Full key customization on an input device
US12326983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/023
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method comprising receiving a first control signal indicating that a first key on a keyboard is being pressed, the first key functionally assigned as a (logical) modifier; sending a first make command indicating that the modifier is active; receiving a second control signal indicating that a second key on the keyboard is contemporaneously being pressed, the second key functionally assigned as a non-modifier, alphanumeric character; accessing a key remapping database stored on the keyboard that includes key triggers and remapped key targets; in response to determining that the combination of the first key and second keys are included as a key trigger in the key remapping database: sending a first break command indicating that the modifier is inactive; and sending a second make command corresponding to a key target of the remapping database that is associated with the combination of the first and second keys being pressed.
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