Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
345172000 | Having programmable function key | 64 |
20080252604 | OSD controlling system and operation method thereof - An exemplary on-screen display (OSD) controlling system ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080252605 | KEYBOARD WITH CHANGEABLE KEY DISPLAY - A keyboard system comprises a first plurality of keys. The first plurality of keys have top surfaces with fixed indicia disposed thereon. The keyboard system further comprises a recessed section. The keyboard system further comprises a programmable display key module disposed in the recessed section. The programmable display key module comprises a dynamically programmable flat panel display having a plurality of display areas. The programmable display key module further comprises a second plurality of keys. Each of the second plurality of keys has at least a first transparent surface and a switch engagement structure. At least a portion of each key overlays a corresponding display area of the dynamically programmable flat panel display. The programmable display key module further comprises a plurality of switches. Each switch is positioned adjacent to a corresponding switch engagement structure of a corresponding key. At least a first of the switches is activated by the corresponding switch engagement structure when the corresponding key is depressed. | 10-16-2008 |
20080316180 | Touch Screen Keyboard With Tactile Feedback, and Associated Method - An electronic device employing a flexible display module overlying a key module enable a virtual key to be positioned on the display module to overlap at least one physical key on the key module and to enable an actuation force applied to a virtual key by the user to be transferred to the at least one physical key to provide an indication of the actuating of the virtual key to a processor of the electronic device. | 12-25-2008 |
20090002322 | Method for distributing display information to a remote display device, a corresponding display device, a system for distributing display information and a signal comprising display information - A subject of the invention is to ensure that a remote display device is only useable for a specific application like advertising or public information. | 01-01-2009 |
20090027347 | USER INTERFACE WITH ENLARGED ICON DISPLAY OF KEY FUNCTION - To improve the consumer experience with portable electronic devices, a user interface combines the use of capacitive sensors with tactile sensors in an input device. When a user places a finger, stylus, or other input instrument near a given key button, a capacitive sensor causes the display to display temporarily an indication of the function of that key in an enlarged format. The user may then press the associated key button to activate the desired function. In one exemplary embodiment, the capacitive sensor fixes the functionality to the function indicated in the display. In this embodiment, a tactile input applied to any key, whether the correct key, multiple keys, or a single incorrect key, results in activating the function indicated in the display as a result of the capacitive input. | 01-29-2009 |
20090027348 | Interactive wireless control system - An interactive wireless control system includes a control module and an application system. The control module includes a microprocessor having an image processing unit and a plurality of connecting interfaces. The control module is applied to a remote control device having at least one image-obtaining unit so that the microprocessor uses the connecting interfaces to control the remote control device. The application system is wirelessly connected with the control module to perform wireless signal transmission. The application system receives a live image signal transmitted by the remote control device and displays the live image signal, and generates an operating control signal to the microprocessor to control the remote control device. Thereby, the functions of the interactive wireless control system can be increased. | 01-29-2009 |
20090091538 | Computer system and a method for determining whether a hot key is triggered - A computer system and a method for determining whether a hot key is triggered are disclosed. The method includes: querying a BIOS whether any hot key is triggered by a processing module every first interval time; querying the BIOS every second interval time if the BIOS replies there is any hot key being triggered, wherein the second interval time is shorter than the first interval time; querying the BIOS every first interval time if the query of the second interval time reaches a predetermined period and there is no hot key being triggered. | 04-09-2009 |
20090146960 | COMPUTER KEYBOARD HAVING AN ENHANCED ERGONOMIC AND INTUITIVE DESIGN - A keyboard apparatus for use with a computing device is presented. The apparatus includes a plurality of alphanumeric keys grouped into at least a left group for use by a user's left hand and a right group for use by a user's right hand. A touchpad device for controlling a movement of a cursor displayed on the computing device by a touch movement on a surface of the touchpad is positioned between the left group and the right group for easy and intuitive access when using the alphanumeric keys. Designated keys for activating functions on the computing device when the touch movement is controlling the cursor are provided where minimal movement is required of the user's hands for the touch movement and the function activating | 06-11-2009 |
