from the KVM switch to digital video signals, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for converting digital video signals from the network to analog signals, a video switch for applying either the input video signal form the KVM switch or video signals from the DAC to the console's display, and a network interface device. The keyboard/mouse signals from the console are processed by the control section and transmitted to either the KVM switch or the network. The combination console module can also be implemented by modifying a conventional IKVM switch by adding the DAC. | 07-30-2009 |
20090195506 | Dynamic Soft Keyboard - In accordance with one or more aspects of a dynamic soft keyboard, a user input is received via a soft keyboard having multiple keys. Information describing a current input environment for the soft keyboard is obtained, and a determination is made as to which one or more keys of the multiple keys was intended to be selected by the user input. This determination is made based at least in part on the current input environment. | 08-06-2009 |
20090195507 | Keyboard and electronic equipment - A keyboard includes a plurality of key row holders each supporting a plurality of key elements constituting each of the plurality of key rows, a support shaft placed to be rotatable about an axial center and support the plurality of key row holders arranged to intersect the axial center, an engaging portion formed on a support surface of each of the plurality of key row holders for the support shaft, and an engaged portion formed spirally on a surface of the support shaft in a direction of the axial center so as to be engaged with the engaging portion of each of the plurality of key row holders, the engaged portion causing the plurality of key row holders to shift in the direction of the axial center by an engagement with the engaging portion upon rotation of the support shaft. The keyboard enables easy and accurate key pitch adjustment. | 08-06-2009 |
20090195508 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH KEYBOARD - A keyboard for a handheld electronic device having a row of alphanumeric keys, each alphanumeric key having a plurality of associated alphanumeric characters. A plurality of alphanumeric keys located on a left side of the vertical centerline of the keyboard are rotated counter-clockwise and a plurality of alphanumeric keys located on a right side of the vertical centerline of the keyboard are rotated clockwise. | 08-06-2009 |
20090201252 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALPHANUMERIC DATA ENTRY USING A KEYPAD - A keypad for inputting alphabetical characters for use in an electronic device comprises an array of keys, each of which is assigned to one of elements of alphabetical characters. Each element is a portion of an alphabetical character and combination of the elements forms each character. The alphabetical character is produced by activation of keys to which the elements constituting the character are assigned. | 08-13-2009 |
20090201253 | DATA INPUT DEVICE WITH VARIABLE-COLOUR ILLUMINATION - A data input device for inputting data to an electronics device includes at least one data input key, a variable-colour light and a light controller. The key(s) is/are configured to facilitate data input to the electronics device and comprises a transparent key indicia. The light of the data input device is coupled to the key(s) and is configured to illuminate the key indicia. The light controller is coupled to the data input light, and is configured to adjust the colour of the transparent key indicia in accordance with colour data received at the light controller. | 08-13-2009 |
20090201254 | TRANSPORTABLE/CONVERTIBLE DESKTOP COMPUTER - A transportable desktop computer convertible to a notebook computer with minimal footprint. The computer has a screen element, with contained computer operational elements, and a support stand. The screen element is releasably hingedly attached to a keyboard element having two members with one member including the operational keyboard and pointing device the other being foldable under the keyboard for minimal keyboard footprint. | 08-13-2009 |
20090201255 | Input device and operating method thereof - The invention provides an input device. The input device comprises a plurality of keys, a recording module, a database, an analyzing module, and a selecting module. The recording module is connected to the keys, for recording a former keystroke sequence and voltage variation information related to the keys. The database is for storing a plurality set of default data. The analyzing module is connected to the recording module and the database, for generating a set of pressed probabilities related to the keys based on the plurality set of default data and the former keystroke sequence. The selecting module is connected to the recording module and the analyzing module, for selecting a target key from the plurality of keys based on the set of pressed probabilities and the voltage variation information. | 08-13-2009 |
20090219248 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF SHOWING PAGE FLIP EFFECT AND METHOD THEREOF - A method for showing page flip effect when use electronic device enjoy electronic documents, including: when receiving a flip-page instruction, obtain a parameter from a parameter table from a storage unit, the parameter table contains several parameters, each parameter include a first group of coordinates, a content of a flip-page figure and a second group of coordinates; determining a target page according to the flip-page instruction; producing the flip-page figure of the current page according to the first group coordinates and the content; covering a second area of the current page determined by the second group of coordinates with a second area of the target page determined by the second group of coordinates to form a combined page; displaying the combined page. Present invention also provides an electronic device capable of showing a page flip effect. | 09-03-2009 |
20090219249 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH DOUBLE-SIDED OPERABLE KEYBOARD - There is provided an information processing apparatus with a double-sided operable keyboard, capable of executing desired application processing even in the case where a keyboard is folded and keys to be normally operated are directed to a reverse side (e.g., a display apparatus side or a lower side) with respect to a user. The information processing apparatus includes a display apparatus and a keyboard apparatus. The keyboard apparatus is foldable so as to cover a lower part or a portion of a display region of the display apparatus, and at least one function key assigned arbitrary applications are provided on a bottom surface of the keyboard apparatus. Furthermore, the information processing apparatus includes a keyboard position detecting part for detecting a relative position of the keyboard apparatus with respect to the display apparatus, and switches effective keys between keys on an upper surface of the keyboard apparatus and keys on the bottom surface of the keyboard apparatus in accordance with the relative position of the keyboard apparatus. | 09-03-2009 |
20090231281 | MULTI-TOUCH VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - A computing system includes a display and a sensor to detect multi-touch input at the display. The computing system further includes a processing subsystem operatively connected to the display and the sensor and computer-readable media operatively connected to the processing subsystem and including instructions executable by the processing subsystem. Such instructions cause the display to present a virtual keyboard image, the virtual keyboard image including a primary key and a modifier key. Such instructions also translate touch input at only the primary key into a first keyboard message and translate temporally overlapping touch input at both the primary key and the modifier key into a second keyboard message, different than the first keyboard message. | 09-17-2009 |
20090237359 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING TOUCH SCREEN KEYBOARD - Provided are a method and apparatus for displaying various types of touch screen keyboards at various positions according to an information input condition of a user. The method includes recognizing a point on a touch screen which a reference finger of at least one hand of a user touches, and displaying a touch screen keyboard including keys arranged according to the recognized point. Accordingly, a user-based touch screen keyboard which can be easily used, allow information to be quickly input, and reduce touch error, can be provided. | 09-24-2009 |
20090237360 | VIRTUAL KEY INPUT METHOD - A virtual key input method includes displaying a small virtual key that is marked with at least a first symbol, and displaying a large virtual key that is marked with a plurality of second symbols, that replaces the small virtual key, and that has a size larger than the small virtual key. An electronic device that performs the virtual key input method is also disclosed. | 09-24-2009 |
20090244009 | TABLET COMPUTER - A tablet computer is composed of a tablet component and a keyboard component. The tablet component houses all of the essential hardware of tablet computer including the central processing unit (CPU), the memory, the power supply, and a touch screen display. The keyboard component is a simple peripheral device that offers no computing functionality unless connected with the tablet component. The tablet component and keyboard component can mate to form a notebook-type computer. The tablet component and keyboard component can mate in an orientation allowing use of only a tablet computing user interface. The tablet component is removable from the keyboard component and functions independently as a tablet computing device. The keyboard component has a counterbalance armature to oppose the moment of inertia due to the changing center of mass of the tablet computer as the tablet component is moved from a closed to an open position. | 10-01-2009 |
20090244010 | PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT HAVING PRINTHEAD - A personal digital assistant is provided which has a body housing a memory for storing personal digital assistant information, a printhead for printing the stored information, a bay extending along a first edge of the body for removably receiving a print media cartridge for supplying print media to the printhead, and control circuitry for controlling functions of the personal digital assistant, and a display pivotally mounted to the body at said first edge for displaying the stored information. | 10-01-2009 |
20090251416 | Operating device and image forming apparatus - An operating device for controlling an apparatus as an object of control, in accordance with an instruction by a user includes a panel having a main surface, a hardware key provided on the main surface, and a display unit formed of electronic paper, provided in relation to the hardware key on the main surface of the panel or on the hardware key, allowing rewriting of displayed contents. | 10-08-2009 |
20090251417 | Keyboard with Programmable Keys - Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable keys in a keyboard that provide the user with added functionalities and versatility to enhance the usage of the computer for game play or the like. In one embodiment, a keyboard for use with a computer comprises a plurality of keys which include a plurality of programmable function keys each being programmable to have multiple shift states to provide different macro functions among the multiple shift states to be inputted to the computer; a plurality of macro shift buttons which represent the multiple shift states and which are configured to be pressed to toggle among the multiple shift states for the plurality of programmable function keys; and a macro record button configured to start and stop macro recording of the macro functions of the programmable function keys. | 10-08-2009 |
20090256805 | KEYBOARD WITH A PROJECTION - A keyboard is provided as a peripheral device for a computer unit with a key field and an associated housing, whereby an extension is attached to the housing. The keyboard includes at least one reading device being accommodated in the extension for the contactless reading of data stored on ID cards or access cards or documents. | 10-15-2009 |
20090262076 | INPUT DEVICE FOR WEB ENABLED DEVICES - In one or more embodiments, one or more keys are provided on the keyboard or keypad of a computer, cell phone, PDA, or other web enabled device that, when pressed, automatically enters a character stream for a URL or email address component. In one or more embodiments, a single key can be used to enter multiple character strings. For example, in one embodiment, a key is provided that normally enters “www.” when pressed, but enters “.com” when a “shift” key is pressed concurrently with the key. In one or more embodiments, additional character strings representing other portion s are entered by pressing one or more auxiliary keys, such as the “alt”, “ctrl” or “fn” keys, concurrently with the key. | 10-22-2009 |
20090262077 | KEYSWITCH AND KEYBOARD - The invention discloses a keyswitch and a keyboard which makes use of the keyswitch. The keyswitch is co-operated with an antenna. The antenna is used for receiving a signal transmitted by an electronic product. The keyswitch includes a keycap, a conductive foil, and a communication module. The conductive foil forms at least one part of the antenna. The communication module is used for receiving the signal via the antenna. | 10-22-2009 |
20090267900 | OPERATION METHOD OF USER INTERFACE AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND PORTABLE DEVICE - An operation method of a user interface suitable for performing an input operation on an input panel displayed on a display is provided. The input panel comprises a plurality of keys. The operation method includes deciding an input command through one of the keys of the input panel. Then, a vision feedback represented by an image is displayed within a display area of a display. | 10-29-2009 |
20090273565 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND CUMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR INVOKING AN ELECTRONIC INK OR HANDWRITING INTERFACE - User interfaces, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for activating and/or displaying text input systems on display devices may include: (a) displaying a text input system activation target at a user changeable location on a display device; (b) receiving user input directed to the activation target; and (c) activating a text input system in response to the user input. Such user interfaces, methods, and systems further may include (d) displaying a pre-interaction condition of the activation target; (e) receiving user input directed to the activation target in this pre-interaction condition; and (f) changing an appearance of the activation target from the pre-interaction condition to a larger size and/or a different visual appearance in response to this user input. Additional aspects of this invention relate to computer-readable media for providing user interfaces, systems, and methods as described above. | 11-05-2009 |
20090278803 | FACILITATING INPUT OF USER NAME AND PASSWORD FROM DEVICE HAVING KEYPAD LAYOUT DIFFERENT THAN KEYPAD LAYOUT OF DEVICE USED TO ESTABLISH USER NAME AND PASSWORD - If a user establishes a user name and password using a conventional telephone keypad and subsequently wishes to access the account using a PDA with a different key layout, the user is aided by displaying an image of the conventional telephone keypad on the PDA which the user can touch to input the user name and password and, thus, more easily access the account without having to remember anything more than the original numeric combination corresponding to the account information. | 11-12-2009 |
20090278804 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD ENABLING TEXT INPUT IN A LANGUAGE EMPLOYING NON-ROMAN CHARACTERS - A handheld device includes a plurality of input members, a first set of which each have a Roman character assigned thereto, a least some of which have a first non-Roman and a second non-Roman character assigned thereto. In response to an actuation of a first one of the input members, a first one of the non-Roman characters that is assigned to the first one of the input members is displayed. Based on one or more rules which govern permissible character sequences in the subject language, the display of a second one of the non-Roman characters in response to an actuation of a second one of the input members having the second one of the non-Roman characters assigned thereto immediately following the actuation of said first one of the input members is prevented. | 11-12-2009 |
20090284471 | Virtual Keyboard System with Automatic Correction - There is disclosed an enhanced text entry system which uses word-level analysis to correct inaccuracies automatically in user keystroke entries on reduced-size or virtual keyboards. A method and system are defined which determine one or more alternate textual interpretations of each sequence of inputs detected within a designated auto-correcting region. The actual interaction locations for the keystrokes may occur outside the boundaries of the specific keyboard key regions associated with the actual characters of the word interpretations proposed or offered for selection, where the distance from each interaction location to each corresponding intended character may in general increase with the expected frequency of the intended word in the language or in a particular context. Likewise, in a virtual keyboard system, the keys actuated may differ from the keys actually associated with the letters of the word interpretations. Each such sequence corresponds to a complete word, and the user can easily select the intended word from among the generated interpretations. Additionally, when the system cannot identify a sufficient number of likely word interpretation candidates of the same length as the input sequence, candidates are identified whose initial letters correspond to a likely interpretation of the input sequence. | 11-19-2009 |
20090289898 | Keyboard for Use in Computer System - A computer system having a computer and a keyboard is provided. The keyboard includes a plurality of first letter keys and respective second letter keys. Each of the first and second letter keys is associated with a respective letter. The computer system is arranged: (i) upon activation of one of the first letter keys to register the selection of the corresponding letter; and (ii) upon activation of one of the second letter keys to present to a user a predefined list of one or more words. The words of each list are associated with the corresponding letter. The computer system is further arranged to register a selection by the user of one of the presented words. | 11-26-2009 |
20090295730 | VIRTUAL OPTICAL INPUT UNIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Provided are an input unit and a control method thereof. In an embodiment of the method, a portion of an input member such as a finger, and a portion of a shadow of the input member generated by a light source are perceived through image processing. Relationship information between the image and shadow of the input member are used, so as to determine if an input is made. Also, the input pattern can be provided to a user using an imaging light, whereas the images can be detected using a detection light. | 12-03-2009 |
20090295731 | TRANSPARENT DISPLAY AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A terminal including a first body, a second body connected to the first body, a first display disposed on the first body, a second display disposed on the second body and having a transparency such that information displayed on the first display can be seen though the second display having the transparency when the first and second displays overlap each other, and a controller configured to control a movement of a displayable object between the first and second displays based on a particular condition occurring on the terminal. | 12-03-2009 |
20090295732 | DEVICES HAVING INPUT CONTROLS FOR EFFICIENT INPUT OF DATA - Embodiments of the subject invention relate to systems, methods, and devices providing a reduced number of selectable inputs that enable efficient communication. One aspect of what is disclosed are embodiments of a systematic code, which systematic code enables efficient communication. Another aspect of the invention is the implementation of embodiments of a systematic code on interactive devices, thereby enabling efficient communication using such interactive devices. | 12-03-2009 |
20090295733 | ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Ergonomic computer control and/or input systems and components, such as, for example, keyboards and touchpad, and methods of using such computer control and/or input systems and components keyboard components that can be placed at varied or desired locations relative to the keyboard and devices that allow such keyboard components to be placed at the varied or desired locations. | 12-03-2009 |
20090303185 | USER INTERFACE, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AN IMPROVED OPERATING MODE - A user interface configured to detect a first press on a volume key and upon the detection determine a second operating mode and switch from a first operating mode to the second operating mode. | 12-10-2009 |
20090303186 | USER INPUT HANDLING FOR DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYBACK DEVICE - Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to providing user inputs, such as, for example, text from a keyboard, to an application executed on a digital video object playback device. | 12-10-2009 |
20090309835 | User Interface Processing Device - This patent application relates generally to processing devices in the medical device area. | 12-17-2009 |
20090309836 | Keyboard - A keyboard includes a keyboard pattern, a transparent touch panel and a control module. The keyboard pattern has a plurality of key patterns. The transparent touch panel covers the keyboard pattern. The control module is electrically connected with the transparent touch panel. When the transparent touch panel is pressed, according to the key pattern corresponding to the pressed position of the transparent touch panel, the control module outputs a key code corresponding to the key pattern. | 12-17-2009 |
20090315830 | KEYSTROKE TACTILITY ARRANGEMENT ON A SMOOTH TOUCH SURFACE - Disclosed are four arrangements for providing tactility on a touch surface keyboard. One approach is to provide tactile feedback mechanisms, such as dots, bars, or other shapes on all or many keys. In another embodiment, an articulating frame may be provided that extends when the surface is being used in a typing mode and retracts when the surface is used in some other mode, e.g., a pointing mode. The articulating frame may provide key edge ridges that define the boundaries of the key regions or may provide tactile feedback mechanisms within the key regions. The articulating frame may also be configured to cause concave depressions similar to mechanical key caps in the surface. In another embodiment, a rigid, non-articulating frame may be provided beneath the surface. A user will then feel higher resistance when pressing away from the key centers, but will feel a softer resistance at the key center. | 12-24-2009 |
20090322683 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a coordinate input device which inputs coordinate data, a disabling range setting module which sets a disabling range in which the coordinate data, which is input by the coordinate input device, is disabled, a determination module which determines whether the coordinate data, which is input by the coordinate input device, is included in the disabling range which is set by the disabling range setting module, and a process module which executes a process corresponding to the coordinate data, which is input by the coordinate input device, in accordance with a determination result of the determination module. | 12-31-2009 |
20100001957 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display apparatus includes a controller and an input unit having one or more local keys located on a side of a case. The controller controls display of a guide screen in a display area that is based on mounting positions of the one or more local keys. The guide screen is generated in response to an input received in association with one of the local keys and includes information that provides an indication of mounting positions of the local keys on the side of the case. | 01-07-2010 |
20100001958 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF INPUTTING CHARACTERS - A method of inputting characters includes: generating a character display area, displaying characters in a first direction sub-region or a second direction sub-region of the character browsing region according to a direction indicating action in a first direction or a second direction, upon detecting a change in directions indicated by two successive direction indicating actions, displaying, in an input character display region, the character currently displayed in the character browsing region, switching between the first direction sub-region and the second direction sub-region of the character browsing region according to the direction indicated by the latter direction indicating action, and performing an action of selecting a next character corresponding to the latter direction indicating action in the switched direction sub-region. The invention also provides a device of inputting characters. With the invention, the number of times key pressing may be reduced and the efficiency of character inputting may be increased. | 01-07-2010 |
20100007608 | OUTPUT DEVICE - A cross key is mounted on a headphone. When a support arm and a connection section are pivoted 180 degrees from the (a)-state to change the position of wearing the headphone between left and right, a head-mounted display is set for use by the right eye, and this turns the cross key upside down. Correspondingly, a function allocated to the upper key is allocated to the lower key and a function allocated to the lower key is allocated to the upper key to obtain the (b)-state. In the (b)-state, the functions are changed such that the function allocated to the upper key is allocated to the upper key and the function allocated to the lower key is allocated to the lower key. A cross key does not require any change in key functions and left as is. | 01-14-2010 |
20100007609 | KEYBOARD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND KEYBOARD MANUFACTURING METHOD - A keyboard includes a keyboard unit, a frame, and an exterior panel. The keyboard unit includes a surface made of metal, and a plurality of keys disposed on the surface. The frame made of resin is joined to the surface, the frame including a plurality of first openings into which the respective keys are inserted. The exterior panel made of metal is detachably bonded to the frame, the exterior panel including a plurality of second openings into which the respective keys protruding from the respective first openings of the frame are inserted. | 01-14-2010 |
20100007610 | Ultrasound System Having Virtual Keyboard And Method of Displaying the Same - The present invention relates to an ultrasound system capable of displaying a virtual keyboard image on the touch screen and a method of displaying the virtual keyboard image on a part of a display screen of the display unit. The ultrasound system comprises: a control panel configured to receive user instructions for displaying a virtual keyboard image; a display unit configured to display the virtual keyboard image and to receive a command by touch type; and a processor unit coupled to the control panel and the display unit, the processor unit being configured to display an ultrasound image on the display unit to display the virtual keyboard image on a part of a display screen of the display unit. | 01-14-2010 |
20100013773 | Keyboard apparatus integrated with handwriting retrieval function - A keyboard apparatus integrated with a function of retrieving handwriting tracks is disclosed. A handwriting retrieval module is disposed in the keyboard apparatus. The handwriting retrieval module helps users retrieve the data generated by tracing the handwriting in addition to input by keyboard. This keyboard apparatus integrated with the handwriting retrieval function implement a complete input solution. | 01-21-2010 |
20100013774 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING APPLICATION PROGRAM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREOF - A method for controlling an application program, an electronic device thereof, and a recording medium thereof are provided. In the present method, when detecting at least one touch area on a touch screen of the electronic device, all touch points contained within each of the touch areas are obtained. Then, a unique typical coordinate value is determined according to a coordinate value of each of the touch points. Finally, an application program is controlled to execute a function relative to the typical coordinate value. Hence, the application program is controlled to execute the corresponding function by detecting the user operation on the touch screen so as to improve a convenience of operating the electronic device. | 01-21-2010 |
20100013775 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING WITH INTEGRATED USER INPUT CAPABILITY - An electronic device housing with a seemless user input zone that measures the level of force applied by the user is described. It is particularly advantageous when used with small hand-held consumer electronic devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, game—and media players. A housing for an electronic device includes a seamless user input zone defining a contact force-sensitive deformable area. A capacitance sensor is formed between the conductive inside surface of the housing and the electrode of the rigid base facing that inside surface. Linear support means such as columns support the housing away from the rigid base defining an air gap. Capacitance measurement circuit is deployed to detect the location and progressively increasing levels of force applied by the user onto the housing and send a user input signal to the electronic device. | 01-21-2010 |
20100013776 | Thin Keypad Assembly - A thin keypad assembly includes a panel, a lining sheet and a light-guiding layer. The panel has hollowed numerals, letters, various symbols, a navigation-key pattern, a dialing pattern and an ending pattern, and grooves formed between keys. The lining sheet is disposed on the panel and has a navigation-key pattern thereon. The navigation-key pattern has a light-shielding layer and light-transmitting positions thereon, and the light-shielding layer has a light-reflecting layer thereon. The light-guiding layer is disposed on the lining sheet, and the position thereof corresponds to the key having a plurality of light-guiding micro structures and projecting bodies. The light-guiding layer, light-shielding layer and the light-reflecting layer extend onto the surface of the panel through the grooves. | 01-21-2010 |
20100020017 | READING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT AND OPERATION METHOD OF READING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT - A reading device for an electronic document and an operation method of reading an electronic document are provided. The reading device for the electronic document includes an input module and a main body. When the user operates the input module to move in 3D space, the input module can detect a motion state of the input module in the 3D space and generate motion data. Additionally, the main body includes a screen used for displaying a picture of the electronic document. The main body may be connected with the input module via a wireless transmission path. As a result, the main body can receive the motion data generated by the input module and compute the motion data to generate an operation instruction, and then the main body may adjust the picture of the electronic document according to the operation instruction. | 01-28-2010 |
20100026628 | HANDHELD APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INPUTTING INFORMATION IN THE HANDHELD APPARATUS - A handheld apparatus includes an input key, a screen, a monitoring module connected to the input key, and a Morse code decoder connected between the monitoring module and the screen. The monitoring module monitors the state of the input key and generates a corresponding Morse code, and outputs the Morse code to the Morse code decoder. The Morse code decoder decodes the Morse code into information and outputs the information to the screen. The screen displays the information. The present invention further includes a method of inputting information in the handheld apparatus. | 02-04-2010 |
20100026629 | Device, Methods, and User Interface for Providing Optimized Entry of Alphanumeric Text - The present invention includes a device, method, and user interface for providing optimized entry of alphanumeric text. In one form, a method for providing selectable characters within a user interface includes determining an operating mode of a communication device and receiving an input associated with a selected input key. The method determines a group of characters associated with the selected key based on the operating mode and displays the group of characters within the user interface. The user interface may display a first character of the group of characters within a first portion of the user interface and the group of characters proximal to the first character within a second portion of the user interface. | 02-04-2010 |
20100026630 | Electronic device - The present invention relates to an electronic device such as a notebook-size personal computer and a portable terminal, and provides an electronic device having high visibility and of low cost. An electronic device includes a calculation unit and plural light sources. The calculation unit incorporates a keyboard disposed on a top surface of the electronic device and an electronic circuit (not illustrated) to perform calculation processing according to an operation of the keyboard. The plural light sources are arranged in a deep side and on both sides of the calculation unit, to illuminate the keyboard in an obliquely inward direction. An LED having directivity may be used as the light sources. | 02-04-2010 |
20100033433 | DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD WITHIN A REDUCED RESOURCE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A display system within a reduced resource information handling system is disclosed. In a particular form, a method of outputting video is disclosed. The method can include detecting an operating condition of an internal display and an external display of an information handling system. The information handling system can include a host processing system and a remote processing system. The method can further include detecting a video output signal configured to be displayed during a reduced operating state of the host processing system. The method can also include coupling the video output signal to either the internal display or the external display. | 02-11-2010 |
20100033434 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a main keypad, a numerical keypad, a switch, a keyboard control circuit, a calculator circuit, a display driver circuit, and a liquid crystal display screen. The keyboard control circuit is connected to the main keypad. The numerical keypad is connected to the keyboard control circuit and the calculator circuit selectively via the switch. The calculator circuit is further connected to the liquid crystal display screen via the display driver circuit. When the numerical keypad is connected to the calculator circuit via the switch, the numerical keypad is capable of processing a numerical calculation. | 02-11-2010 |
20100039386 | SLIM BACKLIGHTED KEYBOARD - The present invention discloses a slim backlighted keyboard comprising a plurality of press members; and a support plate arranged below the press members. The support plate includes a first plane and a second plane interconnecting to each other optically. The first plane has at least one elastic support element corresponding to the press members. The second plane is on the opposite side of the first plane and has at least one light conduction groove. The light propagating inside the light conduction grooves penetrates the support plate and reaches the first plane to illuminate the press members. Thereby, the present invention can reduce the thickness of a backlighted keyboard and facilitate fabricating a slim backlighted keyboard. | 02-18-2010 |
20100039387 | Slate Wireless Keyboard Connection and Proximity Display Enhancement for Visible Display Area - An approach is provided that identifies when a wireless keyboard unit is connected to an information handling system that includes a display screen that is partially blocked when the keyboard is attached. A determination is made as to the size of the visible portion of the display screen. Items are displayed on the visible portion of the display screen. The approach refrains from displaying items on the blocked portion of the display screen. The user is able to move the wireless keyboard, the movement of the keyboard resulting in a changed size of the visible portion of the display screen. After the keyboard is repositioned, the visual items are re-displayed on the visible portion of the display screen so that the items fit in the changed size of the visible portion of the display screen. | 02-18-2010 |
20100039388 | Keyboard apparatus integrated with touch input module - A keyboard apparatus integrated with a touch input module is disclosed, and the touch input module functions as a handwriting mode and a cursor mode. Therefore, an input apparatus with more convenient and integrated functions is provided. According to the preferred embodiment, a keyboard controller for processing and transferring keystroke signals is included, and the touch input module is integrated into the keyboard. Further, a mode switching circuit is used to switch the touch input module to the handwriting mode or the cursor mode. Still further, a micro-controller in the touch input module is used to transfer the signals to a computer system through the keyboard controller. In particular, the touch input module jointly uses a power module and a communication port with the keyboard. | 02-18-2010 |
20100039389 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING DIGITAL IMAGE AND METHOD THEREOF - A method for adjusting images is provided. The method includes: acquiring a predetermined time interval; performing adjustment for a current property and displaying the image with different settings of the current property; receiving input signals; generating control signals corresponding to the input signals; upon the condition that the processor generates a skipping control signal, directly adjusting the next property according to the sequence table; upon the condition that the processor generates a selecting control signal, keeping of the current property, and adjusts the next property based of the image selected setting on the current property. | 02-18-2010 |
20100045605 | KEYBOARD FOR A SMALL FORM FACTOR DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A keyboard apparatus for a small form factor data processing device. For example, a data processing device is described comprising: a body having a memory for storing program code and data and a processor for processing the program code and data, the body further comprising a keyboard defining a first plane, the keyboard having a plurality of keys selectable by a user; a display having a surface defining a second plane, the display moveably coupled to the data processing device to move from a first position in which the display covers the keyboard to a second position in which the keyboard is exposed, wherein the first plane and the second plane remain substantially parallel as the display is moved from the first position to the second position; and wherein the keyboard comprises a plurality of holes formed in the body, and a corresponding plurality of keys operatively coupled to the body and immersed within each one of the holes, wherein the width and length of each hole is sized to provide sufficient spacing to accommodate the tip of a user's thumb as a key is depressed by the user into the hole. | 02-25-2010 |
20100045606 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - A portable computer including a host and an input device is provided. The host has a accommodating space and a first wireless transmission unit. The input device is detachably disposed in the accommodating space and has a touch pad, a plurality of control buttons and a second wireless transmission unit. The touch pad and the control buttons are electrically connected to the second wireless transmission unit. The second wireless transmission unit is used for performing wireless transmission with the first wireless transmission unit. | 02-25-2010 |
20100053087 | TOUCH SENSORS WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK - Touch sensors with one or more piezoelectric elements and devices containing such touch sensors are presented. The touch sensor contains keys that are independently actuated. Contact with a key provides tactile feedback through the piezoelectric element to the user. Each key provides an individual tactile feedback pattern that is dependent on the particular key contacted as well as the function of the key at the time of contact. Actuation of the key provides a different tactile feedback pattern. The piezoelectric element is bonded directly to a printed circuit board, on which electronic components are also mounted. | 03-04-2010 |
20100053088 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A KEY RANGE OF A KEYCAPLESS KEYBOARD - An apparatus and method for adjusting a key range of a keycapless keyboard are provided. The apparatus includes a keyboard, a controller, and a manager. The keyboard is comprised of a touch screen. The controller determines whether revision of a user's input value through the keyboard has occurred. The manager adjusts a key range to avoid a user's input error if revisions with a same pattern have occurred as many times as a predefined number. | 03-04-2010 |
20100060584 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD - A computer keyboard, comprising: an operation unit, a processing unit, an output unit, a query unit, and a display unit; wherein the operation unit comprises an editing key, a function key, the editing key is configured to respond to a user input to generate an editing information, the function key is configured to respond to the user input to control the computer keyboard entering an editing mode; and the processing unit is configured to transmit the editing information to an editing software via the output unit, when the computer keyboard is in the editing mode. | 03-11-2010 |
20100060585 | ON-SCREEN VIRTUAL KEYBOARD SYSTEM - An on-screen virtual keyboard system includes a simplified virtual keyboard layout, at least a traditional virtual keyboard layout, and a memory segment. The simplified virtual keyboard layout has a plurality of reserved keys for entering input characters and a traditional layout switch key for switching the simplified virtual keyboard layout to the traditional virtual keyboard layout. The traditional virtual keyboard layout has a simplified layout for switching to the simplified virtual keyboard layout and an input character keys for entering the input characters. The memory segment stores the latest user-entered or user-defined input characters. The input characters stored in the memory segment are mapped to the reserved keys of the simplified virtual keyboard layout, so the input characters and numeric keys are displayed in the simplified virtual keyboard layout simultaneously, and the user is able to quickly select and enter any of the stored input characters. | 03-11-2010 |
20100073295 | MULTIPLE FUNCTION KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a speaker, a clock module, a sound storage module, and a processor. The clock module is configured for outputting a clock signal. The sound storage module is configured for storing an alarm file. The processor is connected to a power terminal of the keyboard, the clock module, the sound storage module, and the at least one speaker. The processor receives voltage from the power terminal of the keyboard and the clock signal from the clock module and reads the alarm file from the sound storage module at every internal of a predetermined time period according to the clock signal, and processes the alarm file to be outputted via the speaker. | 03-25-2010 |
20100073296 | COMPUTER INPUT APPARATUS - A computer input apparatus includes a keyboard and a mouse. The keyboard includes a housing, a number of input keys, and a telephone module for responding to a call or initiating a call according to a user's input. The input keys include standard keyboard keys and standard telephone keys. The mouse includes a main body, a number of buttons mounted on the main body, and a motion detecting unit for detecting motion of the mouse. The main body includes a mouse speaker configured for converting electrical signals into sound and a mouse microphone configured for converting sound into electrical signals. The buttons include a number of standard mouse buttons and an enable telephone button configured for enabling a telephone function of the mouse to answer a call. | 03-25-2010 |
20100073297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCORPORATING A PERSONALIZED WRITING STYLE INTO A WORD PROGRAM - A system, method and computer writeable medium for creating a personalized font and which includes an electronic pad exhibiting a display. A stylus pen is manipulated to mark upon at least one field exhibited by the pad on its display. A separate processor operable device incorporates a keyboard, and to which the electronic pad is communicated. In this fashion, the pad is utilized in combination with the keyboard in order to create a personalized font associated with a software writing program of the processor operable device. | 03-25-2010 |
20100079377 | INPUT DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An input display device comprises an operation panel including a first display operation area that enables operation screens to be switched hierarchically based on a selected operation key and to display a fixed-arrangement of operation keys in respective layers, and a second display operation area that displays an operation history indicating that the operation key has been selected; a selected key use determination unit configured to determine which of the operation keys has been selected when the operation key is selected from one of the first display operation area and the second display operation area; a storage processing unit configured to successively store results determined by the selected key use determination unit into a storage device as operation history information; and a selected key use history display control unit configured to display the operation history information stored in the storage device into the second display operation area. | 04-01-2010 |
20100079378 | LIGHT EMITTING KEYBOARD MODULE AND POWER SAVING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting keyboard module including a light emitting keyboard and a control transmitting module is provided. The control transmitting module includes a transmitting unit, a timing unit, a comparing unit and a processing unit. The transmitting unit communicates with the light emitting keyboard by signals. The timing unit counts a stop time of the light emitting keyboard. The comparing unit compares the stop time with a predetermined time, and generates a comparing signal when the stop time is greater than the predetermined time. The processing unit drives the light emitting keyboard to enter a power saving mode after receiving the comparing signal. | 04-01-2010 |
20100085307 | TOUCH CONTROL MOBILE PHONE AND ANTI-MISOPERATION METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION - A touch control mobile phone includes a plurality of touch keys, an error-detecting region, an inductor positioned in the error-detecting region, an IC electronically connected to the error-detecting region, and a CPU electronically connected to the IC. The inductor is capable of detecting a nearby object. When the inductor detects the nearby object, the error-detecting region is triggered to send a signal to the IC, the IC transmits the signal to the CPU to execute an instruction corresponding to the signal such that the plurality of touch keys are locked. | 04-08-2010 |
20100085308 | DATA PROCESSING DEVICE INPUT APPARATUS, IN PARTICULAR KEYBOARD SYSTEM AND DATA PROCESSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a data processing device input apparatus ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100090957 | LIGHT ASSISTED KEYBOARD FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device having a keyboard with a set of keys representing alpha-numeric characters, the keyboard comprising a light source, located within said mobile communication device; for providing a light; a set of sensors, associated with said keys, for sensing an amount of said light in a vicinity of each of said set of sensors, to determine which of said set of keys has been selected; and a transparent flat cover, overlying said set of sensors, displaying said set of alpha-numeric characters, for associating said set of alpha-numeric characters with said set of sensors. | 04-15-2010 |
20100097320 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR ENTERING PASSWORD - An electronic device includes an access control module, a plurality of input areas, and a comparing module. The access control module has a predetermined password. The input areas are configured to be tapped to input characters in the electronic device. The number of the input areas is determined by the number of unique characters of the predetermined password. The comparing module is configured to compare a sequence of the characters entered with the predetermined password. | 04-22-2010 |
20100103109 | Handheld Device having Movable Keyboard - A handheld device having a movable keyboard is described. The handheld device comprises: a body, wherein a surface of the body includes a first region and a second region; a display module disposed in the body, and comprising a display screen exposed in the first region of the body; a handwriting input module disposed in the body, and comprising a handwriting screen located in the second region of the surface of the body; and a movable keyboard module slidably disposed over the surface of the body. | 04-29-2010 |
20100103110 | INPUT APPARATUS WITH PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY - The invention discloses an input apparatus with a programmable display. The input apparatus includes a body, at least one keyswitch, a plural of light-emitting units, and a control unit. The at least one keyswitch is disposed on the body and has a respective translucent keycap. The light-emitting units are disposed inside the body and for illuminating the respective keycap. The control unit is disposed inside the body and coupled to the at least one keyswitch and the light-emitting units. According to an application program, the control unit is for controlling the light-emitting units to display a displayed information on the respective keycap of the at least one keyswitch. | 04-29-2010 |
20100117966 | KEYBOARD CONTROL MEANS - This invention relates to methods of using a sensor or sensors on an input device to produce a data character, control or function by activating a sensor once and to produce a second programmed data character, control or function by activating said same sensor once for a longer preset length of time. Moving a sensor on an input device in one direction produces a data character, control or function and moving said same sensor in said same direction and holding said same sensor in said same direction for a preset length of time produces a second programmed data character, control or function. Moving said same sensor in said same direction and then activating said same sensor in a downward direction or activating said same sensor in a downward direction for a preset length of time also produces a second programmed data character, control or function. Sequentially activating a sensor more than once produces a data character, control or function and sequentially activating said same sensor more than once where the last activation is activated for a longer preset length of time produces a data character, control or function. Simultaneously activating sensors once produces a data character, control or function and simultaneously activating said same sensors once for a longer preset length of time produces a data character, control or function producing a second programmed data character, control or function. Non-activation of a sensor for a preset length of time produces the “Enter” function. | 05-13-2010 |
20100117967 | KEYBOARD MODULE - A keyboard module, including a base plate, a membrane circuit, keys and a frame set, is provided. The membrane circuit is disposed on the base plate and has touch portions. The keys are assembled to the base plate and correspond to the touch portions respectively. The frame set is assembled to the base plate and includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a plurality of first ribs disposed in a staggered way. The second frame is connected to the first frame and located between the first frame and the base plate. The second frame has a plurality of second ribs disposed in a staggered way, wherein a width of a portion of the second ribs is smaller than a width of the corresponding first ribs, and the keys pass through the second frame and the first frame in sequence to protrude above the frame set. | 05-13-2010 |
20100117968 | DATA INPUT APPARATUS - The present invention describes a data input apparatus and a data input method that implement a large number of key values with a small number of switches to improve a text input and implement an efficient text input with small volume. The data input apparatus of the present invention is configured of press switches including touch sensors on a plate and forms a unit cell configured of neighboring switches, each cell and neighboring unit cells shares the switches. The data input step selects the unit cell by a simultaneous touch of two touch switches positioned at each diagonal direction in the unit cell, activates the selected unit cell on the display, and inputs the corresponding key values by means of any one switch of four switches included in the selected unit cell. | 05-13-2010 |
20100127987 | Thwarting Screen Logging of Keypad in a Web-Based Form - Characters on an on-screen keypad are hidden once a cursor is placed over the keypad. This prevents any spyware from screen logging the key selection as the characters on the keypad are not visible at the moment a key is selected. The keys of the keypad are optionally color-coded to help a user remember the location of the key with the desired character once the cursor is over the keypad. | 05-27-2010 |
20100127988 | KEY INPUT DEVICE AND CHARACTER INPUT METHOD USING CENTER KEY - The present invention relates to a character input device and method using a plurality of center keys and a plurality of space keys. The present invention provides a character input device and method having a center key located at its central part and a plurality of peripheral keys located at a peripheral part of the center key, comprising a basic value of a basic key generated by pressing the peripheral key one time, a double-value of the basic key generated by pressing the peripheral key two times, a basic value of a center key generated by pressing the center key one time after pressing the peripheral key, and a double-value of the center key generated by pressing the center key two times after pressing the peripheral key. | 05-27-2010 |
20100127989 | Information processing apparatus, information processing method, information processing system and information processing program - An information processing apparatus includes: a key operation section that has one or more operation keys arranged planarly, and outputs a key operation output corresponding to an operation of an operation key; a sensor that outputs a detection output corresponding to a distance of a detection target, spatially separated from a layout surface of the operation key, from the layout surface; a detection section that detects the distance of the detection target from the layout surface from the detection output from the sensor; and a control section that validates only the key operation output corresponding to the operation of the operation key and invalidates the detection output of the sensor when the detected distance is less than a predetermined distance, and executes a control function according to the distance detected by the detection section when the detected distance is equal to or greater than the predetermined distance. | 05-27-2010 |
20100141585 | MID-KEYBOARD-MONITOR COMPUTER-BASED AUDIO I/O DEVICE - A system and device for placement between a keyboard and monitor on a work surface that routes cables and provides access to controls, where the system and device rest in a first position for use and a second position for access to ports and cables. | 06-10-2010 |
20100141586 | Cushioned User Interface Or Control Device - A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller. | 06-10-2010 |
20100149098 | Apparatus and method of providing an apparatus - An apparatus and method of providing an apparatus, the apparatus including: a display including a plurality of layers including a display layer and a first protective layer overlaying the display layer wherein the display layer includes at least one discontinuity and the protective layer is continuous over the discontinuity in the display layer; and a user input portion associated with the area of the first protective layer overlaying the discontinuity in the display layer and configured such that actuation of the user input portion enables a switch to be actuated. | 06-17-2010 |
20100149099 | MOTION SENSITIVE MECHANICAL KEYBOARD - A motion sensitive mechanical keyboard configured to enable a standard look and feel mechanical keyboard to sense hand/finger motion over the surface of the keys. Command and cursor input (e.g., pointing and gestures) can be received from the user on the motion sensitive mechanical keyboard without requiring the user to move the user's hand off the keyboard. Hand/finger motion can be detected by optical sensors via an in-keyboard-plane slot camera system. The motion sensitive mechanical keyboard can operate in two or more modes—e.g., a typing mode and a mouse mode—and operating the keyboard in mouse mode or switching between the modes can be facilitated by holding (depressing and holding) or tapping (depressing and releasing) arbitrary combinations of keys. | 06-17-2010 |
20100149100 | Electronic Devices, Systems, Methods and Computer Program Products for Detecting a User Input Device Having an Optical Marker Thereon - An electronic device includes a user input display having a plurality of input keys on the input display. Each of the plurality of input keys corresponds to an input function for the input display. An optical detector is configured to detect optical data including a user input device. The user input device has an optical marker thereon. A user input management system is coupled to the user input display and the optical detector. The user input management system is configured to receive optical data from the optical detector, to identify a location of the optical marker of the user input device with respect to the user input display based on the optical data, and to identify a selected one of the plurality of input keys on the display responsive to the location of the optical marker. | 06-17-2010 |
20100149101 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD - A computer keyboard comprises a touch control display panel comprising a display unit, a plurality of touch sensing units, and a display control unit. The display unit is utilized for displaying icons of control keys. The touch sensing units are utilized for sensing pressed status of the control keys, and transmitting pressure sensing signals and position signals to a host. The display control unit is utilized for receiving icons of the control keys from the host, and making the display unit display icons of the control keys. When an external force presses one of the control keys of the touch control display panel, a specific touch sensing unit senses pressed status of a position corresponding to the pressed control key, and make the host start or terminate an executable program according to link of the executable program corresponding to the pressed control key. | 06-17-2010 |
20100149102 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND PROGRAM - An information-processing device includes: multiple keys; a memory that stores key arrangement data indicating an arrangement of said multiple keys; an identification part that identifies each display position of multiple windows displayed on a screen; an allocation part that compares an arrangement of the windows obtained by comparing the display position of each window identified by said identification part with the arrangement of keys displayed by said key arrangement data, and uniquely allocates to said each window a key for selecting the relevant window from among said multiple keys so that the arrangement of said windows and the arrangement of said keys are identical or similar; a notifying part that notifies of the keys allocated by said allocation part; and a selection part that selects the window to which an operated key is allocated when any of the keys notified by said notifying part is operated. | 06-17-2010 |
20100149103 | TOUCH-TYPING KEYBOARD FOR TOUCH SCREENS - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatuses for updating the physical coordinates of logical keys of a virtual keyboard on a touch input system as a result of detecting and determining the drift of the user's fingers that make touch contact with a touch-sensitive member of the touch input system to operate the logical keys. The logical keys are given coordinates at the moment fingers are placed on the virtual keyboard in a home-row position. As the user types on the virtual keyboard, the device detects any drift of the fingers from the home-row position and determines the distance and direction of the drift. The device recalibrates the touch-sensitive member by updating the physical coordinates of some or all of the other logical keys to reflect the drift of the fingers. | 06-17-2010 |
20100156793 | System and Method For An Information Handling System Touchscreen Keyboard - An information handling system automatically presents a keyboard input device on a touchscreen display in response to detecting touches on the touchscreen in a keyboard configuration. The location of the keyboard and placement of the keys adapt to an end user's touch, providing a conveniently-sized input device automatically adapted to end user inputs. Haptic feedback at predetermined reference points aids end user interaction with the keyboard. | 06-24-2010 |
20100156794 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF COUPLING AN OUTER COVERING TO A FRAME OF AN APPLIANCE - Coupling an outer covering to a frame of an appliance. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are devices including a frame member of an appliance (the frame member defines an outer portion and a first ridge feature on the outer portion, the first ridge feature has a length along the frame member, a height, and a flat contact portion that defines a width), an outer covering member in contact with the contact portion of the first ridge feature, and an adhesive disposed between the frame member and the outer covering member proximate to the first ridge feature (the adhesive adhered to the frame member and the outer covering member). For at least a portion of the length of the first ridge feature, a thickness of the adhesive is the same as a height of the first ridge feature. | 06-24-2010 |
20100156795 | LARGE SIZE CAPACITIVE TOUCH SCREEN PANEL - A capacitive touch screen panel (TSP) includes multiple TSP sections assembled in a planar arrangement to provide a unitary user interface area. Each one of the TSP sections is configured for independent activation/deactivation with respect to other TSP sections. | 06-24-2010 |
20100156796 | ADAPTIVE KEYPAD DEVICE FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Provided are an adaptive keypad device for a portable terminal and a method for controlling the adaptive keypad device. The adaptive keypad device includes a display screen being opened from or slid on a keypad by a user in at least two directions, an adaptive keypad on which letters or numbers are re-oriented and displayed in the same direction as a direction in which the display screen is opened or slid, a display element disposed on a side surface of the adaptive keypad, and a controller being connected to the display element to control a display state of the display element according to the direction of the opening or sliding of the display screen. | 06-24-2010 |
20100164869 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARD STRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC DEVICE AND DATA INPUTTING METHOD THEREOF - A virtual keyboard structure of an electronic device includes a projection module, two vibration sensors, a storage module, and a processor. The projection module is used for projecting a virtual keyboard having virtual keys. The two vibration sensors are used for detecting a center of vibration when the virtual keyboard is knocked on the center to obtain data of two directions. The storage module is used for storing dimensions of a coordinate system, a plurality of press-key data, coordinates of the virtual keys, and two respective reference positions of the vibration sensors. Finally, the processor is used for computing a coordinate of the vibration center and for matching the coordinate of the vibration center in the coordinates of the virtual keys to obtain a target virtual key corresponding to the vibration center and outputting one of the press-key data corresponding to the target virtual key. | 07-01-2010 |
20100164870 | KEY SHEET - Provided is a key sheet which has a soft touch feeling and in which elaborate and highly visible display portions can be provided. In a key sheet including: a translucent base sheet; and a soft-feel layer which is laminated on a front surface side of the base sheet, includes a plurality of display portions representing key types such as letters, numerals, and symbols, and has a soft touch feeling, the soft-feel layer includes a translucent skin layer having the soft touch feeling and decorative portions which are provided on a back surface of the skin layer and are visible through the skin layer. Further, light emitted from an inside of a device transmits through the base sheet so as to reach the decorative portions, and hence it is possible to obtain an illumination-type key sheet excellent in illumination property and of wider variety. | 07-01-2010 |
20100171704 | Optoelectronic Device for Determining Relative Movements or Relative Positions of Two Objects - The present invention relates to an optoelectronic device for determining relative movements or relative positions of two objects, comprising a first object fixed relative to a frame of the device; a second object mounted in spaced relation to the first object and adapted for movement relative thereto; and a plurality of measuring cells for determining movement or displacement of the second object relative to the first object. Each measuring cell comprises a light-emitting element and a detector for detecting light from the light-emitting element. The invention provides a light shield for the optoelectronic device, the light shield comprising a plurality of channels which together define a non-planar or three-dimensional array of light beam paths between the first and second objects of the optoelectronic device. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171705 | KEY PAD AND KEY PAD ASSEMBLY - Disclosed are a keypad and a keypad assembly for providing increased flexibility. The disclosed keypad includes a base film having button parts formed on the base film, a light guide layer into which light is guided, and electronic paper which is illuminated by light emitted from the light guide layer, and displays at least one symbol, wherein the electronic paper includes metal areas corresponding to the button parts and non-metal areas disposed between the metal areas so as to provide flexibility for the electronic paper. The flexibility of the electronic paper, which can be achieved by the keypad and the keypad assembly, improves the click-feeling to a user when the button parts are pressed. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171706 | INFORMATION PROCESSOR, USER INTERFACE CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM - Information processor | 07-08-2010 |
20100177045 | Fixing Structure for Rackmount Keyboard Drawer - A structure for fixing a keyboard in a slidable support of a rack for industrial computers is disclosed. A preferred embodiment includes a seat and a keyboard. There is an embedding recess for receiving the keyboard in the seat. A side of the keyboard is provided with an output port for connecting with a connecting port of the seat, and an electric connection is established between the two ports by a pressing element exerting pressure over them. The two ports are located in a depression being closely adjacent to one side of the embedding recess. The depression can be selectively covered by a panel. | 07-15-2010 |
20100182239 | System and Method for Testing a Portable Information Handling System - Portable information handling system keyboard functionality is tested by an external keyboard configured with portable keyboard functionality and interfaced through a peripheral interface, such as a USB port and cable or a wireless interface. For example, the test keyboard has a portable keyboard functionality that matches the keyboard to be integrated into the portable information handling system, such as a touchstick, mousepad, and key combinations that perform portable information handling system functions. | 07-22-2010 |
20100182240 | INPUT SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An input system for an electronic device including a main body includes an input device installed outside of the main body, comprising a plurality of input units denoted by a plurality of corresponding input symbols, a control device installed outside of the main body for pressing at least one of the plurality of input units for generating an indication signal, a camera for taking an image of the control device pressing the input unit, the image including the indication signal, and an image processing unit installed in the main body and coupled to the camera, for recognizing the pressed input unit according to a location of the indication signal in the image and generating input data corresponding to an input symbol denoting the pressed input unit. | 07-22-2010 |
20100182241 | Haptic Feedback Using A Keyboard Device - A low-cost haptic feedback keyboard device for providing haptic feedback to a user for enhancing interactions in a displayed environment provided by a computer. The haptic keyboard device can be a keyboard having multiple keys, or can be a wrist rest or other attachment coupled to a keyboard. The device includes a housing that is physically contacted by the user and rests on a support surface. An actuator is coupled to the housing and applies a force to the housing approximately along an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the support surface, where the force is transmitted to the user contacting the housing. In one embodiment, the force is an inertial force that is output by moving an inertial mass. The keyboard device can be used in conjunction with another haptic device, such as a mouse, trackball, or joystick. | 07-22-2010 |
20100188338 | INTERCHANGEABLE INPUT MODULES ASSOCIATED WITH VARYING LANGUAGES - Interchangeable input modules, such as keypads, having user input devices configured to mate with base devices are described herein. The user input devices may include pluralities of inputs, such as input keys, associated with languages. The interchangeable input modules may further include storage components configured to store configuration data, linguistic structures, and/or predictive logic. Additionally, the interchangeable input modules may have interfaces configured to electrically couple the interchangeable input modules to the base devices after the interchangeable input modules are mated with the base devices. | 07-29-2010 |
20100194690 | CONCURRENTLY DISPLAYING MULTIPLE CHARACTERS FOR INPUT FIELD POSITIONS - For each of multiple user inputs, multiple keys of a keyboard that are touched as part of the user input are identified. Additionally, for each of the multiple user inputs, multiple characters that are to be displayed concurrently are determined based on the multiple keys that are touched as part of the user input. Both a character input field and the multiple characters determined for each of the multiple user inputs are displayed. One or more suggested inputs can also be displayed, and a user-selected one of the suggested inputs identified as an input to the character input field. | 08-05-2010 |
20100201627 | Communication Device Having Recombination Of Keys And Real-Time Input Method For The Same - A real-time input method applied for a communication device having recombination of keys is provided in the present invention. The communication device includes a plurality of keys, a screen, and a first and a second combination keys. Each of the plurality of keys is operable for keying in a plurality of characters The input method includes the steps of: (a) providing a character to be keyed in; (b) determining whether the first combination key should be pressed; (c) pressing the first combination key if needed; (d) determining whether the second combination key should be pressed; (e) pressing the second combination key if needed; (f) pressing a specific one of the plurality of keys in the respective character; and (f) displaying the respective character on the screen. | 08-12-2010 |
20100207887 | One-handed computer interface device - The one-handed computer interface device is a computer input device that allows the user to input a full range of computer commands using only one hand. The one-handed computer interface device includes a housing having opposed upper and lower surfaces and at least one side surface. The upper surface of the housing is divided into a plurality of finger regions, with each finger region being adapted for receiving one of the user's fingers. Similarly, a thumb region is further defined on the at least one side surface, with the thumb region being adapted for receiving the user's thumb. A plurality of sets of finger tip sensors and a set of thumb tip sensors are respectively positioned within each finger region and the thumb region. In use, actuation of one of the finger tip and thumb tip sensors generates a command signal corresponding to actuation of a computer key. | 08-19-2010 |
20100207888 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A KEYBOARD WITH A TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY - A system and method is introduced for using a physical keyboard with a computing device that has a display which may be a touch sensitive display. In the preferred embodiment the keyboard may be situated on top of the display covering part of the display or rotated behind the display allowing the entire display to be used. When the keyboard is placed over part the display the computing device automatically resizes the displayed information according to the visible part of the display and when the keyboard is rotated to the back of the device the computing device resizes the displayed information to make use of the entire display. The preferred embodiment provides a natural intuitive way to use a physical keyboard with a touch screen device in a similar manner to the operation of virtual keyboards on such devices. | 08-19-2010 |
20100214226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEMI-TRANSPARENT DISPLAY OF HANDS OVER A KEYBOARD IN REAL-TIME - A method for displaying a virtual keyboard with a semi-transparent overlay of an end user's hands. The method begins by receiving a video signal comprising an image of a keyboard and at least one hand belonging to the end user. Next the method creates a virtual keyboard comprising an outline for each key residing in the image of the keyboard. After creating the virtual keyboard, the method sends to a computer screen the virtual keyboard overlaying on top of the image of the keyboard. The overlaying giving an appearance that keys residing in the image of the keyboard obscured by the end user's hand are now visible. | 08-26-2010 |
20100220059 | Personal Recordation Device - A personal recordation device includes a housing having first and second portions movable relative to one another. A keyboard coupled to the housing first portion and a display is coupled to the housing second portion. A processor is positioned in one of the housing portions and is in data communication with the keyboard and display. The device includes a memory device in at least one of the housing portions and is in data communication with the processor. The processor includes programming to cause data input through the keyboard to be stored in the memory device, and for the input data to be selectively organized in general pad, notepad, report, and engineering modes. In the general pad mode, input data is organized by date within a single file whereas in the notepad mode the input data is stored by date in a plurality of files. | 09-02-2010 |
20100220060 | Information display apparatus - An information display apparatus includes a fan face that is openly/closably bent like bellows, the fan face including a thin film flat display formed on a flexible and bendy thin film, the thin film flat display including a full color organic EL display capable of displaying a full color television image, a pair of main ribs joined to respective ends of the fan face, the fan face being disposed between the main ribs, a plurality of intermediate ribs interposed between the main ribs, the fan face being joined to the intermediate ribs, and a pivot for turnably fixing the main ribs and the intermediate ribs in a root portion. A television receiver circuit is disposed in one of the main ribs. | 09-02-2010 |
20100225587 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PROGRAM FOR ENTERING CHARACTER - An electronic device which allows an entry of a character string has a display which indicates an entered character, a toggle key adapted for entering a plurality of assigned characters, a shift key adapted for shifting a character entry position on the display, and a controller which allows consecutive first to third operations. The controller is adapted for entering one of the assigned characters at a first position on the display as the first operation. The controller is adapted for shifting the character entry position from the first position to a second position on the display as the second operation. The controller is adapted for displaying one of the assigned characters at the second position on the display as the third operation. The controller is adapted for allowing consecutive two of the first to third operations by means of either one of the toggle key and the shift key. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225588 | Methods And Systems For Optical Detection Of Gestures - A position detection system can comprise a display device, an input device, and an optical assembly positioned adjacent to the display device. The optical assembly can comprise an image sensor configured to detect light in a space between the display device and the input device. One or both of the imaging assembly and the input device can be configured to direct energy into the space between the display device and the input device, with directing energy comprising reflecting energy and/or emitting energy. A processing device can be configured to use the imaging sensor to determine when an object is in the space and/or to determine motion of the object. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225589 | MULTI-OBJECT SWITCH TRANSMISSION METHOD - A multi-object switch transmission method to establish a data transmission linkage between an input device and at least one information process system includes: starting an object detection mode; obtaining a device identification code (Bd_address) and a device authorization code (pin_code) of the information process system to form a corresponding access relationship with a device selection code; judging whether to start anew the object detection mode; and establishing the data transmission linkage with the corresponding information process system based on the device selection code generated by a user. The device selection code is generated through the input device by depressing or other means so that the input device can search and access the corresponding device identification code and device authorization code through the device selection code. The device identification code and device authorization code are sent via wireless transmission to the corresponding information process system to establish the data transmission linkage. | 09-09-2010 |
20100231518 | Keyboard having multi-axis balance touch keys - A keyboard having multi-axis balance touch keys and particularly a keyboard equipped with touch keys aims to provide steady depressing operation. Each touch key includes a depressible plate, a contact switch, a base and a plurality of balance elements. The balance elements are arranged in two different axial directions and latched respectively on first retaining elements located on the depressible plate and second retaining elements located on the base. The first and second retaining elements have respectively at least one horizontal slot to allow the balance elements to slide therein parallel with the depressible plate. Thus downward depressing forces can be evenly distributed and a steady depressing movement is achieved wherever the touch keys is depressed. Swaying of the touch keys can be prevented and correct output signals can be delivered from the keyboard. | 09-16-2010 |
20100231519 | KEYPAD WITH KEY PAIRS - A keypad has a plurality of keys. The plurality of keys includes one or more key pairs. Each of the one or more key pairs includes physically coupled first and second keys. The physically coupled first and second keys are configured to be actuated independently of each other. | 09-16-2010 |
20100231520 | INFORMATION EXCHANGE DEVICE - The present invention provides an information exchange device contains the outside framework, the front panel and the back panel, a vacant space is formed inside of the outside framework. In the vacant space, a control circle is disposed which includes a micro-control unit with the control procedure inside, a batter unit connected with the micro-control unit, a keyboard unit connected with the input of the micro-control unit, a RF unit having a two-way communication links with the Micro-control unit, an antenna unit connected with the RF unit and used for receiving and sending at the working frequency of 2.45 GHz, a LCD display unit | 09-16-2010 |
