公开(公告)号：US20060089056A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10974299

申请日：2004-10-26

Applicant: Kai Ng ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Thomas Neal

Inventor： Kai Ng ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Thomas Neal

IPC: H01R13/64

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/1632

Abstract: A device connector module. The device connector module includes a device connection mechanism and a housing. The device connection mechanism includes a first port for coupling to an external device and a second port for coupling to a computer system. The housing encasing the device connection mechanism such that the first port and the second port are accessible and wherein the housing is for coupling the device connector module to a device connector module receptacle.

Abstract translation: 设备连接器模块。 设备连接器模块包括设备连接机构和外壳。 设备连接机构包括用于耦合到外部设备的第一端口和用于耦合到计算机系统的第二端口。 壳体包围设备连接机构，使得第一端口和第二端口是可接近的，并且其中壳体用于将设备连接器模块耦合到设备连接器模块插座。

公开(公告)号：US20060087806A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10974314

申请日：2004-10-26

Applicant: Kai Ng ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Thomas Neal

Inventor： Kai Ng ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Thomas Neal

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/183 ,  H01R13/514

Abstract: A device connector module receptacle. The device connector module receptacle includes a plurality of slots for receiving a plurality of device connector modules. A device connector module includes a device connection mechanism including a first port for coupling to an external device and a second port for coupling to a computer system. A device connector module also includes a housing encasing the device connection mechanism such that the first port and the second port are accessible and wherein the housing is for coupling the device connector module to the device connector module receptacle. The device connector module receptacle is configured for coupling to a chassis of the computer system.

Abstract translation: 设备连接器模块插座。 设备连接器模块插座包括用于接收多个设备连接器模块的多个槽。 设备连接器模块包括设备连接机构，其包括用于耦合到外部设备的第一端口和用于耦合到计算机系统的第二端口。 设备连接器模块还包括壳体，其包围设备连接机构，使得第一端口和第二端口是可接近的，并且其中壳体用于将设备连接器模块耦合到设备连接器模块插座。 设备连接器模块插座被配置为耦合到计算机系统的机架。

公开(公告)号：US20060087792A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10974315

申请日：2004-10-26

Applicant: Kai Ng ,  Guillermo Andres ,  John Norman

Inventor： Kai Ng ,  Guillermo Andres ,  John Norman

IPC: H01H47/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/183 ,  G06F1/187

Abstract: An apparatus and method for flexibly mounting variously sized devices in a computer chassis. A front panel includes a first portion that is reserved for a plurality of contiguous openings supporting a plurality of vertically stacked 3½ inch bays. At least one opening is protected by a corresponding knock-out plate. The front panel also includes a second portion that is adjacent to the first portion. The second portion is reserved for a plurality of module acceptors. At least one module acceptor is located adjacent to a corresponding opening and adapted to receive a corresponding module. Additionally, at least one module acceptor includes a first attaching mechanism capable of mating with a second attaching mechanism located on the corresponding module for attaching the corresponding module to the computer chassis. Further, at least one pair of adjacent opening and module acceptor in combination is adapted to receive a front connector panel bracket.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在计算机机箱中灵活地安装各种尺寸的设备的装置和方法。 前面板包括第一部分，其被保留用于支撑多个垂直堆叠的3½英寸的间隔的多个邻接的开口。 至少一个开口由相应的敲除板保护。 前面板还包括与第一部分相邻的第二部分。 第二部分被保留用于多个模块接收器。 至少一个模块接收器位于相应的开口附近并适于接收相应的模块。 此外，至少一个模块接收器包括能够与位于相应模块上的第二附接机构配合的第一附接机构，用于将相应的模块附接到计算机机箱。 此外，组合的至少一对相邻的开口和模块接收器适于接收前连接器面板支架。

公开(公告)号：US20050201054A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10800279

申请日：2004-03-12

Applicant: John Norman ,  Thomas Neal ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Ray Gradwohl

Inventor： John Norman ,  Thomas Neal ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Ray Gradwohl

