Segmented keyboard for portable computer system

    公开(公告)号:US07142194B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-28

    申请号:US11026592

    申请日:2004-12-30

    申请人: David Northway

    发明人: David Northway

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: The present invention provides an apparatus enabling users to input/manipulate data for portable computer systems. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a segmented keyboard adapted to be coupled with a portable computer system. In the present embodiment, the segmented keyboard is comprised of a first flippable portion and second flippable portion, both of which are hinged to the fixed portion of the segmented keyboard. A compliment of input keys are disposed within those portions. In the present embodiment, a first rotatable hinge is coupled with the segmented keyboard. A second rotatable hinge is coupled with the first rotatable hinge. In the present embodiment, an electrical connector is coupled with the second rotatable hinge. The electrical connector is adapted to provide a communicative link between the segmented keyboard and a coupled portable computer system. The present invention, when in a closed position, is of a size and shape approximate to a portable computer system.

    Directional pad having integrated acoustic system and lighting system
    22.
    发明授权
    Directional pad having integrated acoustic system and lighting system 有权
    具有集成声学系统和照明系统的定向垫

    公开(公告)号:US07091957B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-15

    申请号:US10718749

    申请日:2003-11-21

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00 G09G5/08

    摘要: An apparatus for use in a data processing device is described in which an audio system and a light system is embedded within a cursor control device such as a directional pad. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cursor control device for performing one or more defined cursor control functions; an audio system embedded within the cursor control device, the audio system configured to generate audio signals responsive to audio signals received and/or generated by the data processing device; and a light source embedded within the cursor control device, the light sources configured to generate light from the cursor control device responsive to control signals generated by the data processing device.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种在数据处理装置中使用的装置,其中将音频系统和光系统嵌入诸如方向盘的光标控制装置内。 在一个实施例中,该装置包括用于执行一个或多个定义的光标控制功能的光标控制装置; 嵌入在光标控制装置内的音频系统,该音频系统被配置为响应于由数据处理装置接收和/或生成的音频信号产生音频信号; 以及嵌入光标控制装置内的光源,所述光源被配置为响应于由所述数据处理装置产生的控制信号从所述光标控制装置产生光。

    Palmtop computer docking system
    25.
    发明授权
    Palmtop computer docking system 有权
    掌上电脑对接系统

    公开(公告)号:US06364697B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-02

    申请号:US09569550

    申请日:2000-05-12

    IPC分类号: H01R1360

    摘要: A method and system for coupling to a palmtop computer that supports both mobile computing and desktop use. A palmtop computer docking system is disclosed that includes a cable assembly and a base. The cable assembly includes a cable dock that is connected to a serial connector via an electrical cable. The cable dock includes a connector receptacle that mates with a corresponding connector on a palmtop computer. The cable assembly is adapted to engage the base so as to produce a fully functional docking cradle. In operation, once the cable assembly is engaged with the base, the serial connector is then coupled to the desired computing device (typically either a portable computer or a full-size computer). The resulting docking cradle facilitates desktop use such as, for example, communication with a full size computer. The cable assembly can be removed from the base and can be used independently of the base for mobile computing.

    摘要翻译: 用于耦合到支持移动计算和桌面使用的掌上电脑的方法和系统。 公开了一种包括电缆组件和基座的掌上电脑对接系统。 电缆组件包括通过电缆连接到串行连接器的电缆基座。 电缆基座包括与掌上电脑上的对应连接器相配合的连接器插座。 电缆组件适于接合基座,以便产生完全功能的对接支架。 在操作中,一旦电缆组件与基座接合,则串行连接器然后被耦合到期望的计算设备(通常是便携式计算机或全尺寸计算机)。 所产生的对接支架便于桌面使用,例如与全尺寸计算机的通信。 电缆组件可以从基座移除,并且可以独立于用于移动计算的基座使用。

    Game system mixing player voice signals with game sound signal
    27.
    发明授权
    Game system mixing player voice signals with game sound signal 有权
    游戏系统混音播放器声音信号与游戏声音信号

    公开(公告)号:US08602892B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-10

    申请号:US11844230

    申请日:2007-08-23

    IPC分类号: A63F13/00

    摘要: Conventional game consoles have a preference to connect to the Internet, which facilitates audio communications by gamers. However, when conventional game consoles are connected over a local area network, they somehow inhibit audio communications. A game communications exchange is coupled to game consoles and audio gear sets of gamers to facilitate audio communications by creating a common channel and distribute audio information from the common channel.

