Portable keyboard for use with hand-held computer
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1. An input apparatus for use with an electronic device, comprising:
- a housing comprising a surface and a structure configured to receive and engage with a portion of an electronic device;
a plurality of key buttons arranged on the surface of the housing, each key button being configured to generate an electrical signal when pressed; and
a connector disposed in the housing and configured to electrically connect with the electronic device so that the electrical signals generated in the apparatus can be transmitted to the electronic device.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a portable keyboard which can be used with a portable computers, such as hand-held computers. The keyboard has a housing comprises a housing, a keyboard including a plurality of key buttons and a circuit unit installed in the housing for generating electrical signals corresponding to key buttons pressed. The keyboard also includes an engagement structure and a connector to the portable computer. The engagement structure is configured to receive and hold the portable computer and keep electrical connection therewith trough the connector.
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1. An input apparatus for use with an electronic device, comprising:
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a housing comprising a surface and a structure configured to receive and engage with a portion of an electronic device;
a plurality of key buttons arranged on the surface of the housing, each key button being configured to generate an electrical signal when pressed; and
a connector disposed in the housing and configured to electrically connect with the electronic device so that the electrical signals generated in the apparatus can be transmitted to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An input device for use with a hand-held computer, comprising:
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means for holding a hand-held computer;
means for generating signals for alphanumeric characters; and
means for transferring the alphanumeric character signals to the hand-held computer while the hand-held computer is held by the holding means. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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12. A portable computer comprising:
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a display unit comprising a display panel and a connector for connecting with an input device; and
a detachable keyboard comprising a mount for the display unit, wherein the mount comprising a connector configured to connect with the connector of the display unit.
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20. A method of inputting data to an electronic device, comprising:
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interlocking an input device comprising a plurality of key buttons with an electronic device comprising a display panel;
electrically connecting the input device and the electronic device; and
pressing a key button of the input device, thereby inputting a character or symbol corresponding to the pressed key button into the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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