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US 2006/0079122 A1Published application
Cable for connecting devices to a computer via a keyboard
OwnerEdgar Matiasinventor
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Abstract
An improved cable is set forth for connecting a keyboard and at least one peripheral device to a computer. The standard cable from keyboard to computer incorporates an extender cable leading directly to a port connector on the keyboard. This inexpensive and simple solution can be used to position ports within easy reach of the user, while minimizing the manufacturing cost and design complexity of the keyboard.
Claims6
A cable for connecting a keyboard and a peripheral device to a computer, comprising:
- a first wire set connected at one end to keyboard electronics of said keyboard and having a first plug at an opposite end for connection to a first port on said computer;
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- an extender wire set terminating at one end in a port connector incorporated into said keyboard and having a second plug at an opposite end for connection to a second port on said computer, such that upon connection of said peripheral device to said port connector a direct connection is established between said peripheral device and said second port on said computer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.