20100238114 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN ELEVATED, INDENTED, OR TEXTURIZED DISPLAY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for providing and configuring an elevated, indented, or texturized display device is disclosed. Processes are also given involving elevated, indented, or texturized portions of a display device. By providing an elevated, indented, or texturized display device enhanced input/output functions are provided. | 09-23-2010 |
20100238115 | OPERATION INPUT DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is an operation input device having an input part that receives operator input by being pressed by an operator, a function setting part that allocates predetermined operation functions to a second domain in the input part based upon a position pressed when the operator presses a first domain in the input part, a display control part that displays display objects corresponding to the operation functions in a domain of the display part corresponding to the second domain, an operation judgment part that judges whether the operator has pressed the second domain; and a vibration control part that vibrates the input part according to the operation function when the operation judgment part judges that the operator has pressed the second domain. | 09-23-2010 |
20100238116 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PROVIDING HAPTIC EFFECT USING A PLURALITY OF VIBRATORS IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and apparatus for providing a haptic effect using a plurality of vibrators in a portable terminal. The method of providing a haptic effect using a plurality of vibrators in a portable terminal includes detecting whether user's input information is generated, determining a vibration strength level of each of the vibrators using the user's input information, and generating vibration according to the determined vibration strength via each of the vibrators. | 09-23-2010 |
20100238117 | Movable Barrier Operator System Display Method and Apparatus - A movable barrier operator system operational component includes an integral display comprising at least one of a numeric display, an alphanumeric display, and a graphics display. The display can comprise an active display or an active interactive display and can further operate in conjunction with adjacent user-input interface opportunities. So configured, numerous user interface events can be highly leveraged to contribute to ease of installation and ease and reliability of use. | 09-23-2010 |
20100245250 | Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard - An adjustable ergonomic keyboard includes keyboard segments coupled by a joint allowing the keyboard segments to pivot relative to one another. A retainer secures a corresponding keyboard segment with respect to a base support and allows the corresponding retained keyboard segment to rotate thereabout and to travel laterally with respect to the base support. The base support may be part of a portable laptop chassis or body or may be a stand alone base for use of the keyboard as a peripheral data input device. | 09-30-2010 |
20100253629 | Combined Mutual Capacitance and Switch-Actuated Keyboard for Enhanced Texting in an Electronic Device - In one embodiment, a mutual-capacitance sensing electrode array is disposed beneath a keyboard, and operates in conjunction with a series of single switches disposed beneath each of the keys in a keyboard. The electrode array and switches are employed in conjunction with one another to indicate that a letter, number or other symbol displayed on a particular key has been selected by a user. Although some embodiments find especially efficacious application in hand-held portable electronic devices such as mobile telephones, other embodiments are well suited for use in stationary equipment or other devices containing keyboards or control panels. | 10-07-2010 |
20100253630 | INPUT DEVICE AND AN INPUT PROCESSING METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an input device, including: a manipulating block including an electrostatic capacitance detecting portion configured to detect a proximal distance to a manipulating body in accordance with a change in electrostatic capacitance; a shape detecting portion configured to detect an effective area; a determining portion configured to determine whether or not a key which the manipulating body contacts is depressed for a predetermined period of time; and a display processing portion configured to move an object being displayed on a display portion. | 10-07-2010 |
20100253631 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL FOR DOCKING A HANDHELD COMPUTER - In one embodiment, a computer peripheral, is provided with 1) a human input interface; 2) a first computer interface; 3) a data link to provide data connectivity between the human input interface and first computer interface; and 4) a docking port to substantially encase a handheld computer engaged with the first computer interface. | 10-07-2010 |
20100259482 | KEYBOARD GESTURING - Keyboard gesturing on an input device of a computing system is herein provided. One exemplary computing system includes a host computing device and an input device including one or more keys. The host computing device includes a gesture-recognition engine that is configured to recognize a gesture from touch input reported from a touch-detection engine. The touch-detection engine is configured to detect a touch input directed at a key of the input device. The host computing device further includes an input engine that is configured to interpret a key-activation message based on the gesture recognized by the gesture-recognition engine, where the key-activation message is generated by a key-activation engine of the input device in response to activation of the key. | 10-14-2010 |
20100259483 | OPERATING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - The disclosure relates to a display and operator control system in a motor vehicle, including a display panel and an operator control panel with operator control keys and function keys. The display panel is electronically coupled to the operator control panel and has roughly the same outer shape as the operator control panel. Representations of the control and function keys are displayed on the display panel in the same relative positions as the control and function keys are located on the operator control panel. Data input on the keypad of the control panel is displayed on an input panel on the display panel. The operator control panel also has an keypad for inputting of data, the data being shown in an input panel on the display panel. This provides intuitive operator control for the user. | 10-14-2010 |
20100265181 | System, method and computer readable media for enabling a user to quickly identify and select a key on a touch screen keypad by easing key selection - In the embodiments of the present invention, a system, method and computer useable medium are introduced that increase the efficiency in which a user can interface, through keys prediction, with a system that includes a touch screen display, a computer usable medium; having a computer readable instructions for controlling a computer, a computer processor, and a predictive algorithm. This method provides the user with the ability to quickly identify and select, through the enhanced keys prediction, and display the keys of the cell phone or electronic media. The keys include but are not limited to, icons, numbers, symbols and their combinations. In addition, the computer processor and the predictive algorithm, using the keys that are inputted through the touch screen or keypad, anticipate the icons, numbers and symbols necessary to complete the interface request resulting in increase user efficiency. | 10-21-2010 |
20100265182 | CONTEXT-BASED STATE CHANGE FOR AN ADAPTIVE INPUT DEVICE - Various embodiments of systems and methods to implement a context-based state change for an adaptive input device are provided. For example, a method is disclosed that may include receiving a state input indicating a change in a system state, changing adaptive input device data in response to the state input, the adaptive input device data including one or more of image data or adaptive input device mapping data, and adjusting an adaptive input device display state using the adaptive input device data. Adjusting the adaptive input device display state may include one or more of displaying the image data on an adaptive input device display or adjusting an adaptive input device mapping state according to the adaptive input device mapping data. | 10-21-2010 |
20100265183 | STATE CHANGES FOR AN ADAPTIVE DEVICE - Various embodiments of systems and method to implement a state change for an adaptive device are provided. In one example, a method is disclosed that includes receiving a system state input indicating a change in a system state of a computing device, changing adaptive device data in response to the system state input to form changed adaptive device data, the adaptive device data and the changed adaptive device data each including one or more of image data and adaptive device mapping data, and adjusting an adaptive device display state using the changed adaptive device data, wherein adjusting the adaptive device display state includes one or more of displaying the image data on the keyboard display and adjusting an adaptive device mapping state according to the adaptive device mapping data. | 10-21-2010 |
20100271307 | OPTICAL TOUCH SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - An optical touch system is disclosed. The optical touch system includes an optical touch apparatus, a control apparatus, and a rotating apparatus. When the control apparatus receives a mode switching signal, the control apparatus selects a corresponding specific using mode from a plurality of default using modes according to the mode switching signal. And, the specific using mode corresponds to a specific rotating angle. The rotating apparatus rotates the optical touch apparatus with the specific rotating angle to make the optical touch apparatus is rotated from a first location to a second location, so that a user can perform an input action via the optical touch apparatus according to the specific using mode. | 10-28-2010 |
20100271308 | SIMPLIFIED INTERFACE FOR A COMPUTER - An interface ( | 10-28-2010 |
20100277413 | DATA INPUTTING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A data inputting apparatus includes a plurality of keyswitches, an optical module, a sensing module and a processing module. The keyswitches are disposed on the data inputting apparatus. The optical module is disposed on a first side of the data inputting apparatus and is used for emitting a plurality of lights along a first direction, and the lights are corresponding to the keyswitches respectively. The sensing module is disposed on a second side opposite to the first side and is used for receiving the lights and generating a sensing result. The processing module is coupled to the sensing module. When one of the keyswitches is pressed, one of the lights is blocked by the pressed keyswitch resulting in the sensing module adjusting the sensing result, and the position of the pressed keyswitch is determined by the processing module based on the sensing result. | 11-04-2010 |
20100283734 | PRESENTATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a presentation system ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100283735 | METHOD FOR ACTIVATING USER FUNCTIONS BY TYPES OF INPUT SIGNALS AND PORTABLE TERMINAL ADAPTED TO THE METHOD - A method for activating user functions by types of input signals and a portable terminal adapted to the method are disclosed. The input means of the portable terminal generate various types of input signals. The portable terminal activates and controls particular user functions according to corresponding input signals. In a multi-tasking situation where a plurality of user functions are simultaneously used, the portable terminal can activate and control the user functions according to the particular types of input signals. | 11-11-2010 |
20100283736 | CHARACTER INPUT DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND CHARACTER INPUT CONTROL METHOD - The character input device ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100283737 | DISPLAY APPARATUS, INFORMATION INPUT METHOD AND PROGRAM - There is provided a mobile display apparatus applied to the display apparatus including a display screen; an operation area control unit that displays an operation area for a user to perform an input operation on the display screen; a display area control unit that displays a display area for displaying input information on the display screen; a touch panel that is provided to the display screen and detects an input operation performed by a user in the operation area; an arithmetic unit that selects input information based on the input operation detected by the device; and an input information presentation unit that presents the input information selected by the arithmetic unit in the display area to prompt the user to check the input information. | 11-11-2010 |
20100289746 | INPUT SYSTEM, PORTABLE TERMINAL, DATA PROCESSOR, AND INPUT METHOD - An input system, a portable terminal, a data processor, and an input method are provided that can be used to easily input a character of the type permitted to be input. The input system includes the data processor and the portable terminal. The data processor stores an input permitted character type that is a type of characters permitted to be input to a corresponding one of not less than one input box, in association with the corresponding input box. The data processor transmits to the portable terminal the input permitted character type associated with a character input enabled input box. The portable terminal sets the type of characters to be input, to the input permitted character type as received, and transmits to the data processor an input character that is of the input permitted character type as set. | 11-18-2010 |
20100289747 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALPHABET INPUT - A method and apparatus for inputting letters by combining basic elements obtained by separating and symbolizing strokes of letters, so as to provide excellent letter intuitiveness and recognition. According to the present invention, a letter may be input by pressing one of or sequentially pressing two of keys to which basic elements u, I, n, ⊂, l, ⊃, | 11-18-2010 |
20100295788 | METHOD OF VISUALIZING AN INPUT LOCATION - One or more sensors to determine a location of an input. The data related to the location of the input, such as a character, may be displayed on an application on a display device. In addition, data that is related to the proximate areas of the location of the input may also be displayed, such as surrounding characters. If the user desires to enter the character into the application, the displayed character may be selected. If the user does not wish to select the character, the user may move the input to a new location and data related to the new location may be displayed on the application on the display device and the data related to the new location may be selected and entered in the application. | 11-25-2010 |
20100295789 | MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EDITING PAGES USED FOR A HOME SCREEN - Provided are a method and related mobile device for editing, in an integrated, convenient and quick manner, various menu pages selectively used for a home screen. In response to a given input signal, the mobile device outputs a page edit screen including a specific page displayed on the home screen. Then, in response to subsequent input signals, the mobile device may add a new page, delete a selected page, change a title of a selected page, move or remove a selected icon in a page, change a background image of a selected page, or change a positional order of pages. | 11-25-2010 |
20100295790 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAY SWITCHING IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL - An apparatus and method for accurately determining whether or not to perform display switching in a portable terminal. The apparatus includes a controller for sensing an input for display switching, giving weights to a plurality of elements for display switching, combining the elements given the weights, judging whether to display switch or not dependent on a user's probable intention, and processing to switch a display. | 11-25-2010 |
20100295791 | PORTABLE INFORMATION TERMINAL, CHARACTER DELIVERY METHOD; AND CHARACTER TEMPORARY STORAGE PROGRAM PRODUCT - A temporary storage control unit includes an input processor unit for performing a process of temporarily storing characters input through an operation unit into a volatile storage device, a display processor unit for performing a process of causing a display unit to display input characters, and an instruction acceptance unit for accepting a paste instruction related to a paste destination of characters temporarily stored. A paste control unit activates another program corresponding to a paste destination, and pastes the characters temporarily stored into a character input region according to the activated program. | 11-25-2010 |
20100302161 | Keys Deactivation System and Method - Personal computer (PC) and online gaming are gaining popularity around the world. Typically players use human interface devices (HIDs) such as keyboards and mice for playing PC games. Many of the modern PC games use a control scheme commonly known as the “WASD/Mouse” which is a combination of the “WASD” keyboard keys and the mouse as means for interacting with the PC games. Additionally, for expansion on existing game control functions, modifier keys are used in conjunction with other keyboard keys to serve as shortcut keys for activating such game control functions. However, due to close positioning of the “WINDOWS” key with the modifier keys on the keyboards, the “WINDOWS” menu might be activated accidentally during normal PC game play especially when players frequently access the shortcut keys. An embodiment of the invention describes a system and method for deactivating keys selectable on human interface devices. | 12-02-2010 |
20100302162 | KEYBOARD INPUT DEVICE CAPABLE OF KEY COLOR ADJUSTING AND KEY COLOR ADJUSTING METHOD USING THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide a keyboard input device and a method of selecting a color of a key that can use existing key color setting without installing a drive program even when a connected unit such as a computer, an IPTV, or a set-top box is replaced. In order to achieve the object, a keyboard input device according to the present invention includes a plurality of keys that is made of a transparent material and connected to a computer, an IPTV and the like. The keyboard input device includes light-emitting elements that are provided below the plurality of keys and each include a plurality of LEDs for illuminating upper surfaces of the keys, a microcomputer that controls the colors of the light-emitting elements by controlling the plurality of LEDs, and a color adjusting unit that is connected to the mi- crocomputer and adjusts the colors of the keys by adjusting the colors of the plurality of LEDs. | 12-02-2010 |
20100302163 | DATA ENTRY SYSTEM - A computerized device comprising a first input interface adapted to identify a plurality of different first user input signals; a second input interface adapted to identify a plurality of second user input signals, and a processor configured to ambiguously correspond to each of at least one of the first input signals with the first plurality of symbols, and to ambiguously correspond actuation of each of at least one of the second input signals with a second plurality of symbols. The processor associates each of the second plurality of symbols with one of the first input signals in a manner that the second plurality of symbols corresponds to a plurality of first input signals. | 12-02-2010 |
20100302164 | Method and Device For Character Input - A device which has a display, a memory, a processor and a first input and a second input. The device is configured to receive input through said first corresponding to a base character component and to receive input through said second corresponding to a supplemental character component. The supplemental character component and the base character component are thereby combined to form a character input. | 12-02-2010 |
20100302165 | ENABLING DATA ENTRY BASED ON DIFFERENTIATED INPUT OBJECTS - Methods and apparatus for facilitating virtual input in devices that differentiates input objects are provided. Various methods for automatically configuring component settings and features of such devices are described. Changes in the component settings of the device and the corresponding operational characteristics of the device that triggered said changes may be grouped into profiles and selected by users. The component settings may include useful assisting features such as additional lighting provide by a LED and illuminated visual guides of the virtual input interface projected by a laser or LED. The characteristics of such assisting features may be modified dynamically in response to changes in the state of a reference object. | 12-02-2010 |
20100309130 | CAPACITIVE DATA INPUT DEVICE WITH MECHANICAL TOUCH FEELING - A capacitive data input device with mechanical touch feeling includes a mechanical part and a capacitive sensing part, wherein the mechanical part lies above the capacitive sensing part, the keys in the mechanical part have a one-to-one corresponding relationship with the keypads in the capacitive sensing part, so that the respective keypads in the capacitive sensing part can be triggered by mechanically operating the keys in the mechanical part. | 12-09-2010 |
20100309131 | Electronically Capturing Handwritten Data - A method and apparatus are provided for electronically capturing handwritten data using a computing device having a handwriting capture interface. The method includes detecting a position associated with an actuation of the handwriting capture interface to define a handwritten input, and defining a bounding box encompassing at least a portion of individual strokes of the handwritten input. In addition, the method includes storing the handwritten input and the bounding box. | 12-09-2010 |
20100309132 | METHOD OF FAST TYPING TWIN SPECIAL CHARACTERS - A method for inputting characters pairs in an electronic device having a user input device, a display for displaying characters input through the user input device, and a memory for storing characters input through the user input device, including storing a character input through the user input device in the memory and displaying the input character on the display; and determining if the input character is an opening character of a predefined character pair, and if so, automatically and without further user input, causing a corresponding closing character of the predefined character pair to be inserted in the memory and on the display, and locating an input pointer so that subsequently input characters will be inserted between the opening and closing characters in the memory and on the display. | 12-09-2010 |
20100309133 | ADAPTIVE KEYBOARD - A method for displaying a graphical user interface element to a user on a first display portion of a first display device and a second display portion of a second device. The method comprises displaying said graphical user interface element on said first display portion, receiving user input indicating movement of said graphical user interface element from said first display portion to said second display portion, said user input comprising selection of said graphical user interface element on said first display portion and movement of said graphical user interface element to said second display portion, and displaying said graphical user interface element on said second display portion; wherein said second device is an input device comprising a plurality of independently physically actuable members, each of said plurality of independently physically actuable members comprising a respective display surface, and said second display portion is formed by said plurality of display surfaces. | 12-09-2010 |
20100315343 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a base and a cover. The base receives a main circuit board therein, and the cover receives a flexible circuit board therein. The flexible circuit board is electrically coupled to the main circuit board and comprises of a plurality of touch areas located thereon. Each touch area is capable of generating electrical signals in the flexible circuit board when touched. The electrical signals are capable of being transmitted to the main circuit board. A plurality of key areas is integrated on the cover respectively corresponding to the touch areas. Each of the key areas is resiliently deformable and capable of touching the corresponding touch area. | 12-16-2010 |
20100321298 | KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD COMBINATION - A keyboard and touchpad combination for a computer in one embodiment includes a hollow frame; a touchpad fitted in frame; a character membrane comprising printed characters; a rubber keyboard comprising raised top keys and guide stems each extending downward from the key; a brace board for positioning the rubber keyboard and comprising holes for loosely receiving the keys; a membrane circuit board comprising dome switches each corresponding to the guide stem thereabove, each dome switch including a conductive contact on a top of its inner surface, and pairs of conductive lines, each pair of the conductive lines being directly below the conductive contact; and a bottom plate. The keyboard and touchpad combination can be operated as a keyboard or a touchpad. | 12-23-2010 |
20100321299 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KEY LAYOUT AWARE SPELL CHECK - A system and method are provided for providing one or more prioritized alternative strings for a target string in a text typed on a keyboard. The method comprises: for each key on the keyboard, maintaining an adjacency mapping to each adjacent key; receiving the target string; determining whether the target string requires a correction; and if the target string does not appear in the linguistic database, presenting the one or more prioritized alternative strings, wherein the one or more prioritized alternative strings are prioritized based on the adjacency mapping. | 12-23-2010 |
20100321300 | KEYBOARD LAYOUT - A unique keyboard configuration and a keyboard form factor are provided. The keyboard configuration is formed from several keys arranged in a substantially handprint configuration on a housing. Each key is assigned more than one letter input. To actuate any one of the letter inputs assigned to a key, only a single actuation of the key is needed. Each key may be momentarily movable to more than one position, from the rest position, each position corresponding to generating a pre-assigned letter input. | 12-23-2010 |
20100321301 | Systems and methods for implementing pressure sensitive keyboards - Systems and methods for implementing pressure sensitive keys to produce digital signals that emulate actuation of conventional “momentary on” digital keys of a conventional keyboard. The pressure sensitive keys may be implemented to generate an alternating open/short digital signal representative of the amount of pressure applied to a given key at any given time. The open/short digital signal may be supplied as a signal representative of applied key pressure to a legacy keyboard key matrix and controller or other processing device of an information handling system that is configured to measure keyboard input based on “momentary-on” digital signals. | 12-23-2010 |
20100328217 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING INFORMATION DESIGNATED AS BEING RELEVANT IN AN EMERGENCY - An apparatus is provided that includes a processor and a memory storing executable instructions that in response to execution by the processor cause the apparatus to at least perform a number of operations. These operations may include presenting on a display an indication of information designated as being relevant in an emergency, where the indication is presented associated with a soft key of a keypad, and where the indication is presented without the display also presenting the information. The operations may also include receiving selection of the indication by a user of the apparatus actuating the soft key of the keypad, and presenting on the display the information in response to receiving the selection and without also receiving selection of other keys of the keypad. | 12-30-2010 |
20100328218 | KEYBOARD AND METHOD FOR SELF-DEFINING KEYS ON THE KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a storage unit, a format generating unit, a character recognizing unit and an assigning unit. The storage unit is configured for storing a plurality of codes, each of the codes corresponds to a character assigned to a key on the keyboard. The format generating unit is configured for analyzing a digital picture reflecting a desired layout of keys on the keyboard and generating a location matrix of the desired layout according to the digital picture and the location matrix. The character recognizing unit is configured for recognizing the characters in the desired layout according to the digital picture and the location matrix. The assigning unit is configured for assigning the codes stored in the storage unit corresponding to the recognized characters to the corresponding keys, based upon the location matrix of the desired layout. | 12-30-2010 |
20110001705 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A remote control method comprising an input terminal connecting to a remote embedded electronic device. The embedded electronic device receives a command with a combination key code by pressing a direction key. The embedded electronic device analyzes the command with the combination key code and executes corresponding action according to the combination key code. | 01-06-2011 |
20110006991 | Image Processing for Camera Based Motion Tracking - Image processing techniques that can improve the user interface experience associated with key-based input devices. In one embodiment, a motion sensitive mechanical keyboard can utilize orthogonally-oriented cameras to sense hand/finger motion over the surface of the keys. This arrangement can enable a standard look and feel mechanical keyboard to receive command and cursor input (e.g., pointing and gestures) from the user without requiring the user to move the user's hand off the keyboard. The image processing techniques can be utilized to minimize or remove undesirable cursor movement that can occur based on certain detected hand/finger motion from such cameras, including looming and/or vertical motions for example. | 01-13-2011 |
20110018808 | INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Provided is an information display method of a portable terminal, which includes activating a user function of the portable terminal; determining a relation function related to the user function; collecting relation information according to the determined relation function; and outputting the relation information. | 01-27-2011 |
20110018809 | PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INPUT DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a personal identification number input device includes a device main body having an input unit for a personal identification number, a shielding member attached to the device main body and configured to shield the input unit for an identification number from the outside, and a non-slip section provided on an outer side of the shielding member. | 01-27-2011 |
20110025605 | Phase change material hand pads for laptop computers and other electronic devices - A laptop computer includes a one-piece, unitary keyboard housing and a monitor. The keyboard housing supports a plurality of keys for manipulation by a user of the computer. At least one hand pad is selectively secured to the keyboard housing. The at least one hand pad is positioned adjacent the plurality of keys for supporting the hand of a user as the user manipulates the plurality of keys. The hand pad is a substantially flat pad. The pad includes a bottom surface shaped and dimensioned to rest firmly upon the keyboard housing and a top surface contoured to comfortably support a hand of a user. The hand pad also includes a phase change material incorporated therein, the phase change material absorbing and storing heat for later release in a manner providing a user with a sensation of coolness as he or she places fingers, hands or arms on the hand pad to provide a comfortable temperature pleasing to a user. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025606 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING KEYSTROKE - A writing apparatus comprises a housing and a keyboard mounted in the housing and having keys representing symbols of a language. Each key is moveable from a rest position. Sensors sense position of each key and develop a signal representing position of each key. A controller is operatively connected to the sensors for monitoring the signal. The controller is configured to determine if any of the keys are pressed by monitoring the position of each key and for any given key determining if an amount of change in position from the rest position for the given key is greater than a select movement amount and rate of change in position for the given key is greater than a selected velocity amount, and generating change in an output state for the given key responsive to the given key being pressed. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025607 | Switch with Depth and Lateral Articulation Detection - A key switch to sense and give feedback to a computer of depth, acceleration, velocity, and lateral or vibrato movement. The key switch is suitable for computer keyboards, musical keyboards, foot pedals and the like. Lateral or sideward key movements can be for mouse functions or multi code output from multi directional key movement from one key outputting a single key code or key sequences. | 02-03-2011 |
20110032189 | KEY SCREENS FORMED FROM FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - Various embodiments related to an adaptive keyboard cut from a single flexible substrate are provided. One disclosed embodiment of an adaptive input device comprises a flexible substrate, and a plurality of key screens defined in the flexible substrate via cuts in the flexible substrate. The key screens are cut such that each key screen remains electrically connected to the flexible substrate, and each key screen comprises an image producing element configured to display an image on the key screen. The adaptive input device further comprises a keyboard comprising a plurality of keys disposed over the flexible substrate, where each key screen is turned upwardly from the flexible substrate to cover a corresponding key on the keyboard. | 02-10-2011 |
20110043451 | Specialized Keyboard for Dental Examinations - The present invention includes a device, system and method of use consisting of a specialized dental keyboard with a software component. The dental keyboard includes a plurality of specialized keys that, combined with the software component resident on a host computer, provide short-cut macros to streamline data entry during a dental exam. The keyboard includes an lcd-panel screen that displays the keyboard sequence, a portion of the keyboard is removable, thus providing a sub-set of keys for more convenient data entry. | 02-24-2011 |
20110043452 | KEY BUTTON MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A key button structure for entering data in an electronic device comprises a first key element and a second key element. The second key element is retained to the first key element by a retaining mechanism. The second key element has a joint positioned at a side thereof opposite to the first key element and two actuators located at an opposite side thereof facing the first key element. The joint pivotably couples the second key element to a housing of the electronic device. | 02-24-2011 |
20110050574 | KEYBOARD AND TILT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE THEREFORE - An embodiment of a keyboard has a tilt adjustment device that spans a width of the keyboard and that is pivotally attached to the keyboard. The tilt adjustment device is pivotable between a first position and a second position. When the tilt adjustment device is in the second position, the tilt adjustment device supports the keyboard in a second position that is tilted relative to a first position of the keyboard when tilt adjustment device is in the first position. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050575 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ADAPTIVE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY | 03-03-2011 |
20110050576 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE USER INTERFACE FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Virtual keypads are provided which determine an intended user key entry based upon location of keystrokes as well as other keystroke characteristics such as keystroke shape and/or pressure. Virtual keypad layouts which include overlapping or multi-character keys may be used to reduce typing errors on small pressure sensing touch screens. Keystrokes on overlapping or multi-character keys may be disambiguated using measured pressures applied to the pressure sensing touch screen as well as other keystroke characteristics such as keystroke shape. Additional user interfaces are provided which exploit pressure sensing touch screen capable of discriminating magnitudes of pressure exerted upon the touch screen surface. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050577 | WIRELESS PERIPHERAL DEVICE AND PRODUCTION MATCHING SYSTEM THEREOF - Provided is a wireless peripheral device. Preferably the wireless peripheral device includes an operating main body and a receiver. The operating main body particularly has a controlling unit having built-in identification code. This identification code is particularly stored in a non-volatile memory of the controlling unit. The receiver, corresponding to the operating main body, pre-stores the matched identification code. The receiver acquires the power supplied from a computer system as connected therewith. Automatically, the operating main body and the receiver are wirelessly connected in accordance with the identification code. It is featured that the cost of the wireless peripheral device can be effectively reduced, and the related matching procedure can also be simplified before factory shipment. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050578 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SWITCHABLE INPUT MODES AND METHOD THEREOF - A method of switching input modes includes: generating a switch signal in response to user input; recording a duration of the switch signal; comparing the recorded duration of the switch signal with a predetermined time interval; generating a first switch signal if the recorded duration of the switch signal is equal to or greater than the predetermined time interval, or generating a second switch signal if the recorded duration of the switch signal is less than the predetermined time interval; and switching a first input mode to a second input mode according to the first switch signal, or switching the second input mode to the first input mode according to the second switch signal. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050579 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus is provided which includes a position acquisition unit for obtaining a display position of an input area in a display area, and a display control unit for controlling, based on the display position of the input area, in the display area a display position of an input operation area in which a character to be displayed in the input area is input. The display control unit displays the input area near the display position of the input area, and makes the input operation area follow the movement of the input area when the display position of the input area is moved. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050580 | LIGHT COLLECTOR FOR AN ILLUMINATION OPTIC - A light collector is provided to converge light from a light source down to a range of acceptance angles of an illumination optic, and to couple the converged light into the illumination optic, where the range of acceptance angles of the illumination optic is less than a range of emission angles of the light source. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050581 | INPUT DEVICE - The present disclosure relates generally to an input device, more specifically a small footprint keyboard with touch pad functionality. By disposing the touchpad and the mouse keys in the lower part and surrounded by the first and the second group one achieves a substantial ergonomic advantage in that the frequently used QWERTY keys are accessible while at the same time the touch pad is within reach of any finger. | 03-03-2011 |
20110063222 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SWITCHING OF KVM SWITCH PORTS USING GESTURES ON A TOUCH PANEL - A method in a KVM switch system for interacting with the user to switch computer ports using a touch panel device having a touch-sensitive screen is described. The system allows a user to accomplish port switching by “drawing” a symbol (such as an Arabic number) representing a port number on the touch screen, coupled with other actions, such as one or more touches of the screen, an action using another input device such as a mouse, keyboard, buttons, etc., to confirm the port number input. | 03-17-2011 |
20110063223 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING VIRTUAL KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a display system for displaying a virtual keyboard and a display method used for the display system. The display system includes a project apparatus and a display apparatus, the project apparatus communicates with the display apparatus, the project apparatus comprises at least one infrared induction unit configured for transmitting infrared radio to a surface to generate virtual key points of the virtual keyboard and receiving infrared radio reflected by virtual key points of the virtual keyboard on the surface. Therefore, when one virtual key point is touched, the project apparatus acquires the key content information corresponding to the infrared induction unit and the display apparatus performs a function or displays a key content corresponding to the key content information. | 03-17-2011 |
20110063224 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE, VIRTUAL ON SCREEN INPUT - A system, apparatus, and method of remote, virtual on screen data input includes a peripheral data input device (PDID) made up of a proximity sensor and data communications means. The proximity sensor is adapted to dynamically recognize the movement of a target in the proximity of the peripheral device. The data connection device is adapted to transmit signals from the proximity sensor to a processor communicatively coupled to the remote display. The processor constructs a representation of input fields on the display, and, when detected, overlays a real-time, virtual representation of the target over the representation of the input fields. | 03-17-2011 |
20110074685 | Virtual Predictive Keypad - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to improving the efficiency of text input by generating a dynamic virtual keyboard. Certain examples display a soft keyboard on a touchscreen of a text-entry device. The touchscreen works with the soft keyboard as a form of text input. Keyboard logic on the text-entry device is programmed to change the footprint of each key within the soft keyboard based on the prior entry. The keyboard logic assigns a prediction value to each key based on a statistical probability that the key will be entered next. The touchscreen displays a dynamic virtual keyboard based on these prediction values. Enhancements include resizing keys and their respective footprints relative to their prediction value. Other examples exploit the possible character sequences and their probabilities in a language and restructuring the keyboard to make text input more efficient. The devices and methods use modeling techniques to dynamically generate the size of the characters on the keyboard. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074686 | Angular Sensitized Keypad - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to improving the efficiency of text input by measuring the angle of each key press and rejecting improbable keys pressed at an off-center angle. Examples include a text-entry device which has logic for resisting error while the user enters text on a keyboard of the text-entry device. Each key determines the angle at which the key is pressed. Keyboard logic on the text-entry device assigns a range of acceptable angles to each key. If a key is pressed within the range of acceptable angles, which is typically around the center, then the entry is permitted. If a key is pressed outside the range of acceptable angles, which is typically on the edges, then the entry is denied. Once text is entered, the keyboard logic assigns a prediction value to each key based on a statistical probability that the key will be entered next. The keyboard logic then adjusts the range of acceptable angles based on that statistical probability. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074687 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An information processing apparatus control method achieves an improvement in terms of operability for a visually-impaired user, and while doing so, facilitates operation aid by another user. A control method for controlling an information processing apparatus having a display unit equipped with a touch panel, and an operation unit equipped with a hard numeric keypad unit, includes: assigning a function to move a pointer displayed on the display unit, to the hard numeric keypad unit; and effecting control to display a numeric keypad on the display unit in a case where the function to move the pointer is assigned to the hard numeric keypad unit. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074688 | MULTI-POSITION, MULTI-LEVEL USER INTERFACE SYSTEM - A multi-positional, multi-level user interface system including a keyboard hinged over a base surface for a pointing device such as a mouse. The keyboard and base rotate relative to each other about a hinge axis to reveal the surface, providing a portable keyboard and pointing surface. A kickstand can support the keyboard above the base while in an open position. The keyboard and pointing device can be used with two hands with the system resting in a user's lap. The keyboard can also swivel about an axis other than the hinge axis. The keyboard can swivel 180 degrees for left-handed use, and can be positioned at other detent angles. A mouse can also be stowed on the base with a magnetic, friction, or other coupling. The interface system can further act as a communication hub for other peripheral devices, such as a joystick, to communicate with a computing device. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074689 | VEHICLE WITH A DISPLAY DEVICE OPERATED FROM A HANDLEBAR - A vehicle is disclosed. having at least one sound output device to receive an output of at least one audio signal transmitting device. A display device has a plurality of display modes. A first plurality of buttons ( | 03-31-2011 |
20110084907 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND COMPUTER KEYBOARD USING THE SAME - A support assembly includes a base, a slidable member, and a pair of positioning shafts. The base includes at least one sliding rail. The slidable member can side along the at least one sliding rail of the base. The slidable member defines a pair of blind holes facing the base. The positioning shafts can slide along the base in a direction perpendicular to the at least one sliding rail. When the slidable member is operated to slide along the at least one rail of the base, one of the positioning shafts can be pressed to slide along the direction perpendicular to the at least one sliding rail, causing one end of the one of the positioning shafts to be received in one of the blind holes. | 04-14-2011 |
20110084908 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INFORMING USERS OF FUNCTIONS AND CHARACTERS ASSOCIATED WITH TELEPHONE KEYS - System and method for informing a user of functions or characters associated with keys on a mobile communications device includes a keyboard operable to input dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) codes and a display screen operable to display information. The display screen is also operable to display a virtual representation of at least a portion of the keyboard. The virtual representation includes help information on one or more virtually represented keys of the keyboard. This help information informs a user of an associated telephone function or character of one or more keys that are virtually represented on the display. | 04-14-2011 |
20110090151 | SYSTEM CAPABLE OF ACCOMPLISHING FLEXIBLE KEYBOARD LAYOUT - A system of implementing flexible keyboard layout for inputting text into an electronic device, where a user's input is mapped to a character set based on a keyboard layout, and an input sequence is formed. The user may customize different keyboard layouts and switch among these different layouts arbitrarily. Also, an auto error-correction may be achieved, and smart words selection may be achieved based on context. With the system of the invention, the design cost of the portable device manufactures may be reduced significantly. | 04-21-2011 |
20110095985 | Computer keyboard emergency function key - A computer keyboard function key conversion kit provides the necessary software connections to allow ease of calling an emergency responder through a keyboard, and a modified function key that both highlights the function key operation and makes the function key resistant to accidental depression. In one embodiment, a conventional computer that is connected to the internet is programmed with an emergency contact number that can be dialed upon the press of a function key. The function key is capped with a device that inhibits accidental operation of the function key. The function key may have a rigid body that requires a force to depressing, the force can be sufficient to cause destruction of the protector in a similar way the operation of a fire alarm causing destruction of the fire alarm. The device can be installed on a new computer or a currently installed computer. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095986 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A touch panel | 04-28-2011 |
20110102323 | Keyboard having multi-axis balance touch keys - A keyboard having multi-axis balance touch keys and particularly a keyboard equipped with touch keys aims to provide steady depressing operation. Each touch key includes a depressible plate, a contact switch, a base and a plurality of balance elements. The balance elements are arranged in two different axial directions and latched respectively on first retaining elements located on the depressible plate and second retaining elements located on the base. The first and second retaining elements have respectively at least one horizontal slot to allow the balance elements to slide therein parallel with the depressible plate. Thus downward depressing forces can be evenly distributed and a steady depressing movement is achieved wherever the touch keys is depressed. Swaying of the touch keys can be prevented and correct output signals can be delivered from the keyboard. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102324 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING USER INTERFACE BASED ON PHYSICAL ICON - A method of providing a user interface based on a physical icon (PHYCON), the method including: obtaining information required for executing an application from a PHYCON constituting a recording medium on which the information is recorded, by using a communication medium; and controlling to execute the application by using the information obtained from the PHYCON. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102325 | KEYBOARD DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT USING SAME - There is provided a keyboard device with a lamination body, the lamination body comprising: a translucent touch panel; a symbol printing film on which arbitrary symbols are printed; a surface emission layer that illuminates the symbol printing film, wherein the touch panel is arranged on an upper surface side of the symbol printing film, the surface emission layer is arranged on a lower surface side of the symbol printing film, and an input operation surface that is placed on the outermost surface of the keyboard device is flat. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102326 | Systems and methods for implementing haptics for pressure sensitive keyboards - Systems and methods are employed for implementing haptics for pressure sensitive keyboards, such as the type of keyboards having keys that produce alternating digital open/short signals that emulate actuation of conventional “momentary on” digital keys. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented to provide haptics for both touch typing and variable pressure sensitive operation of a pressure sensitive keyboard. Users of a variable pressure keyboard may be provided with a variable pressure haptics effect, e.g., to enable the user to intuitively understand from the haptics vibration produced by the key how much pressure they are applying to a given key at any given time. Vibration characteristics (e.g., vibration rate, vibration waveform pattern, etc.) of a given pressed key may be varied in real time in coordination with, or in response to, corresponding changes in user pressure applied to the same given key. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102327 | PHOTO ALBUM CONTROLLER - A photo album controller which can simultaneously display a high-quality image data and attribute information on separate screens and can easily display the image data or change the attribute information through a small number of input operations is provided. | 05-05-2011 |
20110109556 | SPECIALIZED KEYS AND ARRANGEMENTS THEREOF FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide an electronic device, such as a laptop PC, with a keyboard having specialized keys. The specialized keys according to embodiments of the invention are chamfer-less, configured with a larger, “D” shaped striking surface having a concavity therein. | 05-12-2011 |
20110109557 | Automatic Enablement And Disablement Of A Cursor Mover - A computer system includes a keyboard having at least one cursor mover, and at least one sensor. The sensor can detect whether a hand is near the sensor. When the sensor fails to detect a hand near the sensor, at least one cursor mover is enabled. | 05-12-2011 |
20110115709 | Systems And Methods For Increasing Haptic Bandwidth In An Electronic Device - Systems and methods for increasing the haptic bandwidth of an electronic device are disclosed. One disclosed embodiment of a system is an apparatus having a first actuator; a second actuator; and a processor coupled to the first and second actuators, the processor configured to apply a first command signal to the first actuator to output a first haptic effect from a first start time to a first stop time, the processor configured to apply a second command signal to the second actuator to output a second haptic effect from a second start time to a second stop time. | 05-19-2011 |
20110122066 | KEYBOARD HAVING HANDWRITING PAD EMBEDDED THEREIN - A keyboard includes a casing defining a receiving groove therein, a plurality of keys mounted on the casing and a handwriting pad received in the receiving groove of the casing. The casing defines an opening at one side thereof. The opening is communicated with the receiving groove. In the casing, a pair of ribs are formed at two opposite sides of the receiving groove. A sliding groove and a sliding bar engaged with the sliding groove are respectively formed on each of two opposite sides of the handwriting pad and a corresponding one of the pair of ribs. The sliding bar is slidable received in the sliding grooves, and the handwriting pad is slidable in the receiving groove. | 05-26-2011 |
20110122067 | DISPLAY DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - Provided is display device, including: an operation display section; a layout switching key; and a control section for controlling, based on an operation of the layout switching key, the operation display section to display therein one of a first key layout screen on which characters or symbols that can be input are assigned to a plurality of input keys and a second key layout screen on which the characters or symbols on the first key layout screen are partially assigned to the plurality of input keys, and controlling a plurality of first input keys and a plurality of second input keys to be switched over on the second key layout screen, the plurality of first input keys in order to narrow down the characters or symbols that can be input, the plurality of second input keys being displayed by an operation through one of the plurality of first input keys. | 05-26-2011 |
20110128229 | TERMINAL AND SLIDING APPARATUS - A terminal includes two bodies facing each other of which one of the two bodies inclinedly slides relative to the other body. The terminal may include a first body, a second body facing the first body, and a sliding apparatus to inclinedly slide the first body and the second body between a first position in which the first body and the second body face each other and a second position in which the second body is inclined with respect to the first body. The sliding apparatus converts a sliding force exerted in a linear direction to a rotation force in a rotation direction. | 06-02-2011 |
20110134043 | MULTI-STATE INPUT SYSTEM - A multi-state input system is described. Specifically, one embodiment of the disclosure sets forth a method, which includes the steps of receiving a first input signal, determining a first set of input parameters associated with the first input signal, and executing a predetermined function when the first set of input parameters is identified. | 06-09-2011 |
20110134044 | FUEL DISPENSER USER INTERFACE - A user interface for a fuel dispenser comprising a display, a display controller, and control circuitry. The control circuitry comprises a processing device, memory, and at least one microswitch. The display controller and the control circuitry are positioned such that the microswitch connects the control circuitry to the display controller. The microswitch is activated if the control circuitry is separated from the display controller. Activation of the microswitch causes any sensitive information stored by the control circuitry to be erased. In one aspect, separation of the display controller from the control circuitry is the only manner by which the processing device and/or the memory may be accessed. | 06-09-2011 |
20110134045 | METHOD OF FABRICATING AN ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE AND SYSTEM OF DISPLAYING IMAGES - A method for fabricating organic electroluminescent devices is disclosed. The method comprises providing a substrate divided into first and second regions, forming an amorphous silicon layer on the substrate, forming a protection film on the amorphous silicon layer within the second region, performing an excimer laser annealing process on the amorphous silicon layer for converting it to a polysilicon layer, removing the protection film, patterning the polysilicon layer, thus a first patterned polysilicon layer in the first region and a second patterned polysilicon layer in the second region are formed. A resultant organic electroluminescent device is obtained. Specifically, the grain size of the first patterned polysilicon layer is large than that of the second patterned polysilicon layer. | 06-09-2011 |
20110141024 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal includes: a light-transmissive actuator having a dome-like shape; a conductive coating layer formed to be light-transmissive and formed at an inner side of the actuator; a light-transmissive base including a first light-transmissive electrode pattern and a second light-transmissive electrode pattern formed thereon, the first light-transmissive electrode pattern being configured to contact with the edge of the actuator, and the second light-transmissive electrode pattern being configured to contact with the central portion of the actuator when the actuator is pressed; and a display unit disposed under the light-transmissive base and configured such that visual information is seen thereon through the actuator, the coated layer and the base. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141025 | METHOD FOR OPERATING MOBILE DEVICE AND TOUCH-CONTROLLED MOBILE DEVICE - The present invention discloses a method for operating a mobile device. The mobile device includes a keyboard and a display module. The keyboard includes a touch sensor and a control module connected to the touch sensor and the display module. The display module is used for displaying a round display area. The round display area has predetermined icons disposed in a circular arrangement in the round display area. The method comprises the steps of: touching the keyboard to perform a slide on the keyboard; the touch sensor detecting the slide on the keyboard for generating movement information according to the slide; and the control module enabling selecting one of the icons in the round display area according to the movement information. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141026 | MULTICONTACT TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSOR INCLUDING VARIABLE-SIZE AND VARIABLE-IMPEDANCE SPACING MEANS - A multi-contact tactile sensor including an elastically deformable interaction layer and a supporting layer, a lower surface of the interaction layer including an array of strip conductors and an upper surface of the supporting layer including an array of strip conductors that are not parallel to the array of strip conductors on the interaction layer. The interaction layer and the supporting layer are separated by a first series of rigid insulating spacers. A second series of conducting spacers is in contact with at least one of the two arrays of strip conductors. The impedance and dimensions of the spacers of the second series are determined to prevent contact at rest and enable local contact during deformation of the interaction layer between the spacers of the second series and the array of strip conductors of the layer opposite the spacers. A controller can control one such sensor, a multi-contact tactile screen can include one such sensor, and a keyboard including a set of discrete keys can be formed by one such sensor. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141027 | DATA ENTRY SYSTEM - A data entry system including a plurality of first keys, a plurality of second keys, a display and a processor adapted to interpret a first type of user interaction with the first keys as entrance of one or more characters and to interpret a second type of interaction with the first keys as mode signals which change the meanings of at least three of the second keys. | 06-16-2011 |
20110148766 | Electrophoretic display keypad structure - An electrophoretic display keypad structure utilizes a whole piece of electrophoretic display film to show a plurality of figures for keys. The electrophoretic display film is disposed on a printed circuit board having a patterned electrode and sealed by a sealant or a sealing material applied to entire periphery of the electrophoretic display film for preventing humidity or pollution, thereby to display excellent figures and be made relatively easily. The figures displayed may be changed by selecting a desired mode, and users may accordingly easily choose desired figures for pressing the keys. | 06-23-2011 |
20110148767 | Keyboard with Input-Sensitive Display Device - An input/output device is disclosed that includes an input-sensitive display screen and alphanumeric keys for entering characters. The input-sensitive display screen may be positioned proximate the alphanumeric keys and be capable of displaying graphical information and sensing user selection of the graphical information. The input-sensitive display screen may include a combination display/input region and a non-display input region. The touch sensitive display screen may be detachable from the alphanumeric region and may be operable in a detached configuration. The input/output device may usable with a method of input correction. The method may include displaying, on a secondary display, a first text unit, such as a character or a word, which corresponds with a second text unit shown on a primary display screen of a computing device. The method further involves receiving user selection of the first text unit and replacing the first text unit with a second text unit. | 06-23-2011 |
20110157021 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD ENABLING THE OUTPUT OF NON-ALPHABETIC CHARACTERS IN A DISAMBIGUATION ENVIRONMENT - A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with text disambiguation software. The device provides output in the form of a default output and a number of variants. The output is based largely upon the frequency, i.e., the likelihood that a user intended a particular output, but various features of the device provide additional variants that are not based solely on frequency and rather are provided by various logic structures resident on the device. The device includes a number of non-alphabetic characters that are assigned to keys and that can be accessed directly by the text disambiguation software without the need to active a non-alphabetic input routine or to additionally actuate and key or an key, for instance. | 06-30-2011 |
20110163961 | APPARATUS FOR ENTERING USER INPUTS INTO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Electronic devices such as mobile telephones have the ability for a wide range of commands to be implemented via a number of keys. Because the number of keys is limited it is usually necessary to map more than one possible command to a particular key. For example, each command may be an instruction to a texting software application running on the mobile to insert a particular character into the text. Each key may be used to enter four characters. However, it is desirable to provide a capability to handle even greater number of characters per key in a convenient manner and this is achieved by providing different map levels where each level provides a set of characters to be “mapped” to the key. A command is provided at each level for the selection of another map level. Thus, by using this command, the key may be mapped to more characters in a very convenient manner. | 07-07-2011 |
20110169740 | KEYBOARD WITH MULTI-ANGLE POSITIONING SUPPORT - A keyboard includes a main body and a support for adjusting the angle of the main body. The bottom of the main body defines slots, and furrows defined in opposite side walls of the slots. The support is accommodated in the main body, includes brackets received in the slots, two shafts, two driving portions, and two elastic pieces. The shafts slide relative to the main body. The driving portions are received in the shafts and are flexible relative to the shafts. One end of each elastic piece is fixed to the sidewall of each shaft, the other end resists one of the driving portions. When one of the shafts is moved, the shaft drives the elastic pieces to support the driving portions, one end of each driving portion is pushed out of the shaft to prop up the bracket. | 07-14-2011 |
20110169741 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING CHARACTERS TO KEYS IN A KEYPAD IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a system and method of mapping a layout of a keyboard onto a keypad in an electronic device. The method comprises: associating a first set of characters in a QWERTY keyboard layout with a segment of programmable keys in the keypad, the QWERTY keyboard layout comprising at least a left and a right column of keys; navigating through the QWERTY keyboard layout for the programmable keys using first and second directional keys providing upper and lower navigation controls for the segment of programmable keys when the first set of characters is from the right column of keys in the QWERTY keyboard layout; and associating the segment of keys with a second set of characters in the QWERTY keyboard layout based on a signal received from the first and second direction keys. | 07-14-2011 |
20110169742 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
20110175813 | PIEZO-BASED ACOUSTIC AND CAPACITIVE DETECTION - One particular implementation conforming to aspects of the present disclosure takes the form of an input device for a computing system. The input device includes a input surface on which one or more input characters are shown and one or more sensors to detect which input character is pressed or selected by the user. In one example, the input device may include one or more piezo-electric sensors that detect an acoustic pulse created when the user taps on the input surface to indicate a selected input. Each character of the input surface of the input device creates a different acoustic pulse signature when tapped such that, upon detection and receiving of the acoustic pulse at the piezo-electric sensors, the input device or computer system may compare the received pulse to a database of stored pulse signatures to determine which character on the surface of the input device was tapped by the user. | 07-21-2011 |
20110175814 | KEYBOARD WITH MULTI-ANGLE SUPPORT - A keyboard includes a main body and a support in the main body. The main body includes a bottom defining two slots and two opposite sidewalls each defining a receiving hole. The slots communicate with the receiving holes, respectively. The support includes a rotation member, two driving members and two connecting members received in the two slots, respectively. Each connecting member includes a first arm and a second arm, wherein two ends of the first arm are rotatably connected to the rotation member and the second arm, respectively, the second arm is further rotatably connected to one of the driving members, and the second arm moves together with the one of the two driving members, causing the connecting ends of the first arm and the second arm to extend out of one of the two slots. | 07-21-2011 |
20110175815 | CHARACTER INPUT METHOD AND SYSTEM AS WELL AS ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND KEYBOARD THEREOF - The invention discloses an electronic character input method and a system. The method comprises imaging the text message with an optical imaging device, converting the pointed text information in the text image into character text through an optical character recognition module; and inputting the recognized character text into a current text in process. In addition, modification can be made by, inputting the modified character text into the current text in process. A user can utilize a built-in camera to take a text image for characters to be input, obtain a character text corresponding to the text image through recognition and conversion, input the character text into the text which is currently processed by the intelligent device without inputting the characters in the text image one by one on a keyboard or a touch screen, thereby saving labor and time. | 07-21-2011 |
20110175816 | MULTI-TOUCH CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - A multi-touch character input method includes the steps of: (a) preparing a character table in which characters are discriminated and arranged according to multi-touch attributes; (b) detecting a touch occurring on a touch input surface; (c) recognizing a first attribute based on the number of touch points by the touch; (d) recognizing a first character corresponding to the first attribute in the character table; and (e) detecting a change in the first attribute, and recognizing a second character induced from the first character in the character table in correspondence to a second attribute based on the change of the first attribute. | 07-21-2011 |
20110181512 | Portable Electronic Device, Control Method and Program - The present invention provides a portable electronic device which can achieve a further improvement in operability. When operations are detected by a plurality of different operation detecting units within a predetermined time interval, a controlling unit receives as input the letters assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detecting units that detect the operations, and performs predetermined processing on data related to the letters inputted. | 07-28-2011 |
20110187646 | Laptop Book - The present invention provides a device and a method for a multi-screen laptop book by integrating a plurality of features including a tablet, an electronic book reader, and a notebook. The multi-screen display laptop book provides a capability in one simple and easy to use device. The integrated device utility includes applications for education, healthcare, industrial control, mobile point-of-sale, event self-registration, augmentative communication, personal computing and word processing, multimedia home use and home automation. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187647 | Method and apparatus for virtual keyboard interactions from secondary surfaces - A method and apparatus for user input on a handheld device with a virtual keyboard using secondary surfaces. On the primary surface of the device (e.g., front), the user interacts via touch sensors and a display element. Secondary surfaces (e.g., back) include additional touch sensors through which the user can also provide input. The display element is used to present information appropriate to the device's function (e.g., email messages) and control elements, including a virtual keyboard. The user interacts with the touch sensors on the first surface to bring up the virtual keyboard. Once displayed, the user can interact with this keyboard using either the primary surface or secondary surfaces. When used on appropriately sized device, the user can hold the device with the palms and thumbs of both hands and use their fingers on the touch sensors on the secondary surfaces to type. The selection of a key on the virtual keyboard is accomplished the combination of contacts made on the touch sensors on the secondary surfaces. The selected key, or region of the keyboard, is visually indicated on the front surface. Input of the keystroke is recorded when the user removes their touch from certain touch sensors on the secondary surfaces. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187648 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A handheld electronic device includes a casing, a touch panel, a display and a controller. Either one of the display and the touch panel is fixed onto the casing. The other one of the display and the touch panel is movably coupled to the casing and disposed above the casing or at the exterior of the casing. The controller is installed in the casing and electrically coupled to the touch panel and the display. The operation of the handheld electronic device depends on the positional relation between the display and the touch panel. While maintaining the operation and viewing quality, the cost and the level of complexity of the design of the handheld electronic device can be reduced to improve the product competitiveness effectively. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187649 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a host module and an input module. The input module includes a keyboard unit and a touch unit. The keyboard unit is electrically connected to the host module. The touch unit includes a touch pad and a plurality of key sets. The touch pad is electrically connected to the key sets. The key sets are selected to be disposed next to the touch pad or not. This can improve the flexibility for the user to use the electronic device with a touch pad and a plurality of key sets. | 08-04-2011 |
20110193782 | PORTABLE DEVICE - A portable device including a body, a panel display, a touch sensor, and a positioning determining element is provided. The panel display and the touch sensor are disposed at a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface of the body. The positioning determining element is disposed in the body for determining the locations of each finger when the body is hold and defining a conformal keyboard corresponding to the shape of hands, so the user can execute programs via the finger actions on the touch sensor conveniently. | 08-11-2011 |
20110199307 | Keyboard and touchpad arrangement for electronic handheld devices - A handheld electronic device arrangement for thumb-typing is invented. A regular computer keyboard is split into two groups of keys. The right group of keys is located on the right side of the device for the right thumb typing and the left group of key is placed on the left side of the device for the left thumb typing. The left and right groups of keys are arranged longitudinally. The touchpad is located on the back and the right side of the device for the right index finger operating. Three mouse buttons are located on the back and the left side of the device for the left index, middle, and ring fingers operating. | 08-18-2011 |
20110199308 | Trusted display based on display device emulation - An integrated circuit has a keypress entry interface and a pass-through data path. In a pass-through mode, the keypress entry interface is disabled and the pass-through data path is enabled such that untrusted information (for example, video) from an external untrusted source can be driven into the integrated circuit, through the pass-through data path, and out of the secure integrated circuit and to a display. In a trusted mode, the keypress entry interface is enabled and is usable to receive keypress information in a financial transaction. The pass-through data path is, however, disabled so that unauthorized information cannot be driven through the integrated circuit to the display. Signed images previously stored on the integrated circuit can be verified and driven to the display in a secure fashion. The architecture is flexible and allows an external general purpose video decoder to be used to drive the display in the pass-through mode. | 08-18-2011 |
20110199309 | Input Device - An input device adapted in a computer system is disclosed herein. The input device includes a keyboard, a touch pad and a switching module. The keyboard comprises two space bars. The touch pad senses a touch input. The switching module is placed in a controller and is connected to the keyboard and the touch pad. The switching module switches the function of the two space bars between a command-input function and a space-bar-input function. | 08-18-2011 |
20110199310 | MULTIPLE MODE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output. | 08-18-2011 |
20110205160 | METHOD FOR INPUTTING A STRING OF CHARACTERS AND APPARATUS THEREOF - Provided herein is a method and apparatus for more effectively and accurately inputting a character string through a gesture input, and the apparatus for inputting a character string associated with an embodiment of the present invention may include a keypad for inputting a gesture generated by touch motion; a memory configured to store at least one of a gesture, character string information corresponding to the gesture, and a gesture input from the keypad; a controller configured to identify a character string corresponding to the gesture input from the keypad to extract a character string corresponding to the identified character string or including the identified character string among the character strings previously stored in the memory; and a display unit configured to display the extracted character string under a control of the controller. | 08-25-2011 |
20110210920 | Multiple-factor input devices and methods - An input device includes a first identifying factor input zone with a zone characteristic to provide a first identifying factor wherein the first identifying factor input zone further receives and detects a user action for inputting a second identifying factor to identify a combined input according to the first and second identifying factor. In a specific embodiment, the first identifying factor input zone further comprises a fingerprint detector to receive and detect user's fingerprints for inputting the second identifying factor to identify a combined input according to the first and second identifying factors. In another specific embodiment, the first identifying factor input zone further comprises a bar code number detector to receive and detect bar code numbers on user's fingers for inputting the second identifying factor to identify a combined input according to the first and second identifying factors. | 09-01-2011 |
20110216005 | INPUT DEVICE - An input device includes a contact sensing surface having at least one key region and a controller. The controller includes: a position-detecting unit configured to detect the position on the contact sensing surface contacted by an object, a memory unit configured to store at least one functional data each corresponding to a key function, a key-triggering unit configured to read out the functional data in the memory unit and activate the corresponding key function without a sliding into the key region, a key function setting unit configured to change the functional data based on the direction and distance of the object sliding within the key region. With this arrangement, the key function setting unit can reduce the number of the keys regions virtually provided on the contact sensing surface, thereby providing an intuitive operation of key functions for a user. | 09-08-2011 |
20110216006 | Method for inputting data - The invention relates to a method for inputting data through a keyboard to whose keys individual characters of a character set are assigned, wherein the number of keys is less than the number of characters of the character set and wherein the character set preferably contains punctuation marks. An improvement in operability is accomplished in that sequences of key strokes corresponding to sequences of characters which are impossible or improbable in the context of the data to be input are used for encoding characters or character sequences that are not assigned to a key. | 09-08-2011 |
20110216007 | KEYBOARDS AND METHODS THEREOF - An integrated keyboard includes a touch pad and a dynamic keyboard embedded in an area of the touch pad. The touch pad, which may provide a transparent surface to allow the keyboard to be visible, provides motion tracking in areas around the periphery of the keyboard and may be configured into many operating modes. For example, virtual touchable buttons may be configured in the periphery of the keyboard. The keyboard may be provided as a dynamic keyboard with various layouts. A keyboard protector may be provided for each layout, with printed symbols for the keys under the layout. The integrated keyboard may also include a mini-projector to allow projection of a large image on a surface and a virtual Human Interface Device (HID) system to facilitate data input. With the input capabilities of the touch pad and the keyboard, the projector may be controlled in many additional ways not available in conventional projectors that are controlled by a few buttons. The virtual HID may provide motion tracking. The integrated keyboard may interface with a master/slave device, such as a slate type device. A customized case tightly integrates the integrated keyboard with the master/slave device. | 09-08-2011 |
