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US 5,548,477 AGranted
Combination keyboard and cover for a handheld computer
AssigneeKhyber Technologies Corporation
InventorsRajendra Kumar, John W. Morrison, II
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Abstract
A device (10) adding keyboard input to a handheld computer (12) lacking such input (such as pen computers and personal digital assistants) includes a keyboard (11) and a planar motion pivot mechanism (30). Planar motion pivot mechanism (30) includes a body (31) formed as a boot that encloses an end of the handheld computer (12), and a pivot pin (32). The user simply rotates keyboard (11) from a nonoperational position substantially covering the handheld computer display (14), to an operational position at substantially a right angle to the display (14).
Claims7
A device comprising:
- a handheld apparatus having a display including a first surface from which at least a portion of the display may be viewed;
- a first input to said handheld apparatus including a second surface, said first input movable between an operational position and a nonoperational position;
- and,
- a planar motion mechanism carrying said first input and allowing planar motion between said second surface and said first surface whereby said first input may be selectably moved between said operational position and said nonoperational position.
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