20090146961 | DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING INTERFACE - A digital image editing system includes a keyboard with keys each mapped to a digital image editing operation encoded by one or more digital image editing application macros and scripts. Keys that are mapped to digital image editing operations that are related to one another are located adjacent to one another. The keyboard is adapted for the use of a user's non-dominant hand, allowing the user's dominant hand to manipulate a cursor controlling device, such as a computer mouse, without switching back and forth between the keyboard and cursor controlling device. Macros and scripts have been developed to reduce the number of user commands, such as keystrokes and cursor events, required to perform a digital image editing operation. | 06-11-2009 |
20090153491 | KEY IN A KEYPAD OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDING FEEDBACK - The embodiments relate to a key in a keypad of an electronic device and a system to control the value associated with the key. The key comprises: a programmable display to generate a character associated with the key; and a switch assembly associated with the key to register activation of the key. In the key, part of the display deflects inwardly into the device when external pressure is applied to the key, and the display transmits the external pressure to the switch assembly. The key have an elastomer located between the display and the switch assembly. The display may be a cholesteric liquid crystal display. | 06-18-2009 |
20090184929 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND MULTIMEDIA INPUT DEVICE THEREOF - A computer system and a multimedia input device thereof are disclosed. The multimedia input device is used for providing a shortcut input of the computer system. The computer system further includes a computer host and a display device, and it can execute several programs. The multimedia input device includes a body and a plurality of hot keys. The main body is connected to the computer host via wire or wireless. The hot keys are disposed on the body. Each of the hot keys corresponds to one predict program to be executed. | 07-23-2009 |
20090231284 | Portable Electronic Device and Program Image Selecting Method - The invention provides a portable electronic device comprising a display unit and an input module. The display unit is for displaying frames. The input module is coupled to the display unit and includes a control unit and a hotkey. The hotkey is for controlling the display unit to display or close a sub-window in the frames, therein the sub-window includes a selecting section and at least one program image. When the display unit displays the sub-window in the frame, the control unit could be operated by a user to control a first program image of the program images to overlap the selecting section. | 09-17-2009 |
20090256806 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALTERING KEY FUNCTION OF SOFTWARE INPUT PANEL AND RECORDING MEDIUM THEREOF - A method and an apparatus for altering a key function of a software input panel (SIP) of an electronic device and a recording medium thereof are provided, wherein the SIP includes a plurality of keys, and the number and layout of the keys are fixed. In the present method, first, an operating interface of an electronic device is switched, wherein the operating interface includes the SIP. Then, each key of the SIP is switched to an input word corresponding to the operating interface. As a result, the input word corresponding to each key of the SIP is automatically altered according to the current operating interface, and accordingly inputting through the SIP is made very convenient. | 10-15-2009 |
20090267901 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INPUTTING CHARACTERS IN A TERMINAL - A character input apparatus and method in a terminal are provided, in which a touch screen displays a first key set and a second key set. The first key set includes first letter keys with all consonants and a second letter key with symbols indicating Tm and positions of predetermined vowels, for inputting all vowels and Tms. The second key set includes the predetermined vowels or Tms. Upon selection of a symbol by the second character key, the controller controls the touch screen to display the second key set and receives at least one letter by the first key set and the second key set. | 10-29-2009 |
20090315833 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL COMMANDS FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - Various embodiments for providing directional commands for a mobile computing device are described. In one or more embodiments, a mobile computing device may comprise a keypad arranged to operate in multiple modes including a standard mode and a directional mode such as a gaming mode, for example. The standard mode may support all of the preset and programmable commands and functions typically provided for normal operation of the mobile computing device. The directional mode may associate certain directional commands with multiple keys and/or buttons of the keypad so that most keystrokes and keystroke combinations input by a user will be interpreted as a particular directional command. The directional mode may be used when running applications which respond primarily to directional commands such as gaming applications. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-24-2009 |
20100079380 | INTELLIGENT INPUT DEVICE LOCK - A method including selecting one or more keys on an apparatus where selecting the one or more keys unlocks an input device of the apparatus and activates an application of the apparatus substantially at the same time. | 04-01-2010 |
