Input device assembly
First Claim
1. An input device comprising:
- a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device;
a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically;
a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, the flexible hinge being configured to support movement in at least one direction and restrict movement in another direction; and
an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.
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Abstract
Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.
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20 Claims
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1. An input device comprising:
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a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device; a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically; a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, the flexible hinge being configured to support movement in at least one direction and restrict movement in another direction; and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A keyboard comprising:
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a pressure sensitive key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device; a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically; a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly; and first and second outer layers that are configured to cover the pressure sensitive key assembly, form outer surfaces of the flexible hinge, and are secured to the connection portion, at least one of the first or second outer layers secured to the pressure sensitive key assembly using a heat transfer film, the first and second outer layers being formed from a same material. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A keyboard comprising:
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a pressure sensitive key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device; a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically, the connection portion including a spine made of metal; a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly; and first and second outer layers that are configured to cover the pressure sensitive key assembly, form outer surfaces of the flexible hinge, and cover the spine of the connection portion such that the spine is not visible. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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