CA2193444A1 - Clavier ergonomique pour ordinateur portatif et methodes d'utilisation et de fabrication de ce clavier - Google Patents

Clavier ergonomique pour ordinateur portatif et methodes d'utilisation et de fabrication de ce clavier

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Publication number
CA2193444A1
CA2193444A1 CA002193444A CA2193444A CA2193444A1 CA 2193444 A1 CA2193444 A1 CA 2193444A1 CA 002193444 A CA002193444 A CA 002193444A CA 2193444 A CA2193444 A CA 2193444A CA 2193444 A1 CA2193444 A1 CA 2193444A1
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Prior art keywords
keyboard
touch
sensitive surface
display screen
user
Prior art date
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Abandoned
Application number
CA002193444A
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English (en)
Inventor
Steven D. Gluskoter
Bryan F. Howell
Christopher J. Stringer
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Individual
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Dell USA LP
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Application filed by Dell USA LP filed Critical Dell USA LP
Publication of CA2193444A1 publication Critical patent/CA2193444A1/fr
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1615—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function
    • G06F1/1616—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1684—Constructional details or arrangements related to integrated I/O peripherals not covered by groups G06F1/1635 - G06F1/1675
    • G06F1/169—Constructional details or arrangements related to integrated I/O peripherals not covered by groups G06F1/1635 - G06F1/1675 the I/O peripheral being an integrated pointing device, e.g. trackball in the palm rest area, mini-joystick integrated between keyboard keys, touch pads or touch stripes
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/046—Casings convertible
    • H01H2223/05—Casings convertible composed of hingedly connected sections
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/046—Casings convertible
    • H01H2223/052—Casings convertible reductible in size, e.g. for transportation

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mathematical Physics (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
  • Calculators And Similar Devices (AREA)
CA002193444A 1996-01-05 1996-12-19 Clavier ergonomique pour ordinateur portatif et methodes d'utilisation et de fabrication de ce clavier Abandoned CA2193444A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US58326796A 1996-01-05 1996-01-05
US74545596A 1996-11-12 1996-11-12
US08/583,267 1996-11-12

Publications (1)

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CA2193444A1 true CA2193444A1 (fr) 1997-07-06

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Country Status (7)

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JP (2) JPH113162A (fr)
KR (2) KR19980041663A (fr)
CA (1) CA2193444A1 (fr)
DE (2) DE19653854A1 (fr)
FR (2) FR2745401A1 (fr)
GB (2) GB2309325A (fr)
TW (1) TW364972B (fr)

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KR19980041663A (ko) 1998-08-17
FR2743433A1 (fr) 1997-07-11
JPH113162A (ja) 1999-01-06
KR19980041664A (ko) 1998-08-17
TW364972B (en) 1999-07-21
GB2309009A (en) 1997-07-16
DE19653775A1 (de) 1997-10-30
JPH09297643A (ja) 1997-11-18
DE19653854A1 (de) 1997-10-30
GB9626469D0 (en) 1997-02-05
GB9626462D0 (en) 1997-02-05
FR2745401A1 (fr) 1997-08-29
GB2309325A (en) 1997-07-23

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Legal Events

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FZDE Discontinued