Miniaturised keyboard
OwnerAndrew Mulfordinventor
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Abstract
A keyboard (1) that comprises for miniaturisation of the keyboard (1) while maintaining efficient use of the keyboard (1) by an operator is described. The keyboard (1) comprises a first keyboard section (2) that contains the character input keys (4) and a second independent keyboard section 3 that contains the usual command keys (5). The two keyboard sections are pivotally attached so that the keyboard (1) can be moved between and open desktop configuration and a closed, hand-held configuration. As a result the keyboard (1) is capable of being employed as a desktop keyboard, a hand-held keyboard. When configured as a hand-held keyboard the keyboard (1) may also be employed as a games controller, a mobile phone or as a remote control device.
Claims18
-18. (canceled)
A keyboard for use by an operator, comprising:
- a first keyboard section containing a plurality of character input keys;
- a second keyboard section containing a plurality of command input keys;
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- a first hinge that connects the keyboard sections so as to enable the keyboard to move between a desktop configuration, when the first hinge is in an open position, and a hand-held configuration, when the first hinge is in a closed position, such that the character input keys and the command input keys are accessible for use by an operator in both configurations.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.