Systems and methods for computer input
First Claim
1. A keyboard key, comprising:
- a display configured to display symbols;
a controller coupled with the display, the controller configured to control the operation of the display; and
a control input coupled with the controller, the control input configured to provide information to the controller concerning what symbol is to be displayed on the display.
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Abstract
A display device, such as a liquid crystal display, can be integrated into each key of a keyboard, numeric keypad, or other keyed input device. The display device can display a symbol when it is active. For example, a “1” when pressing that key will input a “1” and a “!” when that key input a “!.” In addition to a display device, each key top can include a key cap, generally made of a transparent plastic so that the display can be seen. The key cap can be formed in the shape of a key and will generally be the portion of the input device that a user presses on to input information. A plurality of key caps can be combined to form a keyboard, numeric keypad, or other keyed input device. Throughout the rest of this application the term keyboard will generally be used in place of keyboard, numeric keypad, or other keyed device. In another embodiment a display device can be overlaid with a key cap skin to form a keyed input device, such as a keyboard. The display device can be a touch sensitive screen. Each key on the key cap skin can be pressed to input information displayed on the touch sensitive screen below. The key cap skin provides keys that are tactilely discernible without activating the keys. Individual keys can be located and distinguished from adjacent keys by touch.
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30 Claims
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1. A keyboard key, comprising:
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a display configured to display symbols;
a controller coupled with the display, the controller configured to control the operation of the display; and
a control input coupled with the controller, the control input configured to provide information to the controller concerning what symbol is to be displayed on the display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer input device, comprising:
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a keyboard key, comprising;
a display configured to display a symbol, a controller coupled with the display, the controller configured to control the operation of the display, and a control input coupled with the controller, the control input configured to provide information to the controller concerning what symbol is to be displayed on the display; and
a processor configured to provide the information to the controller via the control input - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer input device, comprising:
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a touch sensitive display; and
a key cap skin coupled to the touch sensitive display and configured to provide an input to the touch sensitive display. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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