    摘要翻译: 常规游戏机优先连接到互联网,这有利于玩家的音频通信。 然而,当常规游戏机通过局域网连接时,它们以某种方式禁止音频通信。 游戏通信交换机耦合到游戏机和音频齿轮组的玩家,以通过创建公共频道并从公共频道分发音频信息来促进音频通信。

    Integrated enclosure/touch screen assembly
    28.
    发明授权
    Integrated enclosure/touch screen assembly 有权
    集成外壳/触摸屏总成

    公开(公告)号:US08384674B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-26

    申请号:US09774990

    申请日:2001-01-30

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: An integrated enclosure/touch screen assembly with a soft thermoplastic outer surface coupled directly to a digitizer mechanism. A touch screen assembly consisting of a display mechanism and a resistive digitizer mechanism are enclosed within a single piece cover. The digitizer mechanism consists of a top film and a digitizing element, and the single piece cover is affixed directly to the top film of the digitizer mechanism. The single piece cover has a flat outer surface that is free of any steps or indentations which provides an enclosure that is both dust free and waterproof. The soft thermoplastic material used for the single piece cover will allow activation of the digitizer mechanism by means of mechanical pressure applied to the outer surface of the single piece cover. In one embodiment, the single piece cover is constructed by coupling a soft thermoplastic outer film directly to the top film of the digitizer mechanism by an in mold decoration process. This process forms the flat outer surface for the single piece cover and also may be used to provide various shapes for the outer edges of the cover. In a second embodiment, a touch screen assembly consisting of a display mechanism and a digitizer mechanism are enclosed within a mechanical support mechanism. A soft thermoplastic film is then coupled directly to the top film of the digitizer mechanism and the support mechanism to form a flat outer surface for the entire enclosure that is free of any steps or indentations.

    摘要翻译: 具有柔软的热塑性外表面的集成外壳/触摸屏组件,其直接连接到数字转换器机构。 由显示机构和电阻数字转换器机构组成的触摸屏组件被封装在单件盖内。 数字转换器机构由顶片和数字化元件组成,单片盖直接固定在数字转换器机构的顶膜上。 单件盖具有平坦的外表面,其没有任何台阶或凹痕,其提供无灰尘和防水的外壳。

    Interface for interaction with display visible from both sides
    29.
    发明授权
    Interface for interaction with display visible from both sides 有权
    用于与双方可见的显示器交互的界面

    公开(公告)号:US08207942B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-26

    申请号:US12474079

    申请日:2009-05-28

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: A portable viewing and computing apparatus. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a bus, a memory unit coupled to the bus, and a processor coupled to the bus. The memory unit is for storing data and instructions. The processor is for processing data and instructions. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device coupled to the bus. The display device is comprised of a viewing panel viewable from a front side and a back side. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device controller coupled to the bus. The display device controller is for sensing the orientation and rotation of the display device, and in response thereto, for controlling and rendering data on the display device.

    摘要翻译: 便携式观看和计算设备。 在一个实施例中,本发明由总线,耦合到总线的存储器单元和耦合到总线的处理器组成。 存储单元用于存储数据和指令。 处理器用于处理数据和指令。 便携式观看和计算装置还包括耦合到总线的显示装置。 显示装置包括从前侧和后侧可观察到的观察面板。 便携式观看和计算设备还包括耦合到总线的显示设备控制器。 显示装置控制器用于感测显示装置的取向和旋转,并且响应于此,用于控制和渲染显示装置上的数据。

    Interface for interaction with display visible from both sides
    30.
    发明授权
    Interface for interaction with display visible from both sides 有权
    用于与双方可见的显示器交互的界面

    公开(公告)号:US07859518B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-28

    申请号:US11580617

    申请日:2006-10-13

    IPC分类号: G06F3/02

    摘要: A portable viewing and computing apparatus. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a bus, a memory unit coupled to the bus, and a processor coupled to the bus. The memory unit is for storing data and instructions. The processor is for processing data and instructions. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device coupled to the bus. The display device is comprised of a viewing panel viewable from a front side and a back side. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device controller coupled to the bus. The display device controller is for sensing the orientation and rotation of the display device, and in response thereto, for controlling and rendering data on the display device.

    摘要翻译: 便携式观看和计算设备。 在一个实施例中,本发明由总线,耦合到总线的存储器单元和耦合到总线的处理器组成。 存储单元用于存储数据和指令。 处理器用于处理数据和指令。 便携式观看和计算装置还包括耦合到总线的显示装置。 显示装置包括从前侧和后侧可观察到的观察面板。 便携式观看和计算设备还包括耦合到总线的显示设备控制器。 显示装置控制器用于感测显示装置的取向和旋转,并且响应于此,用于控制和渲染显示装置上的数据。