20100079381 | DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A display panel includes: a first substrate section formed on the front side of the display panel; a second substrate section which is opposed to the first substrate section; a plurality of pixel sections formed in a matrix form between the first and second substrate sections; and a plurality of sensor sections, each of the sensor sections having two electrodes, one electrode disposed with a electrode-to-electrode gap from the other between the first and second substrate sections, the electrode-to-electrode gap being removed as a result of the deformation of the first substrate section under pressure so that the one electrode is brought into contact with the other electrode, the sensor sections being provided between the first and second substrate sections with one of a plurality of electrode-to-electrode gap lengths respectively. | 04-01-2010 |
20100085310 | METHOD AND INTERFACE DEVICE FOR OPERATING A SECURITY SYSTEM - An interface device includes at least one programmable device and a display portion coupled to the at least one programmable device. The display portion is configured to convey a hierarchical relationship of a plurality of screen images that at least partially overlap each other. The hierarchical relationship includes the plurality of screen images defined in a series of logically related, ordered, and ranked groupings. | 04-08-2010 |
20100085311 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DISPLAY CONTROLLING METHOD - An electronic device includes a keypad including a plurality of keys, a display screen, a user interface module, a storage module, a detection module, a timer, and a comparison module. The storage module stores a scrolling key input interval, and a plurality of predetermined key sequences and corresponding scrolling events. The detection module detects and temporarily stores key inputs. The timer times intervals between neighboring key inputs. The comparison module determines if the intervals between the neighboring key inputs exceed the scrolling key input interval and if the key inputs match with one of the plurality of predetermined key sequences. The user interface module scrolls a current image according to a scrolling event from the comparison module and controls the display screen to display the scrolled image. | 04-08-2010 |
20100134420 | A KEYBOARD - The present invention relates to a keyboard with a plurality of keys with key switches that are covered by a flexible display for displaying individual labels of the keys whereby the label can be changed during operation of the keyboard by appropriate control of the keyboard. The flexible display is pre-shaped into a non-planar shape to fit on top of the key switches so that each key switch can be activated by depressing the area of the flexible display displaying the key label of the key switch in question. Each key may have a key cap with a transparent top surface with the flexible display mounted underneath the key cap for displaying the individual label of the key viewable through the transparent top surface of the key cap. The keyboard provides tactile feedback similar to a conventional high quality keyboard. | 06-03-2010 |
20100156802 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING A CHARACTER IN A MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device includes a character selecting system to select proper characters to edit a short message on the mobile electronic device. Selection of the proper characters by the character selecting system includes generation of a character list to edit a short message, generation of a number list corresponding to the character list, and activation of key-presses on the mobile device corresponding to numbers in the number list, to select the proper characters from the character list to edit the short message. | 06-24-2010 |
20100156803 | Keyboard formed from touch display panel, method of imparting a keyboard input function to a touch display device, and device having a keyboard or hand-writing input function and an image output function - A keyboard layout image is displayed on a touch display, so as to serve as a keyboard to perform a key-in function corresponding to the keyboard layout image through touching the touch display. The keyboard layout image displayed on the touch display may be defined by an end user. Furthermore, a plurality of such touch displays may be connected in series to form a bigger keyboard with more defined key images. The keyboard formed from a touch display panel according to the present invention may be used in a device with a keyboard or writing pad input function and an image output function to replace a conventional keyboard or writing pad. | 06-24-2010 |
20100182244 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND PROGRAM - A mobile phone manages display area | 07-22-2010 |
20100194691 | Dialogue System for a Motor Vehicle - In a dialog system, which is intended for a motor vehicle and comprises a plurality of control keys, at least one of which can be assigned a function from a predefined set of functions in such a manner that this function is executed upon actuation of this control key, and the control key can be assigned to have one setting profile that is effective for the execution of a plurality of different functions. | 08-05-2010 |
20100201630 | HOT KEY OPERATION MODULE - A hot key operation module is disclosed. The hot key operation module includes a hot key and a touch panel. When a user presses the hot key, a host will display a graphical user interface on a screen, wherein the graphical user interface includes an operation block. The profile of the graphical user interface is similar to that of the touch panel. The user can operate the touch panel according to the relative position of the operation block relative to the graphical user interface, so as to drive the host to execute the function corresponding to the operation block. | 08-12-2010 |
