Keyboard for smartphones with mounting and editing functions

Abstract

Provided is a keyboard for smartphones with mounting and editing functions, in which, while a smartphone is mounted, a special button or the like that supports an editing function which is not supported by a keyboard application of the smartphone can be easily input in a process of using various functions including the Internet, video watching, sending text messages, etc. provided on the smartphone. The keyboard for smartphones with mounting and editing functions comprises: a mounting body on which a smartphone is mounted; a keyboard in which button keys of three rows and six columns are arranged and installed on the front surface of the mounting body to be interlocked with the smartphone mounted on the mounting body, wherein the button keys of the first row are arranged as an Esc key, a Home key, an End key, a PageUp key, a PageDown key, and a Backspace key, respectively, and the button keys of the second row are arranged as a Shift key, a VolumeUp key, and a VolumeDown key, a mute key, a ▲ (move cursor up) key, and an enter key, respectively, and the button keys of the third row are arranged as a Function key, a Screen off key, a Delete key, a ◀ (move cursor left) key, a ▼ (move cursor down) key, a ▶ (move cursor right) key, respectively.

Description

Smartphone keyboard with docking and editing functions

[0001] This invention relates to a keyboard for a smartphone with a docking and editing function, and more particularly, to a keyboard for a smartphone with a docking and editing function that allows easy input of special buttons that support editing functions not supported by a keyboard app of a smartphone while using various functions, including Internet search, video viewing, and text messaging, installed in a smartphone while the smartphone is docked.

[0002] Smartphones, a mobile device that has become popular since 2010, integrate both mobile phone and computing functions. Most smartphones are manufactured to be small enough to fit in one hand for portability.

[0003] Meanwhile, as part of efforts to reduce overall size and increase display size, smartphones are adopting a touchscreen-based method for inputting numbers and letters. In other words, a virtual keypad is implemented in software on the display screen.

[0004] However, as mentioned above, when using most applications such as phone calls, text messages, SNS, photos, and videos using the touch screen keyboard input method, part of the display is used as a keyboard, so the size of the display screen that can be used when entering keys is inevitably reduced.

[0005] Meanwhile, to make more effective use of the limited size of smartphone displays, various smartphone accessories, including keyboards that can be connected to smartphones via wired or wireless communication, are being developed and supplied. This means that in our daily lives, we encounter a wide variety of smartphone accessories, including smartphone stands designed to hold the smartphone in place while using it, and wireless chargers for charging.

[0006] However, some special buttons and other features were not supported by the virtual keyboard or keyboard app provided on smartphones, causing inconvenience to users. This inconvenience was especially acute when using various functions on a smartphone, such as surfing the internet, watching videos, or sending text messages, and required input of special buttons not supported by the virtual keyboard or keyboard app provided on the smartphone.

[0007] (Patent Document 0001) Korean Intellectual Property Office Publication No. 10-2023-0158675 (Published on 20231121)

[0008] (Patent Document 0002) Korean Intellectual Property Office Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1925065 (Publication date: December 5, 2018)

[0009] (Patent Document 0003) Korean Intellectual Property Office Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1522631 (Publication date: May 26, 2015)

[0010] (Patent Document 0004) Korean Intellectual Property Office Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1204151 (Publication date: 20121122)

[0011] This invention was created to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and the purpose of this invention is to provide a smartphone keyboard with a docking and editing function that allows easy input of special buttons that support editing functions not supported by the smartphone keyboard app while using various functions including the Internet, watching videos, sending text messages, etc. installed in the smartphone while docking the smartphone.

[0012] This invention can be achieved as follows as a means to achieve the purpose of the invention as described above.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a keyboard for a smartphone having a stand and editing function comprises: a stand body on which a smartphone is standed; and a keyboard having 3 rows and 6 columns of button keys arranged on the front of the stand body to be linked with a smartphone placed on the stand body, wherein the button keys of the first row are arranged as an Esc key, a Home key, an End key, a PageUp key, a PageDown key, and a Backspace key, respectively; the button keys of the second row are arranged as a Shift key, a VolumeUp key, a VolumeDown key, a mute key, a ▲ (cursor up) key, and an Enter key, respectively; and the button keys of the third row are arranged as a Function key, a screen-off key, a Delete key, a ◀ (cursor left) key, a ▼ (cursor down) key, and a ▶ (cursor right) key, respectively.

