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    IN-PLANE KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION
    2.
    发明申请
    IN-PLANE KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION 有权
    平面键盘照明

    公开(公告)号：US20110298716A1

    公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

    申请号：US12793576

    申请日：2010-06-03

    Applicant: Peter H. MAHOWALD ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Harold J. WELCH

    Inventor： Peter H. MAHOWALD ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Harold J. WELCH

    IPC: G06F3/02

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062

    Abstract: A computer keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern contained within a plane, a webbed structure defining openings for each of the keys, an illumination source, and one or more light pipes positioned along the webbed structure and arranged to deliver light from the illumination source to the keys, wherein each of the keys is illuminated thereby. Although the keys have the appearance of being backlit similar to traditional illuminated keyboards, the illumination source is actually located along at least one side of and within the same plane as the pattern of keys, rather than beneath the keys. The keyboard can thus be made thinner in such arrangements where the illumination source does not need to be located beneath the keys.

    Abstract translation: 计算机键盘包括以包含在平面内的图案布置的多个键，限定用于每个键的开口的网状结构，照明源，以及沿着网状结构定位的一个或多个光管，并布置成将来自 照明源到键，其中每个键被照亮。 虽然键具有类似于传统照明键盘的背光的外观，但是照明源实际上沿着键的图案而不是在键的下方沿着与键的图案相同的平面内的至少一侧并且位于同一平面内。 因此，可以在这样的布置中使键盘更薄，其中照明源不需要位于键下方。

    Magnetic securing system for a detachable input device
    3.
    发明授权
    Magnetic securing system for a detachable input device 有权
    用于可拆卸输入设备的磁力固定系统

    公开(公告)号：US06842332B1

    公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

    申请号：US10299465

    申请日：2002-11-18

    Applicant: Benjamin Cory Rubenson ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Stephen Zadesky ,  David Lundgren

    Inventor： Benjamin Cory Rubenson ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Stephen Zadesky ,  David Lundgren

    IPC: G06F1/16

    CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  H01H2223/016 ,  H01H2223/028

    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a computing device. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved keyboard arrangement for use in the computing device. One aspect of the invention pertains to a movable keyboard that can be opened or removed to gain easy access to internal components of the computing device. Another aspect of the invention pertains to a magnetic keyboard securing system suitable for holding the movable keyboard relative to the computing device. The invention is particularly useful in computing devices such as portable computers.

    Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种计算设备。 更具体地，本发明涉及用于计算设备的改进的键盘装置。 本发明的一个方面涉及可以打开或移除的可移动键盘，以便容易地访问计算设备的内部部件。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种适用于相对于计算设备保持可移动键盘的磁性键盘固定系统。 本发明在诸如便携式计算机的计算设备中特别有用。

    Narrow key switch
    5.
    发明授权
    Narrow key switch 有权
    窄键开关

    公开(公告)号：US09024214B2

    公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

    申请号：US12814010

    申请日：2010-06-11

    Applicant: James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

    Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

    IPC: H01H13/70 ,  H01H3/12

    CPC classification number: H01H3/122 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H2215/012 ,  Y10T29/49105

    Abstract: A narrow key switch for a low travel keyboard and methods of fabrication are described. The low-travel keyboard having narrow keys is suitable for a thin-profile computing device, such as a laptop computer, netbook computer, desktop computer, etc. The keyboard includes a key cap positioned over an elastomeric dome and a two-part scissor mechanism having two separate linkage structures on opposite sides of the dome. A link bar is also provided to transfer a load from a side of a key to the center if the key cap is depressed in an off-center manner. Transferring the load to the center helps to deform the elastomeric dome so that it can activate the switch circuitry of the membrane on printed circuit board underneath the dome. Separating the linkage structures into two separate parts allows for the use of a full-sized elastomeric dome for a narrow key switch. The full-sized dome provides the desired tactile feedback to a user. Thus, the tactile feel of the key is not compromised even thought the key is narrower than a conventional key.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于低行程键盘的窄键开关和制造方法。 具有窄键的低旅行键盘适用于诸如膝上型计算机，上网本计算机，台式计算机等的薄型计算设备。键盘包括位于弹性圆顶上的键帽和两部分剪刀机构 在圆顶的相对侧上具有两个独立的连接结构。 如果钥匙盖以偏心方式被按压，还提供连杆以将负载从钥匙的一侧传送到中心。 将负载转移到中心有助于使弹性体圆顶变形，从而可以激活圆顶下方印刷电路板上膜的开关电路。 将连接结构分成两个分开的部件允许使用用于窄键开关的全尺寸弹性体圆顶。 全尺寸圆顶可为用户提供所需的触觉反馈。 因此，即使认为钥匙比传统钥匙更窄，钥匙的触感也不会受到影响。

    Efficiently embedding information onto a keyboard membrane
    6.
    发明授权
    Efficiently embedding information onto a keyboard membrane 有权
    有效地将信息嵌入到键盘膜上

    公开(公告)号：US08477049B2

    公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

    申请号：US12479631

    申请日：2009-06-05

    Applicant: Li-Quan Tan ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Wing Kong Low ,  Chad Bronstein

    Inventor： Li-Quan Tan ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Wing Kong Low ,  Chad Bronstein

    IPC: H03K17/94

    CPC classification number: H03M11/20 ,  H03M11/02

    Abstract: Methods and systems for efficiently embedding information in a keyboard membrane. Information can be embedded in the keyboard membrane by integrating an information embedding circuit with a switch matrix used to identify location of a key press event. The information is embedded by either hardwiring a column to a selected row, or a row to a selected column. In order to access the embedded information, the row (column) is asserted resulting in the hardwired column (row) to also be asserted. The identification of the asserted column (row) is used to point to the embedded information.

