Patent · US Active

Keyboard with rotation detection module and pivotable supporting member

US8376638B2 · kind B2 · utility

1Cited by
4References
17Claims
0Family size

Assignees

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 2009
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0219
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A keyboard includes a main body, a rotation detecting module, and a swivel hinge. The main body is disposed with a plurality of keys. The rotation detecting module is used for detecting the rotation of the main body. The swivel hinge is detachably connected to the main body. The swivel hinge includes an extending arm being rotatable with respect to the main body; and a supporting member pivotally engaging with the extending arm for supporting the main body.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.