Stylus keyboard
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1. A device comprising:
- a stylus handle that is formed by a collapsible keyboard when the collapsible keyboard is in a collapsed state, the collapsible keyboard comprising a rollable keyboard portion comprising touch-sensitive regions and an edge portion, wherein the stylus handle is formed by the rollable keyboard portion being rolled around the edge portion to form a cylindrical shaft that acts as a stylus body, and wherein the collapsible keyboard does not include a separate stylus body;
a stylus tip attached to the edge portion;
a transceiver that wirelessly transmits keystrokes;
a memory;
a processor; and
a bus that connects the collapsible keyboard to each of the memory, the processor, and the transceiver, wherein the memory stores a unique identifier that identifies the collapsible keyboard, and a profile associated with an electronic device.
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Abstract
A combination of a stylus and a keyboard. A collapsible keyboard portion is coupled to a stylus tip. When in a collapsed state, the apparatus may be used as a stylus, or stored in a receptacle or a user'"'"'s pocket. When a keyboard is needed, the stylus keyboard may be unrolled or unfolded, and used to control an electronic device via a wireless connection between a transceiver on the stylus keyboard and the electronic device.
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16 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a stylus handle that is formed by a collapsible keyboard when the collapsible keyboard is in a collapsed state, the collapsible keyboard comprising a rollable keyboard portion comprising touch-sensitive regions and an edge portion, wherein the stylus handle is formed by the rollable keyboard portion being rolled around the edge portion to form a cylindrical shaft that acts as a stylus body, and wherein the collapsible keyboard does not include a separate stylus body; a stylus tip attached to the edge portion; a transceiver that wirelessly transmits keystrokes; a memory; a processor; and a bus that connects the collapsible keyboard to each of the memory, the processor, and the transceiver, wherein the memory stores a unique identifier that identifies the collapsible keyboard, and a profile associated with an electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A stylus comprising:
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a stylus handle that is formed from a flexible keyboard, the flexible keyboard comprising a rollable keyboard portion comprising touch-sensitive regions and an edge region that is attached to the touch-sensitive regions, wherein the stylus handle is formed by the rollable keyboard portion being rolled around the edge region to form a cylindrical shaft that acts as a stylus body, and wherein the flexible keyboard does not include a separate stylus body; a stylus tip attached to the edge region; a transceiver that wirelessly transmits keystrokes to a mobile device; a memory; a processor; and a bus that connects the flexible keyboard to each of the memory, the processor, and the transceiver, wherein the memory stores a unique identifier that identifies the flexible keyboard to the mobile device, and a profile associated with the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device comprising:
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a stylus handle that is formed by a foldable keyboard when the foldable keyboard is in a folded state, the foldable keyboard comprising a foldable keyboard portion comprising a plurality of fold lines and touch-sensitive regions, wherein the stylus handle is formed by the foldable keyboard portion being collapsed to act as a stylus body, and wherein the foldable keyboard does not include a separate stylus body; a stylus tip attached to the foldable keyboard; a transceiver that wirelessly transmit keystrokes to an electronic device; a memory; a processor; and a bus that connects the foldable keyboard to each of the memory, the processor, and the transceiver, wherein the memory stores a unique identifier that identifies the foldable keyboard to the electronic device, and a profile associated with the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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