20110216008 | Multi-Layer Integral Keypad - A multi-layer integral keypad ( | 09-08-2011 |
20110221678 | Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Creating and Using Duplicate Virtual Keys - A method for duplicating and using virtual keys includes displaying a virtual keyboard that includes a plurality of keys. The method also includes detecting a first input to the device that activates a key cloning mode. The method further includes: while in the key cloning mode, detecting selection of a first key on the virtual keyboard; and in response to detecting selection of the first key, displaying a duplicate of the first key. The method further includes detecting activation of the duplicate of the first key; and, in response to detecting activation of the duplicate of the first key, performing an action in accordance with the first key. | 09-15-2011 |
20110221679 | ELECTRONIC BOOK READER - An electronic book reader includes an E-paper display, a display controller, a SDRAM, and a group of control buttons. The display controller is connected to the E-paper display. The SDRAM is connected to the display controller, and stores a group of display data. The control buttons are electrically connected to the display controller for responding to user input and generating an updating signal to the display controller to open a destination page. The display controller is configured for accessing the SDRAM to obtain the display data of the destination page upon receiving the updating signal, and driving the E-paper display to display the destination page. | 09-15-2011 |
20110221680 | KEYPAD APPARATUS - The disclosure relates to implementing different key types on a keypad or keyboard. The implementation can be enabled e.g. by an apparatus including a substrate ( | 09-15-2011 |
20110221681 | PROJECTED AND SECURED VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - The invention relates to a method for inputting a text in a distributed system that comprises a secured device, or server, communicating with at least one electronic device, or terminal. The method makes it possible to prepare an image by associating certain values to areas defining said image. The image is projected to the user who can touch the areas of the images that he wants to select as he would do with the keys of keyboard. The finger movements are analysed and the position of the virtual keys selected by the user is transmitted to the server that establishes a correlation between these positions and the previously associated values. | 09-15-2011 |
20110227829 | Keyboard for computer, word processor, or similar - A keyboard is especially configured for ease of use by inexperienced typists, or by the visually impaired, so that these people can more easily use computers and other devices using a keyboard. The improved keyboard includes a display which shows at least the last character typed. Thus, the inexperienced or visually impaired typist, who must look at the keys in a “hunt-and-peck” fashion, also sees in visual unity with the keys the most recently typed character. Importantly, the display is located immediately adjacent to and in visual unity with the most frequently used keys, so that the characters and words that have been most recently typed by the user are in the same visual field and are seen at the same time as the keys which the user is hunting for while typing. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227830 | Method and apparatus for safe disconnection of external devices from a computer - An apparatus for safely disconnecting and reconnecting an external device from a computer system comprises a key of keyboard, key-like button in any location in the computer system and internal software process recognizing specific patterns of key strokes resulting from distinctive software capability. More specifically, the access means to the processing of the safely disconnecting and reconnecting an external device comprises a single key stroke, which results in the display of list of selectable external devices comprising apparatus capable of being physically removed is described. More simplified means in terms of minimal key strokes and the choice of the subsequent operations for specific usage are illustrated. A new method for interpreting multiple strokes of the same key is invented. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227831 | Determining Properties of Fingers via Keystroke Dynamics - Keystroke dynamics has been widely studied to authenticate and verify computer users, but never has keystroke dynamics been used to directly determine properties of the fingers of the typist. This is a significant limitation because, for example, some of the personal traits correlated with finger ratios—for example, the second to fourth digit ratio predicts success among high frequency traders—cannot be obtained easily from internet users any other way. Users either may not wish to provide this information; the accuracy of the information obtained by asking them directly would be dubious; and/or it might not appear proper for the entity seeking the information to ask for it. The present invention overcomes this by using the timing information of keystroke dynamics to directly determine properties of fingers. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227832 | MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY-BASED USER INTERFACE FOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a multifunctional input device. The input device includes a functional mode which defines the mode of operation of the input device. Each functional mode includes one or more domain levels with each domain level containing one or more domain-level values. Each domain level-value within each functional mode is assigned to one of a plurality of programmable input keys. The domain-level value assigned to each programmable input key controls the function of that programmable input key within a given functionality and domain level. The present invention also includes a display to indicate the domain-level value associated with each of the programmable input keys within a given functionality. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227833 | DISPLAY AND OPERATOR CONTROL APPARATUS - The invention relates to a display and operator control apparatus having a touch-sensitive screen and a signal processing unit with the following features: an interface unit for receiving display data and for sending position data captured on the touch-sensitive screen, means for processing display data from a first display object which represents a screen keypad with screen keypad elements, means for assigning the position data captured to a keypad element on the screen keypad, where means are provided for converting the position data into keypad code data and vice versa, such that the interface unit can be used in a screen keypad mode, in which the screen keypad can be shown on the display unit, to send the keypad code data, and that the position data are sent in a non-keypad mode in which the screen keypad cannot be shown on the display unit. | 09-22-2011 |
20110234498 | INTERACTIVE DISPLAY WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK - An electronic device including a housing having a first surface and a second surface, and an interactive display having a keyboard-enabled mode and a keyboard-disabled mode. The interactive display includes a first image display device disposed at the first surface that displays image data, and a physical keypad disposed at the second surface that provides tactile feedback to a user only when the interactive display is in the keyboard-enabled mode, the physical keypad being substantially smooth when the interactive display is in the keyboard-disabled mode. | 09-29-2011 |
20110241996 | STATE-DRIVEN SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A state-driven self-service terminal is described. The terminal comprises: (i) a state information table; (ii) a screen dictionary; (iii) a monitoring component arranged to ascertain status information relating to a condition of the terminal; and (iv) a screen control component. The screen dictionary comprises (a) a unique value corresponding to a unique key parameter, and (b) a control sequence including a prompt associated with that unique key parameter. The screen control component is arranged to receive the ascertained status information, and in response thereto, (a) to populate a screen with those prompts from the screen dictionary that are consistent with the ascertained status information and (b) to enable those keys corresponding to key parameters that are consistent with the status information. | 10-06-2011 |
20110241997 | KEYBOARD HAVING TOUCH INPUT DEVICE - A keyboard having a touch input device includes a keyboard body and a touch input device. The touch input device is disposed on the keyboard body and is used in a digital input mode. The touch input device has a touch pad and a pattern layer. The pattern layer is bonded to a surface of the touch pad, and has a plurality of key indication areas. Each key indication area is corresponding to a key used in the digital input mode, for being recognized and selected by a user. In addition, through a switching module disposed on the keyboard, the digital input mode can be switched to a cursor control mode, a gesture control mode, or a handwriting input mode, thereby achieving a wide range of applications. | 10-06-2011 |
20110241998 | FLEXIBLE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A portable communication device includes a housing having at least three housing portions where a first housing portion is rotatably connected to a second housing portion and the second housing portion is rotatably connected to a third housing portion. A flexible display screen is connected to the first, second, and third housing portions to form a continuous surface having a first screen portion connected to the first housing portion, a second screen portion connected to the second housing portion and a third screen portion connected to the third housing portion. The portable communication device is configurable into at least three configurations including an open position where the entire screen surface is exposed and visible to the user and a closed position where the housing portions are folded to each other such that the entire screen surface is unexposed. A partially closed position allows the user to view a portion of the display screen. | 10-06-2011 |
20110241999 | KEYBOARDS FOR TOUCH-OPERATED DEVICES WITH CAPACITIVE DISPLAYS - The instant application provides a keyboard for a touch-operated device. In one embodiment, a band is provided that includes two keyboards, one for portrait mode and one for landscape mode; the band can be slipped onto the touch-operated device as needed. In another embodiment a sleeve is provided that includes front and back faces, each with a respective viewing window and keyboard to support landscape mode and portrait mode operations, respectively. Another embodiment sleeve includes a single window and two detachable keyboards, one for portrait mode and one for landscape mode, that may be affixed to the sleeve as needed. | 10-06-2011 |
20110248919 | Method to enter characters into an electronic system - The present invention relates to a method of entering keyboard characters in an electronic system. The method includes detecting movement of at least one of a first input agent and a second input agent, calculating at least one of a first end direction that characterizes direction of a last portion of movement of the first input agent and a second end direction that characterizes direction of a last portion of movement of the second input agent, and determining end of movement of the first and second input agents. The method further includes determining the keyboard character from a plurality of keyboard characters based on at least one of the calculated first end direction and the calculated second end direction. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248920 | KEYBOARD WITH HINGED KEYS AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONALITY - A computer peripheral is provided. The computer peripheral includes a display device and a keyboard assembly. The keyboard assembly is disposed over the display device. The keyboard assembly is configured to permit viewing of images produced by the display device through the keyboard assembly. Further, the keyboard assembly includes a base structure and a plurality of keys. Each of the plurality of keys is selectively physically depressible relative to the base structure to cause production of an input signal. Further, each of the plurality of keys is movably coupled with respect to the base structure via a hinge at one edge of the key. Further still, each of the plurality of keys includes a transparent portion to permit viewing of the images produced by the display device through the key. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248921 | KEYCAP CONSTRUCTION FOR KEYBOARD WITH DISPLAY FUNCTIONALITY - A computer peripheral is provided. The computer peripheral includes a display device and a keyboard assembly disposed over the display device. The keyboard assembly is configured to permit viewing of images produced by the display device through the keyboard assembly. The keyboard assembly includes a plurality of keys. Each of the plurality of keys is selectively physically depressible to cause production of an input signal. Each of the plurality of keys includes a keycap having a perimeter piece and a central piece. The central piece is transparent so as to permit passage of light from the display device through the central piece to a user of the keyboard assembly. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248922 | ADAPTIVE KEYBOARD LIGHT PILLAR - An input device includes a display device configured to selectively modulate light to produce a changeable display image. The input device also includes a keyboard assembly disposed over the display device and including one or more depressible keys. Each depressible key includes a keycap having a light transmissive window; a light pillar between the keycap and the display device; and a light-turning layer between the light pillar and the keycap. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248923 | ADAPTIVE KEYBOARD LIGHT TURNER - An input device includes a display device configured to selectively modulate light to produce a changeable display image. The input device also includes a keyboard assembly disposed over the display device and including one or more depressible keys. Each depressible key includes a keycap having a light transmissive window and a light-turning feature or element between the display device and the keycap. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248924 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEXT INPUT FOR TOUCH-TYPABLE DEVICES - Described systems and mechanisms relate to techniques for improving usability, speed, and accuracy of text input to touch-typable devices. A touch-typable device can include a movable keymask comprising of a plurality of cells mapped with one or more keys of text input keypad of the touch-typable device, wherein each of the plurality of cells of the movable keymask superimposes over textual input choices enabling the user to select the desired textual input from the plurality of cells of the movable keymask using the text input keypad of the touch-typable device. The textual input choices can be chosen after every user input from a set of likely input choices, wherein the likely input choices can be selected based on previous textual input sequence, phoneme and syllabary patterns, statistical correlation between the previous textual input sequence and set of textual input choices, dictionary lookups, and usage patterns of said user. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248925 | TELEPHONE KEYPAD WITH MULTIDIRECTIONAL KEYS - A telephone keypad for one touch text messaging the QWERTY pattern of keys in a matrix of nine keys. Using the multi position biasing keys only one touch is needed for each character, so in use to input the letter “C” you touch one key one time, decreasing the time spend text messaging from cell phones or desk tops and dialing phone numbers advertised in letters. The keypad also has a shift key to get upper case included in the nine keys, and a 2 | 10-13-2011 |
20110254771 | Method and System for Operating a Keyboard with Multi Functional keys, using Fingerprints Recognition - An appliance with a keyboard, or a touch screen, equipped with sensors that can recognize each of the user's fingerprints. Several symbols are engraved on or below each key such that every time the key is pressed by a specific finger, it corresponds to a specific symbol from among the symbols associated with that key, such that the right-most finger activates the right-most symbol, the second from right finger activates the second from right symbol, and so on. The appliance can be switched to a work mode that displays additional series of symbols on the display panel of the appliance, such that every time the key is pressed by a specific finger, it corresponds to a specific symbol from among the symbols displayed on the corresponding display panel. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254772 | TECHNIQUES FOR RECOGNIZING MOVEMENT OF ONE OR MORE TOUCHES ACROSS A LOCATION ON A KEYBOARD GRID ON A TOUCH PANEL INTERFACE - Briefly, a method and apparatus for recognizing movement of one or more touches across a location on a keyboard grid on a touch panel interface is disclosed. The method may receiving user input with a touch panel interface, recognizing movement of one or more touches across a location on a keyboard grid on the touch panel interface, and performing an action associated with the movement of one or more touches across the location on the keyboard grid on the touch panel interface. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254773 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARD SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - In a device that uses a virtual keyboard, an input field and a virtual keyboard used upon data input to that field are registered in association with each other. Upon data input, the associated virtual keyboard is used. When no associated virtual keyboard is available, a virtual keyboard of the system is used. | 10-20-2011 |
20110260976 | TACTILE OVERLAY FOR VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - The present disclosure provides for a computing system having virtual keyboard functionality that can be selectively enhanced through use of a tactile keyboard overlay. The tactile keyboard overlay includes a plurality of depressible key portions, and is placed onto an operative surface of a touch interactive display. The computing system configures the virtual keyboard functionality, so that each of the depressible key portions is operable to produce a touch input on the touch interactive display that causes performance of a corresponding input operation. The virtual keyboard functionality is dynamically and automatically located on the touch interactive display based on user placement of the tactile keyboard overlay. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260977 | KEYBOARD AND COMPUTING DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A SOFTWARE INPUT PANEL - A keyboard and a computing device for use with the keyboard to provide a software input panel (SIP). The keyboard comprises a keypad, a memory comprising a data structure for storing SIP data for use by the computing device to provide the SIP, and an interface for communicatively coupling the keyboard to the computing device. The computing device comprises a touch screen, an interface for communicatively coupling the computing device to the keyboard, a processor, and a memory having statements and instructions stored therein for execution by the processor to receive SIP data and selections of keypad keys from the keyboard, display the SIP on the touch screen, receive selections of the SIP keys from the touch screen, and process the selections of the keypad keys and the SIP keys. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260978 | TRANSPARENT KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY WITH UNDERLYING DISPLAY DEVICE - The disclosure provides for a computer peripheral having a keyboard assembly situated over a display device that produces images which are viewable through the keyboard assembly. The keyboard assembly has a plurality of keys, each of which includes a keycap and a mechanical understructure that is at least partially transparent. The mechanical understructure is disposed between the keycap and the display device to guide reciprocating movement of the keycap toward and away from the display device. In some embodiments, the mechanical understructure may have a non-oblique planar configuration, in which a majority of its surface area is composed of planar surfaces that are parallel or perpendicular to the underlying display device. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260979 | COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH DDC/CI PROTOCOL - A display including an input unit and a data display channel command interface (DDC/CI) based microprocessor is provided. A host having a DDC/CI based microcontroller is also provided. The DDC/CI microprocessor is programmed so that when a specific operation is performed on the input unit, the specific operation is converted into a host-switching signal by the microprocessor. The host-switching signal is received by the microcontroller via a DDC/CI based data line connecting the display and the host under DDC/CI protocol and converted into a host-switching request by the microcontroller for requesting the host to be switched on or off. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260980 | System for enhancing the utilization of touch screen devices - This invention presents a system for adding unevenness to keyboards in touch screens. Said unevenness will help the user to better perceive the keys on which she is placing her fingers, therefore helping her to type faster and with higher confidence and accuracy. There exist several ways to add said unevenness. In one of them, a thin sheet is placed upon the touch screen, said sheet comprising several openings or cavities. When the user moves her finger over said openings, she will, by her sense of touch, perceive the keys on which her finger is moving. The previous sheet can be transparent to allow seeing the keys located on the screen, but it can also be opaque if the keys are printed on top of it in corresponding position to the keys that are shown on the touch screen. | 10-27-2011 |
20110267272 | Panel Mount Keyboard System - A keyboard system having improved protection from electromagnetic interference includes a keypad and a printed circuit board assembly. The keypad includes one or more keys and one or more keypad conductive elements for at least one of the keys. The printed circuit board assembly is coupled to the keypad. The printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board having at least one switch contact area for each of one or more keys on the keypad. The printed circuit board also includes, for at least one of the keys of the keypad, one or more first side vias in a switch contact area and one or more second side vias in the switch contact area. The first side vias are electrically coupled on a first side of a switch for the key. The second side vias are electrically coupled on a second side of the switch for the key. | 11-03-2011 |
20110267273 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TOUCH SCREEN TEXT ENTRY - A method and system are disclosed for implementing touch screen text entry on a screen in a first orientation. A web page is used for presenting a touch screen display, which allows text selection via a virtual keyboard. Selected alphanumeric characters are displayed on the screen in an orientation matching the first orientation of the screen. | 11-03-2011 |
20110267274 | KEYPAD - A keypad including an elastic sheet for disposing on a touch screen, the sheet including at least one key member shaped to define a space within the key member for providing tactile feedback when the key member is depressed and contacts the touch screen and a mounting element, for mounting the elastic sheet on the touch screen, coupled to the elastic sheet. | 11-03-2011 |
20110267275 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH TEXT DISAMBIGUATION - A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software. The device provides output in the form of a default output and a number of variants. The output is based largely upon the frequency, i.e., the likelihood that a user intended a particular output, but various features of the device provide additional variants that are not based solely on frequency and rather are provided by various logic structures resident on the device. The device enables editing during text entry and also provides a learning function that allows the disambiguation function to adapt to provide a customized experience for the user. The disambiguation function can be selectively disabled and an alternate keystroke interpretation system provided. Additionally, the device can facilitate the selection of variants by displaying a graphic of a special key of the keypad that enables a user to progressively select variants generally without changing the position of the user's hands on the device. | 11-03-2011 |
20110267276 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING PROGRAM IN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an information processing apparatus including: a keyboard that has a plurality of operating keys and is foldable via a hinge part, the keyboard being set in a closed state in which the operating keys are closed and in an opened state in which the operating keys are opened; and an apparatus main unit that is connected with the keyboard and performs a process corresponding to an operation of the operating keys on the keyboard. The closed state and the opened state of the keyboard are detected, and operation of one of the apparatus main unit and the keyboard is controlled according to a detection result. | 11-03-2011 |
20110273371 | FUEL DISPENSER - A system and method for displaying information at a fuel dispenser comprises an electrophoretic display that may be configured to operate in low temperature environments. The fuel dispenser may comprise a keypad located beneath the electrophoretic display in order to present a graphical user interface to a customer and receive the customer's selections. The fuel dispenser may comprise additional electrophoretic displays to present additional information to the consumer. | 11-10-2011 |
20110273372 | MOBILE DEVICE WITH UNIQUE FEATURES - A mobile device having a translucent screen that is the size of the mobile device and a full size keyboard having a left side member, a center member, and a right side member. When the keyboard is open, the center member is slidably attached to the front of the mobile device screen where the left member is slidably or foldably attached to the left side of the center member and the right member is slidably or foldably attached to the right side of the center member. When the keyboard is not in use, it is stored under the screen of the mobile device with the left member located under the center member and the right member located over the center member. To use the keyboard, a user slides the folded keyboard out from beneath the screen and opens the keyboard to its full size by sliding or unfolding the left and right side members about the center member. | 11-10-2011 |
20110273373 | KEY STRUCTURE OF OPERATION SECTION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE, INPUT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - There is provided a key structure of an operation section of an electronic device that can avoid an occurrence of operational errors of erroneously pressing down an operation key and can reliably secure a large area for input operations and for indicating information. The key structure of the operation section of the electronic device having a plurality of the operation keys | 11-10-2011 |
20110279373 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus includes: an apparatus body including a body having a keyboard and a display unit attached to the body so as to be opened and closed; an acceleration sensor mounted on the apparatus body; a gesture motion determination unit mounted on the apparatus body and determining a reference posture of a holding state of the apparatus body taken when a user executes a given gesture function while holding the apparatus body based on acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor as well as determining a gesture motion executed by the user by detecting posture change of the apparatus body from the reference posture based on acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor; and an operation execution unit mounted on the apparatus body and executing a given operation corresponding to the gesture motion executed by the user based on the determination result in the gesture motion determination unit. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279374 | USER INPUT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A user input device and electronic apparatus are provided. The user input device includes a first substrate on which first electrodes are formed; a second substrate disposed to be spaced apart from the first substrate, and on which second electrodes are formed; an electro-rheological fluid contained in a gap between the first substrate and the second substrate; and one or more lighting keypad units disposed on the second substrate. Each of the lighting keypad unit includes one or more key symbols which are different from one another. The electronic apparatus includes one or more user input devices. | 11-17-2011 |
20110285630 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing including a palmrest, a keyboard on the housing including a space key and a cursor key closer to the palmrest than the space and a switch in a region of the keyboard surrounded by the space key, the cursor key, and the palmrest | 11-24-2011 |
20110285631 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING A VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a first touch screen, a second touch screen display, and a display module. The display module is configured to display a first virtual keyboard includes first virtual keys in order to input key codes on the first touch screen display, and to display a second virtual keyboard includes second virtual keys in order to input key codes on the second touch screen display. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285632 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, INPUT CONTROL PROGRAM, AND INPUT CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a touch panel, a display, a key detection module, a keyboard display module and a transmission module. The key detection module is configured to detect a touch and a release of a key of a software keyboard, based on touch detection on the touch panel. The transmission module is configured to transmit data indicative of key-down of a first key in accordance with touch detection of the first key, to transmit data indicative of key-down of a second key in accordance with touch detection of the second key in a state in which the first key is touched, and then to transmit data indicative of key-up of the first key and the second key in accordance with release detection of the first key and the second key. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285633 | DYNAMIC PROJECTED USER INTERFACE - A dynamic projected user interface device is disclosed, that includes a projector, a projection controller, and an imaging sensor. The projection controller is configured to receive instructions from a computing device, and to provide display images via the projector onto display surfaces. The display images are indicative of a first set of input controls when the computing device is in a first operating context, and a second set of input controls when the computing device is in a second operating context. The imaging sensor is configured to optically detect physical contacts with the one or more display surfaces. | 11-24-2011 |
20110291934 | Touchscreen Operation Threshold Methods and Apparatus - A computer implemented method for performing a user-defined function in a computer system, performed by the computer system that is programmed to perform the method includes determining by a display a display position in response to a change and a rate change in state of a user-controlled user input device, determining by a physical sensor a magnitude of change in sensed physical in response to the rate of change in the state, determining whether the magnitude of change exceeds a threshold level, determining a function to perform in response to display position when magnitude of change in sensed physical properties exceeds the threshold level, initiating performance of the function in response to the function, and inhibiting performance of the function when the magnitude of change in sensed physical properties does not exceed the threshold level. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291935 | WIRELESS KEYBOARD WITH PIVOTAL CAMERA AND MICRO-PROJECTOR - A wireless keyboard in cooperation with a PC having a display includes a housing; a plurality of keys mounted on the housing; a micro-projector pivotably mounted on a front end of the housing; a camera pivotably mounted on the front end of the housing besides the micro-projector; and a touchpad mounted besides the keys. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291936 | TOUCH-TYPE TRANSPARENT KEYBOARD - A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a control module electrically connecting to the touch screen, a transparent plate and a keyboard layer. The keyboard layer includes a number of key icons. The keyboard layer is disposed between the touch screen and the transparent plate. When a touching position corresponding to the key icons of the touch screen are touched, the control module detects a touch position coordinate and produces a corresponding command signal to the electronic device, and an image is shown on the electronic device. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291937 | TOUCH-TYPE TRANSPARENT KEYBOARD - A touch-type transparent keyboard is for use with cooperation with an electronic device. The touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a control module, a transparent plate. The control module is electronically connected to the touch screen. The transparent plate includes a plurality of key icons made of transparent electroluminescence material and a driver circuit electronically connecting the key icons to the control module. The control module triggers the driver circuit to illuminate the key icons, and the key icons are displayed through the touch screen. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291938 | TOUCH-TYPE TRANSPARENT KEYBOARD - A touch-type transparent keyboard includes a touch screen, a transparent plate, and a light module. The touch screen is located on the transparent plate. The light module is located at a side of the transparent plate. When the light from the light module shines on the key icons and the key icons are displayed. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291939 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INPUT APPARATUS, AND SENSOR SHEET - An information processing apparatus includes: a key array having a key layout in which rows of input keys parallel to a first direction are arranged in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and the input keys belonging to one row are shifted in the first direction to the input keys belonging to another row; first wiring electrodes routed between the input keys at intervals in the first direction and each having a capacitance changed by proximity of a detection target; second wiring electrodes routed along the first direction to thread through the rows and each having the capacitance; and a control unit to generate a control signal including a first signal on a position of the detection target along the first direction based on the capacitances of the first and second wiring electrodes and a shift amount of the input keys in each row in the first direction. | 12-01-2011 |
20110298716 | IN-PLANE KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION - A computer keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern contained within a plane, a webbed structure defining openings for each of the keys, an illumination source, and one or more light pipes positioned along the webbed structure and arranged to deliver light from the illumination source to the keys, wherein each of the keys is illuminated thereby. Although the keys have the appearance of being backlit similar to traditional illuminated keyboards, the illumination source is actually located along at least one side of and within the same plane as the pattern of keys, rather than beneath the keys. The keyboard can thus be made thinner in such arrangements where the illumination source does not need to be located beneath the keys. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298717 | KEYBOARD WITH REPLACEABLE LAYOUT SHEET - A keyboard includes a key housing, a rectangular membrane circuit board, a rectangular layout sheet releasably secured on top of the membrane circuit board and comprising a plurality of keys each printed with a letter of alphabet, a numerical digit, a punctuation symbol, or a function number designation, and a base plate. The layout sheet can be labeled in English, German, Spanish, or one of other different languages. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298718 | TOUCH-SENSING KEYBOARD - A touch-sensing keyboard including a solar cell, a touch panel, and a power converter is provided. The solar cell has a light receiving surface. The touch panel is disposed above the light receiving surface of the solar cell, wherein the solar cell receives light passing through the touch panel and converts the received light into electric power. Furthermore, the power converter is electrically connected to the solar cell and the touch panel, wherein the power converter receives and transforms the electric power generated from the solar cell and outputs the transformed electric power to the touch panel. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304550 | AUTO-MORPHING ADAPTIVE USER INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHODS - An adaptive user interface device capable of implementing multiple modes of input and configuration may adapt to current user inputs, and may include configuration changes. In an aspect, an adaptive user interface device may be configured for a finger sensing in a touchpad mode, and configured for stylus sensing in a digital tablet mode. In another aspect, surface features of the adaptive user interface device may change shape, such as by raising buttons in response to entering a keyboard or keypad mode. Various mechanisms may be used for raising buttons, and may enable presenting buttons in a variety of shapes and locations on the interface. The configuration of the adaptive user interface device may depend upon the user actions and user identity. Configuration modes may be organized according to many levels enabling a single user interface to support a large number of input options functionality within a limited surface area. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304551 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, an input device, a sliding groove and an actuating unit. The input device is disposed on the housing, wherein the input device includes a first input interface and a second input interface, and the first input interface and the second input interface are respectively disposed on opposite surfaces of the input device. The sliding groove is formed on the housing. The actuating unit is connected to the input device, the actuating unit automatically moves between a first position and a second position of the sliding groove to rotate the input device, the first input interface faces outward from the housing when the actuating unit is in the first position, and the second input interface faces outward from the housing when the actuating unit is in the second position. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304552 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus and method for telephony tone signal and character code generation for QWERTY keyboards includes a QWERTY style keyboard, a processor and a keyboard mode control software module. The QWERTY style keyboard has a plurality of letter keys, wherein each letter key is configured to generate a unique input signal. The processor is coupled to the keyboard and is configured to convert each unique input signal generated by the letter keys into a character code and/or a telephony tone signal. The keyboard mode control software module operates on the processor, and controls whether the processor converts the unique input signals from the letter keys into character codes or telephony tone signals. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304553 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH REDUCED KEYBOARD AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF PROVIDING IMPROVED DISAMBIGUATION WITH REDUCED DEGRADATION OF DEVICE PERFORMANCE - In view of the foregoing, an improved handheld electronic device having a reduced keyboard provides facilitated language entry by making available to a user certain words that a user may reasonably be expected to enter. Incoming data, such as the text of a message, can be scanned for proper nouns, for instance, since such proper nouns might not already be stored in memory and might be expected to be entered by the user when, for example, forwarding or responding to the message. A proper noun can be identified, for instance, on the basis that it begins with an upper case letter. The proper nouns can be stored, for example, in memory that may, by way of further example, be a temporary dictionary. | 12-15-2011 |
20110310019 | RECONFIGURATION OF VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - Various embodiments for configuring a virtual keyboard on a display surface are provided. In one such embodiment, at least one coordinate value mapped to a delimited area of the virtual keyboard, is determined. The at least one coordinate value corresponds to a touch input by the user on the display surface. The at least one coordinate value is compared to at least one historical coordinate value previously obtained for the delimited area. At least one of a location of and the delimited area of the virtual keyboard as projected on the display surface to minimize a change between the at least one coordinate value and the at least one historical coordinate value. | 12-22-2011 |
20110310020 | TOUCH-TYPE TRANSPARENT KEYBOARD - A touch-type transparent keyboard includes a transparent substrate, a keyboard layer, a first insulation layer, a shield layer, a second insulation layer, a position detection layer, a transparent protective layer, and a control module. The keyboard layer and the control module are located on the transparent substrate. The first insulation layer is attached to the keyboard layer. The shield layer is located between the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. The position detection layer is located between the second insulation layer and the protective layer. The keyboard layer, the shield layer and the position detection layer are electronically connected to the control module. | 12-22-2011 |
20110310021 | USER INPUT DEVICE, DISPLAY APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Provided herein are a user input device, a display apparatus and a control method thereof. The user input device includes at least one touch sense pad which is divided into a plurality of areas which are separated by a boundary; and at least one switch to receive a user's input by pushing the touch sense pad. | 12-22-2011 |
20110316784 | INPUT TO AN ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic device, comprising a processing system; a sensor for detecting vibrations caused by a user striking the device and outputting a signal indicative of a parameter of those vibrations; wherein the processing system is configured to analyse the signal output from the sensor and determine a parameter related to the location of the strike. Other methods and systems for making inputs to electronic devices are also described. | 12-29-2011 |
20110316785 | KEYPAD FOR HAND-HELD DEVICES WITH TOUCH SCREENS - An accessory device for providing a tactile response for users of hand-held devices with touch screens is provided. The accessory device includes a plurality of domes, each dome having an input member. When force is applied to a dome, the dome provides a tactile stimulus to the user and causes the input member to actuate a corresponding input of the touch screen. | 12-29-2011 |
20110316786 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR OPERATION PANEL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A signal line used in a key matrix is shared between a signal line used in a first display unit and a signal line used in a second display unit. Two types of periodical pulse signals are superimposed on a level signal which indicates data displayed on the second display unit. One type is a pulse signal for detecting key input and another type is a pulse signal which indicates data displayed on the first display unit. | 12-29-2011 |
20120001851 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING A KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING SAR AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing and wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the portable housing. The mobile wireless communications device may also include an antenna carried by the portable housing and coupled to the wireless transceiver circuitry, and a light source carried by the portable housing. The device may further include a keyboard assembly carried by the portable housing including a light guide coupled to the light source and having input key receiving openings therein, and a mask carried by the light guide and having input key receiving openings. The mask may include an electrically conductive layer positioned relative to the antenna to reduce a Specific Absorption Rate value for the mobile wireless communications device. | 01-05-2012 |
20120001852 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD HAVING DETACHABLE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TOUCHPAD - A computer keyboard has a detachable multi-functional touchpad. The computer keyboard is in communication with a computer host. The computer keyboard includes a keyboard body and a multi-functional touchpad. In a first usage status where the multi-functional touchpad is connected with the keyboard body, an image of a numeric keypad is shown. In a second usage status where the multi-functional touchpad is detached from the keyboard body, the multi-functional touchpad functions as a multimedia controller. In a third usage status, the multi-functional touchpad is connected with a charger stand, the multi-functional touchpad functions as a digital photo frame. | 01-05-2012 |
20120001853 | MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND MEDICAL IMAGE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a medical image display apparatus includes an input device, a receiver, a display unit, an input unit, and a transmitter. The input device includes a first input key which is provided in the medical image display apparatus. The receiver receives an input key image relating to a second input key provided in the medical image management apparatus from the medical image management apparatus. The display unit displays the received input key image. The input unit operates the displayed input key image in accordance with user's input operation, and generates an operation signal in accordance with the input operation. The transmitter transmits the generated operation signal to the medical image management apparatus. | 01-05-2012 |
20120013533 | KEYBOARD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME AND INPUT METHOD - A keyboard includes a holographic film having a holographic information of a keyboard arrangement recorded on a surface thereof; a virtual keyboard generated from the holographic film; and a touch panel adjoining the holographic film, configured to detect an information corresponding to a position being touched thereon. The keyboard is of the advantage of multi-function, convenience and portability. An electronic device using the keyboard and an input method are also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
20120013534 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A display apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a user input unit which includes at least one touch sense pad and at least one switch; and a controller which determines that the switch is clicked if difference between first position information of a first position on the touch sense pad where a switch press is generated and second position information of a second position on the touch sense pad where a switch release is generated is within a preset range. | 01-19-2012 |
20120013535 | Keyboard for Hand-Held Devices - A hand-held electronic device has a keyboard with a plurality of keys, each key having a substantially flat contact surface extending to the sides of each key. One of the sides of the key is beveled. | 01-19-2012 |
20120019444 | KEYBOARD WITH MODE-SWITCHING FUNCTION - A keyboard with a mode-switching function is provided. The keyboard includes at least one key, a pressure sensing circuit, an illumination module, a mode-switching program and a controlling unit. The mode-switching program is executable to enable both the pressure sensing circuit and the illumination module, so that the keyboard is operated in a pressure sensitive and luminous mode. The pressure sensing circuit is used for detecting the pressure, and generating a corresponding pressure-strength sensing voltage in response to the pressure. According to the pressure-strength sensing voltage, the illumination module is controlled by the controlling unit to emit either a first light beam or a second light beam. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019445 | KEYBOARD AND INPUT METHOD THEREOF - A keyboard includes a number of buttons, a pedestal, and a processing unit. When sliding on different buttons sequentially by an object such as a figure, the processing unit determines the sliding track and generates signals corresponding to the sliding track to control a cursor displayed on a computer communicating with the keyboard. The keyboard further generates signals to control the computer to execute a left click function and a right click function when an special button is pressed. The present disclosure also provided an input method of the keyboard. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019446 | INTERACTION WITH IME COMPUTING DEVICE - A computer-implemented user interface method is disclosed that includes displaying on a touch screen of a computing device a keyboard defined by a first character set; displaying on the touch screen an electronic canvas on which information corresponding to keys on the keyboard is displayed as a user selects the keys on the keyboard, the information appearing in a second character set that differs from the first character set; generating a candidate area over a front surface of the canvas; and automatically controlling a location of the candidate area as information is added to the canvas so as to move the candidate area away from being over a location on the canvas that is presently, or next to be, a location at which information is added to the canvas. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019447 | DIGITAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A method for configuring a digital display device including determining whether a user is viewing the digital display device with a sensor, identifying an amount of ambient light around the digital display device with the sensor, and configuring one or more display settings on the digital display device in response to whether the user is viewing the digital display device and the amount of ambient light identified. | 01-26-2012 |
20120026094 | KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A keyboard assembly includes a keyboard disposed inside a sunken part of a housing of a portable computer, a magnetic metal component combined with the housing, and a magnetic component connected to the keyboard for attracting the magnetic metal component so as to fix the keyboard inside the sunken part of the housing. | 02-02-2012 |
20120026095 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus includes a display panel unit and a top plate. The display panel unit has a first surface with a display screen and a second surface opposed to the first surface. The top plate has a third surface in contact with the second surface, a fourth surface opposed to the third surface, and a fifth surface connecting an end portion of the third surface and an end portion of the fourth surface, the top plate containing a fluorescent dye to collect light toward the fifth surface. | 02-02-2012 |
20120026096 | KEYBOARD APPARATUS INTEGRATED WITH COMBINED TOUCH INPUT MODULE - A keyboard apparatus integrated with a combined touch input module is disclosed. The combined touch input module having a touchpad module and a tablet module conducts a handwriting mode and a cursor mode for the keyboard apparatus. According to one of the embodiments, a keyboard controller for processing and transferring keystroke signals is included. The keyboard controller also performs the interpretation of the signals generated in the touch input module, which is integrated into the keyboard for providing both touching and handwriting functions. Further, a mode switching circuit, in response to user's operation, is used to switch the touch input module to the handwriting mode or the cursor mode. A micro controller within the touch input module is included to process the input signals generated by the touchpad and tablet modules. | 02-02-2012 |
20120032885 | REVERSING ACTIONS - An apparatus and method for receiving a first user input performed on a user interface element; determining, in a first determination, that the first user input is of a first type; performing an action associated with the user interface element, in response to said first determination; receiving a second user input on the user interface element; determining, in a second determination, that the second user input is of a second type, the second type being different to the first type; and reversing the action, in response to the second determination. | 02-09-2012 |
20120032886 | METHOD FOR ASSISTING USER INPUT TO A DEVICE - A method for assisting user input to a device, comprising the steps of providing a user interface to retrieve a user input, providing a tactile interface layer that defines a surface and includes a volume of fluid and a displacement device that manipulates the volume of fluid to deform a plurality of particular regions of the surface into tactilely distinguishable formations that each represent a key of a key interface, allowing the user to provide input through the key interface, predicting a subsequent key input when a user provides an input through the key interface, and manipulating the volume of fluid to deform the plurality of particular regions into one of two types of tactilely distinguishable formations: a first type for tactilely distinguishable formations that represent a predicted key and a second type for tactilely distinguishable formations that represent an unpredicted key. | 02-09-2012 |
20120032887 | TOUCH KEYBOARD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A touch keyboard including a keyboard pattern and a touch module is provided. A sensing space is located in front of the keyboard pattern. The touch module is disposed at periphery of the keyboard pattern. The touch module includes a light-emitting element, a light guide unit, and an optical detector. The light-emitting element is disposed beside the keyboard pattern and capable of emitting a light beam. The light guide unit is disposed at a side of the keyboard pattern and has a first surface, a second surface, and a light incident surface. The light beam from the light-emitting element is capable of entering the light guide unit through the light incident surface and capable of being transmitted to the sensing space through the first surface. The optical detector is disposed beside the sensing space for sensing the light beam from the sensing space. An electronic device is also provided. | 02-09-2012 |
20120038555 | Method and Electronic Device With Motion Compensation - A method and electronic device with motion compensation are described. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for operating an electronic device, comprising: detecting motion of the electronic device; receiving an input signal from an input device of the electronic device; selectively ignoring the input signal received from the input device in response to the detecting. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038556 | DEVICE, METHODS, AND USER INTERFACE FOR PROVIDING OPTIMIZED ENTRY OF ALPHANUMERIC TEXT - The present invention includes a device, method, and user interface for providing optimized entry of alphanumeric text. In one form, a method for providing selectable characters within a user interface includes determining an operating mode of a communication device and receiving an input associated with a selected input key. The method determines a group of characters associated with the selected key based on the operating mode and displays the group of characters within the user interface. The user interface may display a first character of the group of characters within a first portion of the user interface and the group of characters proximal to the first character within a second portion of the user interface. | 02-16-2012 |
20120044146 | Optical User Input Devices - Embodiments provisioning various electronic devices with optical user input devices having one or more optical sensors are described. Embodiments broadly contemplate expanding the functionality of current user input devices through use of a variety of optical sensors in a variety of configurations, as described further herein. | 02-23-2012 |
20120056814 | CHARACTER INPUT DEVICE AND CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - According to one embodiment, a character input device includes a touch panel and a control unit. The touch panel detects contact with respect to a surface thereof. The control unit performs, when detection of contact is started on the touch panel, character recognition processing based on a trajectory connecting each position at which the contact is detected. The control unit displays, when a character is recognized by the character recognition processing, a virtual keyboard on a display surface of the touch panel to receive input of a character from the virtual keyboard. | 03-08-2012 |
20120062463 | TOUCH SENSING APPARATUS FOR GENERATING TOUCH SENSING RESULT ACCORDING TO DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL OF MUTUAL CAPACITANCE TRIGGERED BY TOUCH EVENT - A touch sensing apparatus includes at least one sensing key and a processing circuit. Each of the sensing key includes a signal receiving component for receiving a driving signal, a first sensing block and a reference block. The first sensing block is coupled to the signal receiving component, and arranged to generate a first sensing signal according to a touch event and the driving signal. The reference block is coupled to the signal receiving component, and arranged to generate a reference signal according to the touch event and the driving signal. The processing circuit is coupled to the sensing key, and arranged to provide the driving signal and receive the first sensing signal and reference signal, generate a sensing output of the sensing key according to the reference signal and first sensing signal generated by the sensing key, and generate the touch sensing result according to the sensing output. | 03-15-2012 |
20120062464 | TOUCH SENSOR - The invention provides a touch sensor in which the numbers of channels and wires are decreased simultaneously and a simultaneous touch operation of a plurality of touch keys is realized. A keyboard includes 36 pieces of touch keys disposed in 6 rows and 6 columns, drive lines, and sensor lines on an insulation substrate. The touch key includes a center electrode disposed on the insulation substrate and an annular electrode disposed surrounding this center electrode. A sensor circuit includes a selection circuit and an electric charge amplifier. The electric charge amplifier detects the amount of change of a capacitance of an electrostatic capacitor formed between the center electrode and the annular electrode of the touch key connected to one sensor line selected by the selection circuit. | 03-15-2012 |
20120062465 | METHODS OF AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING KEYBOARD DATA ENTRY ERRORS - Method of and system for reducing data entry errors that ascertains a subset of keys that can be selected by a user based upon the respective likelihood that each key follows a previously selected key within a predetermined language, corpus, or subset thereof, and controls the display of the keys within an input device so that the keys within the ascertained subset are displayed in a visually distinguishable manner from the keys that not within the ascertained subset. In a touch screen device, the keys that are displayed are part of the soft keys displayed on the screen. In a system that includes an actual physical keyboard, the appearance of select keys of the keyboard can be modified in various manners, including the use of an LCD display or other controllable lighting mechanism disposed within the keyboard. Multiple additional techniques for reducing data entry also are disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120062466 | REDUCED QWERTY KEYBOARD SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES BETTER ACCURACY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A handheld electronic device and an associated method are provided. The handheld electronic device includes a keyboard assembly, a display positioned adjacent the keyboard assembly, a processor structured to receive inputs from the keyboard assembly and to output to the display as a function of the inputs, the processor further structured to run a disambiguation routine. The keyboard assembly includes a printed circuit board, a primary conductor portion, a secondary conductor portion, and a keyboard assembly. The printed circuit board has a plurality of electrical contacts. The conductor assembly has a plurality of primary conductors and a plurality of secondary conductors, each the primary conductor and secondary conductor structured to correspond to, and engage and close, at least one of the plurality of electrical contacts. The keyboard assembly has a plurality of keys each having one or more indicia thereon. | 03-15-2012 |
20120068932 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to a Touch Typing-Friendly Grid-Patterned Keyboard - A keyboard can be comprised of a plurality of alphabetic keys that are disposed in an evenly-spaced grid pattern with respect to one another. In any event, these keys have keycaps configured to comport with touch typing as with a keyboard having a plurality of alphabetic keys that are disposed in an offset pattern (such as the classic QWERTY offset-pattern typewriter-styled keyboard). By one approach, these keycaps can have keycaps having bilaterally-nonsymmetrical tactile features that at least substantially match standard touch-typing finger positions. By one approach these tactile features can comprise an indentation. If desired, these keycaps can share a same form factor. In such a case, some of the keycaps for the alphabetic keys can be disposed on the keyboard at a 180 degree rotation as compared to others of the alphabetic character keycaps. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068933 | INTERACTIVE KEYBOARD WITH MULTIPLE DIFFERENT KEY ARRANGEMENTS - A keyboard kit that is selectively configurable by an end user to provide differing key arrangements is provided. The keyboard kit includes a plurality of differently-configured keyboard modules and an underlying display device. Each of the plurality of differently-configured keyboard modules may be at least partially see-through and include mechanically-depressible keys, the underlying display device and plurality of differently-configured keyboard modules being configured such that, upon securing of a selected one of the plurality of differently-configured keyboard modules to the underlying display device, the selected one of the plurality of differently-configured keyboard modules covers at least a portion of an operative surface of the underlying display device and enables through-key user viewing of dynamic keyboard imagery from the underlying display device. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068934 | INTERACTIVE KEYBOARD WITH VIEWABLE DISPLAY - A keyboard with viewable output display capability is provided. The keyboard includes a display device and a plurality of keys situated over the display device, each of the plurality of keys being mechanically depressible so that the key is reciprocally movable toward and away from the display device, and each of the plurality of keys being further configured to permit image light from the display device to pass through the key. The keyboard further includes an electrical trace network underneath the plurality of keys and formed at least in part from a transparent conductive material to permit image light from the display device to pass through the electrical trace network, the electrical trace network being operable, for each of the plurality of keys, to produce an electrical signal associated with the key in response to depression of the key toward the display device. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068935 | INFORMATION INPUT DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information input device includes a display unit that has a display screen and displays an image, and a touch-panel that is arranged on the display screen and specifies a designated position on the display screen. The display unit displays any of first, second and third screen images depending on the state of information input device, and the first and third screen images have a prescribed area on which information including the same character, sign or figure is displayed. If a position in the prescribed area is specified by an input unit while the first screen image is being displayed, the display unit displays the second screen image, and if a position in the prescribed area is specified while the third screen image is being displayed, the display unit maintains the display of the third screen image | 03-22-2012 |
20120075188 | TECHNIQUES TO CONTROL DISPLAY ACTIVITY - Techniques are described to transmit commands to a display device during vertical or horizontal blanking intervals. The commands can be transmitted using fields that would otherwise be used to transmit color information. A Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) compliant interface can be used to transmit the commands. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075189 | KEYBOARD STRUCTURE WITH ANTENNA FUNCTION - A keyboard structure with antenna function includes a keyboard unit and an antenna unit. The keyboard unit includes a keyboard signal circuit board, at least one keyboard frame disposed on the keyboard signal circuit board, and a plurality of pressing elements passing through the keyboard frame and movably disposed on the keyboard signal circuit board. The antenna unit includes at least one metal circuit disposed on the keyboard frame. Thus, the length of a signal transmission line between the metal circuit and a wireless antenna module can be substantially reduced. Therefore, not only the insertion loss of the instant disclosure can be reduced to obtain better quality of wireless communication, but also the manufacturing cost and time of the instant disclosure also can be reduced effectively. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075190 | Multiple Touchpoints for Efficient Text Input - Methods and systems for using multiple simultaneous touchpoints of a touch-sensitive keyboard, such as an on-screen keyboard, for more efficient text input are provided. A method for generating text using a touch-sensitive keyboard may include receiving touch input from multiple simultaneous touchpoints. The method may also include determining a text character for each respective simultaneous touchpoint based on the touch input. The method may further include generating a text word based on the text characters determined from the multiple simultaneous touchpoints. A system for generating text using a touch-sensitive keyboard may include a touch input receiver, a slide detector and a text word generator. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075191 | Optical Touch System and Method for Optical Touch Location - The present invention provides an optical touch system, applied to an electronic apparatus having at least a physical plane. It comprises: an optical unit set on the physical plane and configured to produce a first optical effect; an image acquisition unit set on the physical plane, at least a part of the optical unit being within an acquisition range of the image acquisition unit, a touch operation area being formed by the image acquisition unit and the optical unit; the image acquisition unit configured to capture an image having a second optical effect which is formed on the first optical effect after an operation body for operating the electronic apparatus enters the touch operation area; a processing unit being connected with the image acquisition unit and configured to determine the range of the operation body in the touch operation area according to the image having the second optical effect. The present invention also provides an optical touch input display apparatus and optical touch input positioning method. The touch system of the present invention is low-cost and highly reliable. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075192 | DYNAMICALLY LOCATED ONSCREEN KEYBOARD - A touch-sensitive display surface having touch-capacitive and vibration sensors. This surface allows the user to rest their fingers on the keys of an onscreen keyboard and type as they would on a regular keyboard. As the user places their fingers on the touch screen, the system relocates the onscreen keyboard to the location where the fingers are resting. The touch sensors report the signal strength level of each key touched to a processor, but no keystroke is issued by the processor until a corresponding “tap” (i.e., vibration) is detected. When a tap is detected, the processor references the status of the touch capacitance sensors before, during, and/or immediately after the moment in time the tap occurred. The size, position, and orientation of the onscreen keyboard keys are dynamically set as determined by the user initiating a home-row definition event by resting their fingers momentarily on a virtual home-row. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075193 | MULTIPLEXED NUMERIC KEYPAD AND TOUCHPAD - A method and system that integrates a numeric keypad with a touchpad in the same physical location on a touch-sensitive display device. Operational mode of the same location is automatically determined based on user actions with the display or based on a manual entry by the user. The system operates in at least one mode of operation selected from: numpad mode, touchpad mode, keyboard mode and auto-detect mode. A visual indicator communicates with the user which mode is the current mode. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075194 | ADAPTIVE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - In various embodiments, the size, shape, and arrangement of keys on a virtual keyboard may be determined based on touchscreen contacts made by the user. Further, the actual contact patch made by the user may be analyzed to interpret which point of contact was intended, and other factors such as spelling and context may also be considered. These factors may be determined based on a calibration session and/or on continuing inputs during operation of the keyboard, and applied to future operational interpretations of the touchscreen contacts. | 03-29-2012 |
20120081286 | ALERTING USER TO SHORTCUTS ON COMPUTER - Keypad keys having functions when they are pressed simultaneously with a meta key are backlit or bear indicia indicating the functions. A user interface (UI) can be presented indicating the functions of the keys. A row of special purpose keys user-programmable can be provided with each key invoking a respective application of service. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081287 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND APPLICATION CONTROLLING METHOD THEREIN - A mobile terminal including a display unit configured to display information related to the mobile terminal; a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with an external application executing device via a wireless communication network; a memory configured to store at least one plug-in data corresponding to a specific application; and a controller configured to execute the plug-in data and to control the specific application to be executed in the external application executing device. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081288 | INPUT DEVICE HAVING KEY TOPS - An operation unit has an operation surface for accepting an input operation. In a plan view, the operation surface has a rectangular contour including a plurality of sides and a plurality of corner portions. When each point at which extensions of adjacent two of the plural sides cross each other is defined as a virtual intersection, and when an intersection at which respective diagonals linking the virtual intersections cross each other is defined as a virtual center, the contour of the corner portion crosses the diagonal that passes through the virtual intersection and the virtual center, at a point between the virtual intersection in the vicinity of the corner portion and the virtual center. The corner portions is a specific corner portion having an intersection with the diagonal at a position closer to the virtual center than the adjacent two corner portions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081289 | KEYBOARD FILLING ONE SCREEN OR SPANNING MULTIPLE SCREENS OF A MULTIPLE SCREEN DEVICE - Methods and devices for presenting a virtual keyboard are provided. More particularly, in connection with a multiple screen device, a virtual keyboard can be presented in a first mode using all of one of the screens. In a second mode, the virtual keyboard can be presented using portions of both of the screens. More particularly, with the screens of the device in a landscape orientation, one screen can be devoted to present the virtual keyboard while the other screen remains available to present other information. In a portrait orientation, the virtual keyboard can span the two screens, such that a first portion of the first screen and a first portion of the second screen operate cooperatively to present the virtual keyboard. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081290 | TOUCH KEYBOARD WITH PHONETIC CHARACTER SHORTCUTS - In general, this disclosure describes techniques to enable a user of a computing device to select keys representing one or more characters using touch gestures. In one example, a method includes: receiving, on a graphical keyboard of a computing device, touch input including a plurality of selections of one or more keyboard characters currently displayed in the graphical keyboard; determining, by the computing device, a touch input operation that corresponds to the touch input, wherein the touch input operation identifies a character that is not currently displayed on the graphical keyboard, wherein the identified character has a phonetic relationship to the one or more keyboard characters selected by the touch input, and wherein the identified character is different from the one or more keyboard characters selected by the touch input; and generating for display, on an output device of the computing device, the identified character. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081291 | GOLF STARTER ELECTRONIC TEE SHEET - Provided is an electronic golf starter tee sheet that syncronizes with the golf pro shop computer system. Also provided is a method of using the electronic golf starter tee sheet. | 04-05-2012 |
20120086642 | Keyboard for touchscreen - Keyboard systems for interfacing with a touchscreen. The keyboard includes: a plurality of contact members formed of electrically conducting material, each of the contact members having first and second sides; and a plurality of keys. Each key has an electrically conducting key-pad unit and a resilient member, where the resilient member is adapted to maintain the key-pad unit in a spaced part relationship relative to a corresponding one of the contact members. The first side of each contact member is in constant contact with a particular portion of the touchscreen. The key-pad unit is adapted to contact the second side of a corresponding one of the contact members when pressed by a foreign object, to thereby form an electrically conducting path between the foreign object and the particular portion of the touchscreen. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086643 | KEYBOARD DEVICE WITH OPTICALLY ENHANCED DISPLAY OUTPUT - A display and input system configured to receive tactile user input and provide dynamic display output is provided. The system includes a display device and a plurality of input locations situated over the display device. Each of the input locations is at least partially see-through to permit viewing of imagery generated by the display device, where each of the input locations includes an optical element spaced from an operative surface of the display device and configured to adjust viewer perception of image light emanating from the display device through input location. The display and input system may also be implemented to include mechanically-depressible keys providing keyboard-type input functionality. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086644 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a mainbody, a number of keys, an interface, a control circuit, a switch, and a light emitting diode (LED). The interface includes a first group of pins and a second group of pins. The first and second groups of pins are connected to a motherboard. One of the second group of pins receives a +5V_standby voltage or a +3.3V_standby voltage from the motherboard. The control circuit is set inside the mainbody and is connected to the keys and the first group of pins of the interface. One of the second group of pins of the interface is further connected to an anode of the LED through the switch, and a cathode of the LED is grounded. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086645 | EYE TYPING SYSTEM USING A THREE-LAYER USER INTERFACE - A specially-configured interactive user interface for use in eye typing takes the form of a three-layer arrangement that allows for controlling computer input with eye gazes. The three-layer arrangement includes an outer, rectangular ring of letters, displayed clockwise in alphabetical order (forming the first layer). A group of “frequently-used words” associated with the letters being typed forms an inner ring (and is defined as the second layer). This second layer of words is constantly updated as the user continues to enter text. The third layer is a central “open” portion of the interface and forms the typing space—the “text box” that will be filled as the user continues to type. A separate row of control/function keys (including mode-switching for upper case vs. lower case, numbers and punctuation) is positioned adjacent to the three-layer on-screen keyboard display. | 04-12-2012 |
20120092259 | TOUCHPAD KEYBOARD WITH ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY - A touchpad keyboard includes a microprocessor; a touchpad module comprising a flexible, rectangular, optically transmissive touchpad and a touchpad controller electrically interconnecting the touchpad and the microprocessor; and an electronic paper (e-paper) display module comprising a flexible, rectangular e-paper display disposed under the touchpad, and an e-paper display controller electrically interconnecting the e-paper display and the microprocessor. The e-paper display includes a plurality of selection keys, each selection key being adapted to cause the microprocessor to access one of a plurality of keyboard layout pages to display on the e-paper display in response to pressing thereon. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092260 | SERIES-PARALLEL COMBINATION CIRCUIT OF ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD - A series-parallel combination circuit of an illuminated keyboard including a plurality of key zones, the series-parallel combination circuit comprising a plurality of circuit blocks arranged electrically in parallel, each circuit block comprising at least one resistor and at least one LED arranged electrically in series and corresponding to one of the key zones for illumination thereto. The series-parallel combination circuit can render an uniform illumination on the illuminated keyboard. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092261 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus including a display controller that controls a display to display a keyboard, an interface that receives position information corresponding to a user input detected at a user interface, and a processor that determines that the received position information corresponds to a first determination region of a first key of the displayed keyboard and expands a second determination region of a second key based on the determining. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092262 | INPUT DEVICE AND INPUT METHOD - Provided are an input device including at least one key to which a plurality of symbols are allocated, and a method of determining a symbol input by a user in the input device. The method includes tracking a plurality of input objects, receiving a key input from any one of the plurality of input objects, and determining a symbol input by a user on the basis of a relative position, which is a position of the input object in the input objects, of the input object that has generated the key input and the input key. Accordingly, it is possible to output different symbols using one key according to relative positions of an input object that has generated a key input, so that a desired symbol can be easily input through a small input device. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092263 | HAPTIC KEYBOARD FEATURING A SATISFYING TACTILE KEYPRESS EXPERIENCE - Described herein are techniques related to a haptic keyboard that features a satisfying tactile keypress experience. Using active tactile feedback (i.e., haptics) via its keys, one or more of the described example keyboards simulates the feel of a snap-over keypress of conventional keys, such as that of a rubber-dome keyboard. With its haptics, one or more of the described example keyboards feel like—through the user's fingers on keycaps—keys having the non-linear force/displacement characteristics of the snap-over of conventional keys. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 04-19-2012 |
