Apparatus for automatically deploying a computer keyboard into a

Details Apparatus for automatically deploying a computer keyboard into a Apparatus for automatically deploying a computer keyboard into a

1997-06-18

1999-11-09

Feild, Lynn D.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

400489, 400682, G06F 116, B41J 1156, H05K 716

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059826126

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is described for automatically deploying to an operative position a keyboard where the width of the keyboard has been reduced. The invention is applicable to keyboards of portable computing devices of the type commonly incorporating a processor, a display and a keyboard system. The apparatus has a first and a second keyboard section, propelling device for driving the keyboard sections from the storage position to the operative position, latching apparatus for retaining the second keyboard section in operative position, and signaling apparatus for communicating signals from the first keyboard section to the processor.

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"Input Devices--How to Interact with Your PC" published by Harris Publications of New York, New York in their Winter 1996 Computer Buyer's Guide.

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