20100214229 | MOBILE TERMINAL APPARATUS AND DISPLAY METHOD - An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal apparatus and a display method which can grasp a state of operation of the apparatus easily. | 08-26-2010 |
20100225593 | Shelf Display Device - A display device configured to be mounted on a shelf includes a strip member sized to be mounted at a front end of the shelf, the strip member defining a front display area and a hollow interior, and a printed circuit board positioned within the hollow interior of the strip member. A button membrane is coupled to the front display area of the strip member, the button membrane defining a plurality of buttons, each of the buttons corresponding to a product located on the shelf behind the respective button, and each button being electrically coupled to the printed circuit board. A speaker is coupled to the printed circuit board, and the display device delivers an audio advertisement based on a selection by a user of one of the buttons. | 09-09-2010 |
20100289749 | KEY INPUT INTERFACE METHOD - A key input interface method is provided. The key input interface method includes allocating key elements belonging to either a first group or a second group to a key array; and processing a key element allocated to a selected key as input, wherein the key element belonging to either the first group or the second group is identified by distinguishing a key element selection method. Accordingly, a compact electronic device is possible to have various key inputs with a limited number of keys. | 11-18-2010 |
20100302170 | METHOD FOR OPERATING INPUT MODE OF MOBILE TERMINAL COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INPUT MEANS - A method of operating an input mode of a mobile terminal having a first input means and a second input means is provided. The method includes: displaying an input screen which is set as a first input mode; determining whether the second input means is in an activated state; and displaying a changed input screen which is set as a second input mode when the second input means is determined to be in an activated state. | 12-02-2010 |
20110069011 | MIXING CONSOLE - On a sub-display | 03-24-2011 |
20110102329 | Electronic device and function assigning method | 05-05-2011 |
20110291942 | DISPLAY METHOD, APPLICATION PROGRAM AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR COMPUTER KEY FUNCTION - A display method, an application program and a computer readable medium for displaying key function are disclosed. The display method for computer key function includes steps user pressing a special keys on the keyboard, triggering an internal embedded controller in the computer and further detecting hardware function set up in the computer via a basic input output system. Thus, function descriptions are displayed on a screen according to hardware function set up in the computer, wherein the hardware function and function descriptions correspond to each function key on the keyboard. Accordingly, it is not required to replace keyboard with different printed function reminding pattern when hardware functions of the computer is changed. | 12-01-2011 |
20120194439 | Communication and Academic Achievement Assistive Device, System, and Method - Apparatus and method for providing assistance in communication and academic achievement to individuals possessing fine motor coordination impairment. A computer is provided having software and a storage medium having a plurality of potential user expressions. At least one user screen is in communication with the computer upon which a plurality of potential user expressions are displayable. A plurality of widely spaced apart controls are provided in association with the user screen corresponding to the potential user expressions. When the user wishes to select one of the potential user expressions, the user operates the control that corresponds to the desired potential user expression using gross motor movements. A primary component is image-based for pre-literate users, and a secondary component is character-based for literate users. In the primary component, an operator sends images from which the user chooses. In the secondary component, the user selects characters for a two-dimensional content area. | 08-02-2012 |
20120235921 | Input Device Enhanced Interface - Some embodiments provide an interactive viewer for an input device interface. Specifically, some embodiments provide a Keyboard Enhanced Interface (KEI) system that includes a KEI viewer. The KEI viewer includes multiple graphical keys that correspond to keys of a key based input device. The KEI viewer also includes multiple symbols that identify different output actions and logic for presenting a set of symbols over a set of graphical keys to identify a set of keys of the key based input device that are usable to directly invoke a set of output actions based on an active operational mode of the KEI system. A symbol identifies a particular output action that is directly invocable with a press of a key of the key based input device that corresponds to a graphical key over which said symbol is presented. | 09-20-2012 |
20130069883 | PORTABLE INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL - A portable information processing terminal | 03-21-2013 |
20130082935 | DYNAMIC COMMAND PRESENTATION AND KEY CONFIGURATION FOR KEYBOARDS - Techniques involving selective modification of keyboard presentation and functionality. A commanding mode is selectively activated on a virtual keyboard. Activating the commanding mode attributes commands to respective individual keys of the virtual keyboard. Also in response to the commanding mode, indicia suggestive of the command is presented on those individual keys to which the commands were attributed. The commands can be executed in an application in response to selection of the respective individual keys when in commanding mode. | 04-04-2013 |