20120113007 | Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Manipulating Soft Keyboards - An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface concurrently displays on the display an application content area and an unsplit keyboard, the unsplit keyboard being located at a bottom of the display. The device detects a first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface. In response to detecting the first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface, the device converts the unsplit keyboard into a split keyboard and moves the split keyboard away from the bottom of the display over the application content area in accordance with the first gesture. | 05-10-2012 |
20120113008 | ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD WITH HAPTIC EFFECTS - A computer-implemented method is described for displaying an on-screen keyboard on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device is described. The method may detect contact of a finger in a contact area of the display and monitor movement of the contact area on display in response to movement of the finger across the display. The method may determine that the contact area is proximate a region of the display that includes a key of the on-screen keyboard, and provide a haptic effect to indicate that the finger is proximate the at least one key. The haptic effect may be provided via the display and be provided proximate to the detected contact area. In an example embodiment, an anchor on one or more keys of the on-screen keyboard is provides a further haptic effect to the finger when the finger is proximate to the anchor. | 05-10-2012 |
20120113009 | Wide Touchpad on a Portable Computer - In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly. | 05-10-2012 |
20120113010 | CHARACTER INPUT DEVICE AND CHARACTER INPUT PROGRAM - The object of the present invention is to provide a character input device that facilities the input of an added value in inputting text including numeric values. In a character input device that adopts a predictive conversion method, a preset mathematical operation is performed when a numeric value is inputted, and the result of the mathematical operation is displayed as a conversion candidate. | 05-10-2012 |
20120119995 | KEYBOARDLESS TEXT ENTRY - Keyboardless text entry methods and systems are described. Various display tools are used in conjunction with, for example, pointing, scrolling and/or clicking actions to enter text into an interface. Once display tool is a pie widget shape, another display tool uses a box like shape containing other box like shapes which are scaled according to a propationate chance of containing the desirable selection. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119996 | KEY STRUCTURE AND CAPACITIVE SENSING DEVICE USING THE SAME THEREOF - A key structure and a capacitive sensing device using the same are provided. The key structure is disposed on the capacitive sensing panel. The key structure comprises a pressing portion and a support portion. The pressing portion has a pressing surface and a conductive surface opposite to the pressing surface. The pressing surface is connected to the conductive surface, which faces the capacitive sensing panel. The support portion is connected to the pressing portion. When the pressing portion is pressed, the conductive surface of the pressing portion is close to or touches the capacitive sensing panel. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119997 | KEYBOARD COMPRISING SWIPE-SWITCHES PERFORMING KEYBOARD ACTIONS - The present disclosure provides for an ambiguous keyboard comprising at least two switches for performing keyboard actions, at least one of the two switches being a swipe-switch. The swipe switch can alter at least one characteristic selected from a group including: a) a function of at least one switch of the at least two switches of the ambiguous keyboard; and b) a mode of a second swipe-switch of the ambiguous keyboard. | 05-17-2012 |
20120127078 | AUTOMATIC KEYBOARD MODE SELECTION BASED ON INPUT FIELD TYPE - An input detection module determines whether an expected input type for an input field in a user interface matches one of a plurality of possible input types associated with a received keyboard input. If the expected input type matches one of the plurality of possible input types, the input detection module enters a character having the expected input type into the input field. | 05-24-2012 |
20120127079 | ELECTRODE INTERCONNECT - An electrode of a touch position sensing panel has a light-transmitting conductor and an auxiliary conductor connected to the light-transmitting conductor. | 05-24-2012 |
20120127080 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING ENTERED TEXT TO ACCESS AND PROCESS CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION - A contextual keyboard allows users to bring in information not normally found on a keyboard, as though that information had been typed in afresh. It also allows users to take information entered on the keyboard, or simply available on the screen, or implicit in information on the screen, and perform actions on it, such as calling a phone number, entering contact or calendar information into a local database on the device, or using the information as search terms in an online query. The central novelty of this invention is moving the functionality into the keyboard layer, so as to be universally accessible on the device. | 05-24-2012 |
20120133587 | SENSOR-AUGMENTED, GESTURE-ENABLED KEYBOARD AND ASSOCITED APPARATUS AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A keyboard is provided that includes an arrangement of keys, circuitry and a first processor configured to generate a signal in response to a keystroke in which a respective key of the arrangement of keys is depressed, and determine how to interpret the keystroke. The keyboard also includes one or more sensors and a second processor configured to measure a relationship of an object to the sensor(s), and produce a gesture signal based upon a signal representative of the measured relationship. This gesture signal is interpretable into one or more commands or instructions for directing performance of one or more operations of an apparatus or software operating on the apparatus. A related apparatus and computer-readable storage medium are also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
20120133588 | KEYBOARD CAPABLE OF DISPLAYING TIME - A keyboard displays a clock time with light sources. The keyboard can transmit light through spaces positioned between a plurality of keys of the keyboard. The keyboard further can transmit light through the plurality of keys of the keyboard. The keyboard further includes two buttons for adjusting the clock time displaying on the keyboard. | 05-31-2012 |
20120133589 | DYNAMICALLY LOCATED ONSCREEN KEYBOARD - A touch-sensitive display surface having touch-capacitive and vibration sensors. This surface allows the user to rest their fingers on the keys of an onscreen keyboard and type as they would on a regular keyboard. As the user places their fingers on the touch screen, the system relocates the onscreen keyboard to the location where the fingers are resting. The touch sensors report the signal strength level of each key touched to a processor, but no keystroke is issued by the processor until a corresponding “tap” (i.e., vibration) is detected. When a tap is detected, the processor references the status of the touch capacitance sensors before, during, and/or immediately after the moment in time the tap occurred. The size, position, and orientation of the onscreen keyboard keys are dynamically set as determined by the user initiating a home-row definition event by resting their fingers momentarily on a virtual home-row. | 05-31-2012 |
20120139841 | User Interface Device With Actuated Buttons - A user interface device with actuated buttons is described. In an embodiment, the user interface device comprises two or more buttons and the motion of the buttons is controlled by actuators under software control such that their motion is inter-related. The position or motion of the buttons may provide a user with feedback about the current state of a software program they are using or provide them with enhanced user input functionality. In another embodiment, the ability to move the buttons is used to reconfigure the user interface buttons and this may be performed dynamically, based on the current state of the software program, or may be performed dependent upon the software program being used. The user interface device may be a peripheral device, such as a mouse or keyboard, or may be integrated within a computing device such as a games device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139842 | Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard - An adjustable keyboard having a number of keys is formed in at least two segments which are mutually movable relative- to one another using a hinge or joint. Each of the segments of the keyboard has keys mounted thereon. The adjustable nature of the keyboard reduces stress and discomfort to the user by reducing contortion to the user's wrists. More particularly, discomfort to the user caused by pronation of the wrists and/or ulnar deviation of the wrists is reduced. The hinge or joint is in the form of a ball and socket-type joint with a locking mechanism, which preferably includes a pivoted handle, in the form of a lever, used for locking and unlocking the hinge or joint. The surface of at least one of the ball and socket of the joint define a plurality of recesses or a plurality of projections, to provide increased resistance to joint movement. | 06-07-2012 |
20120146910 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY - A portable electronic device includes a body having a front face, a touch-sensitive display exposed at the front face of the body, a keyboard at the front face and having keys associated with a first plurality of characters excluding numerical characters such that keys of the keyboard are associated with a respective one of a function and a plurality of the alphabetical characters, a memory, and a processor. The processor is coupled to the touch-sensitive display, the keyboard, and the memory to display a second plurality of characters utilizing the touch-sensitive display in response to receipt of an input to display the second plurality of characters. | 06-14-2012 |
20120146911 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY - According to one aspect, a portable electronic device includes a body having a front face, a touch-sensitive display exposed at the front face of the body, a keyboard at the front face, the keyboard associated with a first plurality of characters excluding numerical characters, such that keys of the keyboard are each associated with a respective single one of the first plurality of characters, a memory, and a processor. The processor is coupled to the touch-sensitive display, the keyboard, and the memory to execute a program stored in the memory to cause the portable electronic device to display a second plurality of characters utilizing the touch-sensitive display in response to receipt of an input to display the second plurality of characters. | 06-14-2012 |
20120146912 | Method for adjusting a display appearance of a keyboard layout displayed on a touch display unit - A method for adjusting a display appearance of a keyboard layout displayed on a touch display unit includes the steps of: (A) detecting a first touch press at a start datum point of the touch display unit; (B) detecting a second touch press at a first position different from the start datum point; (C) detecting a motion track on the touch display unit; (D) computing a key pitch and a key size parameter of the keyboard layout, based on a relative position relationship between the start datum point and the first position; (E) computing a curvature and a curving mode of the keyboard layout, based on a shifting direction and a shifting distance of the motion track; and (F) adjusting a display appearance of the keyboard layout, based on the key pitch, the key size parameter, the curvature, and the curving mode. | 06-14-2012 |
20120154283 | CREATION, EDITING AND NAVIGATION OF DIAGRAMS - Organizing data where the data has spatial significance. A method includes, at a user interface, displaying to a user a representation of spatially structured data. User input is received at a computer implemented user interface through one or more hardware user interface devices. The user input is domain agnostic, but has a spatial connotation. Based on pre-existing structured data displayed at the user interface, a domain is determined for the user input. Based on the determined domain, the user input is interpreted into a domain specific response. The domain specific response is consistent with the spatial connotation across a plurality of domains. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154284 | KEYBOARD INPUT DEVICE - An improved keyboard layout for inputting characters displayed on a screen augments the sizes of individual characters relative to each other. The characters are proportionally sized to display more commonly used characters or characters more commonly used as the first character in a collection of characters, or a combination of both types of characters larger relative to less commonly used characters. The shapes of the key display and key sensitive area are sized and shaped to correspond to the end of a human finger so that an operator can chose to input with the left thumb or right thumb, left or right forefinger or both forefingers or both thumbs or using a customized orientation or shape. Less frequently used characters may be reduced in size to accommodate the enlarged characters. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154285 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device including: a plurality of push buttons each that includes a display unit displaying an image at a upper surface of the push button, the upper surface being movable up and down, and information being input to the push button depending on a position of the upper surface; and a plurality of actuators that actuate the respective push buttons up and down independently of the up-and-down movement of the upper surfaces of the push buttons. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154286 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VISUAL-HAPTIC INFORMATION, AND TERMINAL HAVING THE SAME - A terminal for providing visual-haptic information includes a visual-haptic keypad that displays and provides the visual-haptic information. The visual-haptic keypad includes: a button frame of a plurality of buttons provided in the visual-haptic keypad; a visual display layer positioned under the button frame in a vertical direction on a basis of the button frame; and a haptic display layer positioned under the visual display layer in the vertical direction on the basis of the button frame. The button frame and the visual display layer are fixedly bonded to boundary portions of the plurality of buttons. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154287 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed are a handheld electronic device and a display method for a handheld electronic device whereby, when an initialization screen is displayed by a display unit, it is possible, in response to user input, to display symbols reflecting the intent of the user. The disclosed handheld electronic device is provided with: a user input unit ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120162078 | ADAPTIVE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - Various embodiments of the invention relate to a configuration of virtual keys that belong to a virtual keyboard displayed on a touchscreen of a hand-held device. The keys are arranged along concentric circles of a virtual wheel so as to be conveniently reached by the user's thumb when the device is held in the user's hand. The sector of keys visible on the touchscreen may be changed by virtually rotating the virtual wheel. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162079 | KEYBOARD CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR KEYBOARD CIRCUIT - A keyboard and a keyboard circuit, wherein the keyboard acts as an input device for a portable device or a computer. The keyboard circuit comprises an interface for connecting with the computer or the portable device, a detection circuit for detecting the logic level signal of the power supply from the computer or the portable device connected to the keyboard, and a microprocessor determining whether a computer or a portable device is connected to the keyboard in accordance with the logic level signal of the power input. The keyboard circuit uses a first communication circuit to communicate with the computer and a second communication circuit to communicate with the portable device, thus the keyboard is compatible with the computer or the portable device. The keyboard is capable of entering a sleep mode after finishing the transmission of the key codes to the computer or the portable device. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162080 | DUAL-SCREEN NOTEBOOK COMPUTER WITH KEYBOARD - An exemplary dual-screen notebook computer includes a host, a main screen and an input panel mounted on the host. The main screen is pivotally connected with one side of the host for displaying data and programs thereon. The input panel includes a touch screen functioning as a virtual keyboard at one major side thereof and a keyboard at an opposite major side thereof. The input panel is rotatable to selectively change orientations of the touch screen and the keyboard such that either the input panel is mounted on the host with the touch screen exposed for use or the input panel is mounted on the host with the keyboard exposed for use. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162081 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard may include a plurality of optical keys. Each optical key may include an optical module and an interaction surface. The optical key may be configured to be activated based on movement of an object on or adjacent the interaction surface. Each movement may produce a different output from the optical module to thereby generate a predetermined input for a device. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162082 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to an aspect, a portable electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, touch panel, a display, a connection mechanism, an operation unit, and a control unit. The touch panel is arranged in a first surface of the first housing. The display is arranged in a second surface of the second housing. The connection mechanism connects the first housing and the second housing so as to switch between a closed state where the first housing covers the display and the touch panel is exposed to the outside and an opened state where the touch panel and the display are exposed to the outside while being adjacent to each other. The operation unit is arranged on the second surface at a position adjacent to the display. The control unit controls an operation of each unit. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162083 | MULTI-CONTACT CHARACTER INPUT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A multi-contact character input method includes: setting an input character corresponding to each multi-contact operation, in which attributes of the multi-contact operation include a position of each contact in a plurality of contacts, or/and the number of contacts contacting a multi-point touch screen within the same time, or/and a sliding direction of each contact; a user performing a multi-contact operation; identifying the multi-contact operation of the user and obtaining a corresponding input character according to the attributes of the multi-contact operation; and inputting the corresponding character. The multi-contact character input method fully uses the advantages of multi-point touch sensing, implements the input of frequently used functional keys or character keys through a multi-point touch combination of a special manner, and provides input convenience for the user without requiring the user to change a click input mode. | 06-28-2012 |
20120169603 | LEVELED TOUCHSURFACE WITH PLANAR TRANSLATIONAL RESPONSIVENESS TO VERTICAL TRAVEL - Described herein are techniques related to a leveled touchsurface with planar translational responsiveness to vertical travel. Examples of a touchsurface include a key of a keyboard, touchpad of a laptop, or a touchscreen of a smartphone or tablet computer. With the techniques described herein, the touchsurface is constrained to remain in a level orientation during planar translational movement between depressed and unpressed positions along a diagonal line with respect to a vertical axis. Also, with the techniques described herein, a planar-translation-effecting mechanism imparts a planar translation to the touchsurface while it travels vertically (e.g., downward) as the user presses the touchsurface. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169604 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING MIS-TOUCH OF A TOUCH KEYBOARD AND TOUCH CONTROL ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - A method for preventing mis-touch of a touch keyboard includes triggering a timer when the touch keyboard is touched. A key code corresponding to the touched position is obtained and stored in a storage unit. When the touched position discontinues being touched, the timer is stopped and a touched time of the touch keyboard is obtained from the timer. The touched time is compared with a touched-time upper bound. If the touched time is less than the touched-time upper bound, the stored key code is output. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169605 | REAL-TIME INFORMATION TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM - In a real-time information transmission and reception system, a transmission device includes a light emitter driven by a modulated control signal generated by a modulation controller based on a code sequence, which is encoded from an input signal generated by an input unit and corresponding to information to be transmitted, to emit light. The modulated control signal has a constant average power, and various frequencies greater than 60 Hz. A reception device includes a photoelectric sensor for sensing the light emitted by the light emitter to generate a current signal that is demodulated and processed to generate a data output corresponding to the information and received by a display unit for displaying the information thereon. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169606 | CHARACTER INPUT METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a character input method, device and system, which relate to the field of remote control technologies and the field of communications technologies, and solve the problem of low efficiency during character input through a remote control device in the prior art. According to the embodiment of the present invention, a soft keyboard is enabled, where the soft keyboard is divided into at least two subareas by using different marks, and each subarea has a focus; a confirmation signal is received; and a character indicated by the corresponding focus according to the received confirmation signal is input. The embodiments of the present invention are mainly applicable to the scenario of character input. | 07-05-2012 |
20120176320 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD DISPLAYS, ALPHANUMERIC INPUT KEYBOARDS AND CONTROL MEANS - The present invention provides a multitude of vertical and horizontal mnemonic user interfaces and displays for entering alphabets, scripts, characters, ideographs, punctuation, symbols, functions, etc. into a device using shiftable and customizable touch screen keyboard displays and user interfaces having a limited amount of touchable sensor zones or keys. The invention also provides user interface enhancements using rearranged placements of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, symbol and function keys. The touch screen keyboard displays or user interfaces preferably use a ortho-linear grid of horizontal rows and vertical columns of sensors. The preferred mnemonic input labeling embodiment uses a vowel sensor followed by an alphabetical sequence of consonant sensors. The backward, home, cursor left, backspace, space, delete, cursor right, end and forward sensors are preferably on the bottom row. The forward sensor produces the enter function and the backwards sensor produces the shift function. The backward and forward sensors also change display sets. | 07-12-2012 |
20120182220 | MOBILE TERMINAL INCLUDING AN IMPROVED KEYPAD FOR CHARACTER ENTRY AND A USAGE METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal and a method of character entry, wherein the mobile terminal includes a keypad keys that receive a first input, wherein the keys correspond to characters; a display; and a processor that receives the first input through a key of the keypad, controls the display to display a level key that includes a set of characters corresponding to the key and displays each character of the set of characters in separate areas, where the separate areas correspond to the plurality of keys of the keypad, receives a second input through one of keys, and controls the display to display a character from the set of characters of the level key corresponding to the second input, as a character entry. | 07-19-2012 |
20120188166 | Overdriving with memory-in-pixel - Within one gate selection time interval: first pixel information is driven from a source line to a liquid crystal LC element of a pixel; and second pixel information is driven from the source line to a memory element of the pixel; and the second pixel information is driven from the memory element of the pixel to the LC element of the pixel. Respecting a second pixel, similar occurs for third and fourth pixel information within a second gate selection time interval, such that the second pixel information is driven from the memory element of the first pixel to the LC element of the first pixel simultaneous with the third pixel information being driven from the source line to the LC element of the second pixel. Such simultaneous driving enables a faster refresh rate and/or larger displays. Various circuit-specific implementations are shown. | 07-26-2012 |
20120188167 | CONTAINABLE COMPUTER KEYBOARD - In the present invention, a rear part at a bottom cover of a computer keyboard is provided with two elastic brackets which can be used to raise a height of the keyboard. The keyboard can be raised and can be put upside-down on a desktop by pulling out the elastic brackets. Left and right sides of the keyboard are provided respectively with a flat panel, allowing the keyboard to be put in a drawer of an office desk. Besides, the keyboard can be designed wirelessly or with wires. | 07-26-2012 |
20120188168 | DEVICE FOR INPUTTING ENGLISH CHARACTERS FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, AND METHOD FOR SAME - According to the present invention, an alphabet input device of a mobile communication comprises a keypad input including a plurality of keys for inputting alphabets; a display for displaying alphabets inputted by said keypad input; an alphabet combiner for reading the alphabet corresponding to the input of the keypad input from pre-stored database and providing the display with said alphabet from said database; and, a controller coupled to said keypad input, said display and said alphabet combiner so as to control thereof, wherein said keypad input has a 3×4 matrix which includes numeric keys distinguished by the numbers ‘0’ to ‘9’ and function keys distinguished by the characters ‘*’ and ‘#’, and said numeric keys for ‘1 ’ to ‘9’ are assigned with a plurality of alphabet buttons for inputting alphabets, wherein said numeric key for ‘0’ is assigned with a space button for inputting a blank, wherein one of said function keys for ‘*’ and ‘#’ is assigned with a last button for successive inputting of the alphabet and a special character button for inputting a special character, wherein the other of said function keys that does not assigned with said last button and said special character button is assigned with a shift button, which performs a function of character input mode-setting and word-shifting for setting a character input mode so as to allow inputting of the capital/small letter of alphabet and for shifting a word inputted beforehand between the capital letter and the small letter, and a function of character-shifting for shifting characters inputted beforehand one at a time. | 07-26-2012 |
20120194436 | HANDHELD BED CONTROLLER PENDANT WITH LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A pendant controller for a patient bed includes a housing sized to be held in a user's hand and a liquid crystal display carried by the housing and viewable by the user. The pendant controller has a set of manual buttons carried by the housing adjacent the LCD. The set of manual buttons is arranged in a row and the buttons are n in number, with n being an integer greater than 1. The pendant controller further includes control circuitry situated in the housing and configured to drive the LCD to display a table that is m columns wide, with m being equal to n. The table contains indicia with each indicia corresponding to a function associated with a respective one of the manual buttons. | 08-02-2012 |
20120200502 | ELECTRONIC MOBILE DEVICE SEAMLESS KEY/DISPLAY STRUCTURE - A key/display assembly includes a first switch and a display module disposed aside the first switch. A touch-sensitive input panel overlies the first switch and the display module, and the touch-sensitive input panel includes a first touch-sensitive region proximate the first switch. The electronic mobile device further includes a first key defined by the first switch and the first touch-sensitive region. As such, the first key is actuated by pressing the first touch-sensitive region to displace the first touch-sensitive region and thereby actuate the first switch. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200503 | SIZEABLE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICES - Disclosed herein is a method and device for generating and resizing virtual keyboard comprising detecting an input for a size of a virtual keyboard and presenting the virtual keyboard at the desired size on a display surface. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200504 | RECIPROCAL INTERFACE PANELS SUITABLE FOR MULTI-PURPOSE ACTUATORS - A non-destructive inspection and testing instrument includes a housing and a first panel with a first type input to be assembled onto the housing and a second panel with a different, second type input to be assembled onto the housing. A first GUI module for the first panel implements a function upon an actuation of the first type input. A second GUI module for the second panel implements the same function upon an actuation of the second type input. A controller is configured to select the first GUI module when the first panel is associated with the instrument and to select the second GUI module when the second panel is associated with the instrument. | 08-09-2012 |
20120206361 | KEYPAD HAVING A METAL GRID FOR USE WITH A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A keypad for a portable electronic device includes a keymat having a plurality of actuation members and a plurality of key caps. Each of the plurality of key caps is associated with a respective one of the plurality of actuation members. The keypad further includes a metal grid disposed between the plurality of key caps and the keymat. The metal grid is adhered to a bottom surface of each of the plurality of key caps. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206362 | COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION PRESENTATION APPARATUS - A computerized readable apparatus for presentation of information, including contextually related secondary content. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a computer readable medium having at least one computer program disposed thereon, the at least one program being configured to facilitate ad hoc communication with a personal electronic device of a user, and provide the user with requested information (such as for example direction to a desired business or other entity). At least a portion of the information is obtained via a wireless link with a remote server. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206363 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - A method includes detecting a first touch at a first location, and a second touch at a second location, on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device. In response to detecting the first and second touches, a first section of a virtual keyboard having a first boundary associated with the first location and a second section of the virtual keyboard having a second boundary associated with the second location are displayed on the touch-sensitive display. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206364 | USER INTERFACE SYSTEM - The user interface system of one embodiment of the invention includes a sheet that defines a surface on one side and at least partially defines a first cavity and a second cavity on an opposite side; a fluid network coupled to the first and second cavities; a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and expands both the first and second cavities concurrently, thereby deforming a first and a second particular region of the surface; and a touch sensor coupled to the sheet and adapted to sense a user touch proximate the first and second particular regions of the surface. The user interface system of another embodiment of the invention includes a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and selectively expands one of the first and second cavities. | 08-16-2012 |
20120212417 | KEYBOARD - The present invention discloses a keyboard including a plurality of keys and a membrane circuit board. Each key is used to trigger a corresponding membrane switch of the membrane circuit board. The membrane circuit board includes an antenna circuit. The antenna circuit is arranged inside the membrane circuit board, and not exposed to the upper surface or the lower surface of the membrane circuit board. The present invention increases an arranged area of the antenna circuit for improving the allowed length of the antenna circuit, so as to enhancing the transmission reception quality of wireless signals. | 08-23-2012 |
20120212418 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND DISPLAY METHOD - A mobile terminal that solves the problem of instability of holding the mobile terminal is provided. Touch coordinate determiner | 08-23-2012 |
20120218187 | TIME WINDOWS FOR SENSOR INPUT - An apparatus includes timing circuitry configured to initiate a timing window in response to input sensed by an optical sensor, association circuitry configured to associate the input with additional input sensed by a different optical sensor if the additional input commences during the timing window and filter circuitry configured to filter out additional input sensed by a different optical sensor if the additional input commences after expiration of the timing window and prior to a subsequent initiation of the timing window. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 08-30-2012 |
20120218188 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND TERMINAL APPARATUS - A method is provided for recognizing input operations. The method comprises transmitting virtual key information defining a layout of virtual input keys. The method further comprises determining input position information based on a detected input member. The method also comprises determining a key input by comparing the virtual key information with the input position information. | 08-30-2012 |
20120223888 | INFORMATION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - An information transmission system includes a first wireless input device, a first wireless transceiver, and second wireless transceiver. The first wireless transceiver and the second wireless transceiver are mounted on a first host and a second host, respectively. Moreover, a first input information issued from the first wireless input device is received by the first wireless transceiver in every first time interval. Moreover, first transmission information issued from the first wireless transceiver in every second interval is received by the second wireless transceiver, and a second transmission information is issued from the second wireless transceiver in every third time interval. The second transmission information is received by the first wireless transceiver in every third time interval. In such way, information can be exchanged between the first host and the second host. | 09-06-2012 |
20120223889 | System and Method for Inputting Text into Small Screen Devices - An embodiment is directed to an interface for a small screen device, such as a watch, that enables a user to enter text on the small screen device by touching in the vicinity of characters, rather than aiming for a particular button or the exact location of a character. Embodiments further enable the design of interfaces without the use of buttons for controlling the entry of text on the small screen device. | 09-06-2012 |
20120235916 | USER INPUT DEVICE - An input device that alleviates repetitive stress injuries by eliminating static repetition in the use. The input device includes a plurality of zones, the zones being adapted to move. The zones are moved by moving elements. The zones move when any one or more of predetermined conditions occur such as a set time, number of keystrokes, time interval, keystrokes in a zone or area, preprogrammed injury status, preprogrammed injury prevention, programmed diagnosed condition, key temperature, vibration, manual adjustment, and user pattern or preference. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235917 | CONTEXT-BASED KEYBOARD - Some demonstrative embodiments, include devices, systems and/or methods of context-based keyboards. For example, a virtual context-based keyboard may be customized based on an input context to be provided from a user to at least one application. The input context may include a predefined combination of a plurality of context components including input elements selected from a respective plurality of predefined sets of input elements, such that a context component has an input element selected from a set of input elements corresponding to the context component. The virtual keyboard may include a plurality of keyboard elements representing input elements of the plurality of sets of input elements, each keyboard element representing a different input element. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235918 | SOFT KEY HOT SPOT ACTIVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The device and method of the present invention includes an operating system that operates on an operating system level and one or more software applications that operate at an application level above the operating system level. Applications are configured to, when running at the application level, present at said display one or more display locations each associated with a user input event selection. Soft keys adjacent to said display are configured to be acted upon by a user to generate input signals to the operating system level independent of any one application configured to run at said application level. A control module is configured to receive said input signals from said one or more soft keys, map and transmit said input signals to a corresponding user selected display location of an application running at the application level to provide an application-related input. | 09-20-2012 |
20120242579 | TEXT INPUT USING KEY AND GESTURE INFORMATION - Text input may be identified from a combination of key stroke information and handwriting gesture information. In one example, a touch screen displays an on-screen keyboard. A user then draws a character on the keyboard over the key that represents the character. In this way, two types of information are provided that identify the character that the user intended to enter: the particular drawing gesture that the user provided, and the location on the keyboard at which the user drew that gesture. These two pieces of information may be used, in combination, to determine which character the user intended to enter, and may help to interpret the input accurately in the case where either the gesture or key information, individually, would have been ambiguous. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242580 | INPUT DEVICE - An input device including a touch panel, and a control circuit which is electrically coupled to the touch panel and which determines a pressing force on the touch panel. When the pressing force is not larger than a predetermined first value, the control circuit sets the touch panel to an input state; when the pressing force is larger than the first value and not larger than a predetermined second value, the control circuit sets the touch panel to a standby state; and when the pressing force is larger than the second value, the control circuit decides an input to the touch panel and sets the touch panel to the input state. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242581 | Relative Touch User Interface Enhancements - Some embodiments provide a meta touch interface (MTI) with multiple position indicators with each position indicator operating as a separate pointing tool that can be activated (i) using taps on a touchpad or other touch sensitive surface or (ii) by pressing certain keyboard keys. The MT pointer allows for adjacent UI elements to be selected without having to reposition the MT pointer for each selection or activation. Some embodiments provide a multi-device UI that comprises at least two UIs, wherein the first UI is presented on an essentially horizontal plane that is aligned with operational focus and the second UI that is presented on an essentially vertical plane that is aligned with visual focus of the user. Some embodiments provide a precision pointer that includes an adjustable magnified region to better present underlying on-screen content, thereby allowing the user to more precisely position the pointer. | 09-27-2012 |
20120256838 | PIEZORESISTIVE TYPE TOUCH PANEL; MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF; AND DISPLAY DEVICE, TOUCH PAD, PRESSURE SENSOR, TOUCH SENSOR, GAME CONSOLE AND KEYBOARD HAVING THE PANEL - The present invention relates to a touch panel, more specifically a piezoresistive type touch panel. According to the present invention, it is provided a manufacturing method of a piezoresistive type touch panel, comprising manufacturing a polymer membrane in which a piezoresistive type film pattern, of which resistance varies with applied pressure, is embedded; manufacturing a spacer layer and attaching one side of the spacer layer to a surface of the polymer membrane; and then attaching a bottom substrate to the other side of the spacer layer. | 10-11-2012 |
20120256839 | DUAL-MODE INPUT DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a dual-mode input device. According to one embodiment, the aforementioned device includes an input surface having an input plane. The device also includes an optical sensor having a central projection plane that lies perpendicular to the input plane of the input surface so as to detect gesture input from a user. | 10-11-2012 |
20120256840 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - A touch screen virtual keyboard is disclosed that allows selecting and entering any key without blocking its view by the user's finger. A touch screen in a computer or cell phone has a virtual keyboard and a text box. To enter a desired key into the text box, the user focuses on the desired key and taps the area below that key. The position of the finger is mapped to address and select the key immediately above the finger. Additional finger tap space is provided at the bottom of the virtual keyboard for selecting and entering the keys in the bottom row. In a similar embodiment, each key is extended vertically. The key character is displayed on the upper portion of the key. To select and enter a desired key into the text box, the user taps the blank lower portion of the key below the desired key character. In another similar embodiment, there is a blank row under each row of keys for addressing the keys above the blank row. To select and enter a desired key into the text box, the user taps the lower blank row below the desired key. | 10-11-2012 |
20120256841 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING SOFT KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND MOBILE TERMINAL - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for adjusting soft keyboard layout. The method includes: displaying an option for adjusting a soft keyboard layout; receiving information that a user selects the option for adjusting the soft keyboard layout, and after receiving the information that the user selects the option for adjusting the soft keyboard layout, displaying a soft keyboard adjustment interface on a touch screen, and receiving an adjustment scheme input by the user; and modifying the soft keyboard layout according to the adjustment scheme. In this way, a requirement of a user for adjusting a keyboard according to personal preference is satisfied. | 10-11-2012 |
20120262376 | MEMBRANE KEYBOARD SCAN CIRCUIT, SCAN METHOD AND KEYBOARD HAVING THE SAME - A membrane keyboard scan circuit, a scan method and a keyboard having the same are provided. A row scan-port circuit of the scan circuit comprises a first and a second select branches corresponding to a first type of the membrane keyboard and a second type of the membrane keyboard respectively. A column scan-port circuit of the scan circuit comprises a fifth switch connected between a power supply voltage and an output port of the row scan-port circuit and a sixth switch connected between a ground line and the output port. The column scan-port circuit performs a scan output process to provide a row-scan timing signal to a key circuit of the membrane keyboard such that one of the first and the second select branches generates a sensing signal when the key circuit is triggered. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262377 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Operation keys are arranged on a front panel along with a display screen. When an electronic device has a certain state, information indicating the certain state is displayed on the display screen. A dynamic figure is displayed on a region on the display screen corresponding to a position of a specific operation key to be operated at the time of the certain state, among the operation keys. | 10-18-2012 |
20120268376 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARDS AND METHODS OF PROVIDING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for providing virtual keyboards. In one aspect, a system includes a camera, a display, a video feature extraction module and a gesture pattern matching module. The camera captures a sequence of images containing a finger of a user, and the display displays each image combined with a virtual keyboard having a plurality of virtual keys. The video feature extraction module detects motion of the finger in the sequence of images relative to virtual sensors of the virtual keys, and determines sensor actuation data based on the detected motion relative to the virtual sensors. The gesture pattern matching module uses the sensor actuation data to recognize a gesture. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268377 | KEYBOARD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - A keyboard for an electronic device includes a main body, a test indicator positioned on an outside surface of the main body, and an interface electrically connected to both the main body and the test indicator. Both the main body and the test indicator are electrically connected to a main board of an electronic device through the interface. The electronic device can be operated using the keyboard, and the test indicator indicates the working status of the electronic device. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268378 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus that includes a touch panel unit that detects a touch input; an application control unit that sets one of a plurality of application programs to an active state as an active-state application program; a profile information acquiring unit that acquires profile information corresponding to the active-state application program; and a parameter updating unit that sets a detection parameter of the touch panel unit based on the profile information. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268379 | ILLUMINATED KEY SHEET - To provide a technique which involves a key sheet integrally including a light guide sheet and having a plurality of illumination areas, the technique preventing light leakage from the boundary between the individual illumination areas and providing high durability against a repeated pressing operation. A mask layers cover the opening edges of slits of a light guide sheet on the operation surface side. The mask layers can prevent emission of light from the openings of the slits to the outside, the light having leaked from the end faces of the light guide sheet, and the end faces forming the slits. A front sheet and a back side cover can enhance the durability of a base sheet, the front sheet adhering to the light guide sheet so as to cover the slits. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268380 | TOUCH SENSOR KEYPAD WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK MECHANISMS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME - An electronic device includes an input module, which has a plurality of first keys, a plurality of second keys, a first vibration element and a second vibration element. When any one of the first keys is pressed or touched, the first vibration element vibrates accordingly; and when any one of the second keys is pressed or touched, the second vibration element vibrates accordingly thereby providing a tactile feedback to a user. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268381 | SPELL-CHECK FOR A KEYBOARD SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC CORRECTION - User input is received, specifying a continuous traced path across a keyboard presented on a touch sensitive display. An input sequence is resolved, including traced keys and auxiliary keys proximate to the traced keys by prescribed criteria. For each of one or more candidate entries of a prescribed vocabulary, a set-edit-distance metric is computed between said input sequence and the candidate entry. Various rules specify when penalties are imposed, or not, in computing the set-edit-distance metric. Candidate entries are ranked and displayed according to the computed metric. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268382 | FACILITATING AUTO-COMPLETION OF WORDS INPUT TO A COMPUTER - A solution for auto-completing words being input to a computer is proposed. For this purpose, a user starts inputting a prefix of a target word; the computer tries predicting the target word that is desired, and it completes the prefix automatically (without the need of inputting the entire target word). In the proposed solution, the user also inputs an indication of the length of the target word. In this way, the computer can restrict the words being eligible to complete the prefix (i.e., including it) only to the ones having the desired length. This allows solving any ambiguity with shorter prefixes. | 10-25-2012 |
20120274565 | Multitasking Portable Computer - A portable computer is provided having a first display panel in a display unit, a second display panel in a base unit, and a keyboard structure requiring less surface area than conventional keyboards. Keyboard keys are at least partially transparent, revealing an underlying display panel. The display panel can display a plurality of icons that may be alternatively associated with each key, such that keyboard input can be achieved using a reduced quantity of keys. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274566 | COMPUTER WITH REMOVABLE DISPLAY MODULE FOR CONVERSION TO SLATE-TYPE COMPUTER WHILE BEING WIRELESSLY CONTROLLED BY PROCESSOR IN DETACHED KEYBOARD MODULE - A computer includes a keyboard module bearing a key entry device and a processor in the keyboard module. The keyboard module also includes a keyboard transceiver electrically connected to the keyboard processor. The computer further includes a display module bearing a touch sensitive display which is detachably engageable with the keyboard module. A display transceiver electrically connected to the touch sensitive display wirelessly communicates with the keyboard transceiver both when the display module is mechanically engaged mechanically disengaged with the keyboard module. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274567 | TOUCH-ENABLED INPUT DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a touch-enabled input device for a computing system. According to one embodiment, the touch enabled device includes a housing having an input surface and a plurality of identifiable key areas formed along the input surface. The input surface of the device is configured to detect individual presses of each key area in addition to touch-based input from a user. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274568 | COMPLETE DIGITAL HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGE SENSOR-PROJECTOR COMPUTING UNIT - A hologram projecting system includes a coherent light source for emitting a reference beam onto a real object; and an image sensor for receiving the reference beam and a scattered beam reflected from the real object, and recording a Fourier image of the real object. Also included is a modulator for receiving the Fourier image. The reference beam is passed through the modulator, and configured to interact with the Fourier image to form a virtual image of the real object. The image sensor includes an n×m pixel array, where n and m are numbers of rows and columns, respectively. The modulator includes an n×m pixel array corresponding to the n×m pixel array of the image sensor. The pixels in the n×m pixel array of the image sensor control transmissivity of light in corresponding pixels of the n×m pixel array of the modulator. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274569 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ENHANCED FEATURES - The invention is aimed at improvement of control variability of an electronic device. An electronic device, comprising a data output display or a data output and input display (O/I display), movable in one or two or more than two sides relative to the electronic device body, wherein when the electronic device takes at least one of spatial positions or when the user releases from the hand the electronic device or when the O/I display is moved or has been moved relative to the electronic device body or when the O/I display is fixed at least in one of spatial positions relative to the electronic device body on the O/I display and/or on the additional display and/or on touch screen display or display of a non-sensor type or partially touch screen display placed under the O/I display are changed layout of image into vertical layout of image and vice versa. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274570 | PORTABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS - Stacked panel housings are stretched to join displays to each other to form a single screen, the stacked panel housings are stretched and two displays are jointed to each other to form a single screen. Horizontal sliding means and vertical moving means can be provided so as to displace the stacked displays to be flush with each other. A portable display device is provided which has at least two panel housings vertically stacked and displays mounted on the panel housings, respectively, in which the displays horizontally slide and then vertically move so as for the displays of the panel housings to be contiguous to each other. When the displays are contiguous to each other, the distance between the displays is in the range of 0.1 mm to 5 mm and a joint between the displays is provided with a lid. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274571 | Matrix Sensor Network and Method for Selecting a Group of Rows and Reading Columns of the Matrix Sensor Network - An apparatus comprising: a sensor network comprising: a first plurality of rows, a second plurality of columns and a third plurality of sensor elements wherein each sensor element is associated with a unique combination of a row and a column but not every unique combination of row and column is associated with a sensor; selection circuitry configured to concurrently select a group of the first plurality of rows; reading circuitry configured to concurrently read columns during a concurrent selection; and control circuitry configured to determine the group of the first plurality of rows that are concurrently selected. | 11-01-2012 |
20120287048 | DATA INPUT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING TOUCHSCREEN - A data input method and apparatus for a mobile terminal having a touchscreen. The data input method includes: displaying, upon activation of a data input menu, a data input field; displaying a completed input zone providing at least one already entered data item and displaying a combination input zone providing numeric and character keys; and entering, when data is selected using one of the completed input zone and the combination input zone, the selected data in the data input field. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287049 | GRAVITY SENSING INPUT SYSTEM, GRAVITY SENSING INPUT METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - A gravity sensing input system, a gravity sensing input method and an electronic device thereof are proposed. The gravity sensing input system includes a gravity sensor, an input module, a processing module and an output module. The gravity sensor detects a gravitational acceleration of the electronic device tilted towards a direction. The input module includes a plurality of input interfaces, where each one of the input interfaces corresponds to a plurality of letters, and the input module receives an input signal through one of the input interfaces. The processing module calculates an inclined angle between the electronic device and a reference plane according to the gravitational acceleration, and determines which one of the letters is selected according to the inclined angle and the input interface corresponding to the received input signal. Additionally, the output module outputs the letter selected by the processing module. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HUMAN INTERFACE IN A VEHICLE - A system and method for providing an interface between a driver or passenger of a vehicle and a personal computing device. A projector projects an image onto a driver-facing surface of a steering wheel or other interior surface of the vehicle. At least one gesture sensor senses the person's finger gestures to determine the individual characters being typed or to sense specific commands being entered. The image may comprise a simulated computer keyboard and/or a touchpad. | 11-15-2012 |
20120293416 | Configuring the Functionality of Control Elements of a Control Device Based on Orientation - A control device controls the functionality of two or more sets of control elements. A processing unit of the control device determines that it is oriented in a first zone or in a second zone based on input received from a magnetometer. The first and second zones are defined with respect to a magnetic reference point and are oriented relative to a controlled device or an electronic device. If the processing unit determines that the control device is oriented in the first zone, the processing unit configures a first functionality for the first set of control elements. If the control device's orientation changes from being oriented in the first zone to being oriented in the second zone, the processing unit configures the first set of control elements with a second functionality. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293417 | Typing Input Systems, Methods, and Devices - Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed relating to typing input devices. For example a ten-key input device can be provided for receiving input via ten input elements from the ten fingers on a right hand and a left hand. All of the letters of the alphabet can by typed with the ten input elements according to a translation map that maps the ten input elements or combinations of the ten input elements to the letters of the alphabet. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293418 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR INVOKING AN ELECTRONIC INK OR HANDWRITING INTERFACE - User interfaces, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for activating and/or displaying text input systems on display devices may include: (a) displaying a text input system activation target at a user changeable location on a display device; (b) receiving user input directed to the activation target; and (c) activating a text input system in response to the user input. Such user interfaces, methods, and systems further may include (d) displaying a pre-interaction condition of the activation target; (e) receiving user input directed to the activation target in this pre-interaction condition; and (f) changing an appearance of the activation target from the pre-interaction condition to a larger size and/or a different visual appearance in response to this user input. Additional aspects of this invention relate to computer-readable media for providing user interfaces, systems, and methods as described above. | 11-22-2012 |
20120299831 | Secure input via a touchscreen - A method and apparatus is provided for securely obtaining input from a touchscreen. A secure execution environment may be implemented (e.g., at a processor), where the secure execution environment may include a touchscreen driver. A keypad image may be sent from the secure execution environment to be displayed by a touchscreen. An input location may be received at the secure execution environment from the touchscreen driver. Such input location may be converted at the secure execution environment into a character, symbol, or a request to change the keypad image displayed at the touchscreen. In one implementation, the secure execution environment may further implement a display driver which sends the keypad image to the touchscreen. The secure execution environment may implement driver keypad image mapping function that maps the keypad image to a character set. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299832 | Touchsurface with Level and Planar Translational Travel Responsiveness - Described herein are one or more techniques related to a touchsurface with level and planar translational travel responsiveness. One or more of the described implementations include an input device having a rigid body including a touchsurface configured to travel along a depression path in response to being depressed by a user. The input device also includes a leveling mechanism that operates in manner to keep the touchsurface substantially level as the touchsurface travels along the depression path in response to being depressed by the user. Furthermore, the input device has a planar-translation-effecting mechanism that defines a planar translation component of the depression path, such that the touchsurface exhibits planar translation as the touchsurface travels along the depression path. | 11-29-2012 |
20120306751 | KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION - Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for illuminating a plurality of keys. The keys are illuminated in accordance with pattern. In various embodiments, the illumination of the keys is in response to a display control signal. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306752 | TOUCHPAD AND KEYBOARD - A method and apparatus is provided for switching between a regular keyboard mode and a touchpad mode for a user to input data. The keyboard may comprise a key which has a touch surface and a sensor. The touch surface may be responsive to pressing by an object to select one of selections associated with the key. The sensor may be used to detect a location where the object is positioned on the touch surface. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306753 | MOTION EXTENSION OVER A SENSOR - A landing surface is in physical communication with a face of an optical sensor. The landing surface extends at least 0.5 millimeters (mm) beyond a side of the optical sensor. A sensor orifice provides optical sensing by the optical sensor through the landing surface. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306754 | TERMINAL HAVING TOUCH SCREEN AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING KEY ON TERMINAL - A terminal having a touch screen and a method for displaying a key corresponding to an area in which an input event by a user is detected on the terminal are provided. The method includes in a character input mode, determining whether a touch event is detected in a key display area including at least one key area, when the touch event is detected, confirming a key area of the key display area in which the touch event is detected, and displaying a key recognition item on the key area. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306755 | TOUCH KEYBOARD - A touch keyboard includes a touch panel that defines a plurality of touch input zones and that has opposite first and second surfaces, and an input member disposed on the first surface of the touch panel. The input member includes a body and a plurality of resilient key units disposed on the body. The resilient key units are separate from each other and protrude respectively from the body at positions corresponding to the touch input zones and are able to contact with the first surface of the touch panel during deformation thereof, respectively. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306756 | CAPACITIVE TOUCH KEYBOARD - A capacitive touch keyboard includes an insulating substrate that defines a plurality of press key zones, and a first and a second conductive layers, both disposed on the insulating substrate. Each conductive layer includes a plurality of electrode lines arranged in two different directions. Each electrode line includes a plurality of electrode units connected in series. Each electrode unit is disposed at a position corresponding to a respective one of the press key zones. For each of the press key zones, the electrode units of the first the second conductive layers that are disposed therein are adjacent to each other and cooperate to form a touch sensing structure. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306757 | Functional Unit with Button Functions - The invention relates to a method of producing a multifunctional functional unit with a rigid support structure, in which control elements and/or display elements are arranged behind a transparent surface layer which is continuous over substantially the entire functional unit. The method includes punching a positioning hole in a transparent plastic film with a thickness in the range of 0.1-0.4 mm; positioning the film into an injection mould using the positioning hole, with a corresponding positioning means for engaging in the positioning hole; back-injecting film to form a plastics support on the first side, the injection mould being designed such that, of the plastic film is not back-injected at the control elements and/or display elements, on the second side the plastics film is flooded with a transparent curing casting compound to form a continuous transparent surface layer. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306758 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A USER ON A SENSOR-BASED SURFACE - Systems and methods uniquely identify the user of the keyboard. An example of the present invention includes sensors capable of detecting the interaction of a user caused by their touch, vibration, proximity, and actuation of key switches. Unique characteristics such as typing style, touch signature, tap strength, and others can be determined using the multi-sensor keyboard in ways not possible on a conventional mechanical keyboard. Further, it is also useful to know when a change of keyboard users has occurred for the purpose of infection prevention in healthcare settings where cross-contamination via computer keyboards is prevalent. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306759 | Method and device for dynamically generating touch keyboard - The disclosure discloses a method for dynamically generating a touch keyboard. The method includes that: a positioning point of a keyboard is dynamically generated according to number and position information of touch points of a finger of a user; an input area of each character of the keyboard is generated and adjusted according to the positioning points; and the input area is clicked to realize an input operation. The disclosure further discloses a device for dynamically generating a touch keyboard. By means of the method and the device, a keyboard is dynamically generated to input according to a touch of the user on a touch screen, and the keyboard can be adjusted according to ergonomics, so that an input efficiency of the user is greatly improved. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306760 | MULTIPLE PREDICTIONS IN A REDUCED KEYBOARD DISAMBIGUATING SYSTEM - A computer receives user entry of a sequence of keypresses, representing an intended series of letters collectively spelling-out some or all of a desired textual object. Resolution of the intended series of letters and the desired textual object is ambiguous, however, because some or all of the key presses individually represent multiple letters. The computer interprets the keypresses utilizing concurrent, competing strategies, including one-keypress-per-letter and multi-tap interpretations. The computer displays a combined output of proposed interpretations and completions from both strategies. | 12-06-2012 |
20120313855 | Wireless input device integrable with mobile device - The present invention is to provide a wireless input device integrable with a mobile device, which includes a wireless keyboard, a carrier and a retracting plate. The wireless keyboard has a top surface provided with a plurality of keys and two opposite sides each provided with a first rail element. The carrier has a top surface concavely provided with a receiving cavity so that the mobile device can be placed and secured in position in the receiving cavity. The retracting plate is movably embedded in a bottom surface of the carrier, and provided with a second rail element at each of two opposite positions for engaging with the first rail elements respectively, so that both the carrier and retracting plate are movable along the rail elements to a position where the wireless keyboard is completely covered by the carrier or where all the keys are exposed outside the carrier. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313856 | KEYBOARD PROVIDING SELF-DETECTION OF LINKAGE - A keyboard providing self-detection of linkage includes a key set module, a circuit unit, a wired transmission interface electrically connected to the circuit unit, a wireless transmission interface electrically connected to the circuit unit, and a micro-control unit electrically connected to the circuit unit. The key set module includes a plurality of keys depressible by users to trigger the circuit unit to generate a message signal. The micro-control unit detects an electrical connection signal generated by electrical connection between a transmission cable and the wired transmission interface, and transmits the message signal to the wired transmission interface upon detecting presence of the electrical connection signal, or sends the message signal to the wireless transmission interface when no electrical connection signal is detected. Thus the keyboard is equipped with both the wired transmission interface and wireless transmission interface at the same time. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313857 | ADAPTABLE INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE - The present invention relates to an adaptable input/output device. One embodiment of a hardware device for facilitating an interaction between a computing system and a user includes: an interaction surface for supporting the interaction, a single actuator capable of driving a first region of the interaction surface, and a first selective clamping mechanism capable of restricting movement of one or more second regions of the interaction surface that partly intersect the first region, wherein a displacement of one or more desired portions of the interaction surface is dynamically controllable. | 12-13-2012 |
20120319956 | EAVESDROPPING RESISTANT TOUCHSCREEN SYSTEM - An eavesdropping-resistant touchscreen system suitable for use by visually impaired users, the system including a visual eavesdropping-resistant security layer for restricting viewability of visually sensible indicia to within a relatively narrow limited field of view and a tactile layer providing a plurality of preferably selectably actuable tactile indicia at least one of which is associated with the visually sensible indicia. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319957 | TRANSACTION TERMINAL COMPRISING A VIEW SHIELD - A transaction terminal is provided. The transaction terminal comprises a display configured to present information to a user of the terminal, a keypad which is separate from the display and configured to receive input from the user, and a view shield. The view shield is arranged to prevent a view of at least a part of the keypad in a first direction, and allow a view through the view shield of at least a part of the display in a second direction, wherein the second direction is different from the first direction. | 12-20-2012 |
20120326983 | INTEGRATED PROJECTOR - An integrated projector is provided. The integrated projector includes a keyboard, a projector, a data processing unit, and a housing. The data processing unit is electrically connected to the projector to provide information to the projector to project. The housing includes a cover and a base. The cover is attached to the base. The keyboard is fixed on the cover. The base defines a first receiving space to receive the host and a second receiving space to receive a projector. A sidewall further defines an open end communicating with the second receiving space. The projector is capable of moving out of or into of the second receiving space through the open end. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326984 | FEATURES OF A DATA ENTRY SYSTEM - A data entry system, having an input interface adapted to identify a plurality of user interactions. The system includes a processor adapted to associate user interactions identified by the input interface with a plurality of letters of the alphabet, such that all the letters of the alphabet are assigned to at most eight user interactions. Most of the letters are assigned to specific user interactions according to one or more features of their shape in their printed form, such that most of the letters assigned to each user interaction have the same shape feature. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326985 | DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A KEYBOARD, FOR DATA OR COMMAND ENTRY - A device, in particular a keyboard, for data or command entry is disclosed. The device is suitable for entering data or commands into an electronic processing system, in particular, into an electronic system or apparatus for controlling a respective installation, such as an entertainment centre such as a bowling centre. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326986 | Keyboard Adaptive Haptic Response - Various embodiments provide a keyboard that adaptively provides haptic feedback to a user. In at least some embodiments, an actuation of a key or keyboard element of the keyboard is detected. This can be accomplished by detecting the closure of an associated switch caused by a user depressing the key or keyboard element. In response to detecting the actuation, an electrically-deformable material is utilized as an actuating mechanism to impart single or multi-vectored movement to the key or keyboard element according to drive parameters. This movement produces a perceived acceleration of the key or keyboard element, thus providing haptic feedback which simulates a “snapover” effect. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326987 | LIGHT ACTUATOR FOR MOVABLE BUTTONS ON A KEYPAD - A keypad for use in conjunction with a touch-sensitive panel, the keypad including a frame surrounding a touch-sensitive panel, including a plurality of buttons suspended by the frame above the touch-sensitive panel, each of the buttons including a rigid member that is lowered through the frame when pressure is applied from above, and a resilient body attached to the rigid member and to the frame for raising the rigid member when the pressure from above is released, wherein the rigid members are exposed below the frame. | 12-27-2012 |
20130002556 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAMLESS SWITCHING AMONG DIFFERENT TEXT ENTRY SYSTEMS ON AN AMBIGUOUS KEYBOARD - An electronic text-generating device for generation of a text is disclosed. The device comprises an input member for which a set of selections in a first text entry mode corresponds to a first set of characters and the set of selections in a second text entry mode corresponds to a second set of characters, the first text entry mode and the second text entry mode being two different modes of entering text. The device further comprises a processor for generating the text in a mixed text entry mode, wherein the processor generates one of the first set of characters in response to detecting the set of selections of the input member in the first text entry mode and generates one of the second set of characters in response to detecting the set of selections of the input member in the second text entry mode. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002557 | SLIM KEYPAD STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A slim key includes a supporting plate, at least one key cap, at least one dome and a light-permeable circuit board. The supporting plate is disposed above the circuit board and has at least one frame part. Each frame part is formed with a light-permeable hole at a central portion thereof. The key pad is disposed on the top surface of the frame part correspondingly. The circuit board has at least one conductive circuit formed thereon under the dome correspondingly. The dome is correspondingly disposed between the frame part and the circuit board. According to one embodiment, the instant disclosure also provides an electronic device with the slim keypad structure. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002558 | INPUT METHOD AND INPUT DEVICE - The present disclosure generally relates to an input method including the steps of: receiving a key event sequence inputted by a keyboard; comparing the key event sequence with prestored data, determining whether the key event sequence is a sequence predefined by the prestored data; if the key event sequence is determined to be the sequence predefined by the prestored data, finding an input command corresponding with the key event sequence according to a mapping relationship and sending the input command to a command processing system. By using the input method, a keyboard using feature value of the key event sequence to map to a corresponding input command, which makes the condition of the keyboard determines whether an input command is triggered no longer depending on the physical location of one key strictly. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002559 | DESKTOP COMPUTER USER INTERFACE - A user interface, comprising: video glasses ( | 01-03-2013 |
20130002560 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A method of controlling an electronic device, an electronic device using the same, and a computer program product are provided. The method includes detecting a plurality of touch areas on a touch screen so that a plurality of touch points contained within each of the touch areas are obtained, respectively determining a typical coordinate value corresponding to each of the touch areas according to a coordinate value of each of the touch points within the touch areas, selecting one or more active objects displayed on the touch screen according to the typical coordinate value corresponding to each of the touch areas, and triggering an action associated with the one or more active objects. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002561 | CHARACTER INPUT DEVICE AND CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - According to an aspect, a character input device includes a display unit, an input detecting unit, and a control unit. The display unit displays a screen having a character entry area and a virtual keyboard. The virtual keyboard includes a plurality of keys each of which corresponds to a character. The input detecting unit detects a touch by an operator. The control unit detects a key selection operation and an input determination operation through the input detecting unit. Upon detecting the key selection operation for the first key, the control unit displays the first key in the character entry area as a character to be input. Upon detecting the input determination operation, the control unit displays the first character in the character entry area as an input character. | 01-03-2013 |
20130009875 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPUTER INTERFACE - Techniques are disclosed relating to a three-dimensional computer interface. In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a camera and a proximity sensor. The camera is configured to capture an image that includes an object. In some embodiments, the proximity sensor is configured to perform a measurement operation that includes determining only a single distance value for the object. The apparatus is configured to calculate a location of the object based on the captured image and the single distance value. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to determine a motion of the object by calculating a plurality of locations of the object. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to identify the object as a user's hand, and to control a depiction of content on a display based on the determined path of motion for the user's hand. | 01-10-2013 |