[0014] In a smartphone keyboard having a docking and editing function according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the Function key provided in the third row is pressed, the respective button keys of the Esc key, the Home key, the End key, the PageUp key, and the PageDown key provided in the first row are converted into an iOS selection key, a virtual key, a home movement key, a Google search key, and a screen capture key, and the respective button keys of the Shift key, the VolumeUp key, the VolumeDown key, the mute key, and the ▲ (cursor up) key provided in the second row are converted into an Android selection key, a text selection key, a previous track key, a play / pause key, and a next track key, and the respective button keys of the screen-off key, the Delete key, the ◀ (cursor left movement) key, and the ▼ (cursor down) key provided in the third row are converted into a text previous movement key, a text cut key, a text copy key, and a text paste key.

[0015] A smartphone keyboard with a stand and editing function according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a communication cable that electrically connects the keyboard and the smartphone placed on the stand body to each other.

[0016] A keyboard for a smartphone having a stand and editing function according to one embodiment of the present invention may be configured such that an input value of the keyboard is input to a smartphone placed on the stand body via a wireless communication means.

[0017] In a smartphone keyboard having a mounting and editing function according to one embodiment of the present invention, a foam pad having a certain thickness and formed of a conductive foam material may be installed between each touch sensor on a PCB installed on the back of the keyboard and each button key installed on the keyboard.

[0018] In a keyboard for a smartphone having a stand and editing function according to one embodiment of the present invention, a rear support wall having a predetermined height for supporting the back of a smartphone is formed protrudingly at the upper rear of the stand body, and a hook is formed protrudingly at a predetermined interval at the upper front so that the smartphone can be placed in a state where one side of the smartphone is fitted, and an angle-adjusting support that rotates at a predetermined angle based on a hinge installed at the upper end of the rear support wall can be installed.

[0019] According to the smartphone keyboard with a stand and editing function according to the present invention, not only can a smartphone be standed, but it also has the effect of easily performing tasks such as Internet shopping, video editing, text messaging, etc. while using the smartphone to search the Internet, watch videos, etc. while the smartphone is standed.

[0020] In addition, the smartphone keyboard with a holding and editing function according to the present invention has the advantage of reducing the phenomenon in which the display screen must be reduced due to the execution of a virtual keyboard or keyboard app while using the smartphone.

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a keyboard for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 is a front view of a keyboard for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 is a rear configuration diagram of a keyboard for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 is a side view of a keyboard for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a PCB assembled and installed inside a keyboard for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 is a drawing of a support in an unfolded state for use of a keyboard for a smartphone according to this invention.

[0027] Figure 7 is a drawing showing a state of use of a keyboard for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Hereinafter, the configuration and use of a smartphone keyboard with a mounting and editing function according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0029] In the drawings for explaining embodiments of the present invention, parts that are not related to the description have been omitted in order to clearly explain the present invention, and similar parts are designated by similar reference numerals throughout the specification. Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly connected" but also the case where it is "indirectly connected" with another member in between. In addition, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but that other components can be additionally included, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a smartphone keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a smartphone keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a rear view of a smartphone keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a side view of a smartphone keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a PCB assembled and installed inside a smartphone keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a state in which a support is unfolded for use of a smartphone keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a state in which a smartphone keyboard is used according to an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 100 in the drawings denotes a smartphone keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, and reference numeral 200 denotes a smartphone.

[0031] A smartphone keyboard (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to not only have a function of allowing a smartphone to be placed on a stand, but also to enable easy use of functions such as text editing by operating special button keys that are not supported by the smartphone's keyboard app during use, including Internet searching, watching videos, and sending text messages via the smartphone. To this end, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a keyboard (130) composed of 3 rows and 6 columns is assembled and installed on the front of the stand body (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] First, the stand body (110) of the smartphone keyboard (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured so that the smartphone (200) can be held in a vertical or horizontal position (for example, a state in which the user can maintain the smartphone in a diagonal position to watch a video). To this end, a rear support wall (112) of a predetermined height is formed protrudingly on the upper rear portion of the stand body (110) at a predetermined interval on both sides to support the back of the smartphone, and a catch (114) is formed protrudingly on the upper front portion at a predetermined interval. In other words, the stand body is configured so that the smartphone (200) can be held in a state in which one side of the smartphone (200) is inserted while the smartphone (200) is held in a vertical or horizontal position.

