WO2003050953A3 - Expandable and contractible keyboard device - Google Patents

Expandable and contractible keyboard device Download PDF

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WO2003050953A3
WO2003050953A3 PCT/US2002/038947 US0238947W WO03050953A3 WO 2003050953 A3 WO2003050953 A3 WO 2003050953A3 US 0238947 W US0238947 W US 0238947W WO 03050953 A3 WO03050953 A3 WO 03050953A3
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expandable
keyboard device
contractible keyboard
contractible
keytops
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Roy J Lahr
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Rast Associates Llc
Roy J Lahr
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Priority to EP02795757A priority patent/EP1464044A4/en
Publication of WO2003050953A2 publication Critical patent/WO2003050953A2/en
Publication of WO2003050953A3 publication Critical patent/WO2003050953A3/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR 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
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0221—Arrangements for reducing keyboard size for transport or storage, e.g. foldable keyboards, keyboards with collapsible keys
    • 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
    • H01H13/86—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 the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
    • 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

Abstract

An expandable and contractible keyboard device (10) includes a plurality of keytops (14) arranged on a plurality of elastic webs (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e). Each web corresponds to a single row of keytops (14).
PCT/US2002/038947 2001-12-06 2002-12-05 Expandable and contractible keyboard device WO2003050953A2 (en)

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AU2002360497A AU2002360497A1 (en) 2001-12-06 2002-12-05 Expandable and contractible keyboard device
EP02795757A EP1464044A4 (en) 2001-12-06 2002-12-05 Expandable and contractible keyboard device

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US33745801P 2001-12-06 2001-12-06
US60/337,458 2001-12-06

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EP (1) EP1464044A4 (en)
AU (1) AU2002360497A1 (en)
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US20030137492A1 (en) 2003-07-24
TW200301434A (en) 2003-07-01
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