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US 2002/0000975 A1Published application
Keyboard with interchangeable device
OwnerMark H. Perkins, Kenneth W. Schilling +1inventors
InventorsMark H. Perkins, Kenneth W. Schilling, George Tsai
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a keyboard with an interchangeable device is disclosed. The keyboard comprises a standard, or near standard keyboard for use with a computer. The keyboard includes at least one device that can be inserted into the keyboard. The insertable device can be an input device such as a trackball or touchpad which can be removed and replaced with another input device.
Claims20
A keyboard comprising:
- a first section having a plurality of keys;
- a second section removably attached to the first section, the second section enhancing the input capabilities of the first section.
A module for a keyboard comprising:
- at least one input means mounted on the module;
- and
- a module connector attached to one end of the module for connecting with a keyboard connector mounted on the keyboard.
A computer system comprising:
- a central processing unit;
- a monitor coupled to the central processing unit for displaying alphanumerical characters generated by the central processing unit;
- and
- a keyboard, coupled to the central processing unit comprising:
- a main section having a plurality of keys;
- a module section removeably attached to the main section, the module section enhancing the input capabilities of the main section.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.