| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 361680000 | Including keyboard support | 42 |
| 20080204982 | SLIDING FLAT PANEL DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD MODULE - A sliding flat panel display and keyboard module for monitoring and controlling server computers on a server rack is described. The sliding flat panel display and keyboard module has an L-shaped supporting frame, a vertical sliding rail, a horizontal sliding rail, a flat panel display, and a keyboard. The vertical sliding rail and the horizontal sliding rail are respectively disposed on a vertical surface and a horizontal surface of the L-shaped supporting frame. The flat panel display couples to the vertical sliding rail and the keyboard couples to the horizontal sliding rail, so that the flat panel display and the keyboard are able to slide on the L-shaped supporting frame horizontally. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080218950 | Mobile quick-keying device - The present invention relates to making data entry on a handheld device quicker and easier, while still being able to interact with the software/firmware in a familiar way. In particular, we disclose a device and method for text entry that uses a combination of keys on the front and back of a device held in two hands. Keys on the back are utilized in a manner that takes advantage of the muscle memory associated with QWERTY keyboards. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080232043 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A COVER TURNABLE 360 DEGREES RELATIVE TO A BODY THEREOF - A handheld electronic device ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080253069 | Key fixing structure and electronic device using the same - A key fixing structure and an electronic device using the same are provided. The key fixing structure is used for fixing several keys in the electronic device having at least one fixing groove. The key fixing structure includes a planar main body and at least one fixing portion. The planar main body has several installing spaces, and the keys are correspondingly disposed in the installing spaces. The fixing portion is provided with an included angle relative to the planar main body. When the fixing portion is received in the fixing groove, the key fixing structure is firmly disposed in the electronic device. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080259537 | Electronic Device - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a casing at least a part of which is made of metal, an in-casing member which is housed in the casing and becomes warm when the electronic device is in operation, and a boss member formed separately from the casing and made of resin. The boss member is attached to the metal part of the casing and is interposed between the casing and the in-casing member. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080259538 | Foldable input apparatus - The invention discloses a foldable input apparatus including a base, a holding plate and an input module. The base has a first surface, and a first key set is disposed on the first surface. The first holding plate has a second surface and a third surface. The first holding plate is pivotally connected with the base so that the first holding plate can rotate with respect to the base. The second key set is disposed on the second surface. A recess is formed on the third surface and a circuit board is disposed in the recess. The first input module is detachably disposed in the recess, so as to electrically connect with the first circuit board. When the foldable input apparatus is unfolded, the first and the second key sets can be operated for inputting data. When the foldable input apparatus is folded, the first input module can be operated. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080259539 | Electronic apparatus - An electronic apparatus includes: a case having a first cover and a second cover, which form an internal space of the case in combination; a circuit substrate loaded with an electronic circuit and disposed in the internal space of the case; and a board member extending between the circuit substrate and the second cover, of the internal space of the case. The board member has: a first fixing section that fixes the circuit substrate between the first cover and the board member; and a second fixing section that is formed at a position different from the first fixing section and fixes the board member on the second cover. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080259540 | Image display device and electronic apparatus - An image display device has: a display panel having a display screen to display an image on a front surface; a case that accommodates the display panel, the case having a standing wall section that surrounds a surroundings edge of the display panel alienating from the surroundings edge; and a cover that covers a portion between the surroundings edge of the display panel and the standing wall section of the case. The device further has: a frame having a putting section where a back surroundings edge of the display panel is placed, and an isolation section touching side of the display panel and it separates between the display panel and the standing wall section of the case; and wiring that passes between the isolation section and the standing wall section. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080266765 | Portable electronic device with drainage structure - A drainage structure is provided for a portable electronic device, such as a portable computer. The drainage structure includes an inclination formed on a top surface of a body of the portable electronic device to support a keyboard device in an inclined manner so that water spilled on the keyboard device or the top surface can be expelled out of the electronic device by gravity. If desired, height adjusting units can be arranged between the keyboard device and the top surface of the body to selectively maintain the keyboard in a horizontal condition. A drain hole or groove can be selectively formed in the body of the electronic device to facilitate drainage of water. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080273297 | PORTABLE COMPUTING, COMMUNICATION AND ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE WITH CENTRAL PROCESSOR CARRIED IN A DETACHABLE PORTABLE DEVICE - A docking display unit for physically engaging a portable computing unit and a combination of the same. The display unit may include or exclude a central processing unit and includes a housing with a hinged first and second region. The first region includes a display screen and the second region includes a keyboard. A recessed docking port is provided in the second region and is configured to receive the portable device therein. At least one connector is provided in the docking port to operationally link a central processor in the portable device with the display screen and keyboard. A touchscreen on the portable device provides a user interface for controlling the combined display unit and portable device. The portable device preferably is a smartphone. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080278893 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes an apparatus body having a top wall, a keyboard disposed on the top wall of the apparatus body, a display unit connected to the apparatus body and movable between a closed position such as to cover the top wall and an open position such that the top wall is exposed, and a first control device and a second control device of the same shape disposed individually on the left- and right-hand sides of the keyboard on the top wall of the apparatus body. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080285212 | Thin-Client Terminal and Client/Server-System Having Such a Terminal - A thin-client terminal ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080285213 | Keyboard With Media Device Docking Station - Method and system are disclosed for a keyboard ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080285214 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus is provided with a keyboard section provided on a main body unit, a display unit, and a hinge section for rotatably coupling the display unit to the main body unit. The keyboard section includes a plurality of keys to which inputting functions different from each other are allocated. The electronic apparatus is switchable a first usage state, in which the main body unit is to be placed on a desktop, a second usage state, in which the electronic apparatus is to be held with a hand. The keyboard section is constructed and arranged, when the electronic apparatus is used in the second usage state, the allocation of the inputting functions to the keys is electrically switched in such a manner that correspondence relationships between the fingertips and the inputting functions in the first usage state are maintained in the second usage state. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080285215 | MULTIMEDIA PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed is a multimedia portable electronic device including a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing so as to rotate about a first hinge axis, a third housing adapted to slide while facing the first housing, a fourth housing connected to the third housing so as to rotate about a second hinge axis to be folded/unfolded, a connection device positioned between the first and fourth housings so that the connection device rotates about a third hinge axis to slide the third housing when the fourth housing is folded on or unfolded from the third housing, and a sliding device positioned between the first and third housings so that the third housing can slide. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080285216 | KEYBOARD CONNECTION CONFIGURATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a device main frame portion, a display portion supported by the device main frame portion, a keyboard, and a casing on which the keyboard is disposed. The keyboard includes a plurality of operating keys, a placement base in which the plurality of operating keys are disposed, and a plurality of retaining portions disposed on at least portions of the placement base of the keyboard other than an outer circumferential portion. The keyboard is disposed on a casing. A plurality of connection retaining portions are provided on the casing, on which connection retaining portions the plurality of retaining portions of the placement base are retained, respectively. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080285217 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus is provided with a housing including a top wall and a side portion extending from an edge of the top wall, a keyboard, and a keyboard placing portion on which the keyboard is placed, the keyboard placing portion including a bottom surface provided in the top wall. At least part of the bottom surface extends to the side portion of the housing. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080285218 | Electronic device - The present relates to an electronic device represented by, for example, a personal computer and aims to reinforce a connector as well as suppress the increase in the number of parts. The electronic device includes: a motherboard | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080297994 | KEYPAD ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A keypad assembly ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080297995 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a guiding assembly, a first elastic element and a connecting part. The first body has a track portion and a protrudent block, and the second body has a fastening part. The guiding assembly has a sliding rod and a guiding part. The two ends of the sliding rod are fixed at the first body, and the sliding rod passes through the guiding part. The first elastic element connects to the first body and the second body. The connecting part is fixed at the second body. The sliding portion is slidingly disposed at the track portion, and the pivot passes through the guiding part. As a result, not only the first body slide relatively to the second body, but also an angle is formed between the first body and the second body. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080304214 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus is provided with a housing including a top wall and a side portion extending from an edge of the top wall, a keyboard, and a keyboard placing portion on which the keyboard is placed, the keyboard placing portion including a bottom surface provided in the top wall. At least part of the bottom surface extends to the side portion of the housing. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080310088 | Portable computer with a hidden keyboard - The present invention discloses a portable computer with a hidden keyboard, which includes a main system having a display device on one side and a support board pivotally connected to the main system, so that the support board can be turned to integrate with the main system or support the main system on a disposing surface. One end of the support board pivotally connected with the main system has an open slot disposed concavely inward for movably storing a keyboard. Positioning elements disposed between the pivotal ends of the support board and the main system each presses against the main system and the support board, when the support board is turned to support the main system on the disposing surface, to form an included angle therebetween for preventing the main system from tumbling towards the support board due to the heavy weight of the main system. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080310089 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A housing assembly ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080316687 | PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed is a three-layer protective enclosure that provides resistance to water, dust, dirt, and bump protection for sensitive electronic devices. In one embodiment, an inner membrane layer is provided, which is a thin, flexible layer that protects portions of the electronic device and allows the user to interact with keyboards, push buttons and other interactive features of the electronic device. A protective hard shell fits tightly over the membrane and provides additional sealing and rigidity to the protective enclosure. A stretchable cushion layer is placed over the hard shell which conforms to the hard shell and seals moisture, dust and dirt from entering the hard shell. The stretchable cushion layer provides cushioning and also allows access to certain controls on the electronic device. In another embodiment, a touch screen cover may be used with, or without, a membrane over other portions of the electronic device. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080316688 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: a case having an upper wall and a lower wall; a connector housed in the case; a duct portion having a first opening that opens in the upper wall, the duct portion protruding from a peripheral edge of the first opening and more than a lower end of the connector toward the lower wall, the duct portion having a second opening that opens in the case at a protruding end; and a cable passed through the duct portion and electrically connected to the connector. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080316689 | Computer Display Screen System and Adjustable Screen Mount, and Swinging Screens Therefor - A computer system is described herein. In addition to a base structure for resting on a support surface, the system includes a first display panel coupled to the base structure, and a second display panel. The system further includes a hinge mechanism that couples a side edge of the first display panel to a side edge of the second display panel. The hinge mechanism allows the second display panel to rotate about a nominal axis substantially parallel to the side edge of the first display panel an allows the angle between the first viewing face of the first display panel and the second viewing face of the second display panel to be greater than 180°. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090002925 | Universal type keyboard - A universal type keyboard has a common design of an upper housing and key caps for different languages such that keyboards of different languages can be manufactured with a universal upper housing. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090002926 | ELECTRONIC HANDHELD DEVICE - An electronic handheld device includes: a case that is formed in a longitudinal boxed shape; a first operation key that is provided on a front face of the case at a position that is located at an approximate center of the front face; and a first concave portion that is formed on a back face of the case at a first position opposite the position of the first operation key, the first concave portion being arched toward a top end of the case. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090002927 | Electronic apparatus - An electronic apparatus includes a first housing; a second housing; and a coupling unit that openably/closably and rotatably couples the second housing with the first housing. The coupling unit is a biaxial coupling unit having: a rotation axis that vertically extends when the first housing is placed on a horizontal table, and is rotatably coupled to the first housing; and an opening/closing axis that is fixed to the rotation axis, horizontally extends, openably/closably supports the second housing with respect to the first housing, and rotates as the rotation axis rotates. The coupling unit includes a stopper to rotate the rotation axis-only when the second housing is opened with respect to the first housing within a range of rotation-allowing opening angle that allows for rotation. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090009937 | Electronic devices with storage compartments for memory devices - An electronic device includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of connecting surfaces that connect the top surface to the bottom surface. A display is mounted within the top surface and a keypad is mounted within the top surface adjacent the display. One or more storage compartments are located on one or more of the housing surfaces, and each storage compartment is configured to removably receive a memory device therein in non-operative relationship with the electronic device. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090009938 | Bag computer, front mount, top/bottom holder - Disclosed is a computer bag which mounts a matching computer on its outside front. The mount included a top and a bottom fixture with attachments which match the computer. The front of the mounted computer is left available for folding out a display so the computer can be viewed and used on the bag front. The bottom fixture attaches to the bottom of the computer and may pivot to make mounting easier. The top fixture includes a flap which allows the operator to shake the bag front flat as the computer is installed and the complimentary attachments on the flap are engaged. There may be an electrical connection leading from either of the outside mounting fixtures to the inside of the bag. A matching computer is described. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090009939 | BATTERY UNIT - According to one embodiment, a battery unit comprises a plurality of battery cells; and a casing having an upper and lower walls. The casing comprises a first portion that stores at least one battery cell; a second portion that stores at least one battery cell; and a third portion that connects the first portion and the second portion to each other. The third portion is at least partially formed to be thinner than the first and second portions. The third portion has therein a rib extending between the upper wall and lower walls. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090015995 | COMBINATORIAL KEYBOARD STRUCTURE WITH UPRIGHT STANDING ABILITY - A combinatorial keyboard structure with upright standing ability is disclosed, which comprises: a plurality of keypads, each being configured with at least a signal transmitting device, a first connecting mechanism being arranged at the bottom thereof, and at least a second connecting mechanism being arranged at a side thereof; and a base, being a plate-like element with a dented space formed therein; wherein, an upright standing keyboard unit is formed by connecting the first connecting mechanism of one of the plural keypads with that of another keypad, and thus an upright standing keyboard structure is constructed by sequentially connecting the second connecting mechanisms of more than one so-formed upright standing keyboard units from one to another while enabling the so-constructed upright standing keyboard structure to be fitted into the dented space of the base; and a keyboard structure is constructed by sequentially connecting the second connecting mechanisms of the plural keypads from one to another. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090015996 | Portable Electronic Device having Sliding Keyboard - A portable electronic device having a sliding keyboard includes a first body, a second body and a sliding positioning device. The first body includes a keyboard area and a plurality of hot keys. The second body is slidingly disposed on the first body. The sliding positioning device is connected to the first body and the second body to position the second body at a plurality of locations relative to the first body. The second body hides the hot keys and exposes the keyboard area when the second body is located at one of the locations. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090021899 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a stationary cover ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090027841 | Electronic apparatus and flexible circuit board - A flexible circuit board for an electronic apparatus includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part has a first connecting terminal electrically connected to the first electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The second connecting part has a second connecting terminal electrically connected to the second electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are not parallel. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090040699 | Electronic component mounting part and electronic apparatus - An HDD mounting part includes component fixing sections that respectively extend along both sides of an HDD and have widths not more than the height of the HDD. The HDD mounting part further includes: a first HDD fixing section that extends from the component fixing sections up to a position apart from a front end of the HDD and is fixed to a notebook PC at the position apart from the front end; and a second apparatus fixing section that extends from the component fixing sections up to a position apart from a rear end of the HDD and is fixed to the notebook PC at the position apart from the rear end. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090040700 | Electronic apparatus and display panel enclosure - A display unit includes a substrate supporting section having: a first supporting structure for supporting a first circuit substrate; and a second supporting structure for supporting a second circuit substrate is provided. The first circuit substrate has a relatively small area and is selected when a first display panel having a single light source for emitting backlight is selected, and the second circuit substrate has a relatively large area and is selected when a second display panel having two light sources for emitting backlight is selected. The first supporting structure has a supporting claw for supporting the first circuit substrate such that the front side of the first circuit substrate is directed upward and the second supporting structure has a stand on which the second circuit substrate is mounted to be supported thereby such that the front side of the second circuit substrate is directed downward. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090052127 | Electrical appliance housing having an indirect magnetic controlling kit - This invention provides an electrical appliance housing comprising a main body and a lid. At least one magnetic controlling assembly is provided on the housing, comprising a sliding key that shifts in a sliding groove. The sliding key further includes a pair of controlling magnets with opposing magnetic polarity. An actuating magnet is installed inside of the housing and corresponds to a specific controlling key of the electrical appliance. Shifting the sliding key will produce a magnetic force relative to the actuating magnet, and this force in turn activates the controlling key of the electrical appliance. In addition, at least one functional device is installed on the lid that corresponds to the specific functional key of the electrical appliance, comprising a pair of blind holes situated so to correspond with one another. An actuating magnet is installed in the inner hole and a controlling magnet is fixed on the bottom of the sliding key which has the same magnetic polarity with said actuating magnet. Placing the controlling magnet opposite the actuating magnet can control the functional key. Because the housing of the present invention has not penetrated by any holes, the electrical appliance is indirectly controlled by the magnetic operating kits. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090059492 | DEVICE FOR USE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE FLAMMABLE GASES MAY BE PRESENT - A device for use in an environment where flammable gases may be present, the device including a sealed water proof exterior housing, and an interior explosion proof, sealed housing made of polycarbonate, mounted inside the exterior water proof housing. An electrical component is inside the interior sealed housing, and an intrinsically safe battery is outside of the interior housing but electrically connected to the component inside the interior housing. The battery is also mounted inside the exterior housing. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090059493 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus of the present invention includes an upper casing | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090059494 | Electronic device - The present invention relates to an electronic device having two casings connected with each other through a hinge member such that the casings can open and close with respect to each other. The electronic device includes a hinge member suitable for mounting a large size display panel. The second casing includes a back face and a sidewall having a projection which projects inward between the back face and the sidewall, the hinge member includes a first fixing member fixed to the first casing and a second fixing member fixed to the second casing, and one end of the second fixing member is engaged with and fixed to the second casing in a state where the one end enters a gap between the back face and the projection. | 03-05-2009 |