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/16 ,  G06F2200/1635

Abstract: A coupler for releasably mounting a computer peripheral device to another device includes a first portion operable to engage the computer peripheral device, and a second portion operable to engage the other device. Or, a computer peripheral device includes a connector for mounting the computer peripheral device to another device. With the coupler, the computer peripheral device may more securely support the other device as compared to one placing the other device on top of the computer peripheral device. Similarly, with the connector, the computer peripheral device may more securely support the other device. Furthermore, with the coupler, connector, or both, one may generate a stack including three or more peripheral devices of a computer system by mounting each additional device to an adjacent device in the stack. Thus, a housing of the computer system may support more peripheral devices.

Abstract translation: 用于将计算机外围设备可释放地安装到另一设备的耦合器包括可操作以接合计算机外围设备的第一部分和可操作以接合另一设备的第二部分。 或者，计算机外围设备包括用于将计算机外围设备安装到另一设备的连接器。 使用耦合器，与将另一个设备放置在计算机外围设备的顶部相比，计算机外围设备可以更安全地支持另一设备。 类似地，利用连接器，计算机外围设备可以更可靠地支持另一设备。 此外，利用耦合器，连接器或两者，可以通过将每个附加设备安装到堆叠中的相邻设备来生成包括计算机系统的三个或更多个外围设备的堆叠。 因此，计算机系统的壳体可以支持更多的外围设备。

公开(公告)号：US07209123B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10644903

申请日：2003-08-21

Applicant: Guillermo Andres ,  Edgardo Oriel Enriquez ,  Felix Guerra ,  Derek Thomas Newsom ,  John Norman

Inventor： Guillermo Andres ,  Edgardo Oriel Enriquez ,  Felix Guerra ,  Derek Thomas Newsom ,  John Norman

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0213

Abstract: A computer user interface device is provided, made up of modules having separate sets of user interface features. For instance, a keyboard device has a first module bearing standard alphanumeric and control keys, and a second module, selected from a set of optional modules bearing specialized features such as multimedia controls, communication interfaces, or magnetic media readers. The modules are mechanically coupled together. An electrical interface allows user input signals, such as keystroke signals, to be consolidated on one module, preferably the specialized module, into a single signal stream, for coupling to the computer.

Abstract translation: 提供了由具有单独的用户界面特征集的模块组成的计算机用户界面装置。 例如，键盘装置具有承载标准字母数字和控制键的第一模块，以及从具有诸如多媒体控制，通信接口或磁性介质读取器等专门特征的一组可选模块中选择的第二模块。 模块被机械耦合在一起。 电接口允许诸如按键信号的用户输入信号在一个模块（优选地，专用模块）上整合为单个信号流，用于耦合到计算机。

公开(公告)号：US20050078091A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10683327

申请日：2003-10-10

Applicant: Thomas Neal ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Immanuel Amo

Inventor： Thomas Neal ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Immanuel Amo

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0238

Abstract: A keyboard for providing data to a processor of a computer includes two eject keys each operable to eject removable storage media from a storage device coupled with the processor, a user key operable to display a menu of user accounts that include data for identifying a user within the processor, and an illumination device to illuminate the keyboard. With the two ejects keys, one may eject removable storage media from more than one storage device without having to operate an eject key located on the storage device. With the user key, one may access a menu of user accounts without having to use a mouse or other keys of the keyboard to search for and then display a menu of user accounts. With the illumination device one may use the keyboard in a low-light environment.

