Reconfigurable keyboard
US12105893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0238
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A reconfigurable keyboard comprising a base and one or more keyboard keys attachable to the base for user interaction with the re-configurable keyboard. The base defines a surface comprising a plurality of attachment points and a plurality of electrical connection points. A key-board key comprises one or more formations each shaped and configured to interface with a corresponding attachment point so as to retain a component relative to the base. A keyboard key also has an electrical connector shaped and configured to interface with an electrical connection point of the base to enable an electrical connection to be formed between the keyboard key and the base upon attachment of the keyboard key to the base. The attachment points and electrical connection points of the base are relatively arranged to permit a keyboard key to be releasably attached to the base in multiple different positions and in different orientations.
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