Data input device with foldable cover
US6144551A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S345/905
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A foldable data input device includes a keyboard, a hinge device and a lid. The keyboard is formed with a top face and opposing first and second side edges and has a plurality of keys mounted on the top face and a signal transmission device mounted on the keyboard. The lid is connected pivotally to the first side edge of the keyboard by the hinge device in order to cover the top face of the keyboard. The lid further has an inside face for confronting the top face, a touch pad and selection buttons provided on the inside face.
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