Keyboard and method of making the same
First Claim
1. An apparatus for communicating data to a detached device, the apparatus comprising:
- an alphanumeric keyboard comprising a plurality of keys, the keyboard having a lower surface, the keyboard being configured to communicate data representative of alphanumeric information to the device; and
an object attached to the keyboard along at least a portion of the lower surface of the keyboard, the object being adapted for providing a cushioned region between the keyboard and a resting place,wherein the object comprises one of a football, soccer ball, volleyball, basketball, and rugby ball.
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Abstract
A method and an apparatus for communicating data to a remote device, the apparatus comprising a keyboard having a plurality of keys. The lower surface of the keyboard is attached to an object along at least a portion of the lower surface of the keyboard. The object is adapted for providing a cushioned region between the keyboard and a resting-place. The remote device comprises at least one of a personal computer (PC), television (TV), an organizer, cable box, satellite receiver, and radio or stereo equipment. The resting-place is typically a portion of a human body, such as a lap or thigh region, or palm(s) of a hand(s). The keyboard communicates to the remote device via a wired or wireless link to allow use at home, hotel, or office.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for communicating data to a detached device, the apparatus comprising:
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an alphanumeric keyboard comprising a plurality of keys, the keyboard having a lower surface, the keyboard being configured to communicate data representative of alphanumeric information to the device; and an object attached to the keyboard along at least a portion of the lower surface of the keyboard, the object being adapted for providing a cushioned region between the keyboard and a resting place, wherein the object comprises one of a football, soccer ball, volleyball, basketball, and rugby ball. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of making an alphanumeric keyboard, the method comprising:
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configuring a transmitter to communicate data representative of alphanumeric information to a detached device; connecting the transmitter to the alphanumeric keyboard; attaching a cushioned object to at least a portion of a lower surface of the alphanumeric keyboard; and selecting the cushioned object to have a shape resembling a toy or sport object, wherein the toy or sport object comprises one of a soccer ball, football, basket ball, and a volley ball. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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