20130009876 | COMPUTER WITH AN INPUT DEVICE HAVING A LABELED REGION - A computer with an input device having a labeled region including a host, a first monitor, a first touchpad and a cover is provided. The first monitor is electrically connected to the host and serves as a display media of the host. The first touchpad is electrically connected to the host and serves as an input media of the host. The first touchpad includes a touch keypad region, wherein a plurality of touch keys is disposed in the touch keypad region. The cover encloses the first touchpad and includes a labeled region. When the device is power on, the labeled region is corresponding to the touch keypad region of the first touchpad, and the user can distinguish positions of each of the touch keys of the touch keypad region when inputting data by means of the touch keypad region. | 01-10-2013 |
20130016042 | HAPTIC DEVICE WITH TOUCH GESTURE INTERFACE - A haptic device may allow a user to explore the tactile sensations associated with information being displayed on a display. This methodology can be referred to as a “hold-and-feel” mode. The user may first perform a gesture to inform the device to hold the display stationary, in order to explore the information, instead of scrolling or panning the information on the display. For example, to enter the “hold-and-feel” mode, a user may press one finger on the side of the screen to lock the information content with respect to the screen so that the display contents are no longer moved as the user slides another finger over the screen. In a haptic device that supports tactile sensory stimulation, this “hold-and-feel” mode allows the user to feel one or more objects or elements (e.g., a link or image) on the screen, for example, as variations of surface texture. | 01-17-2013 |
20130021248 | DATA INPUT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TOUCH SENSOR INPUT - A data input system for a touch sensor input identifies words input as a set of points by a user. The intended word is identified by determining an origin and points associated with letters on a log polar coordinate system. The log distances and angles of the points are then compared to log distances and angles for known words stored in a computer memory. The known word having the log distances and angles that most closely match the input points is identified as the intended word. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021249 | USER VALIDATION USING IMAGES - A method of validating a user, comprises the steps of: storing for a user data representative of a validation code for the user comprising a combination of symbols selected from a set of symbols; presenting a displayed image including a plurality of designatable areas in which said set of symbols is distributed between said designatable areas such that each designatable area contains a plurality of said symbols; varying the image between subsequent presentations such that the distribution of said symbols between said designatable areas changes between subsequent presentations, validating a user in an validation routine by detecting designation by a user of a combination of said designatable areas in a presented image, and determining whether the combination of designated designatable areas contains the combination of symbols making up the validation code for said user. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021250 | METHOD AND HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING AND SELECTING DIACRITICS - A handheld electronic device includes a keypad having up plurality of keys and a selection member; a display component; and a processor cooperating with the keypad and the display component to provide a display at the display component. The display includes a first representation of a plurality of the keys, and at least one of: (a) a second representation of an activated one of the input members (b) a third representation including a plurality of diacritics disposed about an activated one of the input members, and (c) a fourth representation including a plurality of diacritics disposed about an activated one of the input members, and a direction of selection between the activated one of the input members and one of the diacritics. The processor cooperates with the selection member to adjust the direction of selection, and select one of the diacritics for display by the display component. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021251 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM UTILIZING A CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - A character input method is implemented in a device with a plurality of keys. If a key is activated by a first operation matching a first input pattern, a first route is selected to traverse a plurality of characters corresponded by the key during presentation of the plurality of characters. If the first key is activated by a second operation matching a second input pattern, the plurality of characters corresponded by the first key are orderly retrieved and presented according to a second route in response to operations on the first key. The order for presenting two characters corresponded by the first key in the first route is reversed in the second route. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021252 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM UTILIZING A CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - A character input method is implemented in a device with a plurality of keys. If a key is activated by a first operation matching a first input pattern, a first route is selected to traverse a plurality of characters corresponded by the key during presentation of the plurality of characters. If the first key is activated by a second operation matching a second input pattern, the plurality of characters corresponded by the first key are orderly retrieved and presented according to a second route in response to operations on the first key. The order for presenting two characters corresponded by the first key in the first route is reversed in the second route. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021253 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM UTILIZING A CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - A character input method is implemented in a device with a plurality of keys. If a key is activated by a first operation matching a first input pattern, a first route is selected to traverse a plurality of characters corresponded by the key during presentation of the plurality of characters. If the first key is activated by a second operation matching a second input pattern, the plurality of characters corresponded by the first key are orderly retrieved and presented according to a second route in response to operations on the first key. The order for presenting two characters corresponded by the first key in the first route is reversed in the second route. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021254 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM UTILIZING A CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - A character input method is implemented in a device with a plurality of keys. If a key is activated by a first operation matching a first input pattern, a first route is selected to traverse a plurality of characters corresponded by the key during presentation of the plurality of characters. If the first key is activated by a second operation matching a second input pattern, the plurality of characters corresponded by the first key are orderly retrieved and presented according to a second route in response to operations on the first key. The order for presenting two characters corresponded by the first key in the first route is reversed in the second route. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021255 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM UTILIZING A CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - A character input method is implemented in a device with a plurality of keys. If a key is activated by a first operation matching a first input pattern, a first route is selected to traverse a plurality of characters corresponded by the key during presentation of the plurality of characters. If the first key is activated by a second operation matching a second input pattern, the plurality of characters corresponded by the first key are orderly retrieved and presented according to a second route in response to operations on the first key. The order for presenting two characters corresponded by the first key in the first route is reversed in the second route. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021256 | MOBILE TERMINAL WITH TOUCH PANEL FUNCTION AND INPUT METHOD FOR SAME - A mobile terminal with touch panel function includes: a display section, a touch panel section, and a controller. The touch panel section identifies a location on the screen of the display section that a user has touched. The controller identifies a touched key by collating the location identified by the touch panel section and a location of each key of the keyboard displayed on the screen of the display section, the controller controls a display state of the keys of the keyboard displayed on the screen of the display section in such a manner as to make the display state of keys having a low probability of being touched by the user and the display state of keys having a high probability of being touched by the user differ from each other. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021257 | KEYBOARD FOR DYNAMIC DISPLAY AND A SYSTEM COMPRISING THE KEYBOARD - The invention relates to a dynamic display keyboard comprising a plurality of key elements, each key element comprises a transmitting part capable of transmitting at least a part of light incident on the transmitting part; an elastic mat comprising a plurality of elevated elements capable of providing a tactile feedback and providing passage of light through the elevated elements; wherein each key element is fixedly connected to at least one respective elevated element; wherein an elevated element provides the tactile feedback in response to a user action directed against a respective key element fixedly connected to the respective elevated element; wherein the light provided to a transmitting part defines a visual value of the corresponding key element; and wherein the elastic mat is positioned between the display and the plurality of key elements. | 01-24-2013 |
20130027312 | CHARACTER INPUT DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CHARACTER INPUT DEVICE - Provided is a character input device that can improve user's convenience (can reduce operations to be performed by the user). In this character input device, an operation display portion displays a keyboard screen corresponding to a character type of the first character of the registered user information as an initial screen for accepting re-input, when accepting the re-input of the same user information as the registered user information. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027313 | SYMBOL INPUT DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SYMBOL INPUT DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR INPUTTING SYMBOLS - A symbol input device includes a plurality of symbol keys, a correction key, a time keeping portion for measuring a time for which the symbol key is pressed and held, a storage portion for storing data, and an input receiving portion which accepts input with the symbol key or the correction key, recognizes a time for which the symbol key is pressed and held based on the measurement by the time keeping portion, automatically accepts re-input of the symbol corresponding to the symbol key when the time for which the same symbol key is pressed and held exceeds a predetermined long press time, and increases the long press time every time when the number of correction times that is the number of times of which the correction key has been pressed reaches a predetermined first number of times after the automatic re-input. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027314 | Portable Information Processing Device - Disclosed is a portable information processing device which can improve convenience by reducing an operational burden resulting from a selecting operation of the user. A control portion ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130033430 | REDUCED QWERTY KEYBOARD SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES BETTER ACCURACY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An electronic device having a keyboard, display, and a processor is presented. The keyboard includes a plurality keys with at least a subset of the plurality of keys having a plurality of indicia, each key in the subset having a primary and secondary conductor. The primary conductor can be associated with a first set of indicia. The first set of indicia can include one or more indicia. The secondary conductor can be associated with a second set of indicia. The second set of indicia can include the one or more indicia that are not in the first set. The processor can be communicatively coupled to the keyboard and the display. The processor receives an input based on the secondary conductor associated with the given key, and outputs data to the display to display a list of characters corresponding to the plurality of indicia of the given key. | 02-07-2013 |
20130038536 | DIVISIBLE KEYBOARD FOR IMPRECISE INPUT - A sectionable keyboard is described. A mobile device including the keyboard includes a processor. A memory is coupled to the processor. A software application capable of executing on the processor is stored in the memory. The keyboard is coupled to the processor and provides input from the user. The keyboard includes a plurality of keys that is separated into a plurality of sections. Each section includes a multiple of physically adjacent keys such that a selection of the input is chosen when two or more of the physically adjacent keys in each section are activated simultaneously. The physically adjacent keys in each of the sections correspond to a different input. | 02-14-2013 |
20130038537 | CHARACTER INPUT PREDICTION APPARATUS, CHARACTER INPUT PREDICTION METHOD, AND CHARACTER INPUT SYSTEM - A character input prediction apparatus includes: an operation input unit that obtains information of a character input operation by a user using a character key layout display which includes character keys; a dictionary storage unit that stores a dictionary including candidate character strings; an indication movement detection unit that detects an indication position and an indication direction respectively showing a position and a movement direction of the character input operation in the character key layout display, from the information of the character input operation; a filter generation unit that determines a character range located in the indication direction with the indication position as a base point, in the character key layout display; and a dictionary search unit that searches the dictionary for a predictive character string including any character included in the character range. | 02-14-2013 |
20130044058 | RECONFIGURABLE FIXED FUNCTION, NBC COMPATIBLE INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM - A reconfigurable display system is provided that has an electronic display operatively coupled to a computer and having a display active area and peripheral portions. A touch screen extends over the electronic display and has touch portions adjacent to the peripheral portions. The touch screen provides touch-receiving portions to receive touch inputs and deliver the touch inputs to the computer or the electronic display. An overlay is removably disposed on the touch screen covering at least the touch portions. A plurality of actuatable keys are adjacent to the touch screen and in alignment with the touch-receiving portions of the touch screen. The keys provide touch inputs to the touch-receiving portions when the keys are actuated by a user. A frame secured to the touch screen or the electronic display is positioned over the overlay with the overlay intermediate the frame and the touch screen. The overlay, keys, and the frame are removable from the touch screen. | 02-21-2013 |
20130044059 | TOUCH-CONTROL TYPE KEYBOARD - A touch-control type keyboard includes a transparent cover board and a touch-control module laminated with the transparent cover board. The transparent cover board includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface. The outer surface of the transparent cover board includes a tactual zone and a relative anti-tactual zone. The tactual zone includes micro structures on the outer surface. | 02-21-2013 |
20130044060 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A computer keyboard and a control method thereof are provided. The computer keyboard for using in an information processing system includes a housing, a number of physical keys, and a touchscreen. The housing has a first key area and a second key area. The physical keys are disposed within the first key area. The touchscreen is disposed within the second key area for displaying at least one virtual key. | 02-21-2013 |
20130050089 | TEXT CORRECTION PROCESSING - Text correction processing is disclosed. An initial score is assigned to each of a plurality of candidate sequences of one or more characters, based at least in part on a keyboard geometry-based value associated with the received user input with respect to the candidate key. Further processing is performed with respect to a subset of the candidate sequences having the highest initial score(s) to determine for each candidate sequence in the subset a refined score. A candidate sequence is selected for inclusion in a result set based at least in part on a determination that a refined score of the selected candidate is higher than an initial score of one or more candidate sequences that are not included in the subset and with respect to which the further processing has not been performed. | 02-28-2013 |
20130050090 | INFORMATION HANDLING DEVICES WITH TOUCH-BASED REFLECTIVE DISPLAY - Devices, methods and products are described that provide information handling devices with touch-based reflective display. One aspect provides an information handling device including one or more processors; a display device; and a touchable control area having one or more configurable areas, said one or more configurable areas providing both reflective display and accepting touch-based input; wherein said touchable control area is disposed in place of at least a portion of a standard component of said information handling device, other than said display device, and provides functionality equivalent thereto in one or more configurations. Other embodiments are described. | 02-28-2013 |
20130050091 | PASSWORD INPUT DEVICE - A password input device includes a display unit, an input unit and a control unit. The display unit includes a group of LCD displays for display numerals. The input unit includes a group of keys corresponding to the LCD displays. The keys are positioned on the corresponding LCD displays; the control unit creates a group of numerical key sequences, and controls the LCD displays to display the numerical key sequences through the keys. | 02-28-2013 |
20130050092 | Computer Keyboard with Integrated an Electrode Arrangement - An input device, especially in the form of a computer keyboard provides which for a user of a computer keyboard special operator benefits result as compared to conventional keyboard systems in association with a pointing device. According to an embodiment, a computer keyboard with a keyboard that includes a multitude of manually operable keys, wherein in this keyboard an electrode arrangement is integrated, is designed in such a way and over a driver circuit exploited in such a way that by means of this electrode arrangement the detection of the spatial position or movement of a finger or a hand in an area in front of the keyboard is made possible in a electrical-field way, and by means of the driver, circuit system signals are provided that have an information content that correlates with position and/or movement of a finger or a hand of the user. | 02-28-2013 |
20130050093 | DISPLAY APPARATUS, METHOD FOR EXECUTING APPLICATION THEREOF, EXTERNAL DEVICE REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING APPLICATION CONTROL SCREEN THEREOF - A display apparatus, a method for executing an application thereof, an external device remotely controlling the display apparatus, and a method for providing an application control screen thereof are provided. The display apparatus includes a display that displays an application execution screen, the application execution screen displaying an application; a communication unit that communicates with an external server and an external device that remotely controls the display apparatus; and a control unit that transmits to the external device a generation signal that instructs the external device to generate an application control screen in response to receiving an input command to execute the application, controls the communication unit to receive a command from the external device input through the application control screen, and operates the application according to the received command. | 02-28-2013 |
20130050094 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING MALFUNCTION OF TOUCHPAD IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method and an apparatus for preventing a malfunction of a touchpad in an electronic device are provided. The method includes determining whether one or more input signals is continuously received due to one or more keys of a key input unit being continuously depressed, and controlling an activation state of the touchpad according to the determination result. | 02-28-2013 |
20130057475 | SPLIT KEYBOARD FOR THUMB TYPING - In one embodiment, a split virtual keyboard may be optimized for thumb typing. A processor | 03-07-2013 |
20130057476 | Wireless Keyboard and Computer System - A wireless keyboard comprises at least a keystroke each comprising a first resonating circuit for responsing a first wireless signal to provide a power source, a chip storing a key data, and a switch coupled between the first resonating circuit and the chip for conducting a connection between the first resonating circuit and the chip when receiving an external force, to transmit the power source provided by the first resonating circuit to the chip, such that the chip outputs the key data as a second wireless signal via the first resonating circuit, and a reader coupled to a computer system for emitting the first wireless signal to the each keystroke and responsing the second wireless signal outputted by the each keystroke, so as to determine commands inputted to the computer system. | 03-07-2013 |
20130063356 | ACTUATION LOCK FOR A TOUCH SENSITIVE MECHANICAL KEYBOARD - Touch sensitive mechanical keyboards and methods of configuring the depressibility of one or more keys of a keyboard are provided. A touch sensitive mechanical keyboard can accept touch events performed on the surface of the keys. Additionally, the keyboard can accept key depressions as textual input. The keyboard can be placed in a gesture operation mode, which can lock the keys to prevent a user from inadvertently depressing a key while attempting to perform a touch event on the surface of the keys. The keyboard can also be placed in a key press mode, which can allow depression of the keys by a user. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063357 | METHOD FOR PRESENTING DIFFERENT KEYPAD CONFIGURATIONS FOR DATA INPUT AND A PORTABLE DEVICE UTILIZING SAME - A method for displaying different keypad configurations to allow input data using a touch screen with an appropriate keypad configuration is provided. The method comprises: displaying a plurality of identifiers respectively representing keypad configurations whose input modes are different from each other; and displaying a keypad configuration corresponding to a selected identifier when a touch event, which selects one of the displayed plurality of identifiers, is generated. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063358 | TOUCHSCREEN WITH A LIGHT MODULATOR - A device with a touchscreen with a light modulator is disclosed herein. The device transitions from a netbook mode to a touchscreen mode. The device comprises a main unit and a touchscreen unit with a transparent display. The touchscreen unit is preferably separated from the main unit when in a netbook mode, and the touchscreen unit communicates wirelessly with the main unit. The touchscreen unit preferably has an outer screen display surface and an inner screen display surface on each side of a light modulating unit. The main unit preferably has a main unit display. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063359 | System and Method For Inserting A Graphic Object Into A Text Based Message - A system and method for selecting graphic objects to insert in a text message when composed on a wireless device, each of the graphic objects representing a set of individual alphanumeric characters. The system comprises an object table for display on a user interface of the device, such that the table is configured for including a first object of the graphic objects associated with a first predefined input and a second object of the graphic objects associated with a second predefined input. The first input is different from the second input. The system also has a first input event component for coupling to the user interface such that the first input event component is configured for mapping to the first predefined input. The system also has a second input event component for coupling to the user interface such that the second input event component is configured for mapping to the second predefined input, the first input event component being different from the second input event component. A user of the device selects one of the graphic objects from the table by employing the respective one of the input event components mapped to the predefined input associated with the graphic object in the table. | 03-14-2013 |
20130069878 | Portable computer with adjustable keyboard - A portable computer includes a display device and a computer coupling with the display device to fold between a storage position and an operation position. The computer includes a main body movably coupling with the display device and an input device movably coupled with the main body. At the storage position, the input device and the display device are moved toward the main body that the display device is overlapped with the input device. At the operation position, the display device is moved away from the main body and is elevated by the main body at a predetermined eyelevel with respect to the working surface while the input device is moved away from the main body at a direction opposite to the display device for offering an extended length from the display device. | 03-21-2013 |
20130069879 | AUXILLIARY INPUT DEVICE FOR VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - An auxiliary input device for virtual keyboard sized on a displayed virtual keyboard of a capacitive touch panel, comprising: a membrane and a plurality of conducting keys. The membrane has a plurality of bulged supporting members arranged in correspondence to the plurality of virtual keys of the virtual keyboard, wherein a trough is arranged facing the virtual keyboard between every two adjacent supporting members. The conducting keys are arranged atop each of the supporting member, and kept at a predetermined distance from the capacitive touch panel, the conducting keys selectively operable to establish contact with the capacitive touch panel. The auxiliary input device for virtual keyboard is a thin structure which provides tactile feedback and pressure-sensitivity just like a physical keyboard, and is advantageous in its low cost construction, easy portability and the lack of additional power consumption. | 03-21-2013 |
20130069880 | VIRTUAL PRODUCT DISPLAY - A product display system comprising a display surface; a height sensor for determining a height of a user; an input device for receiving a product selection from the user, where the product selection corresponding to one or more products; a computing device coupled to the height sensor and to the input device, the computing device comprising a frame buffer for outputting images to be displayed on the display surface, the computing device being configured to: receive the product selection from the input device; receive the height from the height sensor and, based on the height, determine a viewing angle of the user in relation to the display surface; and write to the frame buffer one or more images comprising virtual versions of the one or more products, thereby causing the one or more images to be displayed on the display surface, the one or more images corresponding to said viewing angle. | 03-21-2013 |
20130076630 | KEYSTROKE EVENT NOTIFICATION METHOD AND COMPUTER SYSTEM THEREOF - A method and a computer system for keystroke event notification are provided. The method includes a number of steps. A keyboard controller scans a number of keys contained in a keyboard. The keys include at least one pressure-sensitive key and at least two key-functions are assigned to each of the at least one pressure-sensitive key in response to a pressure applied on the pressure-sensitive key. When one of the pressure-sensitive keys is scanned by the keyboard controller, the keyboard controller measures the pressure applied on the pressure-sensitive key. The keyboard controller uses at least two pressure thresholds to determine a level of the measured pressure. The keyboard controller controls a storage device containing a source code of a basic input/output system (BIOS) to deliver a keystroke event on the basis of the determination result, so as to activate one of the key-functions of the pressure-sensitive key. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076631 | INPUT DEVICE FOR GENERATING AN INPUT INSTRUCTION BY A CAPTURED KEYBOARD IMAGE AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - An input device for generating an input instruction by captured images is disclosed. The input device includes a first image capturing module, a second image capturing module and a logic control unit. The first image capturing module and the second image capturing module are disposed around a keyboard for respectively capturing a first object image and a second object image of an object and for respectively capturing a first key image and a second key image of a key on the keyboard. The logic control unit is used for calculating a first distance according to the first object image and the first key image and a second distance according to the second object image and the second key image, and for generating the input instruction when the first distance and the second distance are smaller than a first threshold value and a second threshold value, respectively. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076632 | SMARTPAD DUAL SCREEN KEYBOARD - A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076633 | INTEGRATED, PORTABLE COMPUTING AND ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - A portable, integrated computing device, includes a PC board within a housing and a projector assembly. An input/output port is provided on the housing and operatively connected to the PC board. A display is located on a top portion of the housing. A virtual keyboard module projects an image of a keyboard on a surface. The unit can be turned on with a selectable actuator for turning on the device, to selectively operate the device as a projector, by connecting a source component to one of the at least one output port on the housing, and bypassing the PC board, in order to project an image through the lens of the projector assembly or to operate the device as a computing device, by powering the PC board, and by using either the projector for displaying images or using the display for displaying images, or both. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076634 | DYNAMIC DISPLAY KEYBOARD AND A KEY FOR USE IN A DYNAMIC DISPLAY KEYBOARD - The invention relates to a dynamic display keyboard comprising a plurality of key elements ( | 03-28-2013 |
20130082928 | KEYBOARD-BASED MULTI-TOUCH INPUT SYSTEM USING A DISPLAYED REPRESENTATION OF A USERS HAND - Example embodiments relate to a keyboard-based multi-touch input system using a displayed representation of a user's hand. In example embodiments, a sensor detects movement of a user's hand in a direction parallel to a top surface of a physical keyboard. A computing device may then receive information describing the movement of the user's hand from the sensor and output a real-time visualization of the user's hand on the display. This visualization may be overlaid on a mufti-touch enabled user interface, such that the user may perform actions on objects within the user interface by performing multi-touch gestures. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082929 | TOUCH-SENSITIVE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - A touch-sensitive device includes a touch-sensitive screen and a processor. The processor divides a virtual keyboard into a number of sub-keyboards, determines an input touch track according to touch signals from the touch-sensitive screen, and displays a particular sub-keyboard according to the input touch track. A related method is also provided. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082930 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a keyboard body and a block rotatably connected to the keyboard body. The keyboard body defines a receiving space for receiving a mouse pad. The receiving space extends through an end surface of the keyboard body. The block is operable to rotate into the receiving space to block the mouse pad. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082931 | KEYBOARD INPUT DEVICE AND THE MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A keyboard input device and a manufacturing method thereof is provided. The keyboard input device comprises a keyboard assembly having at least one key, a sensing device configured to sense the position of a key that produces a trigger action and to create a corresponding output signal, and a controller configured to receive the output signal from the sensing device and determine the key producing the trigger action. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082932 | DYNAMIC DISPLAY KEYBOARD AND A KEY FOR USE IN A DYNAMIC DISPLAY KEYBOARD - The invention relates to a dynamic display keyboard comprising a plurality of key elements, each key element comprises a transmitting part capable of transmitting at least a part of light incident on the transmitting part; a mat comprising a plurality of elevated elements capable of providing a tactile feedback and providing passage of light through the elevated elements; wherein each key element is fixedly connected to at least one respective elevated element; an optical element for each key element; wherein each optical element is adapted to focus an incident light beam onto a transmitting part; at least one display unit capable of providing light to the plurality of transmitting parts via the optical element; and wherein the light provided to a transmitting part defines a visual value of the corresponding key element. In this way, the keyboard is dynamic and further is able to provide a tactile feedback in response to a user action directed towards a key of the keyboard. | 04-04-2013 |
20130088431 | Apparatus Cover with Keyboard - An apparatus including a first section having a display; and a second section movably connected to the first section. The second section forms a cover for the display. The cover has a first portion and a second portion movably connected to the first portion. The first and second portions are configured to cover different portions of a front of the display. The second portion is pivotably connected to the first section by the first portion. The second portion has a keyboard thereon. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088432 | ALPHABET INPUT DEVICE AND ALPHABET RECOGNITION SYSTEM IN SMALL-SIZED KEYPAD - Disclosed herein are an alphabet input device and an alphabet recognition system in a small-sized keypad. The device includes: a first keypad part comprising a plurality of buttons each of which is assigned with a symbol extracted from strokes of alphabet characters so that the alphabet characters be input by one of the buttons or a combination of two or more of the buttons; and a second keypad part comprising one or more buttons each assigned with an alphabet character having a high usage frequency. With the device, alphabet characters can be inputted in a simpler and more efficient manner. | 04-11-2013 |
20130093679 | User Interface with Localized Haptic Response - An interface peripheral ( | 04-18-2013 |
20130093680 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A mobile communication terminal that includes a display panel; a first touch panel provided on a surface of the display panel; a second touch panel provided on at least one surface of the mobile communication terminal other than the surface of the display panel; and a controller that controls the display panel based on at least one of a size and number of contacts corresponding to a touch input detected at the second touch panel. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093681 | CAPACITIVE TOUCH KEY PANEL - A capacitive touch key panel has a substrate, at least one key unit, a reference electrode layer and a connection port. The at least one key unit is mounted on the substrate and has a key body and a sensing electrode formed under the key body and being unexposed. The reference electrode layer is formed on the substrate under the key body and separate from the sensing electrode. The connection port has at least one pad formed on the substrate and connecting to the sensing electrode. A user can operate the touch key panel of the invention by touching the key body. Because the sensing electrode is not exposed outside, the sensing electrode is hardly damaged by an external hard object. | 04-18-2013 |
20130100025 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING USER COMMAND FROM GAZE DIRECTION - In one embodiment of the present invention, a computer-implemented method for obtaining a command of a user includes capturing an image of the eyes of a user. The coordinates of a glint center point and the coordinates of an eye center point are calculated from the image. The gaze direction of the user is calculated from the coordinates of a glint center point and the coordinates of an eye center point to determine a corresponding command. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100026 | Proximity Screen Display and User Interface - A communication device is disclosed that includes a proximity screen display that includes one or more imaging elements that are configured and arranged around a periphery of a display area of the proximity screen display and/or integrated within the display area. The one or more integrated imaging elements are configured and arranged to sense light in their field of view. The one or more integrated imaging elements provide one or more various sensing signals whose magnitudes depend upon an amount of light sensed in their field of view. The communication device can adjust various parameters of video data and/or image data that is being displayed by the display area in response to the various sensing signals. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100027 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a casing, a display module and at least one ouch input module. The display module is disposed on the casing and has a display surface. The touch input module is disposed on the casing and located below the display module with respect to the display surface. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100028 | In-Plane Keyboard Illumination - A computer keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern contained within a plane, a webbed structure defining openings for each of the keys, an illumination source, and one or more light pipes positioned along the webbed structure and arranged to deliver light from the illumination source to the keys, wherein each of the keys is illuminated thereby. Although the keys have the appearance of being backlit similar to traditional illuminated keyboards, the illumination source is actually located along at least one side of and within the same plane as the pattern of keys, rather than beneath the keys. The keyboard can thus be made thinner in such arrangements where the illumination source does not need to be located beneath the keys. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100029 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENGLISH KEYPAD AND MOBILE DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method of providing an English letter keypad and a mobile device having the same are provided. The method of providing an English letter keypad of the present disclosure includes generating an English letter keypad, displaying the generated English letter keypad, and receiving an input of a user manipulation using the displayed English letter keypad, and English letters having high use frequencies are placed on the English letter keypad first, and English letters having low use frequencies are placed on the English letter keypad later. By the above, it is possible to significantly reduce the number of typing for inputting English letters, increasing English typing speed and user convenience. | 04-25-2013 |
20130106699 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CHARACTER ENTRY | 05-02-2013 |
20130106700 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND INPUT METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130106701 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF | 05-02-2013 |
20130106702 | PROXIMITY SENSING DEVICE WITH KEYBOARD FUNCTION | 05-02-2013 |
20130106703 | FUNCTIONALLY INTERCHANGEABLE DATA PROCESSING DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE DISPLAY UNIT | 05-02-2013 |
20130113706 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal including a case; a touch key mounted in a predetermined portion of the case and configured to generate touch type input data; a light source arranged on a back side of the touch key and configured to emit light; and a light diffusion unit configured to diffuse the light emitted from the light source and provide a backlight to the touch key. Further, the light diffusion unit includes a light guide part configured to guide the light emitted by the light source; an air gap arranged on the light guide part and configured to diffuse the light provided from the light guide part; and a diffuser arranged on the air gap and configured to diffuse the light provided from the air gap towards the touch key. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113707 | TOUCH DETECTION FOR A DIGITIZER - A detector for providing position detection of objects over a sensor with a first and second set of conductor lines forming a grid with a plurality of junctions there between at which the conductor lines do not contact, includes a signal generator providing a signal to at least one conductor line of the first set of conductor lines, and circuitry detecting output arising from one or both of an electromagnetic stylus and one or more fingers when present. The output arising from each of the one or more fingers is detected from at least one conductor line of the second set of conductor lines in response to the signal provided to the at least one conductor line of the first set of conductor lines. The circuitry detects positions of one or both the electromagnetic stylus and each of the one or more fingers when present responsive to the output detected. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113708 | METHOD AND APPARATUS ENABLING KEYSTROKE ACCELERATION - A method enabling keystroke acceleration includes: receiving a signal indicating a key is kept pressing; obtaining a current acceleration start time; perform an operation corresponding to the key pressed when the current acceleration start time arrives, judging whether the key is still being pressed; performing the step of obtaining the current acceleration start time when the key is still being pressed. The apparatus includes: a receiving module, an obtaining module, a first processing module and a second processing module. According to the present invention, after a signal indicating a key is kept pressed, a current acceleration start time is obtained, and the keystroke is responded when the current acceleration start time arrives. Therefore, the user does not have to press a key repeatedly, and the key operation can be automatically performed, which reduces the number of keystrokes needed and makes the operation simpler and less time-consuming. | 05-09-2013 |
20130120265 | Keypad with Electrotactile Feedback - An apparatus including a keypad, pressure sensors and electrotactile feedback electrodes. The keypad includes a plurality of keys. Each of the keys has a top surface. The pressure sensors are located under the top surfaces of the keys. The electrotactile feedback electrodes are located at the top surfaces of the keys. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120266 | IN-LETTER WORD PREDICTION FOR VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - A method including receiving an input of a character from a virtual keyboard rendered on a display, generating a set of characters that includes the character, and displaying the generated set of characters at a location associated with a key of the virtual keyboard of the display which corresponds to a subsequent candidate input character. An electronic device including a display having a virtual keyboard rendered thereupon and a processor, the processor being configured to perform the method. Also disclosed is a keyboard, including a plurality of keys, each key corresponding to one or more different characters of a plurality of characters, wherein in response to receiving an input of a character, the keyboard is configured to perform the method. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120267 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING OR REPLACING ON-KEYBOARD PREDICTION CANDIDATES - Methods and electronic devices are provided for processing prediction candidates in connection with virtual keyboards and touch-sensitive displays. A display area of the touch-sensitive displays a virtual keyboard. Within the virtual keyboard is a plurality of keys, each of at least some of the keys corresponding to one or more different characters of a plurality of characters. The methods and devices may detect a selection of one or more of the keys. The methods and devices may generate one or more sets of characters based on the one or more characters corresponding to the selected key. The methods and devices may display the sets of characters within or substantially within the virtual keyboard. The methods and devices may detect a gesture associated with one of the displayed sets of characters, and, in response to detecting the gesture, remove the one of the displayed sets of characters from the virtual keyboard. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120268 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD PREDICTIVE DISPLAY AND GENERATION OF A SET OF CHARACTERS - A method including receiving an input of a character from a virtual keyboard rendered on a display, generating a set of characters that includes the character, and displaying the generated set of characters at a location that is associated with the virtual keyboard and that is on the display. An electronic device including a display having a virtual keyboard rendered thereupon and a processor, the processor being configured to perform the method. Also disclosed is a keyboard, including a plurality of keys, each key corresponding to one or more different characters of a plurality of characters, wherein in response to receiving an input of a character, the keyboard is configured to generate a set of characters that includes the character, and the keyboard is further configured to cause display of the generated set of characters at a location associated with the virtual keyboard and that is on the display. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120269 | DESKTOP FOR A COMPUTER AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SAME - A desktop to be used in combination with a computer comprising a keyboard is disclosed, the desktop comprising an horizontal display comprising an interface for connecting the horizontal display to the computer and a display signal generating unit for generating a display signal to be provided to the horizontal display via the interface, the display signal for causing the horizontal display to display an indication of a zone on which the keyboard is to be positioned by a user and at least one element, wherein the at least one element is generated according to a context. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120270 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention discloses an electronic device having a first control section that outputs a predetermined signal to one of plurality of first lines according to the instructions input from operation keys, an output signal setting section that is connected to the first control section via the first lines to specify a voltage value based on the signal input from the first lines, and a second control section that identifies a predetermined process corresponding to the instruction received by the first control section based on the voltage value specified by the output signal setting section and then executes the process. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120271 | DATA INPUT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE TERMINAL HAVING TOUCHSCREEN - A data input method and apparatus for a mobile terminal having a touchscreen includes: sensing a touch gesture of a user on the touchscreen; checking whether the sensed touch gesture is a split keypad request; and displaying, when the sensed touch gesture is a split keypad request, at least two split keypads in a display area of the touchscreen, and displaying a function execution screen in an unused region (dead space) between the split keypads. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120272 | Device, Methods, and User Interface for Providing Optimized Entry of Alphanumeric Text - The present invention includes a device, method, and user interface for providing optimized entry of alphanumeric text. In one form, a method for providing selectable characters within a user interface includes determining an operating mode of a communication device and receiving an input associated with a selected input key. The method determines a group of characters associated with the selected key based on the operating mode and displays the group of characters within the user interface. The user interface may display a first character of the group of characters within a first portion of the user interface and the group of characters proximal to the first character within a second portion of the user interface. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120273 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INPUTTING - An input apparatus and method are provided. The input apparatus includes an input unit that includes at least one key. The input unit may receive at least one input coordinate corresponding to the at least one key. The apparatus also includes a control unit to update a key area of the input unit based on the at least one input coordinate. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120274 | TEXT INPUT METHOD IN TOUCH SCREEN TERMINAL AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method and an apparatus input test in a touch screen terminal. The method comprises designating a certain region on a keyboard interface picture, not permitting text input through a keyboard when touch drag started from the designated region is sensed and acquiring a path of the touch drag, acquiring a path of following touch drag when at least the one or more following touch drag are sensed, and reading out at least the acquired one or more paths by cursive character recognition, deducing a character, determining the deduced character as an input target, and permitting the text input through the keyboard. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120275 | OPTICAL TOUCH DEVICE AND KEYBOARD THEREOF - The invention provides an optical touch device, including a main body, a keyboard and a light emitting member. The keyboard, placed on the main body and having a first end portion and a second end portion, includes a supporting frame, a keycap and a stopping member. The keycap is connected to the supporting frame and moves between a first position and a second position. The stopping member is connected to the keycap and moves simultaneously with the keycap. The light emitting member generates a light beam to the keyboard. When the keycap is in the first position, the light beam passes through the first end portion to the second end portion, and when the keycap is in the second position, the light beam is terminated by the stopping member, such that the light does not reach the second end portion. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120276 | DISPLAY MODE SWITCHING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILE TERMINAL - The present application relates to a display mode switching device and method for a portable electronic device. In particular, the present application relates to a portable electronic device that can switch display modes of an integrated display and input device to facilitate composition of a text message by switching between a portrait mode and a landscape mode. A portable electronic device may use a display mode switching method in which a posture of the portable electronic device can be checked, and a display mode can be selected based on the posture. A portrait-mode text messaging composition window with a portrait-mode key map and a landscape-mode text messaging composition window with a landscape-mode key map can be displayed in the selected display mode. | 05-16-2013 |
20130127724 | FOLDING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OPEN AND CLOSED MODES THEREOF - The embodiments of the present invention provide a folding electronic apparatus and a method for detecting open and closed modes thereof. The folding electronic apparatus includes a body and a cover, with a keyboard being disposed on the body and a capacitive touch screen being disposed on the cover. A plurality of metal detection points is disposed on the body. A sensor connected to the capacitive touch screen senses change of a capacitance value resulting from capacitive effect between the plurality of metal detection points and the capacitive touch screen, and determines open and closed modes of the folding electronic apparatus. The embodiments of the present invention detect open and closed modes of a folding electronic apparatus using a sensor connected to a capacitive touch screen by predefining a plurality of metal detection points on a keyboard or physical structure of the folding electronic apparatus. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127725 | OPERATION INPUT SYSTEM AND OPERATION INPUT METHOD - Disclosed is an operation input system including: an operation display device; and a display device, wherein in case that the operation display device receives input of security information, the operation display device sets input keys in the key arrangement on a screen of the display unit and displays the operation window in which the input keys or at least contents of the input keys cannot be visually recognized, and the operation detecting unit receives the operation for the set input keys, and the display device controls display contents of the second display unit so as to display a state in which a virtual image of the input keys is combined with a situation in which an operator operates the display unit in accordance with an image shot by the camera so as to match a position of the virtual image with the set input keys. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127726 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING USER INTERFACE USING REMOTE CONTROLLER - Described is an apparatus and method for providing a graphic user interface. A main body of the apparatus may provide a plurality of user interfaces on a display and a remote controller of the apparatus may provide a plurality of user interfaces on the remote controller. A user interface provided by the main body may be synchronized with a user interface provided on the remote controller for the convenience of the user. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127727 | E-BOOK READER FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS - An electronic device suitable to read textual materials thereon for disabled individuals includes a device having a size less than 12 inches by 12 inches, less than 1 inch thick, and includes a front surface with a display suitable for displaying at least one of text and images thereon. The device includes a turn button that when selected selects a page turning duration where a first page of an electronic book is presented on the display and based upon the page turning duration a subsequent page of the electronic book is presented on the display. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127728 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INPUTTING CHARACTER IN TOUCH DEVICE - A method and touch device for inputting a character are provided. The method includes displaying a first character when a touch interaction based on a user gesture is input to the certain character region; receiving a drawing interaction after the touch interaction while the touch interaction is maintained; displaying a first complete character generated by combining a second character according to the drawing interaction with the first character in a form of a preview; detecting a conversion interaction while the first completed character is displayed; displaying a second complete character generated by combining a third character according to the conversion interaction with the first character in the form of a preview; and processing the second complete character as a complete character when the user gesture is released while the second complete character is displayed. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127729 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARD BASED ACTIVATION AND DISMISSAL - A virtual keyboard apparatus and method for forming the virtual keyboard apparatus are provided. The virtual keyboard apparatus may include a touch-sensitive display surface configured to detect a touch signal including at least a finger touch and a palm touch by a hand of a user, and a controller configured to generate a virtual keyboard having a layout determined based at least in part on a distance between the detected palm touch and the detected finger touch. The method for generating a virtual keyboard may include detecting with a touch-sensitive display surface a touch signal including at least a finger touch and a palm touch formed by a hand of a user, and generating a virtual keyboard having a layout based at least in part on a distance between the detected palm touch and the detected finger touch. | 05-23-2013 |
20130135207 | CAPACITIVE SENSING KEYBOARD - A novel capacitive sensing keyboard allows for keypads to be easily changed for repair or reconfiguration purposes. The keypads can be made of a deformable and resilient material, such as an elastomer, which can provide tactile feedback to a user and which are relatively inexpensive to manufacture. An array of overlying pairs of driver elements and sense elements are located adjacent the keypad and changes in the dielectric value of materials about the driver/sense element pairs are detected when a key on the keypad is pressed by a user. These detected changes are processed in view of a defined key map to determine which key or keys have been pressed by the user. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135208 | Method for a chord input of textual, symbolic or numerical information - A system and method for chord input of symbols, by up to three fingers of each hand. The system consists of twelve input zones ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130135209 | DISAMBIGUATING TOUCH-INPUT BASED ON VARIATION IN CHARACTERISTIC SUCH AS SPEED OR PRESSURE ALONG A TOUCH-TRAIL - Disclosed is a method and corresponding apparatus or system for disambiguating touch-input based on variation in a characteristic such as speed or pressure along a touch-trail. A computing system may detect a variation in a characteristic of a touch-trail, such as variation in speed of movement of touch along the touch-trail and/or a variation in pressure of touch along the touch-trail. Based on the detected variation, the computing system may determine an intended touch position represented by the trail, such as a landing position or lifting position for instance. And the computing system may take action based at least in part on that determined touch position. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135210 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING A KEYPAD IN WIRELESS TERMINAL - An apparatus and method for arranging a keypad in a wireless terminal, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for arranging a keypad in a wireless terminal to conveniently perform a key input in the wireless terminal, the apparatus including: a display unit for displaying the keypad in at least one of a right and left side on a screen of the display unit in a horizontal mode of the wireless terminal; and a controller for controlling the display unit to display the keypad in the right and/or left side on the screen of the display unit in the horizontal mode of the wireless terminal. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135211 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard is disclosed and includes a base plate, a plurality of key structures, a plurality of switches, and a capacitive touch sensing device. Each of the key structures is disposed above the bottom plate and includes a keycap capable of moving up and down relative to the base plate. Each of the switches corresponds to one of the keycaps and is disposed under the corresponding keycap. Each of the keycaps is capable of moving toward the base plate to trigger the corresponding switch. The capacitive touch sensing device is disposed under the key structures, for sensing a touch operation performed on the keycaps. The functionality of the keyboard of the invention therefore improves. The keyboard uses an identical projection area to perform keying and touch operation, which avoids the inconvenience for a user when using both a keyboard and a touchpad in the prior art. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135212 | HAPTIC KEYBOARD FOR A TOUCH-ENABLED DISPLAY - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a haptic keyboard for a touch-enabled display of a portable electronic device. According to one example, the touch-enabled display unit is configured to display a keyboard having a plurality of interactive key selectors. A plurality of tractable members are coupled to the display unit, with each tractable member positioned to correspond with a boundary area of at least one key selector. Furthermore, each tractable member is configured to protrude from a front surface of the display unit so as to create a haptic border region for the corresponding key selector of the keyboard. | 05-30-2013 |
20130147715 | METHOD OF GRAPHIC ILLUMINATION - A computer system, a display system, a method of graphic illumination is provided to give a user an improved appearance, functionality, and aesthetics. A display system may comprise a housing, a light source, and a plurality of micro perforations. The housing may have an interior surface and an exterior surface. The light source may be located within the housing. The plurality of micro perforations may be disposed to extend from the interior surface to the exterior surface of the housing. The plurality of micro perforations may pass through the housing at different angles with respect to a plane of the exterior surface of the housing. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147716 | Computer Receptacle - A computer receptacle is disclosed herein, including a platform configured to temporarily receive an electronic device having a trough disposed upon a portion thereof, wherein at least a portion of the trough has two substantially parallel walls operatively configured to retain the electronic device therebetween. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147717 | MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - A mobile terminal device includes: a display surface; a display control module that displays on the display surface a first input screen with a plurality of character keys which input characters and a second input screen having larger intervals between at least some of adjacent character keys than intervals between all of adjacent character keys of the first input screen, in a switchable manner between the two input screens; and a delete key for deleting a character input by the character key. In this arrangement, the display control module executes control for changing the first input screen to the second input screen based on fulfillment of a condition for changing including deletion of a character by the delete key when the first input screen is displayed on the display surface. | 06-13-2013 |
20130154937 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED KEYBOARD USER INTERFACE - Provided are an apparatus and method for providing customized keyboard user interfaces (UIs) to various users. A terminal device generates keyboard UI request information for requesting keyboard UI data which is to be set in a user input device, transmits the keyboard UI request information to a keyboard UI providing server, receives keyboard UI data determined based on the keyboard UI request information from the keyboard UI providing server, and sets the received keyboard UI data in the user input device. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154938 | COMBINED TOUCHPAD AND KEYPAD USING FORCE INPUT - Methods, systems and devices are described for determining positional information and force information for input objects using an input device. The various embodiments provide improved user interface functionality by detecting positional information and force information at a sensing surface having a configurable sub-region, and operating the input device in either a touchpad mode or a keypad mode based on whether the force information exceeds a threshold value. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154939 | BUTTON KEY ASSEMBLY, OPERATION PANEL, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A button key assembly of an operation panel includes button key units. Each button key unit includes button keys and a frame member. The button keys are arranged corresponding to switches on a substrate provided at the operation panel. The frame member supports the button keys via elastic arm members. The button key units are superposed one over the other to form the button key assembly. At least one of the button key units includes a supporting space having a width sufficient for supporting the button keys via the elastic arm members, and a vacant space disposed adjacent to the supporting space on a side closer to the elastic arm members and having a width narrower than the width of the supporting space. A button key of another button key unit superposed on the at least one button key unit is arranged in the vacant space. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154940 | Keyboard, Method of Driving and Assembling the Same, and Electronic Device - A keyboard, a driving method and an assembling method for the keyboard, and an electronic device are described. The keyboard includes a base plate, on which a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member are formed; a keycap, disposed above the base plate; and an X-shaped holder disposed between the base plate and the keycap for supporting the keycap, and a third permanent magnet is provided on the sliding end, wherein the keycap is movable between a first position and a second position lower than the first position along a direction substantially perpendicular to the base plate, and wherein the third permanent magnet is in a position substantially opposite to the second magnetic member when the keycap is in the first position, and the third permanent magnet slides to a position substantially opposite to the first magnetic member when the keycap is in the second position. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154941 | Enhanced Tablet Computer - A tablet computer ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130154942 | INPUT DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH SAME - An input device includes a substrate, a key top, a magnet, magnetic sensors, and electromagnetic converters. The substrate includes first and second surfaces. The key top is arranged on a first surface side, slides from a reference position in directions parallel to the substrate, and moves in a perpendicular direction. The magnet is fixed on a substrate side, and moves together with the key top. The magnetic sensors are fixed on the second surface, are respectively arranged apart in different directions parallel to the substrate, and detect a position of the magnet. The electromagnetic converters are fixed on the second surface, are respectively arranged apart in different directions parallel to the substrate, are arranged at positions different from the magnetic sensors, and generate magnetic force in a direction in which the magnet is away from the substrate in the perpendicular direction, in accordance with a supply of electrical power. | 06-20-2013 |
20130162539 | TOUCH KEYPAD MODULE AND MODE SWITCHING METHOD THEREOF - A touch keypad module includes a touch input panel having a touch input surface and physically representing at least one specific touch zone. When the specific touch zone is touched while a touch gesture is inputted through the touch input surface, or when the specific touch zone is lastingly touched, the touch input panel switches its input mode. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162540 | INPUT DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT INPUT FUNCTIONS - A multifunctional input device includes a keyboard body defining a recess, a flexible touch panel movably received in the recess of the keyboard body, and a switching sensor. The switching sensor generates a first mode signal or a second mode signal. Only the keyboard body works when the switching sensor generates the first mode signal, and only the flexible touch panel works when the switching sensor generates the second mode signal. | 06-27-2013 |
20130169540 | Moving virtual keyboard - A method for identifying user inputs is invented. A transparent virtual keyboard moves like a pointer when a user drags one finger on the lower right corner of a touch screen. The user moves the virtual keyboard so that an intended symbol moves into the text prompt of a textbox. Then, the user either moves the virtual keyboard to opposite direction or taps the lower left corner of the touch screen to enter the symbol into the textbox. The transparent virtual keyboard enables the user to interact with the current application. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169541 | AERONAUTICAL INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE WITH BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION MEANS - The application discloses an aeronautical input/output device ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130169542 | METHOD FOR UNLOCKING TERMINAL DEVICE AND TERMINAL DEVICE - A method for unlocking a terminal device and a terminal device are provided. When a terminal device is in lock mode, the terminal device obtains a rhythm with which a user taps the terminal device, and if the obtained rhythm is a preset unlock rhythm, the terminal device is enabled to perform an unlock operation. | 07-04-2013 |
20130176225 | KEYPAD MOUSE COMPUTER PERIPHERAL DEVICE - A keypad mouse computer peripheral device of the present disclosure includes a housing on top of which is located a keypad having a number keypad. The input device has at least one clicker button operable by a user's thumb while the user's hand rests on a provided palm rest or wrist rest. Force exerted by the base or palm portion of an operating hand moves the present input device which permits the index, middle and ring fingers to be located on the 4, 5, 6 key positions of the number keypad. This maintenance of the resting or home position even while the user is engaged in movement of the present keypad mouse permits easy and fast entry of numbers. A position sensor on the bottom surface of the housing of the disclosed keypad mouse detects relative location information for positional information input for a computer's graphical user interface. | 07-11-2013 |
20130176226 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND TERMINAL DEVICE FOR GENERATING SOFT KEYBOARD - A method, an apparatus, and a terminal device for generating a soft keyboard used to improve the generality of the terminal device are disclosed by the present invention. The method includes: receiving a request for realizing a customized soft keyboard; generating a shape profile of the soft keyboard according to shape information of the soft keyboard in the request; determining an identifier code corresponding to a button function event in the request according to a stored corresponding relationship between the function event and the identifier code, and generating a function information profile of the soft keyboard according to the determined identifier code; and generating the customized soft keyboard according to the shape profile and the function information profile. | 07-11-2013 |
20130176227 | Intelligent Touchscreen Keyboard With Finger Differentiation - Implementations of the present disclosure include actions of displaying a plurality of keys on a touchscreen of a computing device, receiving user input to the touchscreen, the user input including a contact with the touchscreen, in response to receiving the user input, determining spatial information associated with the contact and generating an image of the contact, determining an output based on the image and the spatial information, and executing the output. | 07-11-2013 |
20130176228 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD PREDICTIVE DISPLAY AND GENERATION OF A SET OF CHARACTERS - A communication device includes a display with a layout including key locations with associated characters. The communication device detects an input gesture and determines one or more committed characters based at least in part on a change in the input gesture. The device presents one or more strings on the layout in association with key locations that are selected based at least in part on a relationship between each presented string and non-committed characters of each presented string. | 07-11-2013 |
20130181902 | SKINNABLE TOUCH DEVICE GRIP PATTERNS - Skinnable touch device grip pattern techniques are described herein. A touch-aware skin may be configured to substantially cover the outer surfaces of a computing device. The touch-aware skin may include a plurality of skin sensors configured to detect interaction with the skin at defined locations. The computing device may include one or more modules operable to obtain input from the plurality of skin sensors and decode the input to determine grips patterns that indicate how the computing device is being held by a user. Various functionality provided by the computing device may be selectively enabled and/or adapted based on a determined grip pattern such that the provided functionality may change to match the grip pattern. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181903 | PROTECTION COVER SUPPORT SEAT STRUCTURE FOR TABLET DISPLAY APPARATUS - A protection cover support seat structure for tablet display apparatus includes a support member, a display adjustment seat and a connection assembly. The support member has a first end section and a second end section opposite to the first end section. The display adjustment seat is pivotally connected to the first end section via at least one first pivot member. An engagement locating assembly with elastic engagement function is disposed between the display adjustment seat and the connection assembly. One side of the connection assembly is connectable with the tablet display apparatus. The second end section is pivotally connected with a base seat, which is further pivotally connected with a board body. Accordingly, the tablet display apparatus can be co-used with the board body and rotated and tilted by different angles and supported in an inclined position in adaptation to different use situations and requirements. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181904 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FINGER POSITION - A finger position detection device includes a processor; and a memory which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to execute, detecting a hand region that includes a plurality of fingers from an image captured by an image capturing unit that captures an image of the plurality of fingers from in front of the fingers; dividing a first region that is at least a part of the hand region into a plurality of first cells of a first size and extracting, from each of the plurality of first cells, a first feature value that represents a feature of a position of one of the plurality of fingers in a depth direction with respect to the image capturing unit; dividing a second region that is at least a part of the hand region into a plurality of second cells of a second size. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181905 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INSTANT MESSAGING - An electronic device includes a touch screen, a virtual keyboard projector, and a content projector. When a first touch gesture is detected by the touch screen, the virtual keyboard projector produces a projected virtual keyboard. An input content is obtained through the projected virtual keyboard and transmitted to a remote electronic device through a communication interface. The electronic device receives a messaging content from the remote electronic device. When a second touch gesture is detected by the touch screen, the content projector projects a projected display and presents the messaging content in the projected display. A method of managing instant messaging in the electronic device is also provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130187857 | NEXT LETTER PREDICTION FOR VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - A method including receiving an input of a character from a virtual keyboard displayed on a display, generating one or more sets of predicted input characters based on the input character, wherein each set of predicted input characters corresponds to a subsequent candidate input character, and displaying a visual indication of at least some of the one or more sets of predicted input characters, wherein the visual indication is displayed at keys of the virtual keyboard associated with subsequent candidate input characters corresponding to the sets of predicted input characters. | 07-25-2013 |
20130187858 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARD PROVIDING AN INDICATION OF RECEIVED INPUT - A virtual keyboard providing an indication of received input and method of controlling the same is provided. The method comprises receiving an input of a character from a virtual keyboard displayed on a display, and highlighting a key in the virtual keyboard which corresponds to the input character when the input character belongs to a current set of characters which is incomplete. | 07-25-2013 |
20130194187 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF FACILITATING INPUT AT THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method includes displaying keys of a keyboard in a keyboard area on a touch-sensitive display, at least one of the keys being associated with multiple letter characters, the keyboard area located adjacent to a first side of the touch-sensitive display, detecting a touch in a keyboard area of the touch-sensitive display, the touch being associated with a character input, detecting a gesture in a gesture input area of a touch-sensitive display, the gesture area located adjacent to a second side of the touch-sensitive display, the second side opposite to the first side; wherein the gesture is associated with a keyboard-related function at the processor and the keyboard-related function is operable on the character input or a next character input. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194188 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FACILITATING INPUT AT A SECOND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method includes: receiving, at a processor of a first electronic device, an input indicating an object is proximate to an input device of the first electronic device; determining, at the processor, a location of the object relative to the input device; and sending data for displaying a visual representation of the object relative to the input device at an output device of a second electronic device. | 08-01-2013 |
20130201108 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - A method includes detecting, on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, a touch. When no secondary input to the electronic device is detected during the touch, a first function associated with the touch is performed according to a first event handling process. When a secondary input is detected that overlaps at least partially in time with the touch, a second function associated with the touch is performed according to a second event handling process. | 08-08-2013 |
20130215035 | Flexible Touch Sensor Input Device - In one embodiment, an input device includes a flexible outer layer and a flexible touch sensor layer. The flexible outer layer is formed from a solidified material. The flexible touch sensor includes a substrate and a plurality of electrodes coupled to at least one side of the substrate. The electrodes are operable to detect touches of the flexible outer layer. Each of the electrodes have a shape formed by a plurality of lines of metal, which may be fine lines of metal (FLM), that occupy less than 100% of the area of the shape of the electrode. | 08-22-2013 |
20130215036 | KEYBOARD DEVICE - The present invention discloses a keyboard device including a plurality of first number key, a shift key, a plurality of second number key and a control unit. When the control unit receives a shift key code generated by the shift key and a first number key code generated by the first number key, the control unit outputs a special symbol signal corresponding to the first number key code. When the control unit receives the first number key code or a second number key code generated by the second number key, the control unit outputs a number signal corresponding to the first number key code. When the control unit receives the shift key code and the second number key code, the control unit outputs a cutoff signal, such that a computer system stops executing commands. | 08-22-2013 |