    Abstract translation: 有效地将信息嵌入键盘膜的方法和系统。 通过将信息嵌入电路与用于识别按键事件的位置的开关矩阵集成在一起，可以将信息嵌入到键盘膜中。 这些信息是通过将一个列硬连线到一个选定的行或一行到所选列来嵌入的。 为了访问嵌入的信息，行（列）被断言，导致硬连线列（行）也被断言。 断言的列（行）的标识用于指向嵌入的信息。

    EFFICIENTLY EMBEDDING INFORMATION ONTO A KEYBOARD MEMBRANE
    7.
    发明申请
    EFFICIENTLY EMBEDDING INFORMATION ONTO A KEYBOARD MEMBRANE 有权
    高效嵌入信息到键盘上

    公开(公告)号：US20100309029A1

    公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

    申请号：US12479631

    申请日：2009-06-05

    Applicant: Li-Quan Tan ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Wing Kong Low ,  Chad Bronstein

    Inventor： Li-Quan Tan ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Wing Kong Low ,  Chad Bronstein

    IPC: H03M11/02

    CPC classification number: H03M11/20 ,  H03M11/02

    Abstract: Methods and systems for efficiently embedding information in a keyboard membrane. Information can be embedded in the keyboard membrane by integrating an information embedding circuit with a switch matrix used to identify location of a key press event. The information is embedded by either hardwiring a column to a selected row, or a row to a selected column. In order to access the embedded information, the row (column) is asserted resulting in the hardwired column (row) to also be asserted. The identification of the asserted column (row) is used to point to the embedded information.

    Abstract translation: 有效地将信息嵌入键盘膜的方法和系统。 通过将信息嵌入电路与用于识别按键事件的位置的开关矩阵集成在一起，可以将信息嵌入到键盘膜中。 这些信息是通过将一个列硬连线到一个选定的行或一行到所选列来嵌入的。 为了访问嵌入的信息，行（列）被断言，导致硬连线列（行）也被断言。 断言的列（行）的标识用于指向嵌入的信息。

    NARROW KEY SWITCH
    8.
    发明申请
    NARROW KEY SWITCH 有权
    NARROW钥匙开关

    公开(公告)号：US20110303521A1

    公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

    申请号：US12814010

    申请日：2010-06-11

    Applicant: James J. NIU ,  Harold J. WELCH ,  Chad BRONSTEIN ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Chris LIGTENBERG

    Inventor： James J. NIU ,  Harold J. WELCH ,  Chad BRONSTEIN ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Chris LIGTENBERG

    IPC: H01H1/10 ,  H01H11/00

    CPC classification number: H01H3/122 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H2215/012 ,  Y10T29/49105

    Abstract: A narrow key switch for a low travel keyboard and methods of fabrication are described. The low-travel keyboard having narrow keys is suitable for a thin-profile computing device, such as a laptop computer, netbook computer, desktop computer, etc. The keyboard includes a key cap positioned over an elastomeric dome and a two-part scissor mechanism having two separate linkage structures on opposite sides of the dome. A link bar is also provided to transfer a load from a side of a key to the center if the key cap is depressed in an off-center manner. Transferring the load to the center helps to deform the elastomeric dome so that it can activate the switch circuitry of the membrane on printed circuit board underneath the dome. Separating the linkage structures into two separate parts allows for the use of a full-sized elastomeric dome for a narrow key switch. The full-sized dome provides the desired tactile feedback to a user. Thus, the tactile feel of the key is not compromised even thought the key is narrower than a conventional key.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于低行程键盘的窄键开关和制造方法。 具有窄键的低旅行键盘适用于诸如膝上型计算机，上网本计算机，台式计算机等的薄型计算设备。键盘包括位于弹性圆顶上的键帽和两部分剪刀机构 在圆顶的相对侧上具有两个独立的连接结构。 如果钥匙盖以偏心方式被按压，还提供连杆以将负载从钥匙的一侧传送到中心。 将负载转移到中心有助于使弹性体圆顶变形，从而可以激活圆顶下方印刷电路板上膜的开关电路。 将连杆结构分成两个分开的部件允许使用用于窄键开关的全尺寸弹性体圆顶。 全尺寸圆顶可为用户提供所需的触觉反馈。 因此，即使认为钥匙比传统钥匙更窄，钥匙的触感也不会受到影响。

    In-plane keyboard illumination
    9.
    发明授权
    In-plane keyboard illumination 有权
    平面键盘照明

    公开(公告)号：US08330725B2

    公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

    申请号：US12793576

    申请日：2010-06-03

    Applicant: Peter H. Mahowald ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Harold J. Welch

    Inventor： Peter H. Mahowald ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Harold J. Welch

    IPC: G09G5/00

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062

    Abstract: A computer keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern contained within a plane, a webbed structure defining openings for each of the keys, an illumination source, and one or more light pipes positioned along the webbed structure and arranged to deliver light from the illumination source to the keys, wherein each of the keys is illuminated thereby. Although the keys have the appearance of being backlit similar to traditional illuminated keyboards, the illumination source is actually located along at least one side of and within the same plane as the pattern of keys, rather than beneath the keys. The keyboard can thus be made thinner in such arrangements where the illumination source does not need to be located beneath the keys.

    Abstract translation: 计算机键盘包括以包含在平面内的图案布置的多个键，限定用于每个键的开口的网状结构，照明源，以及沿着网状结构定位的一个或多个光管，并布置成将来自 照明源到键，其中每个键被照亮。 虽然键具有类似于传统照明键盘的背光的外观，但是照明源实际上沿着键的图案而不是在键的下方沿着与键的图案相同的平面内的至少一侧并且位于同一平面内。 因此，可以在这样的布置中使键盘更薄，其中照明源不需要位于键下方。

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