Data processing device with a keyboard having pop-up keys

Details Data processing device with a keyboard having pop-up keys Data processing device with a keyboard having pop-up keys

1995-12-08

1997-06-03

Hofsass, Jeffery

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

345168, 361680, 400682, H03K 1794, H03M 1100

Patent

active

056359284

ABSTRACT:
A data processing device including a keyboard with a key; a lid provided to an edge of the keyboard so as to be pivotable from a closed position, to a predetermined angle, and further to an open position; a key support mechanism movable between a first position for supporting the key in an operation condition and a second position wherein the key is not supported; a follower in connection with the key support mechanism so that the follower and the key support move in association; and a driver connected with the lid so as to operate in association with pivotal movement of the lid, the driver driving the follower only when the lid is pivoted between the closed position and the predetermined angle so that the key support mechanism moves from the first position into the second position when the lid is pivoted open between the closed position to the predetermined angle and the key support mechanism remains in the second position when the lid is pivoted open to the predetermined angle or greater.

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