20130215037 | MULTI-TOUCH SURFACE KEYBOARD WITH MULTI-KEY ZONES ON AN ADAPTABLE HOME LINE AND METHOD OF INPUTTING TO SAME - A multi-touch surface such as of a touch screen on a platform of an electronic device has a distribution of touch sensitive keys each corresponding to a letter, number, symbol or function. The keys are grouped into pads, each pad being operable by a different one of a user's ten fingertips. The locations of the pads may conform to the shape and size of a user's hands, and to their position and orientation in relation to the screen, and is such that the screen can comfortably be used for typing. Sub-pads may be arranged in proximity to the pads for access by the corresponding finger. A modified version of the key pattern can be used for smaller touch screens. | 08-22-2013 |
20130222245 | Alphanumeric Keys of an Input Component - An input component for a computing device including alphanumeric keys with a first set of commands for the computing device, a controller to lock a subset of the alphanumeric keys to a second set of commands if a modifier key of the input component is accessed for a predetermined amount of time, and an illumination component included within a chassis of the input component to illuminate the modifier key if the subset of alphanumeric keys are locked to the second set of commands. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222246 | NAVIGATION APPROACHES FOR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL INPUT - Multi-dimensional gesture input to a computing device can be improved by providing a mechanism to lock or reduce the effects of motion in unintended directions. In one example, a user can navigate in two dimensions, then provide a selection action through motion in a third dimension. If a computing device analyzing the gesture is able to detect the selection action, the device can limit motion outside the corresponding third dimension in order to ensure that the proper selection action is performed. Various thresholds, values, or motions can be used to limit motion in one or more axes for any appropriate purpose as discussed herein. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222247 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARD ADJUSTMENT BASED ON USER INPUT OFFSET - Example embodiments relate to adjustment of a virtual keyboard based on an offset of user input. In example embodiments, a computing device displays a virtual keyboard including a number of virtual keys selectable based on touch input. The device may then receive touch user inputs, where each user input corresponds to a selection of a particular virtual key. In response, the device may adjust a position and/or size of at least a given virtual key based on an offset with respect to the virtual key of each user input corresponding to the virtual key. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222248 | KEYBOARD INPUT CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method for processing input from a keyboard of a hand-held computing device includes receiving a plurality of key input events and, from the plurality of key input events, determining whether there is a double selection event corresponding to a specified key from the keyboard. Further, the method includes, when it is determined that there is the double selection event corresponding to the specified key, determining a key selection offset between a first and second key selection action of the double selection. The method also includes deciding whether the key selection offset is substantially equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold and, when it is decided that the key selection offset is substantially equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, using at least a first key as key input of the double selection event. The first key and the specified key are different. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222249 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD PROVIDING WORD PREDICTIONS IN PARTITIONS OF THE TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD IN PROXIMATE ASSOCIATION WITH CANDIDATE LETTERS - A method including receiving an input of a character from a virtual keyboard displayed on a display, generating a set of predicted input characters based on the input character, and displaying the generated set of characters in partitions of the virtual keyboard in proximate association with candidate letters is disclosed. An electronic device and a keyboard configured to perform the method are also disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222250 | KEYBOARD INPUT CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method for processing input from a keyboard of a hand-held computing device includes receiving a plurality of key input events and, from the plurality of key input events, determining whether there is a double selection event corresponding to a specified key from the keyboard. Further, the method includes, when it is determined that there is the double selection event corresponding to the specified key, determining a key selection offset between a first and second key selection action of the double selection. The method also includes deciding whether the key selection offset is substantially equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold and, when it is decided that the key selection offset is substantially equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, using at least a first key as key input of the double selection event. The first key and the specified key are different. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222251 | TERMINAL DEVICE - An information processing apparatus that detects, by a touch panel disposed on or formed integrally with a display, a contact input and a contactless input of an object; determines a position corresponding to an input based on an output from the touch panel; detects a change in distance between a top surface of the touch panel and the object based on the output from the touch panel; and controls the display to display a candidate word list on the display based on the determined position and the detected change in distance. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222252 | MORE USEFUL MAN MACHINE INTERFACES AND APPLICATIONS - A method for enhancing a well-being of a small child or baby utilizes at least one TV camera positioned to observe one or more points on the child or an object associated with the child. Signals from the TV camera are outputted to a computer, which analyzes the output signals to determine a position or movement of the child or child associated object. The determined position or movement is then compared to preprogrammed criteria in the computer to determine a correlation or importance, and thereby to provide data to the child. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222253 | INPUT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING INPUT INFORMATION FROM EXPOSURE - An input device and method for protecting input information from exposure, in which the time of input of information is determined using a tactile output to protect the input information from being exposed. The input device for protecting input information from exposure includes a user-input module for receiving predetermined input information from a user, a control module for setting the information inputted in association with a tactile signal among the input information as user-input information, and a tactile-output-generation module for generating and providing the tactile signal to the user-input module under the control of the control module. | 08-29-2013 |
20130229350 | Pressure Sensitive Keys - Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229351 | Key Formation - Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of areas that are embossed thereon that indicate one or more borders of respective said keys. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229352 | POS System, Control System, and Control Method of a Control System - When a dedicated user interface is displayed on the touch panel | 09-05-2013 |
20130229353 | Using Physical Objects in Conjunction with an Interactive Surface - An interaction management module (IMM) is described for allowing users to engage an interactive surface in a collaborative environment using various input devices, such as keyboard-type devices and mouse-type devices. The IMM displays digital objects on the interactive surface that are associated with the devices in various ways. The digital objects can include input display interfaces, cursors, soft-key input mechanisms, and so on. Further, the IMM provides a mechanism for establishing a frame of reference for governing the placement of each cursor on the interactive surface. Further, the IMM provides a mechanism for allowing users to make a digital copy of a physical article placed on the interactive surface. The IMM also provides a mechanism which duplicates actions taken on the digital copy with respect to the physical article, and vice versa. | 09-05-2013 |
20130234942 | Systems and Methods for Modifying Virtual Keyboards on a User Interface - A method and apparatus for modifying virtual keyboards is disclosed. An electronic device displays ( | 09-12-2013 |
20130234943 | Keyboard Apparatus Having a Backlight Function - A keyboard apparatus includes: a keyboard module having a plurality of keys; and a backlight module assembled with the keyboard module. The backlight module includes a light emitter for emitting light, a first light guide plate disposed adjacent to the light emitter and provided with a first reflective member that is aligned with one of the keys in a vertical direction for reflecting the light toward the one of the keys, and a second light guide plate disposed adjacent to the light emitter, provided with a second reflective member that is aligned with another one of the keys in the vertical direction for reflecting the light toward the another one of the keys, and disposed under the first light guide plate. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234944 | CIRCUIT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD IDENTIFYING KEYS AND IMPLEMENTING KEYPAD - The present invention provides circuit and associated method capable of identifying keys and implementing keypad; the circuit includes a plurality of input nodes and a decoder; each input nodes is associated with multiple keys, and the decoder is capable of distinguishing each of the multiple keys of an input node such that a keypad can be implemented with low pin count. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234945 | Multimodal Text Input by a Keyboard/Camera Text Input Module Replacing a Conventional Keyboard Text Input Module on a Mobile Device - Methods and modules for a multimodal text input in a mobile device are provided. Text may be input via keyboard or camera mode by holding the camera over written text. An image is taken of the written text, text is recognized, and output to an application by: activating a keyboard mode; providing an A-Z-keyboard in a first input field; activating the camera mode; capturing the text image and displaying the captured image in a second field of a device display; converting the captured image to character text by OCR and displaying the recognized character text on the display; outputting a selected character as the input text to the application upon a character selection, or outputting a selected part of the recognized character text as the input text to the application upon a selection of the part of the recognized character text via by a single keypress, control command, or gesture. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234946 | DISPLAY APPARATUS, DISPLAY SYSTEM, AND DATA COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a display system. The display system includes a display apparatus equipped with a wireless communication function, and a human input device connected with the display apparatus to transmit user input data to the display apparatus. The display apparatus allocates a communication channel dedicated for communication with the human input device among a plurality of communication channels, and receives the user input data through the allocated dedicated communication channel. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234947 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TEXT INPUT IN A SHORTHAND-ON-KEYBOARD INTERFACE - A word pattern recognition system improves text input entered via a shorthand-on-keyboard interface. A core lexicon comprises commonly used words in a language; an extended lexicon comprises words not included in the core lexicon. The system only directly outputs words from the core lexicon. Candidate words from the extended lexicon can be outputted and simultaneously admitted to the core lexicon upon user selection. A concatenation module enables a user to input parts of a long word separately. A compound word module combines two common shorter words whose concatenation forms a long word. | 09-12-2013 |
20130241836 | KEYBOARD AND COMPUTING DEVICE - A keyboard includes a main keypad, a numerical keypad, a processor, and a detector. In an input mode, the processor processes input information of the main keypad or input information of the numerical keypad and outputs the processed input information of the main keypad or the processed input information of the numerical keypad to a computer. In a calculator mode, the processor performs a numerical calculation upon the input information of the numerical keypad. The detector detects operation states of the computer and the processor is controlled to switch between the input mode and the calculator mode according to the detected operation states. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241837 | INPUT APPARATUS AND A CONTROL METHOD OF AN INPUT APPARATUS - It is an input apparatus of an information processing apparatus having a touch sensor, and has a recognition means which detects that the finger that the touch sensor has detected has touched and recognizes the position information of the finger, and a control means which sets a virtual keyboard based on the position information. | 09-19-2013 |
20130249801 | Apparatus Pertaining to a Multi-Modality User-Input Standalone Accessory - A standalone accessory by which a user inputs information into a primary apparatus (such as a portable electronic device) comprises a housing having a first side and an opposing, second side. A mechanical keyboard is disposed on the first side of the housing and a touch-sensitive planar surface is disposed on the second side of the housing. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249802 | TOUCH KEYBOARD - A touch keyboard includes an overlay frame, a touch pad, and a feedback device. The touch pad and the feedback device are disposed under the overlay frame. The overlay frame has plural openings for providing the keystrokes of the touch keyboard. When the user's finger is penetrated through a corresponding opening to touch the touch pad, the touch pad generates a key signal, and the feedback device generates a feedback signal to the user. The touch keyboard is thin and lightweight, and is easily carried. Moreover, due to the keystrokes provided by the overlay frame and the feedback device, the touch keyboard is more user-friendly. | 09-26-2013 |
20130257732 | ADAPTIVE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - An adaptive virtual keyboard is provided. In one implementation, a system senses fingertip contact on a sensing surface and generates a virtual keyboard on the sensing surface where a user's hand or hands are placed. The system automatically adjusts placement of the right and left hand parts of the virtual keyboard on the sensing surface in real time to follow drift of the user's hands out of expected ranges, and can distort the geometry of the virtual keyboard to accommodate characteristics of the user's fingertip typing style. The virtual keyboard is composed of approximately 6-20 touch zones, each touch zone representing one or multiple characters or functions. A disambiguator interprets the sequence of touch zones contacted by the user into intended words, symbols, and control characters. The system can optionally display an image of the dynamically adapting virtual keyboard, for visual targeting. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257733 | REMOVABLE INPUT DEVICE ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a removable input device and assembly thereof. According to one embodiment, the assembly includes a base frame having a cavity for receiving the input device. A movable attachment member is formed on the base frame for facilitating attachment of a display device with the assembly. Furthermore, the input device is configured to removably attach to and from the base frame. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257734 | USE OF A SENSOR TO ENABLE TOUCH AND TYPE MODES FOR HANDS OF A USER VIA A KEYBOARD - Example embodiments relate to a keyboard-based system that enables a user to provide touch input via the keyboard with one hand and typed input via the keyboard with the other hand. In example embodiments, a sensor detects the user's hands on the top surface of the keyboard. In response, a computing device identifies a first hand and a second hand by analyzing information provided by the sensor. The computing device then assigns the first hand to a touch mode and the second hand to a typing mode. The user may then provide touch input using a visualization of the first hand overlaid on a user interface, while providing typed input with the second hand via the keyboard. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257735 | Electronic Devices Having Multiple Keypads and Related Methods - An electronic device includes an upper display unit and a lower keypad unit. The display unit has a display screen thereon. The display unit has first and second opposed side edges. The keypad unit has a first region and a second region and includes a first keypad on the first region and a second keypad on the second region. The keypad unit is slidably connected to the display unit on a side opposite the display screen. The keypad unit is movable relative to the display unit along a slide axis between: a closed position in which the display unit generally overlies the first keypad and the second keypad; a first open position in which the first keypad is exposed and positioned adjacent the first side edge of the display unit; and a second open position in which the second keypad is exposed and positioned adjacent the second side edge of the display unit. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257736 | GESTURE SENSING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM HAVING GESTURE INPUT FUNCTION, AND GESTURE DETERMINING METHOD - A gesture sensing apparatus configured to be disposed on an electronic apparatus is provided. The gesture sensing apparatus includes at least one optical unit set disposed beside a surface of the electronic apparatus and defining a virtual plane. Each of the optical unit set includes a plurality of optical units, and each of the optical units includes a light source and an image capturing device. The light source emits a detecting light towards the virtual plane. The virtual plane extends from the surface toward a direction away from the surface. The image capturing device captures an image along the virtual plane. When an object intersects the virtual plane, the object reflects the detecting light in the virtual plane into a reflected light. The image capturing device detects the reflected light to obtain information of the object. An electronic system having a gesture input function is also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257737 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises a display unit for displaying thereon a plurality of input regions operated by an operating body, a detection unit for detecting an approach distance between the operating body and a surface of the display unit, and a region control unit for, when the operating body approaches one of the input regions within a predetermined distance, enlarging the input region which the operating body approaches, and moving at least one of the input regions such that the adjacent input regions do not overlap each other. The input region is enlarged and an overlap between the input regions is avoided so that a user can easily select a desired input region, thereby preventing erroneous selection of other input region. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257738 | NUMERICAL CONTROL APPARATUS - A numerical control apparatus controls a machine tool. The numerical control apparatus includes a display unit that includes a main display screen, a keyboard unit that includes a plurality of input keys and an auxiliary display screen on an operation surface, and a display control unit that displays first machine-related information related to the machine tool on the main display screen and displays second machine-related information related to the machine tool on the auxiliary display screen. The keyboard unit includes a display input unit that receives an input instruction by using the auxiliary display screen as a touch panel. | 10-03-2013 |
20130265234 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR DISPLAY DEVICE AND COMPUTER ASSEMBLY USING SAME - A control circuit for a display device includes a group of keys, a video graphics array (VGA), and a control unit. The VGA port is electronically connected to the display device via a VGA bus. The control unit is electronically connected to the group of keys, and is electronically connected to the VGA port via an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) bus. The control unit outputs control signals when at least one key is actuated, and then the control signals is transmitted to the display device via the VGA port. | 10-10-2013 |
20130271373 | INPUT DEVICE FOR A DISPLAY - Embodiments of the invention are directed to an input device comprising a processor configured to operate the input device in one of a plurality of modes of operation, a plurality of buttons, and a housing configured to receive and secure a display device. The housing is configurable in a plurality of positions relative to the plurality of buttons, where at least a portion of the plurality of buttons operates in one of the plurality of modes of operation based, at least in part, on a position of the plurality of positions of the housing relative to the plurality of buttons. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271374 | Ergonomic elevated keyboard - An ergonomic, elevated keyboard includes: (a) a typing keyboard including upper level keys; (b) at least one substantially vertical support leg, a top edge of the support leg being attached to a lower surface of the keyboard, the support leg either elevating a front side of the keyboard substantially above a level of an opposite, rear side of the keyboard, forming a negative keyboard slope, or holding the keyboard in a raised, substantially horizontal position, the support leg forming a lower level under the keyboard, with a central, lower level space open to the front of the keyboard; and (c) at least one thumb key on the support leg on the lower level, the thumb key being absent from among the upper level keyboard keys. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271375 | METHOD AND DEVICE HAVING TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD WITH VISUAL CUES - A method for providing visual cues rendered on a display is provided. The method comprises: detecting a touch input associated with a user interface element rendered on the display; determining an input direction of the touch input; and displaying on the display a visual cue associated with the user interface element, wherein the visual cue is located at a position based on the input direction of the touch input. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271376 | Touch Keyboard - A touch keyboard includes a touch input panel having a touch input surface, a plurality of key zones and a tracking input zone. The touch input panel physically presents the key zones on the touch input surface. The tracking input zone is located between at least two of the key zones. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271377 | DATA ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENTERING DATA - A method and apparatus for entering words into a computer system. Letters contained in a desired word are entered by giving approximate location and directional information relative to any specified keyboard layout. The inputs need not correspond to specific keys on the keyboard, a sequence of ambiguous key entries corresponding to individual words can be used to retrieve a word from the dictionary. The system tracks directional information of movement relative to a/the specific keyboard layout, reducing it to predetermined primary directions and translates this seemingly ambiguous information into accurate words from the dictionary. The system may also capture the user's intention (with regard to text entry) by observing the movements on the keyboard. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271378 | CONVERTIBLE COMPUTING DEVICE - An apparatus may include a first panel having a first user interface that includes a keyboard. The apparatus may also include a second panel coupled via a hinge to the first panel in a clamshell structure. The second panel may include a first display side to present information in a first display mode when the apparatus is arranged in an open position, and a second display side to present information in a second display mode when the apparatus is arranged in a closed position. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271379 | CHARACTER INPUT DEVICE AND CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - The objective of the present invention is to allow a user to efficiently perform character input even if an area for placement of keys is narrow and individual key sizes are small. A display portion ( | 10-17-2013 |
20130271380 | DISPLAY INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEMS AND DISPLAY INTEGRATED INPUT DEVICE - An integrated display control system is provided, which includes a plurality of display devices, and an integrated display input device selecting one of the display devices to be operated through device identification codes that respectively correspond to specific key signals input in accordance with user's key operation and controlling the operation (or function) of the selected display device through common control commands that respectively correspond to the user input key signals. Since the plurality of display devices can be individually and integratedly controlled using one input device, the manufacturing cost can be saved, and the space of an operator's seat can be secured. | 10-17-2013 |
20130285913 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD PROVIDING WORD PREDICTIONS AT LOCATIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CANDIDATE LETTERS - A method for providing a virtual keyboard displayed on a display with visual cues is provided. The method includes: receiving an input of a character from the virtual keyboard; displaying one or more sets of predicted input characters in a prediction bar displayed on the display, wherein each set of predicted input characters is located within the prediction bar at a position corresponding to a key of subsequent candidate input character in the set of predicted input characters. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285914 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD WITH CORRECTION OF PREVIOUSLY INPUT TEXT - The present disclosure provides a touchscreen keyboard with correction of previously input text. A method for correcting text input on an electronic device is described. The method comprises: displaying a virtual keyboard on a touchscreen, the virtual keyboard including a plurality of keys; receiving input from the virtual keyboard; displaying received input in an input field displayed on the touchscreen; and deleting a previous set of characters in the input field when a delete touch gesture is detected in association with a designated key in the virtual keyboard. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285915 | IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An image display system is provided. Shutter glasses have a first active polarizer, determining whether the first active polarizer has a first polarization direction or not according to a display mode. A display apparatus has a second active polarizer determining whether the second active polarizer has a second polarization direction or not according to the display mode, and a bottom polarizer with a third polarization direction. When the display mode is a normal mode, the first active polarizer has no polarization, and the second active polarizer has the second active polarizer being perpendicular to the third polarization direction. When the display mode is a safe mode, the second active polarizer has no polarization, and the first active polarizer has the first active polarizer being perpendicular to the third polarization direction. | 10-31-2013 |
20130293474 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A SLIDABLE KEYBOARD - A handheld electronic device may include a housing and a display supported by the housing. The handheld electronic device may further include a slider element slidably mounted to housing. The slider element may be configured to move relative to the housing between a closed position and an open position. A keyboard may be coupled to slider element, and may move between a stowed position behind the display and a fully deployed position. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293475 | TYPING EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for a user operating a computer device that includes a computer program, a keyboard, a screen display and driver software. The method includes the driver software receiving information from the keyboard by indicating where the user's fingers are located and associating the information with keyboard keys by the driver software upon receiving the information and generating an image on the screen. The method further includes determining where to display the image on the screen, transmitting the generated image to be displayed on the screen and indicating by the image of a depiction of an on-screen keyboard key display to the user the location of his fingers and which key he is likely to hit next, and where his hands are oriented with respect to the keyboard, such that the device assists in creating a closed eye-brain feedback loop, allowing a user to type without pause. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293476 | TOUCH INPUT DEVICE - A touch input device includes a touch plate and a controlling unit. The touch plate comprises plural first type touch keys and at least one second type touch key. The number of second touch contacts of each second type touch key is equal to the number of the first type touch keys. The controlling unit has plural connecting ports. The number of the connecting ports is equal to the number of the first type touch keys. Each of the connecting port is connected with the corresponding second touch contacts and the corresponding first type touch key. As a consequence, the number of plural touch signals outputted from the touch input device is greater than the number of the connecting ports of the controlling unit. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293477 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - An electronic apparatus and an operation method thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus has a sensor module. A space operation mode is enabled when an operation object is detected in a sensor space by the sensor module. A controlling function corresponding to one of a plurality of using spaces divided from the sensor space in which the operation object is located is enabled. Movement information of the operation object is detected by the sensor module, and an operation action corresponding to the enabled controlling function is executed. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293478 | TOUCH INPUT GESTURE BASED COMMAND - A touch input gesture made on a touch sensitive display is described for providing a quick and efficient method for initiating the opening of a text input box. The initiation of opening the text input box following the touch input gesture may be made during the running of a separate application. Further, certain characteristics related to the shape, size and length of the touch input gesture will be referenced to determine certain characteristics of the text input box that is initiated in response to the touch input gesture. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293479 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INPUTTING CHARACTERS IN A TERMINAL - A character input apparatus and method in a terminal are provided, in which a touch screen displays a first key set and a second key set. The first key set includes first letter keys with all consonants and a second letter key with symbols indicating Tone Marks (Tms) and positions of predetermined vowels, for inputting all vowels and Tms. The second key set includes the predetermined vowels or Tms. Upon selection of a symbol by the second letter key, the controller controls the touch screen to display the second key set and receives at least one letter by the first key set and the second key set. | 11-07-2013 |
20130300664 | PROVIDING A VERTICAL CANDIDATE BAR WITH AN ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD - Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing a vertical candidate bar with an on-screen keyboard are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may display a keyboard on a touch-sensitive display screen. The keyboard may be a split keyboard that includes two panels of keys displayed on opposite sides of the display screen. The device also may display a candidate bar on the display screen, and the candidate bar may be vertically aligned with the keyboard. As character input is received via the keyboard, the device may update the candidate bar to include various candidate characters that are determined based on the received character input. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300665 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - A method of character entry includes detecting a spacebar adjacent input from a keyboard, the spacebar adjacent input corresponding to a key adjacent to a spacebar; and determining whether to accept the spacebar adjacent input based on whether a preceding inputted string, the preceding inputted string comprising a string of inputted characters preceding the spacebar adjacent input, corresponds to a first stored object. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300666 | VOICE KEYBOARD - A method may include receiving a keyed input from a user in a user device, wherein the keyed input indicates a letter of a word. The method may also include receiving an audio input from the user in the user device, wherein the audio input indicates the word. The method may also include generating a first list of predicted words based on the audio input and the keyed input from the user and displaying the first list of predicted words to the user. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300667 | Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard - An adjustable ergonomic keyboard includes keyboard segments coupled by a joint allowing the keyboard segments to pivot relative to one another. A retainer secures a corresponding keyboard segment with respect to a base support and allows the corresponding retained keyboard segment to rotate thereabout and to travel laterally with respect to the base support. The base support may be part of a portable laptop chassis or body or may be a stand alone base for use of the keyboard as a peripheral data input device. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300668 | Grip-Based Device Adaptations - Grip-based device adaptations are described in which a touch-aware skin of a device is employed to adapt device behavior in various ways. The touch-aware skin may include a plurality of sensors from which a device may obtain input and decode the input to determine grip characteristics indicative of a user's grip. On-screen keyboards and other input elements may then be configured and located in a user interface according to a determined grip. In at least some embodiments, a gesture defined to facilitate selective launch of on-screen input element may be recognized and used in conjunction with grip characteristics to launch the on-screen input element in dependence upon grip. Additionally, touch and gesture recognition parameters may be adjusted according to a determined grip to reduce misrecognition. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300669 | INPUT DEVICE, INPUT METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR INPUTTING CHARACTERS, NUMBERS, OR SYMBOLS BY USING AN ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD - An input control unit includes: a keyboard storage unit for storing keyboard screens each corresponding to a set of characters or symbols; a keyboard display unit for reading one of the keyboard screens and displaying the read keyboard screen on the screen; an input receiving unit for receiving a selection of the character or the symbol by the user; and a switching control unit for reading keyboard screens from the keyboard storage unit, displaying the read keyboard screens on the screen as selection candidates, and switching the selection candidate from among the plurality of keyboard screens. When the switching control unit receives a user control input to confirm the candidate being selected from the user, the keyboard display unit displays the keyboard screen selected on the screen, and receives a selection of the character or the symbol selected from the user. | 11-14-2013 |
20130307779 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION - A system for communicating over a communication network(s) is disclosed. The system includes software operated on a user device in the communication network(s), and is adapted to store, receive, display, and send or submit alphanumeric data and user-driven non-alphanumeric content. The system includes a data selection area on the user device in communication with the software for selection of alphanumeric data and user-driven non-alphanumeric content for display. A display is provided on the user device for the display of the alphanumeric data and the user-driven non-alphanumeric content. The display is in communication with the software on the user device, the software being adapted to display the alphanumeric data with inline user-driven non-alphanumeric content in a software application operated by the user device. The software is also adapted to communicate and receive the alphanumeric data and user-driven non-alphanumeric content over the communication network(s) for display. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307780 | KEYBOARD DEVICE - A physical keyboard membrane with “feel and tap” technology projects each individual or specified key above the flat input surface or display of a virtual touch screen keyboard for mobile telephone, smart phone and tablet devices. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307781 | DATA ENTRY SYSTEMS - A data entry system having a plurality of keys to which substantially all of the letters of an alphabet are assigned based on their common characteristics in their shapes. The letters are divided in a plurality of groups of letters based on the characteristics. In order to enter a word the user interacts with the appropriate keys. A word predictive system predicts the desired word based on the key interactions. | 11-21-2013 |
20130314322 | TOUCH PANEL AND INPUT SWITCHING METHOD - A touch panel includes a transparent sheet with a keyboard layout pattern formed thereon, a touch display panel, a processor and at least two input modules. The input modules are chosen from the group consisting of a keyboard input module, a handwriting input module and a touch input module. The processor includes a touch operation recognition module, a determining module and a switching module. The touch operation recognition module identifies touch pattern on the touch panel. The determining module compares the touch pattern identified by the touch operation recognition module to preset touch pattern(s) and generates commands according to the comparison result. The switching module receives the command from the determining module and actives a corresponding input module. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314323 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN INPUT MODULE AND AN FLEXIBLE BRIDGING BOARD THEREOF - An input module is mounted on a portable electronic device and has a sensing substrate and a cover lens mounted on a top surface of the sensing substrate, a physical switch mounted on and electrically connected to a bottom surface of the sensing substrate, and a flexible bridging board having two opposite short sides respectively protruding from two short sides of the sensing substrate for the two short sides of the flexible bridging board to be mounted on the electronic device. As the two short sides of the input module are mounted on the electronic device and a lever arm between a pressed point to a fixed point of the input module is shortened, a torque applied to the input module is lowered and the input module is not easily deformed. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314324 | KEYBOARD AND INPUT METHOD USING SAME - A keyboard includes an input interface, a rotatable infrared emitter, a first counter, a second counter, an infrared receiver, and a processor. The rotatable infrared emitter emits infrared light across the input interface which represents a keyboard. The first counter starts a count at each beginning of the infrared light emission. The second counter starts a count when the infrared emitter rotates to reach a reference direction in each rotating period. The infrared receiver stops the counts of the first counter and the second counter when the infrared receiver receives infrared light reflected from an obstacle. The first counter defines a transmission time of the infrared light. The second counter defines a rotating time. The processor calculates a position of the obstacle on the input interface according to the transmission time, the rotating time, a rotating speed of the infrared emitter, and positions of the infrared emitter and infrared receiver. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314325 | OPERATION INPUT DEVICE - An operation input device ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130321275 | ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD - An illuminated keyboard includes a keyset portion and at least one light source substrate. The keyset portion includes a plurality of keys and a baseboard to hold the keys and allow the keys to respectively generate a trigger displacement. The keys are arranged in parallel rows to form a plurality of key clusters. The light source substrate is located between any two neighboring key clusters and includes a light transmission channel with an electrode electrically connected to at least one light emitting diode (LED) and is covered by a light transmission element. The LED receives electric power provided by the light source substrate to generate light transmitted via the light transmission channel and projected uniformly to the key clusters via the light transmission element. Hence the illuminated keyboard of the invention can be made thinner and assembled simpler. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321276 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, IMAGE DATA DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes an input module, a controller and a determination module. The input module includes a plurality of keys. The controller displays a primary image and a secondary image which indicates an input position on the primary image. The determination module determines a position of the secondary image in an area of the primary image based on a position of the key inputted in an area of the input module. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321277 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, KEY INPUTTING METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - An electronic apparatus includes a key pad unit which is disposed on the key board and displays a plurality of divided button areas, a mode determination unit which determines an operation mode of the key pad unit, and a control unit which controls the key pad unit to display information regarding a plurality of keys corresponding to the determined operation mode on the plurality of button areas. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321278 | METHODS FOR DRIVING ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS - A touch screen electro-optic display is arranged such that upon a touch being detected on the display surface, the display surface surrounding the touch “blinks” by being driven to a different optical state, then back to its original state. A second method uses a display having a pen or stylus which can draw lines upon the display. A first line segment is detected and its area updated using a first drive scheme having short waveforms. The area of a second line segment is updated using the first drive scheme. Thereafter, the areas of both line segments are updated using a second drive scheme different from the first drive scheme. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321279 | METHOD OF CAPTURING SYSTEM INPUT BY RELATIVE FINGER POSITIONING - A reader is utilized to detect motion of a user's fingers when a user mimics a typing motion. The system can be used to define various key press states for particular finger positions and then monitor the motion of fingers to detect when a key state is entered. The system can then provide the detected key state as input to a system expecting the data input. | 12-05-2013 |
20130328780 | DISPLAY STRUCTURE HAVING A TRANSMITTANCE-CONTROLLABLE LAYER - A display structure includes a liquid crystal module, and a light guide layer arranged on a surface of the liquid crystal module, first light-emitting devices arranged at an edge of one end portion of the light guide layer, and a transmittance-controllable layer arranged on a surface of the light guide layer opposing the liquid crystal module. The light-emitting devices are configured to emit light into the light guide layer, and thus the light emitted by the light-emitting devices is transmitted within the light guide layer. The transmittance-controllable layer may have light transmittance characteristics which change depending on an external stimulus applied thereto. | 12-12-2013 |
20130328781 | INPUT DEVICE WITH CONTOURED REGION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to input device configured with a plurality of input members grouped into contoured-shaped bowls on a portion of the input devices. The input device may also be configured for use with multiple hand positions and multiple profiles based on the hand positions. The input device may enable switching between user-programmable profiles, and may include sensory feedback indicating the profiles active on the input device. | 12-12-2013 |
20130328782 | INFORMATION TERMINAL DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - In an information terminal device ( | 12-12-2013 |
20130335327 | KEYBOARD APPLIANCE FOR TOUCHSCREEN - A keyboard activates areas of a touchscreen according to user interaction with the keyboard. A discharge circuit provides a discharge path for altering the electrostatic field of the touchscreen. Such discharge circuit excludes the user's finger (or stylus). Instead of grounding to the user, a ground plane in varying embodiments may be contained within the keyboard, or be formed at least in part by by the case of the keyboard, the case of the host device, or the ground plane of the host device. The keyboard includes an electrical ground member to absorb the capacitive discharge and/or conduct such discharge to the ground plane. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335328 | DIGITAL CHALKBOARD MENU - A digital chalkboard menu may be configured and utilized to provide active and/or interactive information to customers and potential customers of a restaurant, café, or other food service area. The digital chalkboard menu may be configured to display a menu of food or related items that are available for sale at the merchant. The digital chalkboard menu may also be mounted in the food service area such that customers can view the items prior to and/or during purchase of menu items. In some aspects, the digital chalkboard menu may display a background and/or text in such a way that it resembles words handwritten in chalk on a chalkboard. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335329 | COMPUTER INPUT DEVICE - An apparatus comprising a monitor and a base. The base may be configured to display a plurality of characters received from both a first source within the monitor and a second source. The base may be connected to the monitor through a physical connection and an optical connection. The optical connection may transmit the characters received from the first source within the monitor. The optical connection may use a passive light source derived from a backlight source of the monitor. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335330 | MEDIA PROCESSING INPUT DEVICE - Media processing input devices are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a connection portion having at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with a computing device and a magnetic coupling device to form a removable magnetic attachment to the computing device to secure the connection portion to the computing device. The input device also includes an input portion comprising a plurality of keys that are configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs, the signals to specify processing of media to be performed by the computing device. The input device further includes a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly connect the connection portion to the input portion, the flexible hinge having one or more conductors configured to communicatively couple the plurality of keys with the communication contact | 12-19-2013 |
20130342462 | CONTROLLING BACKLIGHTS BASED ON ANGLE OF DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD BASE - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to turning on backlights of a keyboard. An angle of a display relative to a base or keyboard is determined or monitored. The backlights are turned on based on at least two values of the angle. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342463 | METHOD FOR INPUTTING CHARACTER AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A method for inputting a character executed by a computer that inputs a character, the method includes: obtaining a first pressed position at which the pressing operation has been performed and a first key corresponding to the first pressed position; detecting deletion of a character input using the first key; obtaining, when the deletion is detected, a second pressed position at which a next pressing operation has been performed and a second key corresponding to the second pressed position; determining whether or not a distance between the first pressed position and the second key is smaller than or equal to a threshold; and correcting, when the distance is smaller than or equal to the threshold, a range that is recognized as the second key in the region on the basis of the first pressed position. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342464 | Input Device with Interchangeable Surface - An input device with an interchangeable surface is described. In one or more implementations, an input device base includes a connection portion configured to provide a physical and communicative coupling to a computing device and a plurality of sensors configured to initiate respective inputs responsive to contact from a user. The input device also includes an interchangeable surface that is removable and connectable, physically, to the input device base, the interchangeable surface having a plurality of indications of inputs that are to be initiated via respective ones of the plurality of sensors. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342465 | Interchangeable Surface Translation and Force Concentration - An input device with an interchangeable surface is described. In one or more implementations, an input device base includes a connection portion configured to provide a physical and communicative coupling to a computing device and a plurality of sensors configured to initiate respective inputs responsive to contact from a user. The input device also includes an interchangeable surface that is removable and connectable, physically, to the input device base, the interchangeable surface having a plurality of indications of inputs that are to be initiated via respective ones of the plurality of sensors. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342466 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR RAISED TOUCH SCREENS - A touch sensitive display assembly includes a touch screen and a button array. The touch screen is configured to display one or more input keys. The button array includes one or more buttons corresponding to the one or more input keys. The button array is formed by a substrate attached to a button membrane thereby creating a set of button cavities corresponding to the input keys. The button cavities are configured to be inflated and deflated by a pump coupled to a fluid reservoir. The cavities can be inflated/deflated together, in subsets, and/or individually. In some embodiments, the button array is sandwiched between a touch sensing layer and a display of the touch screen. In other embodiments, the button array can be located either above or below the touch screen. | 12-26-2013 |
20140002363 | TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD PROVIDING SELECTION OF WORD PREDICTIONS IN PARTITIONS OF THE TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARD | 01-02-2014 |
20140002364 | Specialized Keyboard for Dental Examinations | 01-02-2014 |
20140002365 | DUAL SCREEN DISPLAY FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140002366 | INPUT DEVICE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY | 01-02-2014 |
20140002367 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY | 01-02-2014 |
20140002368 | Method and device for generating image keyboard | 01-02-2014 |
20140015753 | METHOD FOR SIMPLIFYING A SWYPE BASED TOUCH-SCREEN KEYPAD FOR FAST TEXT ENTRY - A method, apparatus and computer program product for entering text on a touch-screen device is presented. Entry of at least one letter of a word on a virtual keypad of a touch-screen device is detected. In response to the detection of an entry of least one letter of a word on a virtual keypad of a touch-screen device a first row of keys is displayed on the virtual keypad, the first row of keys comprising a predictive character set of keys based on the entry of at least one letter of a word. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015754 | KEY CONTROL DEVICE FOR CLICK PAD - The present disclosure relates to a key control device for click pad. The key control device comprises a first driving member, a second driving member, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod. When the first driving member is pressed, it drives the first, connecting rod for activating the key functions of the click pad. When the second driving member is pressed, it drives the second connecting rod and drives the first, driving member to drive the first connecting rod to recover to the original position for shutting down the key functions of the click pad. The key control device according to the present disclosure can control the activation or shutdown of the key functions of the click pad. Because the key control device is hidden below a click pad of a notebook computer, the appearance of an electronic device will not be influenced. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015755 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDWRITING INPUT USING A TOUCHPAD - A handwriting input method and apparatus use a determining process to determine whether or not to enter a handwriting mode according to a first touch when the first touch is detected by a touchpad, define and mark a writing frame corresponding to the touchpad on a screen upon entrance into the handwriting mode, and in the handwriting mode, when the touchpad detects a second touch, use a ratio to calculate coordinates of the second touch to generate corresponding coordinates for the writing frame according to an initial location of the second touch. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015756 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING TOUCH-SENSITIVE PROTECTIVE COVER - An electronic device includes a protective cover. A portion of the protective cover is capable of both displaying and accepting touch input. The display by the protective cover may repeat the display by the electronic device, or the display of the protective cover may be independent. The touch display portion detects touch operations applied on the touch display portion, and outputs signals to the electronic device to execute corresponding functions according to the touch operations. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015757 | ENABLING DATA ENTRY BASED ON DIFFERENTIATED INPUT OBJECTS - Methods and apparatus for facilitating virtual input in devices that differentiates input objects are provided. Various methods for automatically configuring component settings and features of such devices are described. Changes in the component settings of the device and the corresponding operational characteristics of the device that triggered said changes may be grouped into profiles and selected by users. The component settings may include useful assisting features such as additional lighting provide by a LED and illuminated visual guides of the virtual input interface projected by a laser or LED. The characteristics of such assisting features may be modified dynamically in response to changes in the state of a reference object. | 01-16-2014 |
20140022174 | EXTERNAL KEYBOARD AND SHEATH OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An external keyboard of an electronic device having a capacitive touch screen and a connector socket is provided. The external keyboard includes a keyboard body and a plurality of physical buttons. The keyboard body is for being disposed on the capacitive touch screen and includes a connector connected to the connector socket. Each physical button has a trigger portion, and a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other, and the trigger portion is disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. The physical buttons are disposed in the keyboard body at intervals. When a distance between the trigger portion and the capacitive touch screen is less than a trigger interval, capacitance of a region of the capacitive touch screen corresponding to the trigger portion is changed by the trigger portion to generate a touch signal. Furthermore, a sheath of an electronic device is also provided. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022175 | INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE - An information processing method for a touch screen device includes in response to contact of a user's finger with a touch screen of the touch screen device, identifying the finger contacting the touch screen; determining key(s) corresponding to the identified finger based on set correspondence relationship(s) between the finger(s) and the key(s); and displaying at least one character represented by the key(s) corresponding to the identified finger. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022176 | INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE - An information processing method for a touch screen device includes in response to contact of a user's finger with a touch screen of the touch screen device, identifying the finger contacting the touch screen; determining key(s) corresponding to the identified finger based on set correspondence relationship(s) between the finger(s) and the key(s); and displaying at least one character represented by the key(s) corresponding to the identified finger. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022177 | Input Device Configuration having Capacitive and Pressure Sensors - Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device. The flexible contact layer includes a force concentrator pad that is configured to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a capacitive sensor assembly arranged in an array that is configured to detect a location of an object that is proximal to a respective capacitive sensor of the capacitive sensor assembly and a pressure sensitive sensor assembly including a plurality of pressure sensitive sensor nodes that are configured to detect an amount of pressure applied by the object against a respective pressure sensitive sensor node of the pressure sensitive sensor assembly. | 01-23-2014 |
20140028562 | Gestures for Keyboard Switch - In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first one of a plurality of touch-screen keyboards on a touch-screen display of a computing device; and, in response to a touch gesture comprising a path comprising two or more points on the touch-screen display, displaying a second one of the keyboards on the touch-screen display in place of the first one of the keyboards. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028563 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - A method includes displaying a selectable feature on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, detecting a touch at a location within a target area associated with the selectable feature, and adjusting the target area based on a contact area of the touch and a magnitude of at least one signal when the touch is detected. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028564 | TOUCH SENSOR INTEGRATED WITH A KEYBOARD SPACEBAR - A touch sensor integrated with a keyboard spacebar. A touchpad zone can be defined on a portion of a planar surface of a spacebar. The touchpad zone can be configured to detect movement of a human appendage across the touchpad zone, or above the touchpad zone, and generate a corresponding signal from the keyboard that causes corresponding movement of a cursor presented on a display. In another embodiment, a touchpad can be positioned over the spacebar. The touchpad can be slidably engaged to the keyboard to facilitate user positioning of the touchpad over a desired portion of the spacebar. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028565 | ILLUMINATING COLORED KEYBOARD BACKLIGHTS BASED ON DISPLAY PORTIONS - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to illuminating backlights based on dominant colors presented on a display. Dominant colors of portions of the display are determined. Backlights of a keyboard are caused to be illuminated to colors based on respective dominant colors. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028566 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A DYNAMIC AND LOCALIZED ATM KEYPAD - The invention relates to a system and method for generating a dynamic and localized keypad in an automated teller machine (ATM). This invention involves receiving the language of preference information of the ATM users and retrieve the number values, texts and all other characters which are required to be displayed in the dynamic keypad. Based on the retrieved information the dynamic keypad is generated in the preferred language. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028567 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a display device and a control method thereof. The display device includes a display, a camera capturing a gesture in a three dimensional space; and a controller selectively displaying a virtual keyboard corresponding to a hand gesture for character input on the display when the captured gesture includes the hand gesture for the character input. Accordingly, the virtual keyboard corresponding to the hand gesture for the character input is displayed, so that the user may not perform an additional operation to display the virtual keyboard. | 01-30-2014 |
20140035817 | INPUT DEVICE FOR USE WITH A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An input device includes a body releasably attachable to a portable electronic device having a touch-sensitive display, the body comprising a plurality of selectable elements, a plurality of contacts for contacting the touch-sensitive display when the input device is attached to the portable electronic device. The body also includes a controller operatively coupled to the selectable elements and to the contacts for receiving a selection of one of the selectable elements, identifying one or more of the contacts based on receipt of selection of the one of the selectable elements, and providing an output utilizing the one or more of the contacts that are identified. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035818 | ADAPTIVE KEYBOARD LIGHTING - A method for managing backlight illumination of a keyboard that is coupled to an electronic device or computer system includes placing backlights illuminating the keyboard in an on-state or an off-state according to a direction of the user's eyesight relative to the keyboard, a use state of the keyboard, and a state of a display presented to the user by the electronic device or computer system to receive input via keyboard entry. The method includes turning off at least one backlight if the user's eyesight is directed away the keyboard, if the keyboard is not in use, or if the display does not include an input element for receiving input via keyboard entry. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035819 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to an Augmented-Reality Keyboard - An augmented-reality component associates augmented-reality keycaps with corresponding physical keycaps of a physical keyboard. The augmented-reality component can comprise, at least in part, augmented-reality glasses. By one approach the augmented-reality component associates the augmented-reality keycaps with the physical keycaps by visually overlaying, at least in part, the augmented-reality keycaps with corresponding ones of the physical keycaps. By one approach the keycaps of the physical keyboard can themselves selectively display informational content but can also selectively display one or more of the physical keycaps as being informationally blank to thereby present a substantially uniform blank screen upon which the augmented-reality keycap content can be presented. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035820 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A notebook computer is disclosed in the present invention which comprises: a screen, which is a touch screen configured to be operable via touching; a host, which is integrated in the screen; and a keyboard, which is detachably connected with the screen so that the keyboard and the screen can be in a state of being connected to each other or in a state of being separated from each other in use. When the notebook computer is used, the keyboard and the screen can be in the state of being separated from each other in use, so that the screen and the keyboard of the notebook computer are used separately. And the keyboard and the screen can be separated when needed and the notebook computer can be use by touching operation on the screen. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035821 | POCKET DATA INPUT BOARD - The invention is a thin, light, touch sensitive, typically portable keyboard for an electronic device, which uses walls between most adjacent keys to prevent one finger activating more than intended key. This enables packing keys extremely close to each other, yet negligible chance of false activation. Round, hexagonal or wave shaped walls enable more keys for same working surface area, compared to square keys. Variations are detachable, externals, removable walls formed by a layer over the keyboard. Sizes can be from wrist worn watch like, credit card, cell phone, pocket and more. Foldable versions enable more keys for less stowage space. | 02-06-2014 |
20140043236 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SWITCHABLE DISPLAY SCREEN, COMPUTER SYSTEM THEREOF AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING DISPLAY SCREEN - An electronic device with a switchable display screen, a computer system of the electronic device and a method therefor are provided. The electronic device includes a processing unit, a DisplayPort interface, a keyboard control unit, a switch module, and a display panel module. The processing unit generates a first display data according to a DisplayPort standard. When the DisplayPort interface is coupled to an external device, the DisplayPort interface receives an external display data transmitted by the external device. The keyboard control unit generates a switch signal according to a switch event. The switch module selects the first display data or the external display data to be a screen data according to the switch signal. The display panel module coupled to the switch module receives and displays the screen data on a display panel. Thus, the external device may share display content with the display panel of the electronic device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043237 | INPUT APPARATUS - An input device featuring a representation means with a transparent keypad situated above a representation means, wherein the keypad consists of a multitude of transparent keys and functions are mapped to the keys of the keypad, the functions being represented by means of symbols which are displayed within an area on the representation means assigned to the respective keys. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043238 | APPLICATION PROGRAM CONTROL INTERFACE - A method for controlling an application program, an electronic device thereof, and a recording medium thereof are provided. In the present method, when detecting at least one touch area on a touch screen of the electronic device, all touch points contained within each of the touch areas are obtained. Then, a unique typical coordinate value is determined according to a coordinate value of each of the touch points. Finally, an application program is controlled to execute a function relative to the typical coordinate value. Hence, the application program is controlled to execute the corresponding function by detecting the user operation on the touch screen so as to improve a convenience of operating the electronic device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140049472 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING TOUCH KEYBOARD ON TOUCH SCREEN OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In a method of displaying a touch keyboard on a touch screen of an electronic device, one or more control instructions for displaying different keyboard layouts of the touch keyboard on the touch screen are determined. The method determines a keyboard layout of the touch keyboard corresponding to each of the control instructions. When a control instruction is touched on the touch screen, the touch screen displays a keyboard layout of the touch keyboard according to the obtained control instruction. | 02-20-2014 |
20140049473 | USER-CONTROLLED KEYPAD ADVERTISING SYSTEM - A computing device is described that is configured to incorporate a user-controlled keypad user interface that facilitates user-controlled focused advertising within a portion of the keypad. The device includes a keypad user interface comprising at least four sets of keys. Each of four sets of keys is separate and distinct from the each of the other sets of keys and includes: a first set of keypad-state determination keys, a second set of keypad-state determination keys, a set of keypad external action directive keys, and a set of advertising keys. Data structures store values and data for the keypad, and a combined selection from the first set of keypad-state determination keys and the second set of keypad-state determination keys determines values of both the keypad action keys and the advertising keys by setting index values for retrieving the values and data for the sets of keys from the keypad data structures. | 02-20-2014 |
20140049474 | Systems And Methods For Processing Data Entered Using An Eye-Tracking System - A method for processing data entered using a keyboard and a keyboard capable of implementing the method is described. In one embodiment, the keyboard includes keys associated with at least one input data value and at least one multi-value key associated with at least two input data values. Each key includes a unit and each multi-value key includes a plurality of units and each input data value corresponds to at least one unit. The keyboard also includes an eye-tracking system that determines an area where a user is gazing by monitoring eye movements of the user, and an input value selection module coupled to units and to the eye-tracking system. The input value selection module determines probabilistically which input data value was entered based on a value received from at least one unit and on the area where the user is gazing. | 02-20-2014 |
20140055357 | AUTOMATIC TOUCHPAD TURN-OFF IN A COMPUTING DEVICE - A method includes sensing data related to a presence of at least a portion of a hand of a user of a computing device when the user is typing using a keyboard or a keypad of the computing device located proximate a touchpad thereof through one or more sensor(s) communicatively coupled to a processor of the computing device and located proximate both the keyboard or the keypad and the touchpad, and transmitting the sensed data to the processor. The method also includes automatically turning off the touchpad through a driver component thereof when the processor determines the presence of at least the portion of the hand of the user when the user is typing using the keyboard or the keypad based on the received sensed data. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055358 | CONTEXT-DEPENDENT HAPTIC CONFIRMATION SYSTEM - A haptic confirmation system is provided that produces a confirmation haptic effect in response to a user interaction with a user interface element, where the confirmation haptic effect is based on context metadata. The context metadata is mapped to one or more haptic parameters. A haptic signal is generated based on the one or more haptic parameters. The haptic signal is sent to an actuator configured to receive the haptic signal. The actuator utilized the haptic signal to generate the confirmation haptic effect. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055359 | MEDICAL SYMBOL KEYPAD - The present invention is a medical symbol keypad that includes a plurality of keys that each have a top surfacing that are disposed on the medical symbol keypad and a plurality of medical symbols that are disposed on the top surfacing of the keys. The medical symbol keyboard includes a software module that is included with the medical symbol keypad, the software module performs a plurality of operations associated with the medical symbol keypad and a downloadable App that is similar to the software module provided on the medical symbol keypad. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055360 | INPUT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER - An input system for a computer includes a portable device and a conversion device connected between the computer and the portable device. The portable device generates control signals in the manner of a keyboard or mouse to invoke computer functions. When a format or protocol communication type between the portable device and conversion device is different from the communication type between the conversion device and the computer, the conversion device converts the control signals to converted signals in compliance with the existing communication type between the computer and the conversion device. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055361 | INTERACTIVE DRAWING RECOGNITION - Interactive drawing recognition is described. In one example, a command is received indicating a type of drawing and a user drawing is observed. A library of drawing templates associated with the drawing type is accessed based on the command. The observed drawing is compared to the drawing templates to identify the observed drawing, and attributes are assigned to the identified drawing. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055362 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALPHABET INPUT - A method and apparatus for inputting letters by combining basic elements obtained by separating and symbolizing strokes of letters, so as to provide excellent letter intuitiveness and recognition. According to the present invention, a letter may be input by pressing one of or sequentially pressing two of keys to which basic elements | 02-27-2014 |
20140062885 | Ergonomic Data Entry Device - A data entry device includes a housing comprising a front and rear surface and laterally separated grip portions each configured to engage with a hand of a user. The user may thereby support the housing by engaging the grip portions of the housing. The rear surface includes first and second generally concave portions disposed proximate the first and second grip portions, which curve generally towards the hand of the user when the housing is supported by the user. The device further includes input keys positioned on each of the first and second generally concave portions of the rear surface such that the user may actuate the input keys with fingers of each hand while engaging the grip portions, and such that the generally concave portions facilitate ergonomic access to the input keys. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062886 | RANKING PREDICTIONS BASED ON TYPING SPEED AND TYPING CONFIDENCE - A method that includes receiving an input string, ranking, by the processor, a predicted string associated with the input string, wherein the ranking depends on whether the input string is a substring of the predicted string and at least on one of a typing speed and a typing confidence, and displaying the ranked predicted string. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062887 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING KEY INPUT - A key input control apparatus includes a gesture recognizing unit which detects whether or not an input of a touch event generated on a screen corresponds to a predetermined gesture. A gesture area identifying unit which identifies a predetermined area where the input of the touch event corresponding to the predetermined gesture is generated. A key input recognizing unit which recognizes a hardware key allotted to the predetermined area and performs an operation corresponding to an input of the recognized hardware key. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062888 | SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE FOR A KEYBOARD AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - A signal processing device for a keyboard and a signal processing method thereof. The signal processing device for a keyboard includes a key scanning unit, a pointer rod scanning unit, an analog-to-digital conversion unit and a processing unit. The key scanning unit is connected with the keys for generating a first digital input signal. The pointer rod scanning unit is connected with the pointer rod for generating an analog input signal. The analog-to-digital conversion unit is connected with the pointer rod scanning unit and receives the analog input signal, and converts the analog input signal into a corresponding second digital input signal. The processing unit is connected with the key scanning unit and the analog-to-digital conversion unit for receiving the first digital input signal and the second digital input signal, and processes the first digital input signal and the second digital input signal by time sharing. | 03-06-2014 |
20140071052 | USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - A user interface ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140071053 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS, AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus for controlling an external device comprises a communication module, an operation module, a recognition module, and a controller. The communication module is configured to communicate with the external device. The operation module is configured to display a keyboard screen of one of a plurality of types on a display, and transmit a signal to the external device based on an operation on the keyboard screen. The recognition module is configured to recognize an attribute of an input space which is selected in the external device. The controller is configured to perform control to switch a type of the keyboard screen displayed on the display based on the attribute recognized by the recognition module. | 03-13-2014 |
20140071054 | Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Manipulating Soft Keyboards - An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface concurrently displays on the display an application content area and an unsplit keyboard, the unsplit keyboard being located at a bottom of the display. The device detects a first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface. In response to detecting the first gesture on the touch-sensitive surface, the device converts the unsplit keyboard into a split keyboard and moves the split keyboard away from the bottom of the display over the application content area in accordance with the first gesture. | 03-13-2014 |
20140078063 | GESTURE-INITIATED KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS - Gesture-initiated keyboard operations are described. In one or more implementations, one or more touch inputs that involve interaction with a key of a keyboard are identified. Touch inputs can be identified using touchscreen functionality of a display device or using one or more pressure-sensitive touch sensors. Based on this touch input(s), a gesture is recognized. The gesture is configured to initiate an operation that corresponds to at least one key that is not included in the keys of the keyboard. In one or more implementations, the operation is a shift, caps lock, backspace, enter, tab, or control operation. | 03-20-2014 |
20140078064 | POINTER CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE - A pointer control method and device applicable to a computer system with a keyboard are provided. The keyboard includes control keys and non-control keys arranged in a matrix and each has an X coordinate and a Y coordinates. In the method, after a first key event that more than two non-control keys are pressed simultaneously is detected, a first coordinate is calculated, in which the first coordinate includes an average value of X coordinates and an average value of Y coordinates. A second key event that one non-control key is pressed is then detected, and a second coordinate is calculated, in which the second coordinate includes an X coordinate and a Y coordinate. Finally, a vector defined by the first and second coordinate is calculated, and a moving direction and a moving speed of the pointer are controlled according to the vector. | 03-20-2014 |