[0033] In one embodiment of the invention, in a smartphone keyboard (100), an angle-adjusting support (120) is installed that rotates within a certain angle range based on a hinge (116) installed at the upper end of a rear support wall (112) of a stand body (110).

[0034] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the back surface of a smartphone keyboard (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a drawing showing the angle adjustment support (120) separated and removed for convenience of explanation.

[0035] Meanwhile, in a smartphone keyboard (100) according to one embodiment of the invention, a keyboard (130) that is connected to a smartphone (200) mounted on a stand body (110) is installed on the keyboard (130), and as shown in the drawing, button keys in 3 rows and 6 columns are arranged and installed on the keyboard (130).

[0036] The button keys installed in the first row of the keyboard (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention are arranged as the Esc key, the Home key, the End key, the PageUp key, the PageDown key, and the Backspace key, respectively.

[0037] And the button keys installed in the second row are arranged as Shift key, VolumeUp key, VolumeDown key, Mute key, ▲(Move cursor up) key, and Enter key, respectively. The button keys installed in the third row are arranged as Function key, Screen Off key, Delete key, ◀(Move cursor left) key, ▼(Move cursor down) key, and ▶(Move cursor right) key, respectively.

[0038] Meanwhile, in a smartphone keyboard (130) according to an embodiment of the present invention, some button keys may be configured to function as sub-keys in addition to the main keys, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In other words, each button key performs the function described above, but is configured to perform a differently set function when operated while pressing the Function key provided in the third row. For example, the Function key provided in the third row of the keyboard (130) according to the present invention may be configured as a conversion key.

[0039] When the Function key provided in the third row mentioned above is pressed, the button keys of the Esc key, Home key, End key, PageUp key, and PageDown key provided in the first row can be set to be converted into an iOS selection key, virtual key, home movement key, Google search key, and screen capture key, respectively.

[0040] And when the Function key provided in the third row is pressed and the Shift key, VolumeUp key, VolumeDown key, Mute key, and ▲ (move cursor up) key provided in the second row are operated respectively, each button key provided in the second row can be set to be converted into an Android selection key, a text selection key, a previous track key, a play / pause key, and a next track key.

[0041] In addition, when the Function key provided in the third row is pressed and the screen off key, Delete key, ◀ (cursor left movement) key, and ▼ (cursor down movement) key provided in the third row are operated respectively, each button key provided in the third row can be set to be converted into a text previous movement key, text cut key, text copy key, and text paste key.

[0042] In particular, the keyboard (100) for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention can be switched to an iOS version keyboard or an Android version keyboard depending on the smartphone (200) mounted on the stand body (110) as described above.

[0043] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a PCB assembled and installed inside a keyboard for a smartphone according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5, in a smartphone keyboard (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention, a touch sensor (142) is installed at a position corresponding to each button key on a PCB (140) installed inside a stand body (110) on the back of the keyboard (130). A foam pad (150) formed of a conductive foam material having a certain thickness may be installed between each button key installed on the keyboard and the touch sensor (142) installed on the PCB (140) to prevent unstable contact and to provide elasticity when the button key is operated.

[0045] Meanwhile, a keyboard (100) for a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a communication cable (160) to enable electrical connection between a smartphone (200) mounted on a stand body (110) and the keyboard (130). As shown in FIG. 3, a connection terminal (162) for connection with the smartphone (200) is provided at the end of the communication cable (160).

[0046] Meanwhile, the input value entered from the aforementioned keyboard (130) can be configured to be entered into a smartphone (200) placed on the stand body (110) via a wireless communication means.

[0047] The power used in the keyboard (130) of the smartphone keyboard (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be set to use the power of the smartphone (200) provided through a communication cable (160).