Abstract translation: 用于向计算机的处理器提供数据的键盘包括两个弹出键，每个弹出键可操作以从与处理器耦合的存储设备中弹出可移动存储介质，用户键可操作以显示包括用于识别用户的用户的用户帐户的菜单 处理器以及用于照亮键盘的照明装置。 使用两个弹出键，可以从多个存储设备弹出可移动存储介质，而不必操作位于存储设备上的弹出键。 使用用户密钥，可以访问用户帐户的菜单，而不必使用键盘的鼠标或其他键来搜索，然后显示用户帐户的菜单。 使用照明装置，可以在低光环境中使用键盘。

公开(公告)号：US20050200607A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10800281

申请日：2004-03-12

Applicant: Thomas Neal ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Ray Gradwohl

Inventor： Thomas Neal ,  John Norman ,  Guillermo Andres ,  Ray Gradwohl

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0208

Abstract: A lower enclosure of a keyboard includes a region forming a cavity to stiffen the lower enclosure and a node support disposed in the cavity to support a node of a circuit in a switch-membrane assembly of the keyboard. With the node support, a plate to support the switch-membrane assembly may be omitted from the keyboard. Thus, the keyboard may be easier and less expensive to manufacture than a keyboard that includes a plate.

Abstract translation: 键盘的下部外壳包括形成空腔以加强下部外壳的区域和设置在空腔中的节点支撑件，以支撑键盘的开关 - 膜组件中的电路的节点。 利用节点支撑，可以从键盘中省略支撑开关 - 膜组件的板。 因此，与包括板的键盘相比，键盘可能更容易且制造成本更低。

公开(公告)号：US06727890B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09212125

申请日：1999-01-26

Applicant: Guillermo Andres ,  Edgardo Oriel Enriquez ,  Felix Guerra ,  Derek Thomas Newsom ,  John Norman

Inventor： Guillermo Andres ,  Edgardo Oriel Enriquez ,  Felix Guerra ,  Derek Thomas Newsom ,  John Norman

IPC: G09G508

CPC classification number: G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0213

Abstract: A computer user interface device is provided, made up of modules having separate sets of user interface features. For instance, a keyboard device has a first module bearing standard alphanumeric and control keys, and a second module, selected from a set of optional modules bearing specialized features such as multimedia controls, communication interfaces, or magnetic media readers. The modules are mechanically coupled together. An electrical interface allows user input signals, such as keystroke signals, to be consolidated on one module, preferably the specialized module, into a single signal stream, for coupling to the computer.

公开(公告)号：US20060065728A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10954376

申请日：2004-09-29

Applicant: Thomas Neal ,  Kai Ng ,  John Norman

Inventor： Thomas Neal ,  Kai Ng ,  John Norman

IPC: G06K7/06

CPC classification number: G06F1/181

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to apparatuses and methods are described. In one embodiment, a USB user interface is integrated with a card reader. The card reader is used for reading information from a card. A USB port is coupled with the USB user interface so that the USB user interface can communicate with the USB port.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，USB用户界面与读卡器集成。 读卡器用于从卡读取信息。 USB端口与USB用户界面耦合，以便USB用户界面可与USB端口进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20070260605A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11278334

申请日：2006-03-31

Applicant: John Norman ,  Stanley Ward

Inventor： John Norman ,  Stanley Ward

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: A referral-tracking system accepts listings from originators and generates referral identifiers that represent referrals of those listings. A referral identifier represents a referral by the originator or by someone who, after receiving a listing identifier from an s originator or someone else, applies to the system to be recognized as a referrer and has accordingly been issued a referral identifier that associates that requester with a listing to be referred. By noting the requests that it receives for referral identifiers, the system can track a chain of referrals from a requester to the person who ultimately fulfills the listing. Some identifiers may be multi-referral identifiers, which represent referrals of multiple listings and can be used by the requester to refer multiple listings simultaneously to the same referral-identifier recipient.

Abstract translation: 引荐跟踪系统接受来自发起人的列表，并生成代表这些列表的引用的引荐标识符。 推荐标识符代表发起人或由发起人或其他人收到列表标识符之后的申请人向系统申请被认定为引荐来源，因此已经发出了将该请求者与 要上市的清单。 通过注意它接收到的引荐标识符的请求，系统可以跟踪从请求者到最终满足列表的人的转介链。 一些标识符可以是多个引用标识符，其代表多个列表的引用，并且可以被请求者用来将多个列表同时引用到同一个引用标识符接收者。