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Keyboard input mode switching apparatus, systems, and methods

US10942647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2017
Grant dateMar 9, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04897
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A keyboard input mode switching apparatus includes a processor for an information handling device and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to determine an operational state of a keyboard and, in response to detecting a particular operational state, switch an input mode of a portion of the keyboard.

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