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Segmented keyboard for portable computer system

  • US 6,888,534 B1
  • Filed: 01/30/2001
  • Issued: 05/03/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A segmented keyboard adapted to provide user inputting of data, said segmented keyboard comprising:

  • a compliment of input keys comprising a segmented keyboard;

    a central keyboard section;

    a first flippable keyboard portion hinged to said central keyboard section and having an open and a closed position;

    a second flippable portion hinged to said central keyboard section and having an open and a closed position;

    an attachable numeric input pad, adapted to be optionally coupled with a flippable hinged portion of said segmented keyboard;

    a first rotatable hinge coupled with said central keyboard section;

    a second rotatable hinge coupled with said first rotatable hinge; and

    an electrical connector coupled to said second rotatable hinge, wherein said electrical connector detachably couples said second rotatable hinge of segmented keyboard to a portable electronic device.

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