Multiposition multilevel user interface system

a multi-level, user-friendly technology, applied in the direction of keyboard-like device coding, pulse technique, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the orientation of the mouse and other interface devices by the reorientation of the laptop

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-26
INFINIUM LABS
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"The present invention is a user interface system that allows for multiple input and output devices to be positioned at different orientations and distances relative to each other. The invention includes a lapboard that can be opened and closed, with a fixed or swiveling keyboard and mouse for user input. The lapboard can also communicate with a server and wired or wireless headset for voice and other audio input and output. The invention allows for simultaneous use of the mouse and keyboard without extending the keyboard's footprint. The technical effects of the invention include improved user experience and more efficient use of space."

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Nevertheless, reorientation of the laptop affects the orientation of the mouse and other interface devices.

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[0010] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments by which the invention may be practiced. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Among other things, the present invention may be embodied as devices or methods. Accordingly, the present invention may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.

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[0011]FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a...

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Abstract

A multipositional, multilevel user interface system including a keyboard over a base surface for a pointing device such as a mouse. The keyboard and base may be at a fixed angle or rotate relative to each other about a hinge axis to reveal the surface, providing a portable keyboard and pointing surface. A kickstand can support the keyboard above the base in an open position. The keyboard and pointing device can be used with two hands with the system resting in a user's lap. The keyboard can also swivel about an axis other than the hinge axis. The keyboard can swivel 180 degrees for left-handed use, and can be positioned at other detent angles for comfort. A mouse can also be stowed on the base with a magnetic, friction, or other coupling. The interface system can further include a communication interface and / or a processor to communicate with another computing device.

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CROSS-REFERNCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 569,187 filed May 7, 2004; of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 915,510 filed Aug. 2, 2004; of U.S. patent application titled “Modified Keyboard And Systems Containing The Keyboard” with attorney docket number 20167 / 1200947-US2; and of U.S. patent application titled “Multi-Mode Pointing Device And Systems And Methods Using The Pointing Device” with attorney docket number 20167 / 1200947-US3, the contents of all four of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to a user interface system, and more particularly to a user interface system with multiple input and / or output devices that can be positioned at one or more orientations and / or at multiple distances relative to each other. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Computer keyboards, mice, keypads, and other user interface devices are typical...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G09G5/00G06F3/02H03K17/94H03M11/00
CPCG06F3/02G06F3/0202G06F3/021G06F3/0395G06F3/0219G06F3/0221G06F3/03543G06F3/0213
InventorHULL, ERIC J.GRAHAM, TYROL R.ALLISON, JEFFERY D.
OwnerINFINIUM LABS