20140085206 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF KEY INPUTTING AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An electronic apparatus includes a user interface to display a key input region on a touch screen, a converter to output a key value corresponding to the touch region as a keyboard signal when a touch is input on the key input region, and a controller to execute an event corresponding to the output keyboard signal. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085207 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention provides a technique for making it easy to operate an operator interface displayed on a touch panel display. A tilt detector detects the position of the apparatus. The touch panel display displays an image of the operator interface and senses touch by a touching object, where a predetermined process is performed in response to a touch action on the operator interface. A controller moves a display position of the image of the operator interface on the touch panel display in a direction in which an information processing apparatus tilts, according to changes in the apparatus posture detected by the tilt detector. | 03-27-2014 |
20140092020 | AUTOMATIC ASSIGNMENT OF KEYBOARD LANGUAGES - Systems and methods may provide for receiving web content and identifying a language of the web content. Additionally, the language may be automatically assigned to a keyboard. In one example, the language of the web content is identified by identifying a meta tag such as a content language meta tag or a content type meta tag in one or more HTML (hypertext markup language) pages of the web content. | 04-03-2014 |
20140098023 | INCREMENTAL MULTI-TOUCH GESTURE RECOGNITION - In one example, a method comprises outputting, by a computing device and for display at an output device, a graphical keyboard comprising a plurality of keys, and receiving, by the computing device, an indication of a multi-touch gesture detected at a presence-sensitive display, the multi-touch gesture comprising a first sub-gesture that traverses a first group of keys of the plurality of keys and a second sub-gesture that traverses a second group of keys of the plurality of keys. This example method further comprises determining, in response to detecting the first sub-gesture and the second sub-gesture, a candidate word based at least in part on the first and second groups of keys, and outputting, by the computing device and for display at the output device, the candidate word. | 04-10-2014 |
20140098024 | SPLIT VIRTUAL KEYBOARD ON A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - Described herein is a split virtual keyboard that is displayed on a tablet (slate) computing device. The split virtual keyboard includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being separated from the second portion. The first portion includes a plurality of character keys that are representative at least one respective character. The tablet computing device is configured to support text generation by way of a continuous sequence of strokes over the plurality of character keys in the first portion of the split virtual keyboard. | 04-10-2014 |
20140104173 | MODULAR MODIFIABLE COMPUTER KEYBOARD - A computer keyboard is designed to accommodate a variety of security features that may be installed in the keyboard during manufacturing, whereby various combinations of devices that impart selected security features or other functions may be assembled. The keyboard assembly includes a base extension for accommodating the security devices, and a number of interchangeable modular tops supporting various discreet input technologies. This modular design is tooled to accommodate different combinations of technologies, such as biometric fingerprint readers, NFC-RFID receivers, auto locking sonar, game cartridges, and connector-supporting modules. Each interchangeable modular top can hold independent modular technology that can be used to construct an integrated device that meets the customer requirements without any substantial modification of the keyboard base or extension. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104174 | Ultra-Compact Keyboard - An embodiment of the invention provides a method of character recognition where input is received from an actuated key. The angle of the input is determined with a sensor, wherein the angle of the input includes pressure on a first axis, pressure on a second axis, and/or pressure on an additional axis. A processor matches the angle of the input to an identified character in a memory device, wherein the memory device includes a plurality of characters, each of the characters corresponding to a key and an angle of input. The identified character is displayed on a display. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104175 | FEATURE-BASED AUTOCORRECTION - A computing device is described that outputs for display at a presence-sensitive screen, a graphical keyboard having keys. The computing device receives an indication of a selection of one or more of the keys. Based on the selection the computing device determines a character string from which the computing device determines one or more candidate words. Based at least in part on the candidate words and a plurality of features, the computing device determines a spelling probability that the character string represents an incorrect spelling of at least one candidate word. The plurality of features includes a spatial model probability associated with at least one of the candidate words. If the spelling probability satisfies a threshold, the computing device outputs for display the at least one candidate word. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104176 | Ultra-Compact Keyboard - An embodiment of the invention provides a method of character recognition where input is received from an actuated key. The angle of the input is determined with a sensor, wherein the angle of the input includes pressure on a first axis, pressure on a second axis, and/or pressure on an additional axis. A processor matches the angle of the input to an identified character in a memory device, wherein the memory device includes a plurality of characters, each of the characters corresponding to a key and an angle of input. The identified character is displayed on a display. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104177 | MULTI-GESTURE TEXT INPUT PREDICTION - A computing device outputs a keyboard for display, receives an indication of a first gesture to select a first sequence of one or more keys, determines a set of candidate strings based in part on the first sequence of keys, and outputs for display at least one of the set of candidate strings. The computing device receives an indication of a second gesture to select a second sequence of one or more keys, and determines that characters associated with the second sequence of keys are included in a first candidate word based at least in part on the set of candidate strings, or are included in a second candidate word not based on the first sequence of keys. The computing device modifies the set of candidate strings based at least in part on the determination and outputs for display at least one of the modified candidate strings. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104178 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING MODE COVERSION IN PERFORMING MEMO FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device for performing mode conversion in performing a memo function and a method thereof are provided. The method includes sensing touch input from an input unit and displaying a moving trajectory of the input unit, converting a mode setup state from a first mode to a second mode when receiving a mode conversion signal through selection of a certain region of the input unit from the input unit, and displaying the moving trajectory of the input unit according to set transparency. The selection may include actuation of a switch or button of the input unit. | 04-17-2014 |
20140111438 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TRANSCRIPTION OF DATA USING HUMAN OPTICAL CHARACTER MATCHING (HOCM) - The present invention describes a novel system, method and apparatus to acquire and make widely available data or information from the pre-digital age that was previously not widely accessible, or in some cases, not available at all except to highly trained specialists. The invention facilitates the use of Human Optical Character Matching, in place of computer-driven Optical Character Recognition, for use with documents and manuscripts where OCR cannot be applied effectively, while still realizing cost benefits comparable to OCR. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111439 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A mobile electronic device includes a touch panel, a display unit, and a CPU that displays a key on the display unit and, when a key group of a soft keyboard that has a plurality of keys arranged within a predetermined area is displayed on the display unit, the CPU displays, in a switchable manner, first arrangement in which each key of the key group is arranged within the predetermined area and second arrangement in which at least one of the keys of the key group is deleted or arranged in a size smaller than that of a key that is in the first arrangement and that corresponds to the one of the keys and in which a handwriting input area is arranged at a space area that is generated within the predetermined area as the one of the keys is deleted or arranged in a smaller size. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111440 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR INVOKING AN ELECTRONIC INK OR HANDWRITING INTERFACE - User interfaces, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for activating and/or displaying text input systems on display devices may include: (a) displaying a text input system activation target at a user changeable location on a display device; (b) receiving user input directed to the activation target; and (c) activating a text input system in response to the user input. Such user interfaces, methods, and systems further may include (d) displaying a pre-interaction condition of the activation target; (e) receiving user input directed to the activation target in this pre-interaction condition; and (f) changing an appearance of the activation target from the pre-interaction condition to a larger size and/or a different visual appearance in response to this user input. Additional aspects of this invention relate to computer-readable media for providing user interfaces, systems, and methods as described above. | 04-24-2014 |
20140118262 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a base, a frame and a display module. The base includes an input module. The frame is pivotally disposed on the base. The display module is disposed on the frame. The display module is unfolded or folded relative to the base through the frame. The display module includes a first display and a second display. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118263 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a state change controller and a display processor. When a first key of a keyboard is pressed, the state change controller changes a state of a first operational environment. The display processor displays a first message indicative of a current state of the first operational environment in an informing area of a display screen for a first duration of time. When a second message indicative of a past state of the first operational environment is displayed by the display processor for the first duration of time in the informing area, the display processor display the first message in the informing area together with the second message. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118264 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD ASSEMBLIES - Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices. | 05-01-2014 |
20140125595 | Multi-directional Controller with A Display Integrated Therein - The present invention provides a multi-directional controller with a display integrated therein comprising a main body, a button actuation module attached to the main body and actuated correspondingly thereto and a display module; wherein the main body is soldered onto the bottom of the substrate and the display module comprises a plurality of copper columns provided on and electrically connected to the substrate. The present invention advantageously provides a multi-directional controller having the integrated display module being mechanically unaffected by user's pressings on any directions of the buttons on the button actuation module. As the present invention integrates a small display module with the multi-directional main body, such as a five-directional controller, the controller of the present invention is capable of displaying functional graphics correspondingly while being configured for easy installation on any other forms of electronic devices to increase the overall product feasibilities and values with greater operation convenience. | 05-08-2014 |
20140132516 | OPTICAL KEYBOARD - An optical keyboard includes a key assembly for alphanumeric data input; a keyboard housing being an integrally formed rectangular block for surrounding the key assembly, the keyboard housing including a left frame member, a right frame member, a rear frame member, and a front frame member; and at least one actuation sensing module disposed on a periphery of the keyboard housing, each of the at least one actuation sensing module including a light emitting member for emitting light directed to a predetermined space above the key assembly within the keyboard housing to create a sensing zone, and a photo sensor for sensing light emitted from the light emitting member. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132517 | PORTABLE FUNCTION-EXPANDING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable function-expanding device for an electronic device is provided which comprises: a housing with a plurality of accommodating slots provided on an upper surface thereof for accommodating electronic devices respectively, wherein a function-expanding interface is provided in each of the accommodating slots for being connected with a function interface of the electronic device accommodated therein; and a function means located in the housing and connected with the function-expanding interface to fulfill the function-expanding of the corresponding electronic device. The portable function-expanding device for an electronic device fulfills the function-expanding of the corresponding electronic device conveniently. That is, the function-expanding is fulfilled conveniently as required by just inserting the electronic device into the corresponding accommodating slot and connecting the corresponding function-expanding interface in the accommodating with the function interface of the electronic device. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132518 | CONCURRENTLY DISPLAYING MULTIPLE CHARACTERS FOR INPUT FIELD POSITIONS - For each of multiple user inputs, multiple keys of a keyboard that are touched as part of the user input are identified. Additionally, for each of the multiple user inputs, multiple characters that are to be displayed concurrently are determined based on the multiple keys that are touched as part of the user input. Both a character input field and the multiple characters determined for each of the multiple user inputs are displayed. One or more suggested inputs can also be displayed, and a user-selected one of the suggested inputs identified as an input to the character input field. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132519 | METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - An electronic device and a method for providing a virtual keyboard are provided. The method includes displaying a three-dimensional (3D) object in a shape of a polyhedron having surfaces to which different switch targets are respectively allocated; rotating the 3D object according to a direction and distance of an input flicking; and activating, in response to the rotation of the 3D object, one of surfaces of the polyhedron that is most widely projected. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132520 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard is used for operating an electronic device, wherein an operation system of the electronic device has a plurality of graphical user interfaces. The keyboard includes a main body, a plurality of keycaps, a circuit board and an interface switching button, wherein the keycaps and the interface switching button are disposed on the body and move along up and down directions with respect to the main body when pressed. The circuit board is electrically provided with a plurality of trigger switches and a controller. When the trigger switches are triggered, the controller outputs an operating signal to electronic device. When the corresponding trigger switch is triggered, the controller outputs a switching signal to the electronic device, so as to execute one of the user interfaces. Besides, the objective of the present invention is to switch different user interfaces on the operation system via operating the function switching button. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132521 | Keyboard input system via hand motion detection and recognition of the printed locations of the keys on a flat surface using a video camera and range imaging device. - A keyboard printed on a flat surface and its use facilitated only by a single video camera and range imaging device is presented. The detection of the pressing of a key is accomplished via the combined use of the video camera and range imaging device as well as the correct communication between them and editing of the range image data. In addition, the use of a video camera allows the keyboard be moved while in use thanks to the existence of an additional fiducial marker printed on the flat surface. The keyboard can also be given an arbitrary shape, layout and key design and is not restricted to be printed on any one type of flat surface. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132522 | Telephone Keypad with Multidirectional Keys - A telephone keypad for one touch text messaging the QWERTY pattern of keys in a matrix of nine keys. Using the multi position biasing keys only one touch is needed for each character, so in use to input the letter “C” you touch one key one time, decreasing the time spend text messaging from cell phones or desk tops and dialing phone numbers advertised in letters. The keypad also has a shift key to get upper case included in the nine keys, and a 2 | 05-15-2014 |
20140139436 | EMP Actuators for Deformable Surface and Keyboard Application - A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology, keyboard, braille display, and audio speakers. | 05-22-2014 |
20140139437 | SPEED ADJUSTABLE USB KEYBOARD - A speed adjustable USB keyboard is provided. The keyboard comprises a plurality of keys, wherein each of the keys generates a press signal when being pressed and a release signal when being released; and a control module, coupled between the keys and a computer, for simulating a part of the press signal as the release signal to respond to polling signals from the computer according to the setting of at least one of a repeat delay and a repeat rate of the keys. | 05-22-2014 |
20140139438 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DISPLAY CONTROL IN MOBILE TERMINAL - An apparatus and method for automatically controlling screens displayed on two display units installed in a mobile terminal are provided, in which, an event is identified, if an event occurs, and on and off states of the display units are controlled, if the event is identified as a control operation of the display units corresponding to a user's key input. If the event is identified as a control operation of the display units corresponding to an operation of a sensor, the display units are automatically controlled corresponding to rotation of the mobile terminal. | 05-22-2014 |
20140145958 | TABLET COMPUTER ASSEMBLY, ACCESSORY THEREOF, AND TABLET COMPUTER INPUT METHOD - A tablet computer assembly is provided and includes a tablet computer and an accessory. The tablet computer has a display screen and a first connection portion. The accessory has a second connection portion. The second connection portion is configured for pivoting on the first connection portion of the tablet computer, such that the tablet computer and the accessory are selectively separated or integrated as a single piece. The accessory is rotated relative to the tablet computer, and rotates along an axis direction which is the extending direction of the second connection portion. The accessory has a virtual keyboard forming device located on a surface of the accessory, and the virtual keyboard forming device is to form a keyboard image having a plurality of virtual keys. The keyboard image is displayed on a bearing surface. | 05-29-2014 |
20140145959 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, EXTENSION DEVICE, AND INPUT CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a main body having a display screen and an extension device. The extension device includes a detector. The detector is configured to detect an operation with an operating part performed on a virtual operating surface and output detection information on the operation. The virtual operating surface is a virtual plane spaced apart from the display screen by a predetermined distance. The main body includes a connection detector, a virtual input module, and an input controller. The virtual input module is configured to receive the detection information from the extension device and determine a position of the operating part on the virtual operating surface based on the detection information. The input controller is configured to perform input processing as a touch operation at the position having been determined. | 05-29-2014 |
20140145960 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, DISPLAY PROCESSING PROGRAM AND DISPLAY PROCESSING METHOD - One embodiment provides an electronic apparatus comprising: an acquisition module and a display controller. The acquisition module acquires a proximity state between an edge portion of a touch screen and a pointing body. An image is displayed on the touch screen. A display controller which changes a display position of the image on the touch screen based on the proximity state. | 05-29-2014 |
20140145961 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD, SOFTWARE, AND GLOVES FOR LEARNING TOUCH-TYPING - A method comprises providing a keyboard including a plurality of keys each encoded with a color and enabled to be individually illuminated, providing a first glove and a second glove each glove including a plurality of fingers wherein each of the plurality of fingers comprise a finger color, displaying a text to be typed via the keyboard and illuminating one of the plurality of keys corresponding to a next letter in the text to be typed wherein the encoded color of the illuminated key corresponds to a color of a finger of one of the first glove and the second glove for engaging the illuminated key. | 05-29-2014 |
20140152568 | Data Entry Keyboard - An apparatus for entering alphabetic data into a computer or other electronic or mechanical devices with a keyboard wherein the alphabet is arranged in a logical order, a keyboard wherein the vowels are grouped together, a keyboard wherein the vowels are all placed on the left side of the keyboard, a keyboard wherein each vowel has the same color code, a keyboard wherein the consonants are arranged in groups, a keyboard wherein the consonant groups are arranged from left to right in alphabetic group order, and a keyboard wherein each consonant within a group has a specific color code; wherein two groups of consonants have the same color. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152569 | INPUT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An input device applied on an electronic device including a keyboard, an image-detection module, and a processing device. There is a selection-operating area, a gesture-operating area, and a key-in area above the keyboard. The image-detection module is embedded in the keyboard for detecting the location of the user's hand. The processing device informs the electronic device to operate in either the selection-operating mode, the gesture-operating mode, or the key-in mode, according to the location of the hand as detected by the image detector. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152570 | ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD DESIGN - An on-screen keyboard comprises a matrix array of alphabetic, numeric and call-to-action characters and/or character sets. First and second contiguous ones of the rows and columns include numeric characters arranged in successive order and these first and second contiguous ones of the rows and columns appears differentiated in the display on screen keyboard as compared to others of the rows and columns. A third one of the rows and columns includes call-to-action characters and/or character sets. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152571 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes: a display; a touch panel configured to detect a position on a display region of the display; a connection module configured to be connected to a device comprising a keyboard module, and a controller configured to deactivate a position detection function on the touch panel when the device is connected to the connection module and to activate the position detection function on the touch panel when the device is not connected to the connection module. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152572 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: a cabinet having a first surface and a second surface which is opposite to the first surface; a display whose screen is provided in the first surface, configured to display an image; an input unit having an input surface disposed adjacent to the screen, configured to detect an input to the input surface; and plural keys which project from the second surface, height the plural keys being gradually varied from a center line of the second surface toward each of two end portions. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152573 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING THE INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - One embodiment provides an information processing apparatus including: a display device; a display device; a touch panel provided on a front surface of the display device, the touch panel including a first changeover unit; and mechanical keys arranged in a rear surface of the display device. The information processing apparatus includes a memory, a determination module and a controller. The memory stores plural designation information each corresponding to a designation of functions to the mechanical keys. The determination module determines whether the first changeover unit is selected through the touch panel or not. And, the controller determines one of the plural designation information in accordance with a determination result by the determination module, and changes the designation of functions to the mechanical keys based on the determined designation information. | 06-05-2014 |
20140160025 | Stylus Keyboard - A combination of a stylus and a keyboard. A collapsible keyboard portion is coupled to a stylus tip. When in a collapsed state, the apparatus may be used as a stylus, or stored in a receptacle or a user's pocket. When a keyboard is needed, the stylus keyboard may be unrolled or unfolded, and used to control an electronic device via a wireless connection between a transceiver on the stylus keyboard and the electronic device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160026 | ABBREVIATED KEYBOARDS FOR MOBILE PASSWORD ENTRY - A computer implemented method is provided for receiving a password from a mobile device. A login initiation is received from a touch screen enabled mobile device to a password-protected service. The mobile device comprises a default keyboard including a set of alphanumeric or symbol characters. Responsive to initiating the login initiation, a customized shortened keyboard is retrieved. The customized shortened keyboard comprises a subset of the set of alphanumeric or symbol characters. The subset comprises alphanumeric or symbol characters within a password, and extraneous alphanumeric or symbol characters, but not the entirety of the set of alphanumeric or symbol characters. The customized shortened keyboard is returned to the mobile device. The password is received from the mobile device. The customized shortened keyboard is used to enter the password into the mobile device. The password is then validated. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160027 | ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENT FOR A KEYBOARD PROXIMITY AND TRACKING SENSOR - A keyboard assembly includes a transmitter electrode and one or more receiver electrodes that are used to generate an electric field above one or more keys of the assembly. The first electrode is located on a first level of a keyboard assembly and the second electrode is located on a second level of the keyboard assembly. The first level may correspond to a support plate of the assembly and the second level may correspond to a surface of a printed circuit board to which the second electrode is coupled. Alternatively, the first and second levels may correspond to different sides of a frame of the keyboard assembly. Disturbances in the electric field may be detected to perform a control operation of a host device that includes or is coupled to the keyboard assembly. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160028 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WITH PUSH BUTTONS - One or more buttons are associated with an electronic display screen. The display screen is configured to display various information, such as button labels. The buttons are configured, such as by being at least partially transparent, so that the display is visible there through. Input to or activation of the buttons is determined passively, such as by a RF board located at an opposing side of the display screen from the button(s), the board configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals, and an interface configured to provide a data connection to an electronic device. In this embodiment, the one or more buttons comprise one or more RF transponders. | 06-12-2014 |
20140168083 | VIRTUAL TOUCHSCREEN KEYBOARDS - A dynamically updated virtual keyboard may be presented on a touchscreen of a user device by detecting a first hand position on the touchscreen. A virtual keyboard may then be displayed on the touchscreen, the virtual keyboard based on the first hand position. Characteristics of the virtual keyboard, such as size, position, orientation, and selection of the keys can also vary based on the first hand position and on other input features. | 06-19-2014 |
20140168084 | GESTURE PRE-PROCESSING OF VIDEO STREAM USING A MARKERED REGION - Techniques are disclosed for processing a video stream to reduce platform power by employing a stepped and distributed pipeline process, wherein CPU-intensive processing is selectively performed. The techniques are particularly well-suited for hand-based navigational gesture processing. In one example case, for instance, the techniques are implemented in a computer system wherein initial threshold detection (image disturbance) and optionally user presence (hand image) processing components are proximate to or within the system's camera, and the camera is located in or proximate to the system's primary display. In some cases, image processing and communication of pixel information between various processing stages which lies outside a markered region is suppressed. In some embodiments, the markered region is aligned with, a mouse pad or designated desk area or a user input device such as a keyboard. Pixels evaluated by the system can be limited to a subset of the markered region. | 06-19-2014 |
20140168085 | SPLIT KEYBOARD FOR A TABLET COMPUTER - A dual keyboard system is presented for use with a tablet computer. Each keyboard is attached to a suction cup via a hinge. The suction cups attach to the display face of the tablet computer. The keyboards can be rotated about the hinge to allow viewing of the full display of the tablet computer without detaching the keyboards. In one embodiment, the hinge is separable, allowing removal of the keyboards completely while leaving the suction cups attached to the tablet computer. In another embodiment, a master keyboard receives keystrokes directly from a slave keyboard as well as from keys located on the master keyboard. The tablet computer communicates only with the master keyboard via a radio frequency link. The slave keyboard communicates with the master keyboard via a radio frequency or infrared link. | 06-19-2014 |
20140176444 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTO CALIBRATION OF DISPLAY USING AMBIENT LIGHT SENSORS - An information handling system having a first housing, a second housing interoperably coupled to the first housing and movable relative to the first housing between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and a sensor integrated with a housing of the first housing and the second housing. A display integrated with the same housing of the first housing and the second housing as the sensor and a light guide integrated with a different housing of the first housing and the second housing from the sensor, the light guide having an input and an output. In the closed configuration, the input faces a portion of the display and channels light having display attributes from the display to the output and the sensor is at least partially aligned with the output and receives at least some of the channeled light. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176445 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE DRIVEN KEYBOARD CONFIGURATION - A method and apparatus modify at least one characteristic of a physical keyboard based on the modifications to a display of the one or more graphical user interfaces on a display screen. | 06-26-2014 |
20140184511 | ACCURATE DATA ENTRY INTO A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - Technologies for increased accuracy of data entry into a mobile computing device includes displaying a virtual keyboard on a display of the mobile computing device and receiving selection of a virtual key of the virtual keyboard using a key input mapping that is offset relative to the corresponding selected virtual key. For example, the key input mapping may be spatially displaced from the corresponding virtual key and/or have a surface area that is different from the corresponding virtual key. The key input mapping may be offset as a function of the handedness of use of the mobile computing device such that the amount of offset is non-uniform across the virtual keyboard. | 07-03-2014 |
20140184512 | DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING MULTI-MODE VIRTUAL BEZEL - A computing device may include a touch-sensitive display. Display logic may control a size of an active area of the touch-sensitive display and a size of an inactive area of the touch-sensitive display. The display logic to set the active area to a first size when the touch-sensitive display is in a first mode. Display logic to set the active area to a second size when the touch-sensitive display is in a second mode. In one embodiment, the computing device may be a convertible computer system. In another embodiment, the computing device may be a tablet computer system. | 07-03-2014 |
20140184513 | SOFTKEY MAGNIFICATION ON TOUCH SCREEN - A mobile computing device comprising a noncontact location sensor operable to detect the presence of an input object that enters a detectable region proximate to the touch screen panel. The sensor can produce location signals representing the location of the input means relative to a plurality of virtual input characters. Based on the location signals, a target virtual character can be identified and magnified to a more recognizable and accessible size before a user makes an input selection. Optionally, a series of virtual characters adjacent to the target character may also be magnified to facilitate the user to locate the desired character and improve user input accuracy. The noncontact location sensor may comprise an infrared location sensor, an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor or a combination thereof. | 07-03-2014 |
20140184514 | INPUT PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention provides an input processing method and apparatus. The input processing method includes: acquiring, by a terminal device according to an input mode selected by a user, first input information that is input by the user and matches the input mode; encoding the first input information according to a preset encoding rule to obtain code corresponding to the first input information; and querying a pre-established vocabulary to acquire a candidate word corresponding to the code. In the input processing method provided in the embodiments of the present invention, by acquiring first input information according to an input mode selected by a user, acquiring corresponding code according to the first input information, and then acquiring, by encoding, a word to be input by the user, rapid and accurate input of complex words is implemented, thereby effectively improving the input efficiency. | 07-03-2014 |
20140191972 | IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF GESTURES IN PROXIMITY TO A SENSOR - An aspect provides a method, including: operating one or more sensors to detect gesture input proximate to a surface of an input device of an information handling device, wherein the input device is configured to receive one or more input types in addition to gesture input; determining, using a processor, if the gesture input detected matches a predetermined gesture; and executing at least one response action associated with the predetermined gesture. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191973 | THIN PROFILE USER INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD PROVIDING LOCALIZED HAPTIC RESPONSE - Electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators are used to create haptic effects on a user interface deface, such as a keyboard. The keys of the keyboard may be embossed in a top layer to provide better key definition and to house the EMP actuator. Specifically, an EMP actuator is housed inside an embossed graphic layer that covers a key of the keyboard. Such a keyboard has a significant user interface value. For example, the embossed key provides the tactile effect of the presence of a key with edges, while allowing for the localized control of haptic vibrations. For such applications, an EMP transducer provides high strains, vibrations or both under control of an electric field. Furthermore, the EMP transducer can generate strong vibrations. When the frequency of the vibrations falls within the acoustic range, the EMP transducer can generate audible sound, thereby functioning as an audio speaker. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191974 | INPUT APPARATUS, OUTPUT APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - There is provided an input apparatus including an estimation unit configured to automatically estimate an attribute of a user, a setting unit configured to set an input mode based on the attribute of the user estimated by the estimation unit, and a control unit configured to control input based on the set input mode. | 07-10-2014 |
20140198045 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, LETTER INPUTTING METHOD AND PROGRAM - An electronic device comprises a display unit that displays a letter/character; a touch pressing input unit including a plurality of keys arrayed in a matrix; the touch pressing input unit allowing touch-inputting a letter/character corresponding to a key touched by a user's finger; the touch pressing input unit allowing pressing-inputting a letter/character corresponding to a key pressed; and a control unit that manages control to cause the letter/character input by the touch pressing input unit to be displayed on the display unit; the control unit managing control so that, if a key is touched and pressed at the touch pressing input unit with the user's finger, a letter/character corresponding to the key pressed is displayed on the display unit, and so that, if a key is touched and released without being pressed by the user's finger at the touch pressing input unit, a letter/character corresponding to a key displaced at a position from which the user's finger has been released is displayed on the display unit. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198046 | IGNORING TACTILE INPUT BASED ON SUBSEQUENT INPUT RECEIVED FROM KEYBOARD - A non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions stored thereon. When executed by at least one processor, the instructions may be configured to cause a computer system to at least monitor for a post-tactile keyboard input within a post-tactile input threshold time after receiving a tactile input device input, ignore the tactile input device input if the post-tactile keyboard input is received within the post-tactile input threshold time after receiving the tactile input device input, and recognize the tactile input device input if the post-tactile keyboard input is not received within the post-tactile input threshold time after receiving the tactile input device input. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198047 | REDUCING ERROR RATES FOR TOUCH BASED KEYBOARDS - The present technology provides systems and methods for reducing error rates to data input to a keyboard, such as a touch screen keyboard. In one example, an input bias model dynamically changes the keyboard functionality such that the keyboard will not necessarily produce the same result for an identical tap coordinate. Rather, the keyboard functionality is adapted to account for key offset bias that occurs when the user has a tendency to select a tap coordinate that would otherwise return an unintended key. Additionally, the present technology provides a language feedback model that may provide a probability for a next tap coordinate and may augment the key corresponding to the most probable next tap coordinate, thereby allowing the user to more easily select the correct key. Further details are provided herein. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198048 | REDUCING ERROR RATES FOR TOUCH BASED KEYBOARDS - The present technology provides systems and methods for reducing error rates to data input to a keyboard, such as a touch screen keyboard. In one example, an input bias model dynamically changes the keyboard functionality such that the keyboard will not necessarily produce the same result for an identical tap coordinate. Rather, the keyboard functionality is adapted to account for key offset bias that occurs when the user has a tendency to select a tap coordinate that would otherwise return an unintended key. Additionally, the present technology provides a language feedback model that may provide a probability for a next tap coordinate and may augment the key corresponding to the most probable next tap coordinate, thereby allowing the user to more easily select the correct key. Further details are provided herein. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING USER INPUT IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL FIELD - In accordance with one implementation, a method is illustrated that allows a computing device to determine a user input. The method includes detecting one or more user input objects in a 3-dimensional field relative to a 2-dimensional surface. The method also includes determining coordinates for the one or more user input objects relative to the 2-dimensional surface. And, the method further includes determining a user input based on the coordinates. | 07-17-2014 |
20140204031 | DATA ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENTERING DATA - A method and apparatus for entering words into a computer system. Letters contained in a desired word are entered by giving approximate location and directional information relative to any specified keyboard layout. The inputs need not correspond to specific keys on the keyboard, a sequence of ambiguous key entries corresponding to individual words can be used to retrieve a word from the dictionary. The system tracks directional information of movement relative to a/the specific keyboard layout, reducing it to predetermined primary directions and translates this seemingly ambiguous information into accurate words from the dictionary. The system may also capture the user's intention (with regard to text entry) by observing the movements on the keyboard. | 07-24-2014 |
20140218297 | HYBRID KEYBOARD FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device has a user interface comprising a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of groups. A processor is operatively coupled to the user input device to receive user input from the user input device and to identify which group of keys has received the user input. A display is operatively coupled to the processor for displaying characters corresponding to the keys of the group in response to the user input. The keys may have capacitive touch sensors with haptic feedback. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218298 | Systems And Methods For Rendering Keyboard Layouts For A Touch Screen Display - Systems and methods are disclosed for rendering soft keyboard layouts for a touchscreen display that are based on the unique finger characteristics of different individual users by taking into account and accommodating unique hand characteristics of different individual users and/or different user preferences for positioning of the user's two hands on the touch screen. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented in one example to render a custom soft keyboard layout for a user on a touch screen display having a touch display area that is larger than a standard keyboard layout. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218299 | GESTURE KEYBOARD INPUT OF NON-DICTIONARY CHARACTER STRINGS - A computing device is described that outputs, for display, a graphical keyboard comprising a plurality of keys. The computing device receives, an indication of a gesture detected at a presence-sensitive input device. The computing device determines, based at least in part on the indication of the gesture and at least one characteristic of the gesture, one or more keys from the plurality of keys. The computing device determines a character string based on the one or more keys from the plurality of keys. In response to determining that the character string is not included in a lexicon and a spatial model probability associated with the one or more keys from the plurality of keys exceeds a probability threshold, the computing device outputs, for display, the character string. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218300 | PROJECTION DEVICE - Provided is a user-friendly projection device including: an input unit that inputs an image of a subject person captured by an image capture unit; and a projection unit that projects a first image in accordance with a position of the subject person whose image is captured by the image capture unit. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218301 | PORTABLE COMPUTER - A portable computer includes a computer body and a keyboard. The keyboard includes a plurality of keys and a space bar. The space bar includes a base frame, a touch pad, an elastic element and a key switch. The touch pad is elevatably disposed on the base frame, and one surface of the touch pad can provide a cursor of the portable computer. The elastic element is disposed between the base frame and the touch pad, and elastically supports the touch pad. The key switch is disposed on the other surface of the touch pad. When one of the keys is clicked, the computer body disables the touch pad and enables the key switch. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218302 | TOUCH AND TAP OPERABLE WORK SURFACE - A work surface is configured to provide user interaction with a computer. The work surface includes a substrate that provides a structural base for the work surface. The work surface also includes one or more input devices installed on the substrate. The input devices can be operable to detect a user touch and/or tap, and to generate a signal based on the touch/tap. The work surface also includes a protector film covering the at least one input device. An adhesive material, such as a double-sided adhesive tape, attaches the protector film and the input devices in a manner that allows the input devices to detect a user touch through the protector film and the adhesive material. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218303 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK KEYBOARD STRUCTURE - A haptic feedback keyboard structure includes a base plate, a keyboard frame, a haptic feedback device, a touch sensor and a plurality of touch units. The keyboard frame is disposed on the base plate. The haptic feedback device is disposed between the base plate and the keyboard frame, and the haptic feedback device includes a vibrating plate. The touch sensor is disposed under the keyboard frame for triggering the vibrating plate to vibrate. The plurality of touch units is respectively connected to the keyboard frame and adjacent to a side of the touch sensor. The touch sensor triggers the vibrating plate to transmit a vibrating force to one of the plurality of touch units as the one of the plurality of touch units is pressed. | 08-07-2014 |
20140232656 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESPONDING TO A NOTIFICATION VIA A CAPACITIVE PHYSICAL KEYBOARD - Methods and apparatuses are provided for multitasking with an electronic device. After operating the device in a first operational context, information is received providing the user the option to switch to operation in a second context. Responsive to user input indicating a control switch to the second context, the device may be operated in the second context. Additionally, the device can be reverted back to the first operational context after operation in the second context. | 08-21-2014 |
20140240234 | Input Device - An example method for inputting data into a device in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes detecting, by a sensor, an object in an area on an input device, generating input device data indicating a function responsive to the detected object, and providing the input device data to an output device. The output device displays a digital input device in response to receiving the input device data, and the digital input device has a specified area corresponding to the area on the input device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240235 | FOLDABLE KEYBOARD WITH ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC FEATURES - An input system includes a first base portion including a keying surface and a second base portion including a keying surface. For example, the input system may be a keyboard with a first keyboard segment and a second keyboard segment. A base portion manipulation mechanism couples the first base portion to the second base portion. The base portion manipulation mechanism includes a first moveable coupling that is configured to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into at least one of a side-by-side tented orientation and a side-by-side splayed orientation. For example, the first base portion and the second base portion may be moved into an ergonomic, side-by-side, tented and splayed orientation. A second moveable coupling is configured to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into a stacked orientation for storage and travel. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240236 | ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD - An input system includes a first base portion and a second base portion that each include a keying surface. A base portion manipulation mechanism couples the first base portion to the second base portion. The base portion manipulation mechanism includes a moveable coupling that is configured to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into at least one of a tented orientation and a splayed orientation. A locking mechanism provides a biasing force that causes an engagement between portions of the moveable coupling that resists relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion absent an unlocking force, wherein the locking mechanism is responsive to the unlocking force that overcomes the biasing force to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into the at least one of the tented orientation and the splayed orientation. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240237 | CHARACTER INPUT METHOD BASED ON SIZE ADJUSTMENT OF PREDICTED INPUT KEY AND RELATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having an input unit and a display unit which displays an input screen corresponding to the input unit. When a user's input is received through the input unit, the device predicts the next input, based on the received input, and then adjusts a size of a key region for receiving the next input in the input unit. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240238 | ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD - An input system includes at least one base portion. A plurality of multi-function keys, a function lock key, and a function activation key are located on the at least one base portion and coupled to a key function engine. The key function engine is configured to provide the plurality of multi-function keys in a first function mode. The key function engine may then change the function mode of the plurality of multi-function keys from the first function mode to a second function mode in response to receiving a first input through the function activation key that is followed by a second input that is received through the function lock key. The key function engine may then change the function mode of the plurality of multi-function keys between the second function mode and the first function mode in response to each subsequent input that is received through the function activation key. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240239 | CLIENT DEVICE, OPERATING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A touch input device that includes a touch panel stacked with a display or integrally disposed with a display, and a controller. During a state of the display displaying a designated image, upon detecting that a specific location in the image has been touched with the touch panel, the controller detects a velocity by which a touch position changes and a direction in which the touch position changes while the touch continues, and determines an input instruction. | 08-28-2014 |
20140247218 | MODIFYING KEY SIZE ON A TOUCH SCREEN BASED ON FINGERTIP LOCATION - An approach for modifying a size of a key on a keyboard displayed on a touch screen is presented. A fingertip of a user is determined to be aligned with the key or touch screen, and in response, the size of the key is enlarged by a first enlargement amount. Responsive to the fingertip moving closer to the key, a second, closer proximity of the fingertip to the key or touch screen is determined. The size of the key is further enlarged by a second enlargement amount to assist the user in touching the key and avoiding touching another, adjacent key on the keyboard. | 09-04-2014 |
20140247219 | INPUT DEVICE WITH A DISPLAY CONFIGURED FOR DYNAMIC DISPLAY OF KEY LABELS - According to the present invention there is provided an input device ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140247220 | Electronic Apparatus Having Software Keyboard Function and Method of Controlling Electronic Apparatus Having Software Keyboard Function - This electronic apparatus having a software keyboard function includes a detection portion capable of detecting a key input position of an input operation performed by the user and a control portion performing control of changing a key determination range on the basis of at least either a correction operation performed on a prescribed key input or an input frequency of the prescribed key input. | 09-04-2014 |
20140247221 | ADAPTIVE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - In various embodiments, the size, shape, and arrangement of keys on a virtual keyboard may be determined based on touchscreen contacts made by the user. Further, the actual contact patch made by the user may be analyzed to interpret which point of contact was intended, and other factors such as spelling and context may also be considered. These factors may be determined based on a calibration session and/or on continuing inputs during operation of the keyboard, and applied to future operational interpretations of the touchscreen contacts. | 09-04-2014 |
20140247222 | ADAPTIVE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - In various embodiments, the size, shape, and arrangement of keys on a virtual keyboard may be determined based on touchscreen contacts made by the user. Further, the actual contact patch made by the user may be analyzed to interpret which point of contact was intended, and other factors such as spelling and context may also be considered. These factors may be determined based on a calibration session and/or on continuing inputs during operation of the keyboard, and applied to future operational interpretations of the touchscreen contacts. | 09-04-2014 |
20140247223 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, INPUT CONTROL PROGRAM, AND INPUT CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a touch panel, a display, a key detection module, a keyboard display module and a transmission module. The key detection module is configured to detect a touch and a release of a key of a software keyboard, based on touch detection on the touch panel. The transmission module is configured to transmit data indicative of key-down of a first key in accordance with touch detection of the first key, to transmit data indicative of key-down of a second key in accordance with touch detection of the second key in a state in which the first key is touched, and then to transmit data indicative of key-up of the first key and the second key in accordance with release detection of the first key and the second key. | 09-04-2014 |
20140253452 | WIRELESS KEYBOARD - Embodiments include a wireless keyboard having a plurality of keys and a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, wherein each of the plurality of RFID tags are coupled to one of the plurality of keys. Each of the RFID tags are configured to transmit a signal when one of the plurality of keys coupled to RFID tag is pressed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253453 | Computer Display Object Controller - A display object controller includes a sensor elevated above the keys of a keyboard. The sensor is directed to view and monitor a user's first hand in a typing position on the keyboard. The controller includes a switch positioned adjacent the spacebar of the keyboard. The sensor and switch are connected to a processor which is connected to a computer system. The switch is arranged to enable or disable display object control. When the switch is engaged by the thumb of the user's second hand, the processor is responsive to the sensor to track hand motion for controlling display objects. When the switch is disengaged by the thumb, the processor communicates with the computer system to disable tracking hand motion so the fingers may type on the keyboard without controlling the display objects. In another embodiment, a switching means is provided in software, wherein the sensor is arranged to detect the second hand performing or ceasing to perform a predetermined gesture as a command to enable or disable display object control mode. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253454 | KEYBOARD WITH INTEGRATED TOUCH SENSING - A keyboard device and a related method of operation are provided. The keyboard device includes a compressible touch substrate having a plurality of keys, a support substrate underlying the touch substrate, and a plurality of electrodes between the touch substrate and the support substrate. The keyboard is adapted to detect movement of an object against the touch substrate and along the touch substrate. The keyboard is further adapted to classify such movement as a key selection or as a touch gesture based on the degree of deflection of the compressible touch substrate. | 09-11-2014 |
20140267042 | GESTURE PRE-PROCESSING OF VIDEO STREAM USING SKINTONE DETECTION - Techniques are disclosed for processing a video stream to reduce platform power by employing a stepped and distributed pipeline process, wherein CPU-intensive processing is selectively performed. The techniques are particularly well-suited for hand-based navigational gesture processing. In one example case, for instance, the techniques are implemented in a computer system wherein initial threshold detection (image disturbance) and optionally user presence (hand image) processing components are proximate to or within the system's camera, and the camera is located in or proximate to the system's primary display. In some cases, image processing and communication of pixel information between various processing stages which lies outside a markered region is eliminated. In some embodiments, the markered region is aligned with a mouse pad, desk area, or a user input device (e.g., keyboard). Pixels evaluated by the system can be limited to a subset of markered region. A simplified skintone detection process can be employed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267043 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE KEYBOARD AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - An electronic device includes a keyboard. The keyboard includes a plurality of mechanical keys including a first key, and capacitive touch sensors including a first capacitive touch sensor and a second capacitive touch sensor. The keyboard is configured to detect a touch on the first key utilizing the first capacitive touch sensor and the second capacitive touch sensor, and to detect actuation of the first key when the first capacitive touch sensor is electrically coupled to the second capacitive touch sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267044 | COLUMNAR FITTED VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - A method and system of inputting text having a virtual keyboard on a touch sensitive input panel or display screen. The virtual keyboard includes a set of key elements such that each letter of the alphabet may be input by at least one key element. The present method arranges and sizes the virtual keys in a columnar layout organized around the size, shape, and angle of the user's fingers. The columnar layout overlays a background containing additional keys. The user can interactively adjust the layout to adapt to changes in hand properties. For smaller screens having space restrictions, the layout may be strategically masked to efficiently use available space while still preserving various benefits of the system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267045 | Adaptive Language Models for Text Predictions - Adaptive language models for text predictions are described herein. In one or more implementations, text prediction candidates corresponding to detected text characters are generated according to an adaptive language model. The adaptive language model may be configured to include multiple individual language model dictionaries having respective scoring data that is combined together to rank and select prediction candidates for different interaction scenarios. In addition to a pre-defined general population dictionary, the dictionaries may include a personalized dictionary and/or interaction-specific dictionaries that are learned by monitoring a user's typing activity to adapt predictions to the user's style. Combined probabilities for predictions are then computed as a weighted combination of individual probabilities from multiple dictionaries of the adaptive language model. In an implementation, dictionaries corresponding to multiple different languages may be combined to produce multi-lingual predictions. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267046 | VARIABLE USER TACTILE INPUT DEVICE WITH DISPLAY FEEDBACK SYSTEM - Methods and systems are disclosed relating to variable user tactile input device with display feedback to guide the user to the keys that the user may want to depress. The display feedback may highlight the keys that are being hovered over but not yet selected for writing to the application window so that the user may ensure that the correct keys are selected to be written to the application window. The variable user tactile input device with display feedback may be a keyboard system with tactile feedback and a virtual keyboard display system that may provide a view of the user tactile input device to the user while using a heads up display (HUD). The invention may provide a user with an input system that may be programmable to be a virtual pad such as a virtual keyboard, a virtual game controller, a virtual number pad and any other user tactile input device that the user may intend to use. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267047 | HANDLING INAPPROPRIATE INPUT METHOD USE - Methods, systems and devices for handling an inappropriate input method used on a text input device receiving a user input entered with a first input method active in the form of a first set of discrete interactions with the device. The text input device may receive the first user input through the first input method and a second input method. At least one of the first and second input methods provides a conversion of the first user input to a symbol associated with a character set not shown on the text input device. A first orthographical incompatibility between the first user input and at least one of the first input method and the second input method may be determined. An indication may be output that an inappropriate input method was used based on the orthographical incompatibility. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267048 | Home Row Key Strip for Touch Screens - A movable semi-rigid strip of depressible keys that overlays a touch screen in order to provide tactile home positions for the fingers. The home row key strip can be easily moved into place over the visual image of the home row when the touch screen's keyboard appears. Anti-slip material on the bottom surface of the key strip keeps it in place at the typist types. An alternate configuration provides tabs on the end of the key strip that create tension on the sides of the touch screen or tablet computer in order to keep the key strip in place over the home row, but allowing the strip to slide quickly to a border region. Other configurations for affixing the key strip include magnets, tracks on the sides of the touch screen, and hinged arms that allow the key strip to move quickly on and off the touch screen. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267049 | LAYERED AND SPLIT KEYBOARD FOR FULL 3D INTERACTION ON MOBILE DEVICES - Systems and methods may provide for displaying a plurality of keyboards in a three-dimensional (3D) environment via a screen of a mobile device and identifying a selected keyboard in the plurality of keyboards based at least in part on a first user interaction with an area behind the mobile device. Additionally, an appearance of the selected keyboard may be modified. In one example, a selected key in the selected keyboard is identified based at least in part on a second user interaction and the mobile device is notified of the selected key. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267050 | KEY LAYOUT FOR AN INPUT DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a data input device configured for use with one or more computing devices. The data input device includes a housing and a communications module coupled to the housing. The communication module is operable to establish and maintain a connection with one or more computing devices, and communicate instructions from the data input device to the one or more computing devices. The data input device also includes a plurality of input members disposed on the housing in at least five rows. The plurality of input members includes four smaller sized input members that are directional keys disposed along a portion of a bottom row of input members. At least two-and-a-half input members in a second row of input members directly above the bottom row occupy the same length of the housing as the smaller sized input members. In some embodiments, greater than three input members disposed in the second row of input members directly above the bottom row occupy the same length of the housing as the smaller sized input members. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267051 | HYBRID AVIATION USER INTERFACE - A controller for an integrated avionics system and a method of operation of the controller is described herein. The controller includes a keyboard and a touch screen. Further, the controller provides hybrid functionality, such that a user can enter inputs (e.g., navigational data) into the controller via a keyboard-initiated input sequence, or via a touch screen-initiated input sequence. This hybrid functionality provides a user interface having the speed advantages associated with keyboard (scratchpad line select) input entry, while also providing the intuitive touch screen interface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267052 | Palm Check of a Touchpad - A device to identify an active application in focus, determine a genre of the active application with metadata of the active application, and modify a palm check setting for a touchpad of the device based on the genre of the active application. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267053 | Force Sensitive Input Devices and Methods - Illustrative embodiments of force sensitive input devices and methods are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an input device may comprise a first input key configured to output a first analog signal as a function of force applied to the first input key, a second input key configured to output a second analog signal as a function of force applied to the second input key, a third input key configured to output a third analog signal as a function of force applied to the third input key, a fourth input key configured to output a fourth analog signal as a function of force applied to the fourth input key, and a controller configured to output movement data including both direction and magnitude in response to the first, second, third, and fourth analog signals, where the movement data is formatted for presentation to a driver of a computing device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267054 | PIVOTABLE INPUT PAD - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a pivotable input pad for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a keyboard and a first pointing device positioned adjacent to the keyboard. Additionally, an input pad is positioned proximate to the keyboard and configured to pivot towards two opposite sides. Based on pivot movement of the input pad, a selection operation associated with the first pointing device may be executed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285438 | ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD - A virtual keyboard for display on an avionics touch screen display comprises a first cluster of alphabetically sequential keys and a second cluster including alphabetically sequential keys, the second cluster separated from the first cluster. The virtual keyboard further comprises at least one visual marker between the first and second clusters. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285439 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image processing apparatus including a first region, and a first display portion provided in the first region. The first display portion is configured so that a key for an operation is displayed on the first display portion. The image processing apparatus further includes a second region provided outside the first region. The second region is configured to receive an operation. The image processing apparatus includes a second display portion configured to display information based on the operation on the first display portion and the operation on the second region. | 09-25-2014 |
20140292658 | KEYPAD WITH OPTICAL SENSORS - A keypad with optical sensors is provided. The keypad comprises keycaps, each keycap having a top surface. One or more optical sensors are located beneath top surfaces of adjacent keycaps. One or more light guides extend from a respective optical sensor towards the top surfaces. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292659 | ZERO-VOLUME TRACKPAD - A method of determining user input into an information handling system includes determining a region of a zero-volume trackpad overlaying a keyboard area, detecting an access of the zero-volume trackpad, and determining whether to interpret the access as input into the zero-volume trackpad based upon timing of the input. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292660 | INTEGRATED TOUCHPAD AND KEYBOARD - A method and apparatus is provided for implementing integrated keys on a user input device. In one embodiment, the method includes detecting an initial input in either a first or second proximity sensor device. The first proximity sensor device may be integrated into a first key of the user input device and the second proximity sensor device may be integrated into a second key of the user input device that is proximate to the first key. The method may further include starting a first timer upon sensing the initial input. The method may further activate one of a first input mode or second input mode. The first input mode may be activated absent detection of a key input before the first timer expires. The second input mode is activated if a key input is detected before the first timer expires. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292661 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TYPING - Methods, systems, and apparatus for selecting symbols based on actuation of one or more keys or switches associated with a vehicle. One or more processors may interpret signals generated from the one or more keys or switches to ascertain symbols associated with the same. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292662 | DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A display control apparatus includes a first display unit in an eyepiece viewfinder, a second display unit configured to be visible without the user's eye being in contact therewith, and a display control unit configured to perform control to display a soft keyboard on the second display unit without displaying the soft keyboard on the first display unit in response to an operation for displaying the soft keyboard during display on the first display unit. | 10-02-2014 |
20140300550 | INPUT DEVICE WITH A DISPLAY CONFIGURED FOR DYNAMIC DISPLAY OF KEY LABELS - According to the present invention there is provided an input device ( | 10-09-2014 |
20140300551 | INPUT ASSEMBLY FOR A KEYBOARD - An input assembly ( | 10-09-2014 |
20140300552 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE ACTIVATION OF AT LEAST ONE KEY OF A MULTI-KEY DEVICE - The invention relates to a process for determining the activation of at least one key of a multi-key device. The multi-key device comprises a plurality of keys K | 10-09-2014 |
20140306895 | KEYSTROKE DETERMINATION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREOF - A keystroke determination method and a device thereof are applicable to a keyboard input device. The keystroke determination device performs the keystroke determination method including the following steps. A triggering signal corresponding to both a first circuit node and a second circuit node of the keyboard input device is received. Whether a first key definition of the first circuit node represents a null key is determined. When the first key definition of the first circuit node represents the null key, a signal specifying a second key definition of the second circuit node is outputted. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306896 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Dynamically Determining Entered Telephone Numbers - As keys of the keyboard of a portable communication device are asserted, the device dynamically determines at least a portion of a corresponding telephone number to present on the device's display by, at least in part, considering likelihoods of differing explicit and implicit interpretations of these key assertions. By one approach this can comprise according a likelihood advantage to an explicit interpretation of one or more of the key assertions and/or implicit interpretations of such key assertions. These likelihood advantages need not be necessarily dispositive with respect to the resultant interpretation. | 10-16-2014 |
20140313133 | WIRELESS CONFIGURABLE KEYPAD SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for communicating with a computer program application using a remote wireless keypad includes unlocking a receiver responsive to receiving data indicative of a request to unlock the receiver. The method further includes associating the receiver with a keypad comprising at least one button. The method further includes associating the at least one button of the associated keypad with a function based on received data indicative of a keypad configuration. The method further includes receiving data, via the receiver, indicative of a button on the keypad being pressed. The method further includes communicating data representative of a function associated with the pressed button to a computer program application. | 10-23-2014 |
20140320411 | LATTICE KEYBOARDS WITH RELATED DEVICES - An electronic device may include a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and a touch-enabled display coupled to the processor. The processor may be for generating a lattice of nodes of a circular packing being based upon a connected transformation of a square circular packing. The connected transformation may preserve adjacency between pairs of adjacent circles of the square circular packing after a transformation. The processor may also be for displaying a lattice keyboard on the touch-enabled display. The lattice keyboard may include keys, each of the key being associated with an input value and being selectable based on user touches provided to the touch enabled display. The keys may be arranged in a lattice pattern such that the center of each key is placed in the position of a respective node of the lattice. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320412 | Sliding Keyboard for Electronic Device - The present disclosure describes and teaches a keyboard for use with an electronic device. The keyboard may be detachable from the electronic device or integrated with the electronic device. The keyboard has a number of bases which support the various keyboard keys. These bases are on a rail system that allows them to be placed in a storage position or placed in a functional position. The keys of the keyboard may have a number of configurations and have either physical or virtual keys. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320413 | MULTIMODAL TEXT INPUT BY A KEYBOARD/CAMERA TEXT INPUT MODULE REPLACING A CONVENTIONAL KEYBOARD TEXT INPUT MODULE ON A MOBILE DEVICE - Methods and modules for a multimodal text input in a mobile device are provided. Text may be input via keyboard or camera mode by holding the camera over written text. An image is taken of the written text, text is recognized, and output to an application by: activating a keyboard mode; providing an A-Z-keyboard in a first input field; activating the camera mode; capturing the text image and displaying the captured image in a second field of a device display; converting the captured image to character text by OCR and displaying the recognized character text on the display; outputting a selected character as the input text to the application upon a character selection, or outputting a selected part of the recognized character text as the input text to the application upon a selection of the part of the recognized character text via by a single keypress, control command, or gesture. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320414 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A three-dimensional imaging and display system is provided in which user input is optically detected in an imaging volume by measuring the path length of an amplitude modulated scanning beam as a function of the phase shift thereof. Visual image user feedback concerning the detected user input is presented. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320415 | Alternative Inputs of a Mobile Communications Device - In an implementation, a mobile communications device includes a display device having touchscreen functionality, a keyboard having a plurality of physical keys that include a dedicated key and letter keys arranged according to a QWERTY layout, and one or more modules. The one or more modules are configured to output a user interface on the display device responsive to selection of the dedicated key, the user interface having a plurality of portions that are selectable via the touchscreen functionality to cause input of a respective one of a plurality of emoticons. | 10-30-2014 |
20140327621 | MULTI-FUNCTION KEYS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND PREVIEWS OF FUNCTIONS - Methods and devices are provided that employ multi-function keys to present a preview of potential actions to be taken by user key presses. The input device includes a plurality of key assemblies having a touch sensitive surface. The processing system can sense when one or more respective key assemblies have been contacted or pressed by the object. When the one or more respective key assemblies has been contacted by the object, an indication of a potential action taken in the program is provided to the user. The method determines whether the one or more respective key assemblies have been contacted or pressed by an object. A potential action to be taken is determined and an indication of the potential action is provided. | 11-06-2014 |
20140333541 | SHOWCASE SYSTEM HAVING TRANSPARENT DISPLAY PANEL AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - To achieve the objective of the present invention, a method for operating a showcase system having a transparent display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving a touch input for a predetermined area of a transparent display panel; displaying an image keyboard; receiving product information; and connecting information on the predetermined area and the product information to store the connected information, or the invention comprises the steps of: recognizing a predetermined product; receiving a touch input for a predetermined area of a transparent display panel; and connecting information on the predetermined area and information on the predetermined product to store the connected information. | 11-13-2014 |
20140340313 | Typing Input Systems, Methods, and Devices - Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed relating to typing input devices. For example a ten-key input device can be provided for receiving input via ten input elements from the ten fingers on a right hand and a left hand. All of the letters of the alphabet can by typed with the ten input elements according to a translation map that maps the ten input elements or combinations of the ten input elements to the letters of the alphabet. | 11-20-2014 |