[0048] Of course, it can also be configured to receive the necessary power from a separately mounted battery.

[0049] Additionally, the smartphone (200) mounted on the stand body (110) may be configured to be charged through a wireless or wired charging means.

[0050] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, a state in which a smartphone keyboard (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention is used will be described.

[0051] First, as shown in Fig. 6, the user unfolds the angle-adjusting support (120) from the stand body (110) so that it rotates at a certain angle, and then sets up the smartphone keyboard (100) on a flat floor with the angle-adjusting support (120) unfolded at a certain angle with respect to the stand body (110).

[0052] Afterwards, while the communication cable (160) is connected so that the smartphone (200) and the keyboard (130) can be interconnected, tasks such as Internet searches, video viewing, and text messaging are performed. In this process, the user can more easily perform related tasks such as moving the cursor or editing text by operating the button keys displayed on the keyboard (130).

[0053] In the process of using a smartphone (200) by placing a smartphone (200) on a keyboard (100) configured as in one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to perform tasks such as Internet shopping, video editing, text messaging editing, etc. while searching the Internet, watching videos, etc., and the phenomenon of the display screen having to be reduced due to the execution of a virtual keyboard or keyboard app can be reduced.

[0054] The above has described a smartphone keyboard with mounting and editing functions according to embodiments of the present invention, with reference to the attached drawings. These embodiments fall within the technical scope of the claims of the present invention. Furthermore, the aforementioned embodiments are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

Claims

1. The main body of the stand on which the smartphone is placed; and A smartphone keyboard having a stand and editing function, characterized in that it comprises a keyboard in which button keys in three rows and six columns are arranged and installed on the front of the stand body to be linked with the smartphone placed on the stand body, wherein the button keys in the first row are arranged as an Esc key, a Home key, an End key, a PageUp key, a PageDown key, and a Backspace key, respectively, the button keys in the second row are arranged as a Shift key, a VolumeUp key, a VolumeDown key, a mute key, a ▲ (cursor up) key, and an Enter key, respectively, and the button keys in the third row are arranged as a Function key, a screen-off key, a Delete key, a ◀ (cursor left) key, a ▼ (cursor down) key, and a ▶ (cursor right) key, respectively.

2. In paragraph 1, While holding down the Function key provided in the third row above, Each button key of the Esc key, Home key, End key, PageUp key, and PageDown key provided in the first row above is converted into an iOS selection key, virtual key, home movement key, Google search key, and screen capture key. The button keys of the Shift key, VolumeUp key, VolumeDown key, Mute key, and ▲ (move cursor up) key provided in the second row above are converted into the Android selection key, the text selection key, the previous track key, the play / pause key, and the next track key. A smartphone keyboard with a layout and editing function, characterized in that each of the button keys of the screen off key, the delete key, the ◀ (cursor left movement) key, and the ▼ (cursor down movement) key provided in the third row above is set to be converted into a previous text movement key, a cut text key, a copy text key, and a paste text key.

3. In paragraph 1, A smartphone keyboard with a stand and editing function, characterized by further comprising a communication cable for electrically connecting the keyboard and the smartphone placed on the stand body to each other.

4. In paragraph 1, A smartphone keyboard with a stand and editing function, characterized in that the input value of the above keyboard is configured to be input to the smartphone placed on the stand body via a wireless communication means.

5. In paragraph 1, A smartphone keyboard with a stand and editing function, characterized in that a foam pad having a certain thickness and formed of a conductive foam material is installed between each touch sensor on the PCB installed on the back of the keyboard and each button key installed on the keyboard.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, A smartphone keyboard with a mounting and editing function, characterized in that a rear support wall of a predetermined height for supporting the back of a smartphone is formed protrudingly on the upper rear of the above-mentioned stand body, and a catch protrusion is formed protrudingly at a predetermined interval on the upper front of the above-mentioned stand body so that one side of the above-mentioned smartphone can be mounted in a fitted state, and an angle-adjusting support that rotates at a predetermined angle based on a hinge installed at the upper end of the above-mentioned rear support wall is installed.

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