Foldable keyboard with adjustable ergonomic features
US9423881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0221
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input system includes a first base portion including a keying surface and a second base portion including a keying surface. For example, the input system may be a keyboard with a first keyboard segment and a second keyboard segment. A base portion manipulation mechanism couples the first base portion to the second base portion. The base portion manipulation mechanism includes a first moveable coupling that is configured to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into at least one of a side-by-side tented orientation and a side-by-side splayed orientation. For example, the first base portion and the second base portion may be moved into an ergonomic, side-by-side, tented and splayed orientation. A second moveable coupling is configured to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into a stacked orientation for storage and travel.
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