20140347279 | KEYBOARD DEVICE WITH SWITCHABLE CONNECTION PATH AND ITS SWITCHING METHOD - A keyboard device with switchable connection path includes a keyboard, a device controller, a first switch, a second switch and a wireless communication module. The device controller is electrically connected to the keyboard. A wireless communication module is electrically connected to the device controller. The first switch is electrically connected to a system controller and the device controller. The second switch is electrically connected to the keyboard and the wireless communication module. The method of switching connection paths of the keyboard includes: connecting a system controller to a keyboard and a wireless communication module; disconnecting the system controller from the keyboard and the wireless communication module; and connecting the keyboard to the wireless communication module. This disclosure allows one keyboard to be shared between a system device and an external mobile device. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347280 | ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD - An adjustable ergonomic keyboard includes keyboard segments coupled by a joint allowing the keyboard segments to pivot relative to one another. A retainer secures a corresponding keyboard segment with respect to a base support and allows the corresponding retained keyboard segment to rotate thereabout and to travel laterally with respect to the base support. The base support may be part of a portable laptop chassis or body or may be a stand alone base for use of the keyboard as a peripheral data input device. | 11-27-2014 |
20140354549 | Inputting Tone and Diacritic Marks by Gesture - Methods and systems for inputting tone and diacritic marks by gesture are provided. A method may include displaying a keypad for text input. Selection of a key and a gesture may be received. The gesture input may be semantically linked to a phonological property, a diacritic property, and/or a tone. A gesture input may include a substantially horizontal movement to the right associated with a first tone, a movement up and to the right associated with a second tone, a movement down and to the right, then up and to the right associated with a third tone, and a movement down and to the right associated with a fourth tone. A grapheme may be displayed based upon the selected key and the received gesture. With the diacritic and/or tone information, a grapheme may be predicted which may help to reduce the effort and speed of input. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354550 | RECEIVING CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION FROM KEYBOARDS - Disclosed are techniques and systems for obtaining contextual information at least in part from a keyboard, to improve typing efficiencies and user experience. The contextual information may include keyboard attributes, typing metadata, user actions, and the like. The keyboard may be configured to detect an input event at the keyboard. A human interface device (HID) stack is configured to receive the contextual information, and a keyboard manager is configured to determine an output based at least in part on the input event and the contextual information. The output may be a most probable function (non-text-based output), or character or word (text-based output) that can be suggested or used to auto-correct application data. In some embodiments, the user action received in the contextual information may be translated to a gesture to manipulate application data. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354551 | KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY - A keyboard assembly includes a main body, a handwriting pad, and a fixing member. The main body defines a receiving space. The handwriting pad is rotatably received in the receiving space and includes a frame body and a protrusion located on the frame body. The handwriting pad is rotatable and secured to the main body by the fixing member. In addition, the handwriting pad is rotatable about the fixing member to remove the handwriting pad from the receiving space. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354552 | Angular Sensitized Keypad - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to improving the efficiency of text input by measuring the angle of each key press and rejecting improbable keys pressed at an off-center angle. Examples include a text-entry device which has logic for resisting error while the user enters text on a keyboard of the text-entry device. Each key determines the angle at which the key is pressed. Logic on the text-entry device assigns a range of acceptable angles to each key. If a key is pressed within the range of acceptable angles, then the entry is permitted. If a key is pressed outside the range of acceptable angles, then the entry is denied. Once text is entered, logic assigns a prediction value to each key based on a statistical probability that the key will be entered next. The keyboard logic then adjusts the range of acceptable angles based on that statistical probability. | 12-04-2014 |
20140368434 | GENERATION OF TEXT BY WAY OF A TOUCHLESS INTERFACE - Described herein are technologies that facilitate decoding a continuous sequence of gestures set forth in the air by a user. A sensor captures movement of a portion of a body of the user relative to a keyboard displayed on a display screen, and a continuous trace is identified based upon the captured movement. The continuous trace is decoded to ascertain a word desirably set forth by the user. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368435 | Modifying Input Delivery to Applications - In some examples, input received from an input device, such as a keyboard, is modified by a component associated with an operating system before the input is delivered to an application. For instance, a component associated with the operating system may become registered for modifying input. In some situations, the input is modified based at least in part on metadata associated with the input device. For example, a location of a fingertip on a touch-sensitive display may be used to modify the input before delivery to an application. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368436 | Classification of User Input - Techniques for identifying inadvertent user input, such as inadvertent touch contact or air input, are described. The techniques may include classifying a touch contact or air input as intentional or unintentional based on contextual information related to the touch contact, the air input, or a device via which the touch contact or air input was received. In some examples, the contextual information may indicate how a user is interacting with the device, such as a position of the user's hand, a location of the touch contact on a touch surface, a path of user's touch trajectory, an application with which the user may be interacting, keyboard input history of the user, and so on. When the user input is classified as unintentional, the techniques may refrain from performing an action that is generally triggered by the user input. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368437 | DISPLAY METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING MULTIPLE LINKING TARGETS - A display method for distinguishing multiple linking target aims to switch data transmission link between an input device and at least two information processing systems through a plurality of transmission channels in a wireless transmission fashion. The input device includes a display module with a first display zone and a second display zone. The display method comprises steps of: detecting linkable information processing systems, setting transmission channels, determining a linking target and displaying information of linked transmission channel. Through the steps of detecting linkable information processing systems, setting transmission channels and determining a linking target, a data transmission link can be established with one of the information processing systems. Users can further display the device identification code through the step of displaying information of linked transmission channel to be informed of the information processing system currently linked to the input device. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368438 | TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING KEYS OF VIRTUAL KEYPAD - A test system and method for testing keys of a virtual keypad are applied to a touch screen which includes a plurality of keys. The test system includes a reading unit, a determination unit, and a display unit. The reading unit records the electrical performance when a key is touched and the determination unit calculates an error value as between the actual electrical performance obtained and a preset and required parameter associated with the key, and determines whether a key performs acceptably according to the calculated error value. The determination unit also determines whether the keypad itself is acceptable according to the performance of each of the keys, and the display unit displays a table recording the calculated error value, the status of each key, and the acceptability of the keypad overall. | 12-18-2014 |
20140375566 | INTEGRATED, ONE-HANDED, MOUSE AND KEYBOARD - An integrated mouse and keyboard intended to be used to type with only one hand. The mouse is contoured so that the wrist is in a neutral position during typing. The characters associated with any individual key can be changed through the use of one of two joysticks. The user may define the relationship between the joysticks, keyboard keys, and character sets. | 12-25-2014 |
20140375567 | EVALUATING ONSCREEN KEYBOARD - Disclosed are methods and systems for evaluating onscreen keyboards. The method comprises receiving a first set of parameters and a second set of parameter associated with a first onscreen keyboard and a second onscreen keyboard, respectively. The method further comprises determining a first cognitive score for the first onscreen keyboard using the first set of parameters. The method further comprises determining a second cognitive score for the second onscreen keyboard using the second set of parameters. The method further comprises validating the first cognitive score and the second cognitive score using an Electroencephalography (EEG) signal of the user. The EEG signal of the user is captured while the user is using the first onscreen keyboard and the second onscreen keyboard. | 12-25-2014 |
20150009149 | IMAGING SURROUND SYSTEM FOR TOUCH-FREE DISPLAY CONTROL - The subject system hardware and methodology combine disparate cameras into a cohesive gesture recognition environment. To render an intended computer, gaming, display, etc. control function, two or more cameras with non-coaxial axes are trained on a space to detect and lock onto an object image regardless of its depth coordinate. Each camera captures one 2D view of the gesture and the plurality of 2D gestures are combined to infer the 3D input. | 01-08-2015 |
20150009150 | INPUT DEVICE AND PORTABLE TERMINAL THEREWITH - An input device and a portable terminal. The input device includes a tactile member which varies at positions of input keys, and a contact sensing layer which is disposed under the tactile member so as to detect an input operation through the tactile member. Further, the portable terminal includes a body which has an input/output unit, an input device which is detachably connected to the body so as to implement an input to the body, and a controller which controls an operation of the input/output unit and the input device, wherein the input device further includes a tactile member which varies at a position of a contacted input key, and a contact sensing layer which is disposed under the tactile member so as to detect an input operation through the tactile member. | 01-08-2015 |
20150009151 | TOUCH KEYBOARD - A touch keyboard includes a main touch keyboard and an auxiliary touch keyboard. The main touch keyboard includes a main touch sensing element and a main processor. The main touch sensing element is provided for touching to generate a user touching signal. The main processor electrically connected with the main touch sensing element and is provided for receiving user touching signal and switching the keyboard type which is indicated by the main touch sensing element. The auxiliary touch keyboard can detachable connected to the main touch keyboard. The auxiliary touch keyboard includes an auxiliary touch sensing element that is electrically connected with and is controlled by the main processor. The detachable main touch keyboard and the auxiliary touch keyboard are switched to other keyboard type by the main processor and the switched keyboard is provided for variety application to achieve the multifunctional intelligent keyboard. | 01-08-2015 |
20150015492 | KEYBOARD ENABLING INPUTTING OF POSITION INFORMATION AND KEYBOARD SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed are a position information inputting keyboard and a keyboard system including the same. A reference signal receiving unit and ultrasonic signal receiving units are installed on a side surface of a keyboard having thereon a keypad. | 01-15-2015 |
20150022452 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PROJECTOR - An electronic device can include a keyboard, and a projection module. The projection module can include an installation bracket and a projector engaged with the installation bracket. The installation bracket can be engaged with the keyboard. The installation bracket can rotate about a first axis relative to the keyboard, and the projector can rotate about a second axis relative to the installation bracket substantially perpendicular to the first axis. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022453 | MULTI-FUNCTION KEYS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND PREVIEWS OF FUNCTIONS - Methods and devices are disclosed for providing additional functionality using multi-function keys. The device includes key assemblies for receiving a contact input or a press input. A processing system is coupled to the key assemblies and configured to determine a number of objects contacting a key assembly. The processing system provides a first response when the key assembly has received the press input from a first number of objects and provides a second response when key assembly has received the press input from a second number of objects. The method includes determining a number of objects contacting a key assembly and whether the key assembly has received a contact input or a press input. A first response is provided when the key assembly has received the press input from a first number of objects and a second function is provided when key assembly has received the press input from a second number of objects. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022454 | Configurable Input Device - There are provided methods and systems related to having an input device configured according to a position of a user's hand relative to the input device. In particular, in some embodiments, a method of operating a computing system is provided that includes determining an operational context of the computing system utilizing a processor of the system and configuring an input device for the system based on the operational context. The input device includes a plurality of discrete input members. The method also includes displaying a virtual image representative of the input device on a display of the system. A position of a user's digits relative to the input device is sensed and the input device is reconfigured based on the sensed position of the user's digits. An image of the user's digits overlaying the virtual image representative of the input device is provided on a display of the computing system. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022455 | NOVEL CHARACTER SPECIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT USES A LIMITED NUMBER OF SELECTION KEYS - A method and apparatus of identifying and selecting characters from among a plurality of characters. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a computer processor electronically enables identification of each of a plurality of characters arranged in a one-dimensional array. Each character is identified by an integer value that corresponds to the number of positions the character is offset from a reference position of the one-dimensional array. The computer processor electronically enables selection of any of the characters by receiving input resulting from activation of selection keys that specify the integer value of a character desired for selection. In one further embodiment, each selection key has an assigned integer value, and the integer value that identifies the selected character is calculated by summing the assigned integer values of each selection key activated for each instance that each selection key is activated within a selectable-length time period. | 01-22-2015 |
20150042567 | MOUNTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A mounting device includes a base member, an attaching mechanism disposed on the base member and configured to detachably attach the base member to a first electronic apparatus, and an accommodating part disposed on the base member and configured to hold a second electronic apparatus placed therein. | 02-12-2015 |
20150042568 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A three-dimensional imaging and display system is provided in which input is optically detected in an imaging volume by measuring the path length of an amplitude modulated scanning beam as a function of the phase shift thereof. Visual image feedback concerning the detected input is presented. | 02-12-2015 |
20150049023 | Keyboard Camera Device - A keyboard camera device has a key array forming a keyboard and at least one camera configured with the keyboard and positioned with a field of view to view a user of the keyboard. An interface unit includes a keyboard controller for interfacing with an array of keys of the keyboard to detect key operations, a camera controller for controlling the at least one camera to capture images, and a host interface for receiving indication of the key operations and the images and for communicating the key operation indications and the images to one communication port of a computer. | 02-19-2015 |
20150054747 | Circular Keyboard - At least one embodiment takes the form of a computing device comprising a processor and a data storage comprising instructions that, if executed by the processor, cause the computing device to present a transition region and one or more input regions. Each input region comprises a respective symbol. The computing device further detects a movement through the transition region (i) originating from a first input region and (ii) exceeding a threshold movement. The computing device then receives an indication comprising the first-input-region symbol. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054748 | GESTURE IDENTIFICATION - Various methods and systems are provided to allow a user to perform finger gesture motions, such as making typing, swiping, tapping, or other types of finger motions to provide device input, such as typing, clicking, or selecting data into a webpage, application, operating system, or toolbar, that was normally performed by the user having to use a keyboard, mouse, stylus, microphone, touchscreen, or another input device. | 02-26-2015 |
20150062015 | INFORMATION PROCESSOR, CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM - A section for receiving a code from a keyboard including ordinary and special keys, a section for executing a predetermined command at reception of a code generated when the special and ordinary key are simultaneously operated, a display for displaying an. operation button, a section for detecting contact with the operation button, a section for displaying, operation menus including a predetermined operation menu items determined in advance, the operation menu items being assigned to the operation button, a command menu from which it is possible to select a command to be executed corresponding to a code generated in response to an operation in which one special and normal key are simultaneously operated is displayed as the operation menus at detection of the contact with the operation button, the predetermined command is executed when either one command is selected from the operation menus successively after the contact with the operation button. | 03-05-2015 |
20150062016 | TOUCHSURFACE WITH LEVEL AND PLANAR TRANSLATIONAL TRAVEL RESPONSIVENESS - Described herein are one or more techniques related to a touchsurface with level and planar translational travel responsiveness. One or more of the described implementations include an input device having a rigid body including a touchsurface configured to travel along a depression path in response to being depressed by a user. The input device also includes a leveling mechanism that operates in manner to keep the touchsurface substantially level as the touchsurface travels along the depression path in response to being depressed by the user. Furthermore, the input device has a planar-translation-effecting mechanism that defines a planar translation component of the depression path, such that the touchsurface exhibits planar translation as the touchsurface travels along the depression path. | 03-05-2015 |
20150070280 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a port, an acquisition controller and a controller. The port is connectable to an extension unit with a keyboard. The acquisition controller is configured to acquire first information from the extension unit connected to the port. The controller is configured to control an operation of the device based on the first information acquired by the acquisition controller. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070281 | KEYBOARD OVERLAY THAT IMPROVES TOUCH TYPING ON SMALL TOUCH SCREEN DEVICES - A keyboard overlay for use with a virtual touch screen keyboard, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present technology, a keyboard is overlaid over a plurality of virtual keys that have virtual key centers laterally spaced apart from each other. The keyboard can have a base configured to be coupled to the virtual touch screen keyboard and a plurality of overlay key structures corresponding to the virtual keys. The overlay key centers of the individual overlay key structures have overlay key centers, and at least a subset of the overlay key structures can be arranged such that the overlay key centers of the subset are offset relative to the virtual key centers of the corresponding virtual keys. | 03-12-2015 |
20150077341 | Force Sensing Keyboard with Automatic Adjustment of Actuation Force Based on User Typing Style - A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for controlling a keyboard to provide automatic compensation for force variation in sensitivity over time for a force sensing keyboard. In certain embodiments, an information handling system includes a keyboard control system software which can automatically compensate for this variation in sensitivity over time. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077342 | INPUT APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An input apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing apparatus are provided. The input apparatus includes a protection surface layer, and a sensing array through which an operation of a user on the protection surface layer can be determined. The information processing method can parse trigger information sent by the input apparatus for its corresponding parameter information and further switch the touchable keyboard to a first input mode or a second input mode according to the obtained parameter information. The information processing method and apparatus and the electronic device activate a keyboard to judge the demand of the user automatically in response to the trigger information entered by the user and further control switching of the input mode of the keyboard in response to the demand of the user. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077343 | INPUT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An input device is provided in the present application. The input device includes a first panel and a second panel, the first panel is provided with multiple grooves; the second panel is located under the first panel or fused to a bottom of the first panel, and includes a sensing unit configured to sense a key. In the input device, each of the grooves is arranged to correspond to one key area, and a key command may be input by performing a touch key operation on a corresponding sensing unit under the groove. Compared with the conventional input device, in the input device of the present application, the input of the key command may be realized without key caps and scissor-shaped structures for supporting the key caps, thereby shortening the key travel and reducing the thickness of the input device. | 03-19-2015 |
20150084868 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TRACKPAD - A trackpad device includes a top surface, a capacitive sensor operably coupled to the top surface, a resistive sensor disposed below the capacitive sensor and at least one controller operably coupled to the capacitive sensor and to the resistive sensor. The at least one controller and the capacitive sensor are configured to detect one or more objects on the top surface. The at least one controller and the resistive sensor are configured to detect the one or more objects on the top surface independent of the detection by the at least one controller and the capacitive sensor. The at least one controller is configured to determine locations of the one or more objects on the top surface using information from the detection by the at least one controller and capacitive sensor and information from the detection by the at least one controller and the resistive sensor. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084869 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING KEY INPUT FROM VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for recognizing a key input from a virtual keyboard according to one embodiment of the present invention. The method for recognizing a key input from a virtual keyboard according to one embodiment of the present invention is a method for recognizing a key input from a virtual keyboard using at least one camera, e.g. two cameras or one 3D camera, and includes the steps of: tracking a user tool when the actuation of the user tool for a key input on the virtual keyboard is detected using the camera, and continuing the tracking until the vertical coordinate of the position of the user tool is less than or equal to a predetermined vertical threshold value; and determining that a key input has been carried out at the last tracked horizontal position of the user tool. | 03-26-2015 |
20150091804 | TECHNIQUE FOR IMPROVING OPERABILITY IN SWITCHING CHARACTER TYPES IN SOFTWAREKEYBOARD - An input device with improved operability in switching character types is provided. The input device includes a display unit configured to display an image of each key that constitutes a keyboard and is labeled with information for identifying the operation modes, and a touch panel configured to accept an input operation on an image of the keyboard. Each key is set so as to accept an input in accordance with an operation mode of the input device. The input device further includes a controller configured to, if an operation on the touch panel to indicate a predetermined direction is accepted, select an operation mode in accordance with the predetermined direction from the operation modes identified by the information labeled on the each key and allow the display unit to display the keyboard corresponding to the selected operation mode. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091805 | RUN-TIME IMAGE DISPLAY ON A DEVICE - An embodiment for a computing device is described herein. The computing device may include a word database enhancer, a recommendation engine, a keyboard monitor, a ranking and display manager, and a keyboard. The keyboard may be a configurable physical keyboard device that includes an embedded display, where the embedded display is a runtime configurable display. The keyboard may display configurable images in the form of auto-text completion text or a decrypted password. The keyboard may also include a microcontroller, a touch sensor, and a keyboard filter driver. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091806 | BI-STABLE DISPLAY BASED OFF-SCREEN KEYBOARD - A display based keyboard is described herein. The display based keyboard includes a bi-stable segmented-based display, a master controller, and a display driver. The bi-stable segmented-based display may include a front barrier layer, a top plane layer, a display technology specific layer, a back plane layer, and a rear barrier layer. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091807 | INFORMATION HANDLING DEVICES WITH TOUCH-BASED REFLECTIVE DISPLAY - Devices, methods and products are described that provide information handling devices with touch-based reflective display. One aspect provides a method including: providing a first configuration for one or more areas of a touchable control area of an information handling device, said first configuration comprising a designation of one or more areas of said touchable control area, said one or more areas providing both reflective display and accepting touch-based input, wherein said reflective display substantially only draws power when the display contents are changed; ascertaining a power state; updating said first configuration for said one or more areas of said touchable control area associated with the ascertained power state. | 04-02-2015 |
20150097780 | PROXIMITY AND MULTI-TOUCH SENSOR DETECTION AND DEMODULATION - The use of one or more proximity sensors in combination with one or more touch sensors in a multi-touch panel to detect the presence of a finger, body part or other object and control or trigger one or more functions in accordance with an “image” of touch provided by the sensor outputs is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more infrared (IR) proximity sensors can be driven with a specific stimulation frequency and emit IR light from one or more areas, which can in some embodiments correspond to one or more multi-touch sensor “pixel” locations. The reflected IR signal, if any, can be demodulated using synchronous demodulation. In some embodiments, both physical interfaces (touch and proximity sensors) can be connected to analog channels in the same electrical core. | 04-09-2015 |
20150103010 | Keyboard with Integrated Pointing Functionality - In some examples, pointing functionality is integrated with one or more keys of a keyboard. For instance, a precision pointing surface can be integrated with a key, such as the “J” key, that allows a user to manipulate a pointer on a display. In some situations, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces can also be integrated on other keys to provide clicking functionality. For example, a touch-sensitive surface can be integrated onto a left portion of a spacebar to allow left clicking capability and a touch-sensitive surface can be integrated onto a right portion of the spacebar to allow right clicking capability. In some instances, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces can be used to enable and disable the precision pointing surfaces and other touch-sensitive surfaces. | 04-16-2015 |
20150103011 | Holographic Interaction Device - A holographic interaction device is described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes an input portion comprising a plurality of controls that are configured to generate signals to be processed as inputs by a computing device that is communicatively coupled to the controls. The input device also includes a holographic recording mechanism disposed over a surface of the input portion, the holographic recording mechanism is configured to output a hologram in response to receipt of light, from a light source, that is viewable by a user over the input portion. | 04-16-2015 |
20150103012 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a housing, a number of keys, a circuit board received in the housing, and a connecting port. The circuit board includes a main control unit, a key control unit, and an analyzing unit. The connecting port is configured for electrically connecting the circuit board to a main board of a computer. The main control unit includes a main controller. The key control unit includes a key controlling module electrically connected to the keys, and a processor electrically connected to the key controlling module through the main controller. The analyzing unit includes a display and an analyzing module. The analyzing module is electrically connected to the main controller and the connecting port, and is capable of reading breakdown information of the main board of the computer under the control of the main controller. The analyzing module displays the breakdown information on the display. | 04-16-2015 |
20150109210 | CONTROL METHOD, AND INPUT DEVICE OF TOUCH SCREEN TERMINAL - A control method, and an input device of a touch screen terminal are provided. A first touch signal that is input, on a touch screen, by a user by using at least one physical key is received, where the at least one physical key is fixed in a specified area on the touch screen; a second touch signal corresponding to the first touch signal is obtained according to a preset correspondence between the first touch signal and the second touch signal, so that control information can be generated according to the second touch signal, and a control operation is performed. Because the physical key is fixed on the touch screen, the physical key protrudes from the touch screen; thereby it is easy for the user to sense the physical key. | 04-23-2015 |
20150116222 | KEYBOARD WITH SWAPPABLE KEYS AND KEY FUNCTIONS - A keyboard may provide a user with a customizable keyboard layout. Keys may be moved from their default position into a new key position while retaining their indicated keystroke function. In some embodiments, two keys may be swappable so that the keystroke function associated with the first key may be moved into the keyboard position of the second key and vice versa. In some embodiments, the keyboard positions may include more than one switch to provide more than one keystroke function at keyboard positions. Key caps may be configured to actuate their corresponding indicated keystroke function by actuating one or more switches at different keyboard positions. | 04-30-2015 |
20150116223 | CONFIGURABLE ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - A configurable keyboard. The configurable keyboard includes a base with a top face, and a top edge. A position adjustable panel containing keyboard keys. The position adjustable panel is attached to the base by a position adjustment device. The position adjustment device includes a shaft and a first connector. The shaft is attached, towards a bottom end, to the base. The first connector connects the position adjustable panel to the shaft. | 04-30-2015 |
20150123906 | KEYBOARD DECK CONTAINED MOTION SENSOR - An apparatus comprises a keyboard deck having an upper surface and a motion sensor carried within the keyboard deck. The motion sensor comprises a light emitter below the upper surface to emit light in an upward direction and a light sensing device below the upper surface to sense reflections of the light from above the upper surface. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123907 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, DISPLAY FORM CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - Provided is a technique for improving the usability when a software keyboard is divided and displayed on a touch screen display. A tablet computer ( | 05-07-2015 |
20150123908 | PORTABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS - Stacked panel housings are stretched to join displays to each other to form a single screen, the stacked panel housings are stretched and two displays are jointed to each other to form a single screen. Horizontal sliding means and vertical moving means can be provided so as to displace the stacked displays to be flush with each other. A portable display device is provided which has at least two panel housings vertically stacked and displays mounted on the panel housings, respectively, in which the displays horizontally slide and then vertically move so as for the displays of the panel housings to be contiguous to each other. When the displays are contiguous to each other, the distance between the displays is in the range of 0.1 mm to 5 mm and a joint between the displays is provided with a lid. | 05-07-2015 |
20150130721 | KEYBOARD AND KEYS - In a preferred form, a keyboard has a single row of eight multi-position keys with the letters arranged in a standard QWERTY keyboard configuration. The eight keys correspond to the eight fingers used when touch typing; each finger operates one key, and that key contains all the letters that the finger normally accesses when touch typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard. With this design, no finger has to move to a different key while typing. When depressed at different locations on its key face, each key either moves straight down, or down while tilting slightly about one of a plurality of axes. Three-position keys have two tilt axes and six-position keys have five tilt axes. The keys utilize contacts located on the bottom of the keys which may be conductive or nonconductive. | 05-14-2015 |
20150138094 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, DOCKING APPARATUS, CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An electronic apparatus includes a communication interface configured to, when a docking apparatus including a keyboard and a display is connected, perform communication with the docking apparatus, a user interface configured to receive a user control command using a touch screen, and a controller configured to display image data on at least one of the display of the docking apparatus and the touch screen according to the input control command and whether the docking apparatus is mounted, and the electronic apparatus is disposed between the keyboard and the display. | 05-21-2015 |
20150145778 | SPELL-CHECK FOR A KEYBOARD SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC CORRECTION - User input is received, specifying a continuous traced path across a keyboard presented on a touch sensitive display. An input sequence is resolved, including traced keys and auxiliary keys proximate to the traced keys by prescribed criteria. For each of one or more candidate entries of a prescribed vocabulary, a set-edit-distance metric is computed between said input sequence and the candidate entry. Various rules specify when penalties are imposed, or not, in computing the set-edit-distance metric. Candidate entries are ranked and displayed according to the computed metric. | 05-28-2015 |
20150145779 | Image Display Apparatus And Image Display Method - An image display apparatus includes: a display unit configured to display an original image and a processed image obtained by applying image processing to the original image so that a lesion that is unidentifiable owing to a bone can be identified; an operation unit configured to receive an operation performed by a user; and a control unit configured to switch display on the display unit to the processed image when one operation at the operation unit is detected in a state in which the original image is displayed on the display unit, and switch the display on the display unit to the original image when the one operation at the operation unit is detected in a state in which the processed image is displayed on the display unit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150293601 | Input Device with Bendable Support Mechanism for a Computing Device - An input device with a bendable support mechanism for a computing device is described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a housing, input functionality available via a surface of the housing, and a support mechanism. The input functionality is configured to initiate one or more inputs that are configured to be communicatively coupled to a computing device to initiate one or more operations of the computing device. The support mechanism configured to assume a closed configuration in which a majority of the support mechanism is disposed within the housing and an open configuration in which the support mechanism is disposed outside of the housing and arranged as forming a bend to support a rear of a computing device having a slate configuration. | 10-15-2015 |
20150293602 | MULTIMODAL TEXT INPUT SYSTEM, SUCH AS FOR USE WITH TOUCH SCREENS ON MOBILE PHONES - A system and method for entering text from a user includes a programmed processor that receives inputs from the user and disambiguates the inputs to present word choices corresponding to the text. In one embodiment, inputs are received in two or more modalities and are analyzed to present the word choices. In another embodiment, a keyboard is divided into zones each of which represents two more input characters. A sequence of zones selected by the user is analyzed to present word choices corresponding to the zone selected. | 10-15-2015 |
20150293603 | SINGLE-HANDED COMPUTER KEYBOARD - A single hand keyboard is disclosed. The single hand keyboard comprises on a left side a plurality of keys representing one half of a typing keyboard wherein each key is a pair of characters representing the normal and function keys of a full keyboard layout, one of the characters being normally associated with the key in a typing keyboard and the other character being associated with an opposite key of the other half of the typing keyboard by overlapping and combining the characters for each key. One or more toggle keys are provided for switching between the pair of characters indicated on each key of the keyboard wherein said switching is indicated by one or more LEDs. The right side of the single hand keyboard comprises the standard grouping of special, lock and direction keys including a standard numeric keypad. | 10-15-2015 |
20150293608 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TEXT INPUT METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device includes a sensor unit having a touch sensor for detecting a key input based on a touch, and a keypad including a first key group and a second key group. The first key group has a first plurality of keys and a first shift key, and the second key group has a second plurality of keys and a second shift key. The first plurality of keys performs a first input or a second input by detecting the key input from the sensor unit, and the first shift key performs the second input by detecting the key input from the sensor unit. Similarly, the second plurality of keys performs a third input or a fourth input by detecting the key input from the sensor unit, and the second shift key performs the fourth input by detecting the key input from the sensor unit. | 10-15-2015 |
20150293644 | INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - An information processing terminal includes an imaging unit images a video in front of a user, a display unit overlaps and displays an image of a keyboard therein as a virtual object on a scene in the real world, a recognition unit recognizes a touch on an actual object in the real world, a determination unit, when the recognition unit recognizes a touch on the actual object, determines that a touch operation is performed on the keyboard overlapped and displayed on the actual object, and a generation unit generates a character string by key codes of keys corresponding to touch positions on the displayed keyboard that is a virtual object, wherein when the generated character string is a meaningless character string, one or more modified candidate character strings obtained by shifting each character included in the character string by a predetermined amount on the keyboard are generated. | 10-15-2015 |
20150309588 | ULTRA-COMPACT MOBILE TOUCH-TYPE KEYBOARD - An ultra compact mobile keyboard. The keyboard has a plurality of mechanical keys suitable for touch typing. Each such key has a travel distance sufficient to provide a touch type feel and a rigid cap for crisp actuation by a user. The keyboard has a deployed configuration for touch-typing use and a collapsed configuration for transport and storage. In the collapsed configuration, the keyboard fits within bounding volume of less than 180 cubic centimeters. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309589 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An electronic device and associated control method and computer program product are provided. The electronic device has a keyboard, a touchpad and a controller. The control method is applied to select an input source of the electronic device. The computer program product stores the control method including steps of: detecting a key input of the keyboard; detecting a touch input of the touchpad; and controlling the electronic device firstly according to the key input. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309590 | INPUTTING METHOD AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Inputting methods and associated electronic devices are provided. The method is applied to the electronic device to generate a key output. The electronic device includes an input method service framework and an input method application. The method includes: receiving a software keyboard layout from the input method application; receiving a user input; calculating a key value of the software keyboard layout corresponding to the user input; and determining the key output according to the key value. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309592 | HUMAN INTERFACE APPARATUS HAVING INPUT UNIT FOR POINTER LOCATION INFORMATION AND POINTER COMMAND EXECUTION UNIT - A human interface apparatus comprising the steps of: receiving text input from a user; switching to input mode for pointing location information; receiving input for pointing location information from the user; and switching the human interface apparatus to a text input mode, wherein the text input area and the pointing location information input area have at least a part of the area in common. | 10-29-2015 |
20150317933 | FUEL DISPENSER - A system and method for displaying information at a fuel dispenser comprises an electrophoretic display that may be configured to operate in low temperature environments. The fuel dispenser may comprise a keypad located beneath the electrophoretic display in order to present a graphical user interface to a customer and receive the customer's selections. The fuel dispenser may comprise additional electrophoretic displays to present additional information to the consumer. | 11-05-2015 |
20150324009 | DATA INPUT APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a data input apparatus and a method thereof. The data input apparatus can input data independently or sequentially via a first input or a second input for selecting one of the indication positions or a pair of indication positions of an input unit provided with a plurality of front and back indication positions based on a reference line passing through a reference point, which is a reference position for a base within a finger movement range. When a finger is placed on the input unit, the indication positions of the input unit are easily recognized as front and back corresponding input selection positions based on the reference line or the center of the input unit. Therefore, a user can easily and rapidly input data upon inputting data using the input unit. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324011 | METHOD FOR INPUTTING AND IDENTIFYING A CHARACTER STRING - A method for inputting and identifying a character string, in which several successively inputted user inputs for forming the character string are identified and a confidence analysis is carried out, in which each user input is compared to a number of characters and each of the compared characters is allocated a value of a confidence measure which evaluates the correlation of the user input to the characters. Character combinations are formed from the characters associated with the user inputs. Global confidence measures are determined for the character combinations from the confidence measures associated with the characters. Finally, a partial amount of the character combinations is emitted in accordance with the global confidence measures. Also disclosed is a device for carrying out the method and a vehicle having the disclosed device. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324115 | ALTERING PRESENTATION OF AN ELEMENT PRESENTED ON A DEVICE BASED ON INPUT FROM A MOTION SENSOR - In one aspect, a device includes a touch-enabled display, an accelerometer, a processor, and a memory accessible to the processor. The memory bears instructions executable by the processor to present, on the touch-enabled display, a keyboard in a first configuration and to receive at least one signal from the accelerometer. The instructions are also executable to present the keyboard in a second configuration different from the first configuration at least in part in response to receipt of the signal. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324117 | METHODS OF AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING KEYBOARD DATA ENTRY ERRORS - Method of and system for reducing data entry errors that ascertains a subset of keys that can be selected by a user based upon the respective likelihood that each key follows a previously selected key within a predetermined language, corpus, or subset thereof, and controls the display of the keys within an input device so that the keys within the ascertained subset are displayed in a visually distinguishable manner from the keys that not within the ascertained subset. In a touch screen device, the keys that are displayed are part of the soft keys displayed on the screen. In a system that includes an actual physical keyboard, the appearance of select keys of the keyboard can be modified in various manners, including the use of an LCD display or other controllable lighting mechanism disposed within the keyboard. Multiple additional techniques for reducing data entry also are disclosed. | 11-12-2015 |
20150338982 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EMULATING USER INTERACTION WITH A TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE - An apparatus for emulating user interaction with a touch screen device, including an actuator array having rows and columns of actuator pads, the actuator pads being arranged to interact with a tactile surface of the touch screen of the touch screen device, each actuator pad being configured to generate a touch event on the tactile surface of the touch screen device, an actuator array driver including driving units for each actuator pad, each driving unit configured to receive a control signal for generating the touch event by starting and stopping the touch event of the corresponding actuator pad, and an actuator array controller connected to the actuator array driver, the actuator array controller configured to generate the control signal for the driver. | 11-26-2015 |
20150346839 | INPUT APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SENSOR SHEET - There is provided an input apparatus including a deformable sheet-like operational member having a plurality of key areas; an electrode substrate having a plurality of first electrode lines and a plurality of second electrode lines disposed facing to a plurality of the first electrode lines and crossing with a plurality of the first electrode lines, being capable of electrostatically detecting a change in a distance to each of a plurality of the key areas; and a support having a plurality of structures connecting the electrode substrate and the operational member, first spaces formed between a plurality of the structures corresponding to each of a plurality of the key areas, and second spaces formed between a plurality of the structures common to a predetermined plurality of the key areas. | 12-03-2015 |
20150355723 | FINGER POSITION SENSING AND DISPLAY - An apparatus includes a first sensor associated with a key location on a keyboard. The first sensor provides a finger presence signal when a user's finger is over the key location. A method includes generating a finger presence signal when a user's finger is over a key of a keyboard. The finger presence signal is received after it is generated. The finger presence signal is associated with a key of the keyboard to produce an association of the user's finger and the key. | 12-10-2015 |
20150355725 | Input Device - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed with: a touch surface having one or more key tops configured to identify one or more keys to a user; a key sensing circuitry configured to detect a key press of any one or more of the key tops; a network of electromagnetic touch detectors configured to continually detect touching of the touch surface; and an elastic layer between the key sensing circuitry and the key tops configured to relay pressing forces from the key tops to the key sensing circuitry. | 12-10-2015 |
20150363006 | Spring Configuration For Touch-Sensitive Input Device - Disclosed are systems and methods associated with a touch-sensitive input device including a plurality of keys, wherein each key of the plurality of keys includes at least one spring. Such a spring may include a substantially planar peak located at a central portion of the spring, a first substantially arcuate leg extending from the peak in a first direction, and a second substantially arcuate leg extending from the peak in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. In one embodiment, a resistive force provided by the at least one spring decreases after the peak travels a first distance from an initial position of the peak. In such an embodiment, the first distance is less than or equal to approximately ⅕ of a range of travel of the peak. | 12-17-2015 |
20150370339 | INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE WITH A DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE APPEARANCE AND FUNCTION - A computing device is disclosed. The computing device may include a display, a processor in communication with the display and an enclosure connected to the display. The computing device may also include an input/output (I/O) device in communication with the processor. The I/O device may also be connected to the enclosure. Additionally, the I/O device may include a modifiable display that may substantially match the appearance of the enclosure. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370340 | NEW COMPUTER KEYBOARD LAYOUT, STRUCTURE AND ARRANGEMENT - The invention provides a way to optimize and increase typing speed for smartphones during SMS or mail writing given that the existing methods are not optimized and they often cause difficulties, limitations or slow text insertion. The technical problem to solve is “to develop an intelligent keyboard that is fast and intuitive, designed for devices using either a touchscreen keyboard (cell phones, smartphones and tablets as well as ticket emission machines, ATM machines, etc.) or a physical keyboard (many smartphones, old generation cell phones), which are used mostly with a single hand or even with a single finger in case of smaller devices”. The solution to this problem originates from blending together the following ideas: • | 12-24-2015 |
20150370362 | SENSOR CONTROL - An apparatus can include a left optical trackpad that, responsive to object sensing, outputs a left optical trackpad signal; a right optical trackpad that, responsive to object sensing, outputs a right optical trackpad signal; assignment circuitry that assigns a status to the optical trackpads that is a right hand dominant status or a left hand dominant status; and control circuitry that outputs one or more commands based at least in part on the status and at least one of the right optical trackpad signal and the left optical trackpad signal. | 12-24-2015 |
20150371358 | TOUCH MODE AND INPUT TYPE RECOGNITION - A touch input mode may be entered and exited automatically and/or manually. When the touch input mode is entered, user interface (UI) elements are optimized for touch input. When the touch input mode is exited, the user interface (UI) elements are optimized for hardware based input. A user may enter the touch input mode by manually selecting a user interface element and/or by entering touch input. Settings may be configured that specify conditions upon which the touch input mode is entered/exited. For example, the touch input mode may be configured to be automatically entered upon undocking a computing device, receiving touch input when in the hardware based input mode, and the like. Similarly, the touch input mode may be configured to be automatically exited upon docking a computing device, receiving hardware based input when in the touch input mode, and the like. | 12-24-2015 |
20150378445 | MOBILE CAST RECEIVERS FOR COMPUTING AND ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES - In one general aspect, a computing system includes a cast terminal including a keyboard component and a display component physically coupled to the keyboard component, and a central computing device. The keyboard component includes a first communication module configured to transmit keystroke data over a first wireless network to the central computing device using a first wireless communication protocol. The display component includes a second communication module configured to receive multimedia data over a second wireless network from the central computing device using a second wireless communication protocol. The central computing device includes a third communication module configured to receive the keystroke data from the first wireless network, and a fourth communication module configured to transmit the multimedia data over the second wireless network. | 12-31-2015 |
20150378552 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RENDERING SECONDARY CHARACTERS - A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a memory configured to store instructions, and a screen configured to display data. The portable electronic device also includes a keyboard including a plurality of physical keys configured to receive key inputs. Each of the physical keys is associated with inputting a primary character and a secondary character. The portable electronic device further includes a processor configured to execute the instructions to detect an input of a physical key, determine whether the input is a press input or a tap input, the press input being associated with inputting the primary character, and the tap input being associated with inputting the secondary character. The processor is further configured to execute the instructions to enable display on the screen of the secondary character associated with the physical key based on the determination that the input is a tap input. | 12-31-2015 |
20160004324 | KEY FUNCTION CONVERSION METHOD, KEY FUNCTION CONVERSION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention is a key function conversion method, comprising: detecting a click operation sent by a first key; searching for a second key associated to the first key in a preset key mapping table; converting the click operation sent by the first key into a click operation sent by the second key; and, generating a function trigger signal corresponding to the click operation sent by the second key. A key function conversion device and a key function conversion electronic equipment are also disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention. With the present invention, the compatibility of a terminal unit with application programs can be improved. | 01-07-2016 |
20160004325 | SWIPE AND TAP KEYBOARD - An electronic device having a keyboard, a text input field, a processor, a first memory, and a second memory. The keyboard includes a word completion functionality that deduces a user's word by having the user tap down on at least a first letter in the word and then identifying another letter at a predetermined position in the word. The another letter in the word is provided to the processor by at least one of (a) swiping motion from the at least first letter to the another letter, (b) holding the another letter for a predetermined amount of time, (c) holding the another letter and the at least first letter simultaneously, (d) tapping on the another letter a predetermined number of times, (e) tapping on the another letter a predetermined number of times while holding the at least first letter, and (f) pressing a first designated key that tells the processor the user is now inputting the another letter and then taping on the another letter. | 01-07-2016 |
20160011774 | INPUT SUPPORT APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM | 01-14-2016 |
20160026275 | DATA DEVICE INCLUDING OFN FUNCTIONALITY - A data entry device including a housing, data entry circuitry located within the housing, a keypad mounted in the housing and having a plurality of movable key elements which, when depressed, are displaced to at least a predetermined extent from a first location within the housing to a second location within the housing and Optical Finger Navigation (OFN) circuitry mounted inside the housing, being operative for sensing at least some of the plurality of movable key elements when depressed and displaced to at least the predetermined extent from the first location within the housing to the second location within the housing and providing a key displacement output indicating key displacement to the data entry circuitry. | 01-28-2016 |
20160034045 | SPEED TYPING APPARATUS - A keyboard is provided having 26 letters assigned to only 16 to 21 keys, and preferably 21 keys. This advantageous system of typing makes use of either one or two hands. The 26 letters of the English alphabet are all displayed. Five keys have two letters—those letters are PQ, JK, UW, VX and YZ for a total of ten letters. Sixteen keys have one letter assigned to each key—namely the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L, M, O, N, R, S and T for a total of sixteen letters assigned to a specific key—for a total of 26 letters. | 02-04-2016 |
20160034129 | Number Keypad - Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and articles of manufacture for arranging keys of a number keypad based on movement of another key. In various embodiments, a contact may be detected, and a key associated with the contact moved to a second location in accordance with movement of the contact. Based on the second location a second key may be arranged. | 02-04-2016 |
20160041627 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INPUTTING CHARACTERS ON TOUCH SCREEN OF A TERMINAL - An apparatus and method for inputting a character on a touch keyboard in a terminal are provided. A touch screen displays a basic key set and an extended key set. The basic key set includes consonant keys and the extended key set includes character keys corresponding to characters combinable with a consonant corresponding to a consonant key input from the basic key set. The touch screen displays the extended key set, upon input of the consonant key from the basic key set and receiving at least one character from the basic key set and the extended key set. | 02-11-2016 |
20160048219 | KEYBOARD WITH NEW BUTTON WITH NEW SYMBOL OF LANGUAGE - I, as a writer, for several years is necessary on the keyboard new punctuation mark—a symbol of negative emotions. Because we have a symbol of positive emotions—an exclamation mark, which now means only those emotions. But we don't have on the keyboard symbol of negative emotions. Much better, if an exclamation mark indicates only positive emotions, as for the negative emotions is a different sign. The area of the technicians includes all devices to enter symbols, letters, and punctuation marks. On all modem keyboards there is enough space for the location the new button with a new sign—symbol of negative emotions. | 02-18-2016 |
20160048290 | An Apparatus and Associated Methods - An apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one processor, and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: change the state of a touch-sensitive input layer from a non-detecting state to a detecting state based on detection of a user input made using a user interface of an electronic device, the user interface comprising the touch-sensitive input layer and a physical key layer wherein the respective layers are at least partly overlying and the detection of the user input comprises detection of actuation using the physical key layer. | 02-18-2016 |
20160054810 | CHARACTER INPUT APPARATUS AND CHARACTER INPUT METHOD - Character input apparatus includes: touch screen; first keypad information database storing information on first keypad; second keypad information database storing information on second keypad; first keypad generation unit displaying the first keypad including character key on the touch screen during character input mode; first key touch recognition unit acquiring character code corresponding to first key from the first keypad information database and invoking second keypad generation unit, when the first key is sensed on the first keypad; the second keypad generation unit generating the second keypad including character keys related to the first key by invocation by the first key touch recognition unit, and displaying the second keypad on the touch screen; and second key touch recognition unit acquiring character corresponding to touch movement action from the second keypad information database and displaying the character on the touch screen, when the touch movement action is sensed on the second keypad. | 02-25-2016 |
20160062643 | Computer Input Device - A computer input method includes obtaining a time interval elapsed between a current single touch and a last single touch both on a designated object upon detecting the current single touch, comparing the time interval with a predetermined reference time, and switching a pointing input of the computer input method between an absolute coordinate mode and relative coordinate mode depending on the time comparison result. | 03-03-2016 |
20160070361 | STYLEABLE CUSTOM BUTTON REPEAT - The described technology is directed towards a button repeat system that allows different repeat behaviors (e.g., interval times between repeats) to be customized for any view (user interface element) and for any button. A designer specifies an interval set comprising interval times to use in an associated view to repeat a button that is pressed and held. Using global information across views, a button that is pressed and held may continue to repeat as focus changes among views. The repeating may continue without needing to reset to the first interval time of the interval set of each view as focus changes, so that, for example, a rapidly repeating button does not appear to change its repetition rate as focus changes among views. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070379 | CAPACITIVE TOUCH SENSOR - The present disclosure provides a capacitive touch sensor for an electronic device. The touch sensor has a trace carrier having a sensing surface, a connecting surface, and a number of electrically conductive traces on the trace carrier. The traces form a sensing pattern on the sensing surface and pass from the sensing surface to the connecting surface. The sensor also includes a capacitive sensing circuit operable to electrically couple to the traces at the connecting surface of the trace carrier, and to sense a capacitance change. A touch position on the sensing surface is determined dependent upon the sensed capacitance change. | 03-10-2016 |
20160091984 | Keyboard for a Medical Treatment System - A medical treatment system comprising a housing; a recess defined by the housing; and a keyboard connected to the housing by a mechanism configured to permit the keyboard to move between: a deployed position in which the keyboard is disposed outside of the recess at an angle of 10° to 80° relative to a front surface of the housing; and a stored position in which the keyboard is at least partially disposed in the recess and keys of the keyboard are exposed for use by a user. | 03-31-2016 |
20160091988 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VIRTUAL INPUT INTERFACE - A method for controlling a virtual input interface in a device comprising a touch-screen, the method comprising the steps of: displaying virtual input interface comprising a plurality of commands; awaiting a change in device's orientation in 3D space; determining the change type the method being characterized in that it further comprises the steps of: executing a command of zooming or panning of the virtual input interface based on the determination step; updating the displayed virtual input interface to reflect the executed command. | 03-31-2016 |
20160098106 | Stylus Keyboard - A combination of a stylus and a keyboard. A collapsible keyboard portion is coupled to a stylus tip. When in a collapsed state, the apparatus may be used as a stylus, or stored in a receptacle or a user's pocket. When a keyboard is needed, the stylus keyboard may be unrolled or unfolded, and used to control an electronic device via a wireless connection between a transceiver on the stylus keyboard and the electronic device. | 04-07-2016 |
20160103610 | KEYBOARD HAVING TOUCH SCREEN MOUNTED THEREON, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COMPUTING DEVICE USING KEYBOARD - The present disclosure provides a keyboard having a touch screen mounted thereon. A keyboard according to the present disclosure comprises: a key button unit comprising a plurality of key buttons; a touch screen unit comprising at least one touch screen installed at the lower end of the key button unit; a sensing means for sensing whether the key button unit is being used; and a keyboard control unit for sending signals inputted through the key button unit and the touch screen unit to a computer device, and interworking with the sensing means to control input or output of the touch screen unit, wherein the keyboard control unit controls a screen displayed on the touch screen unit to be displayed on a display of the computer device when the sensing means senses that the key button unit is being used. | 04-14-2016 |
20160116980 | TWO STEP GAZE INTERACTION - A computer system can be controlled with non-contact inputs, such as eye-tracking devices. A computer can enlarge a portion of a display adjacent a first gaze target in response to detecting a first action (e.g., pressing a touchpad). The computer can then allow a user to position a second gaze target in the enlarged portion (e.g., by looking at the desired location) and perform a second action in order to perform a computer function at that location. The enlarging can allow a user to identify a desired location for a computer function (e.g., selecting an icon) with greater precision. | 04-28-2016 |
20160116991 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard having a plurality of contactless switches, the keyboard includes a signal conversion circuit allocating an input signal line from a control device and an output signal line to the control device for each operating switch of the contactless switches, wherein the signal conversion circuit is configured to output the signal of the input signal line allocated to the operating switch to the output line allocated to the operating switch when the contactless switch is operated. | 04-28-2016 |
20160117074 | AREA INPUT DEVICE AND VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - Input devices, particularly devices for entering data within three-dimensional space and converting that data into one or more commands, are provided. | 04-28-2016 |
20160124517 | KEYBOARD CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for analyzing key compression patterns on a keyboard using one or more computer servers and storage devices. In general, the systems and methods can include a computer system that keeps track of input from a keyboard over time and analyzes the resulting key compression patterns to determine whether the patterns satisfy predetermined criteria for activating one or more keyboard functions. The criteria can be defined to accommodate user error or inability to create a desired key compression pattern. In an exemplary embodiment, the computer system waits for a specified amount of time after receiving the keyboard input before activating certain keyboard functions. In this way, where a user accidentally waits too long before pressing a desired key, or where a user is not capable of pressing keys quickly, the computer system can still ascertain a user's intent to create a particular key compression pattern. | 05-05-2016 |
20160132119 | MULTIDIRECTIONAL BUTTON, KEY, AND KEYBOARD - A multidirectional button, key, or menu for use in a user interface of a computing device ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160132129 | TYPE ERROR REVISING METHOD - The present invention is directed to a type error revising method. According to the present invention, a new and innovative error revising method is provided, which does not require inconvenient action of inputting deletion function key like backspace or moving a cursor by the mouse control or finger touch. | 05-12-2016 |
20160139679 | KEYBOARD AND TERMINAL DEVICE - A device includes a holder attached to the casing that is configured to hold an edge of a terminal device. A first clamper is arranged on a first wall of the holder, and a second clamper is arranged on a second wall opposing the first wall so that the first clamper faces the second clamper to exert a pinching force on the edge of the terminal device. A clamper interlocking component decreases the pinching force exerted by the first and second clampers when the edge of the terminal device is inserted toward a bottom surface of the holder, and increases the pinching force exerted by the first and second clampers when the edge of the terminal device is pulled away from the bottom surface of the holder. | 05-19-2016 |
20160139680 | SPLIT ROTATING KEYBOARD SYSTEM - A split rotating keyboard system for use in easing muscle strain and mitigating the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome associated with the usage of conventional computer keyboards. The system comprises first and second computer keyboard sections, namely, a left-hand computer keyboard section and a right-hand computer keyboard section. Each respective computer keyboard section is mounted upon a dedicated rotating platform member that is operative to rotate in clockwise and counter-clockwise directions. According to a preferred embodiment, the rotating platform portions upon which the first and second keyboard sections are positioned may be secured upon a base member that is operative to maintain the first and second rotating platform members in fixed relation to one another. Another preferred embodiment includes elements that allow for a partially “spherical” motion upon which the first and second keyboard sections are positioned may be secured upon a base member that is operative to maintain the first and second spherical platform members in fixed relation to one another. Sensors embedded in the members can transmit motion, position, and pressure data back to the receiving device such as a computer, tablet, or gaming console. | 05-19-2016 |
20160139681 | Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard - An adjustable ergonomic keyboard includes keyboard segments coupled by a joint allowing the keyboard segments to pivot relative to one another. A retainer secures a corresponding keyboard segment with respect to a base support and allows the corresponding retained keyboard segment to rotate thereabout and to travel laterally with respect to the base support. The base support may be part of a portable laptop chassis or body or may be a stand-alone base for use of the keyboard as a peripheral data input device. | 05-19-2016 |
20160139683 | TOUCH PAD CONTROL SYSTEM - A touch pad control system includes a locking module, a control module, and an unlocking module. The touch pad control system is used in a notebook computer. The notebook computer includes a touch pad and a keyboard. The control module is configured to send a first locking signal and a second locking signal to the locking module after the keyboard is triggered. The locking module is configured to lock the touch pad after receiving the first locking signal and the second locking signal. The unlocking module is configured to unlock the touch pad. | 05-19-2016 |
20160140931 | DUAL SCREEN DISPLAY FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A mobile computing device is disclosed for displaying backlight and diffuse reflecting information. The mobile computing device is configured to include a processor, a first LCD display unit connected to the processor, and a second diffuse reflecting display unit connected to the processor. The mobile computing device is further provided with a display panel interface, such as a mouse or a gravity detecting device like an accelerometer, configured to detect a property for activating a display type. The processor is configured to send information to be displayed to the first display unit or the second display unit or both depending on the display type property detected. | 05-19-2016 |
20160147310 | Gesture Multi-Function on a Physical Keyboard - A computer keyboard includes position sensors such as capacitive sensors on each of the keys for monitoring positions of fingertips on the keys. A processor receives an indication of contact of a finger on a surface of a key, including an identity of the key and an indication of a position of the contact on the surface. The processor also receives an indication of a motion gesture comprising displacement of the position of the contact on the surface of the key. Using the identity of the key and the indication of the motion gesture, an input from a human operator is determined. | 05-26-2016 |
20160147311 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard comprises a touch screen which identifies and responds to a touch action, wherein information is input through the touch screen. The above keyboard can enable the user to input information through the touch screen, which brings the user a more convenient and fast operation experience. And meanwhile, the user performs touching control operation on the keyboard without touching the display far from the user, thereby making the touch operation more convenient. | 05-26-2016 |
20160154464 | KEYBOARD WITH TOUCH SENSITIVE ELEMENT | 06-02-2016 |
20160170497 | Exclusive View Keyboard System And Method | 06-16-2016 |
20160170498 | ERGONOMIC DATA ENTRY DEVICE | 06-16-2016 |
20160170500 | METHOD OF GENERATING SYMBOLS FROM A CHORDING KEYBOARD | 06-16-2016 |
20160178461 | TOUCH PAD USING PIEZO EFFECT | 06-23-2016 |
20160179213 | ELECTROACTIVE LAYER OF A FLEXIBLE INPUT DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
20160187986 | PROVIDING AN ELEVATED AND TEXTURIZED DISPLAY IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-touch display layer may have a texturizing polymer layer. The texturizing polymer layer may elevate a surface portion of the texturizing polymer layer to a level to texturize information displayed on the multi-touch display layer. A gesture may be detected for the elevated surface portion. | 06-30-2016 |
20160187996 | Apparatus and methods for image/sensory processing to control computer operations - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for image and sensory processing to facilitate human interface at a computer terminal. The apparatus include a video camera adapted to capture images of user finger movement above the keyboard primarily in an image plane along X and Y axes substantially normal to the keyboard key-field plane, at least one thumb touch pad segment, and a controller. The methods included capturing the video images of user finger movement in the image plane, capturing user initiated sensory input indicative of selected functions and/or positioning modalities, and utilizing the captured images and sensory input for mapping user selected work product entry location at the monitor viewing screen and/or performing other functions. | 06-30-2016 |
20160187998 | Systems And Methods For Processing Data Entered Using An Eye-Tracking System - A method for processing data entered using a keyboard and a keyboard capable of implementing the method is described. In one embodiment, the keyboard includes keys associated with at least one input data value and at least one multi-value key associated with at least two input data values. Each key includes a unit and each multi-value key includes a plurality of units and each input data value corresponds to at least one unit. The keyboard also includes an eye-tracking system that determines an area where a user is gazing by monitoring eye movements of the user, and an input value selection module coupled to units and to the eye-tracking system. The input value selection module determines probabilistically which input data value was entered based on a value received from at least one unit and on the area where the user is gazing. | 06-30-2016 |
20160187999 | Keyboard With Sensing Switch Function - A keyboard with a sensing switch function includes a press key module provided for a user to input a keyboard signal, a micro control unit electrically coupled to the press key module for receiving a switching signal to determine the output priority of each output port and deliver the keyboard signal, and plural output ports for transmitting the keyboard signal via a cable or wireless transmission. The keyboard also includes a sensing module with plural light sensors for sensing a change of light to generate a switching signal, and a display module with plural indicating lamps having a quantity equal to the quantity of the output ports, and the indicating lamps are switched according to the output mode. After obtaining the output priority, the output port outputs the keyboard signal to an external device. | 06-30-2016 |
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20160253302 | WRITING PAD WITH SYNCHRONIZED BACKGROUND AUDIO AND VIDEO AND HANDWRITING RECOGNITION | 09-01-2016 |
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20220137719 | KEYBOARD WITH INPUT MODES - In some examples, a keyboard includes a processing resource and a memory resource storing machine-readable instructions to cause the processing resource to communicate, in response to the keyboard being in a computing device input mode, with a computing device connected to the keyboard, and communicate, in response to the keyboard being in a mobile device input mode, with a mobile device connected to the keyboard. | 05-05-2022 |
20220137720 | COMMUNICATION LINK BASED ON ACTIVITY ON A KEYBOARD - Examples of establishing a communication link based on an activity on a keyboard are described. In an example, the activity may be detected on the keyboard of a computing device. Based on the detection, the computing device may send a request to an input device for establishing a wireless communication link with the computing device. Upon receiving an acceptance of the request by the input device, the computing device may establish the wireless communication link with the computing device. | 05-05-2022 |