Dynamically controlled keyboard
US9086737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2229/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for providing a computer peripheral including one or more keys. Each key has several light emitting diodes disposed on a face of the key. Each of the light emitting diodes can switch on or off in response to a data signal received from an application specific integrated circuit dedicated to the key. A corresponding key and manufacturing method, as well as a computer system including one or more such keys are also described.
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