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GB2309009A
GB2309009A GB9626469A GB9626469A GB2309009A GB 2309009 A GB2309009 A GB 2309009A GB 9626469 A GB9626469 A GB 9626469A GB 9626469 A GB9626469 A GB 9626469A GB 2309009 A GB2309009 A GB 2309009A
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keyboard
chassis
portions
keys
bosses
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Dennis J Boyle
John W Lai
Peter N Skillman
Christopher J Stringer
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Dell USA LP
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1615—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function
    • G06F1/1616—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1684—Constructional details or arrangements related to integrated I/O peripherals not covered by groups G06F1/1635 - G06F1/1675
    • G06F1/169—Constructional details or arrangements related to integrated I/O peripherals not covered by groups G06F1/1635 - G06F1/1675 the I/O peripheral being an integrated pointing device, e.g. trackball in the palm rest area, mini-joystick integrated between keyboard keys, touch pads or touch stripes
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/046—Casings convertible
    • H01H2223/05—Casings convertible composed of hingedly connected sections
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/046—Casings convertible
    • H01H2223/052—Casings convertible reductible in size, e.g. for transportation

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mathematical Physics (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
  • Calculators And Similar Devices (AREA)
GB9626469A 1996-01-05 1996-12-20 A keyboard having adjustable keyboard portions Withdrawn GB2309009A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US58326796A 1996-01-05 1996-01-05
US74545596A 1996-11-12 1996-11-12

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GB9626469D0 GB9626469D0 (en) 1997-02-05
GB2309009A true GB2309009A (en) 1997-07-16

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GB9626469A Withdrawn GB2309009A (en) 1996-01-05 1996-12-20 A keyboard having adjustable keyboard portions
GB9626462A Withdrawn GB2309325A (en) 1996-01-05 1996-12-20 Trackpad for a computer

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GB9626462A Withdrawn GB2309325A (en) 1996-01-05 1996-12-20 Trackpad for a computer

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JP (2) JPH113162A (de)
KR (2) KR19980041663A (de)
CA (1) CA2193444A1 (de)
DE (2) DE19653854A1 (de)
FR (2) FR2745401A1 (de)
GB (2) GB2309009A (de)
TW (1) TW364972B (de)

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WO2002099616A3 (en) * 2001-06-06 2003-04-24 Idd Aps Pointing device for use with a computer

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USD745508S1 (en) 2013-03-15 2015-12-15 Intel Corporation Computing device with sensor
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US4509873A (en) * 1983-05-05 1985-04-09 Ryan W Kenneth Alphanumeric section of office machine keyboards
US5067834A (en) * 1989-07-07 1991-11-26 Szmanda Jeffrey P Input keyboard apparatus for information processing device and other keyboard devices
US5073050A (en) * 1990-06-12 1991-12-17 Steffen Andrews Ergonomic keyboard apparatus
EP0489491A2 (de) * 1990-11-30 1992-06-10 International Business Machines Corporation Personalcomputer und getrennte Tastatur
GB2285013A (en) * 1993-12-23 1995-06-28 Silitek Corp Keyboard with adjustable keyfields for each hand.
GB2285770A (en) * 1994-01-18 1995-07-26 Silitek Corp Foldable keyboards.
EP0728588A1 (de) * 1995-02-21 1996-08-28 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG Ergonomische Tastatur

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FR2702292B1 (fr) * 1993-03-03 1995-04-14 Claude Battarel Commande statique d'un curseur en vitesse et en direction.
US5424756A (en) * 1993-05-14 1995-06-13 Ho; Yung-Lung Track pad cursor positioning device and method
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4509873A (en) * 1983-05-05 1985-04-09 Ryan W Kenneth Alphanumeric section of office machine keyboards
US5067834A (en) * 1989-07-07 1991-11-26 Szmanda Jeffrey P Input keyboard apparatus for information processing device and other keyboard devices
US5073050A (en) * 1990-06-12 1991-12-17 Steffen Andrews Ergonomic keyboard apparatus
EP0489491A2 (de) * 1990-11-30 1992-06-10 International Business Machines Corporation Personalcomputer und getrennte Tastatur
GB2285013A (en) * 1993-12-23 1995-06-28 Silitek Corp Keyboard with adjustable keyfields for each hand.
GB2285770A (en) * 1994-01-18 1995-07-26 Silitek Corp Foldable keyboards.
EP0728588A1 (de) * 1995-02-21 1996-08-28 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG Ergonomische Tastatur

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2349606A (en) * 1999-07-12 2000-11-08 Gsl Res Technology Ltd Expandable three portion keyboard for notebook computer
GB2349606B (en) * 1999-07-12 2001-12-05 Gsl Res Technology Ltd Expandable keyboard
WO2002099616A3 (en) * 2001-06-06 2003-04-24 Idd Aps Pointing device for use with a computer

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FR2743433A1 (fr) 1997-07-11
CA2193444A1 (en) 1997-07-06
DE19653854A1 (de) 1997-10-30
JPH09297643A (ja) 1997-11-18
GB9626469D0 (en) 1997-02-05
KR19980041664A (ko) 1998-08-17
DE19653775A1 (de) 1997-10-30
JPH113162A (ja) 1999-01-06
FR2745401A1 (fr) 1997-08-29
TW364972B (en) 1999-07-21
GB9626462D0 (en) 1997-02-05
GB2309325A (en) 1997-07-23
KR19980041663A (ko) 1998-08-17

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