20130100033 | TOUCH-TYPE SENSING APPARATUS FOR BATHROOM PRODUCT AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A touch sensing device for a kitchen or bath appliance includes a control panel. A sensing guide and a plurality of sensing function keys are provided on the control panel. The sensing guide and the plurality of sensing function keys operate via capacitive touch sensing. The plurality of sensing function keys correspond to a plurality of functions of the kitchen or bath appliance. The touch sensing device further includes a controller connected to the sensing guide, the plurality of sensing function keys, and the kitchen or bath appliance. The controller is configured to activate the control panel after the controller detects that the sensing guide has been touched in a predetermined manner. Activating the control panel can include enabling capacitive touch sensing for the plurality of sensing function keys. | 04-25-2013 |
20130120277 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISAMBIGUATION OF TEXT INPUT PROVIDING ARTIFICIAL VARIANTS COMPRISED OF CHARACTERS IN A CORE ALPHABET - A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software that is operable to disambiguate text input. In addition to identifying and outputting representations of language objects that are stored in the memory and that correspond with a text input, the device is able to generate artificial variants in certain circumstances. The artificial variants comprise characters within a core alphabet of the device and are free of extended characters that may otherwise be active on the device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130154946 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY BOARD APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DISPLAY BOARD APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DISPLAY BOARD APPARATUS CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronic display board apparatus configured to provide an operation key, includes a display with a touch panel function on which an application image is displayed; a mode change accepting unit which accepts an operation mode for the touch panel function, the operation mode including a simple operation mode; an image analyzing unit which detects an operational image associated with an operational function from the application image displayed on the display at the simple operation mode; a key allocation unit which allocates the operation key to the operational image detected by the image analyzing unit so that an operation of the allocated operation key is treated as an operation to the operational image at the simple operation mode; and a touch panel control unit which suppresses the touch panel function of at least a part where the operational image is displayed at the simple operation mode. | 06-20-2013 |
20130181907 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC FLOOR MAT WITH KEY SWITCHES, OPTIONAL POINTING DEVICE AND OVERLAYS SELECTED BY JUMPING OR HOPPING - A flexible, reflective electronic floor mat has keys, play zones, an optional pointing device and optional overlays for games, texting, browsing, internet and social media, with switches selected by physical movement, such as jumping or hopping. The mat can be from about 3 feet to about 6 feet wide and from about 6 feet to about 12 feet long, typically under 7/16 inch in thickness, allowing rolling and carrying, with an attached controller and one or two handheld controllers with optional loopback sensing for games. The mat is compatible with internet television boxes, desktops, laptops, tablets and game consoles, along with wireless protocols and wired systems. The mat can be used to text, email, browse, play games or engage in social media with one's feet by jumping and hopping, providing tremendous physical benefit. This is an aerobic alternative to texting, browsing, email, social media and gaming for children and adults. | 07-18-2013 |
20130249805 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDING CONFIRMATION OF INPUT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A letter confirmation system is provided on a handheld electronic device. The letter confirmation provides highlighting of various letters that have been input to the handheld electronic device during a string of member input actuations. The letter confirmation system can additionally provide predictive linguistic elements that would be appropriate next inputs. Various types of highlights can be provided in various combinations to provide various indications to a user. | 09-26-2013 |
20130257741 | Keyboard with Input-Sensitive Display Device - An input/output device is disclosed that includes an input-sensitive display screen and alphanumeric keys for entering characters. The input-sensitive display screen may be positioned proximate the alphanumeric keys and be capable of displaying graphical information and sensing user selection of the graphical information. The input-sensitive display screen may include a combination display/input region and a non-display input region. The touch sensitive display screen may be detachable from the alphanumeric region and may be operable in a detached configuration. The input/output device may usable with a method of input correction. The method may include displaying, on a secondary display, a first text unit, such as a character or a word, which corresponds with a second text unit shown on a primary display screen of a computing device. The method further involves receiving user selection of the first text unit and replacing the first text unit with a second text unit. | 10-03-2013 |
20130335332 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING ANGLE OF CHEMICAL BOND FIGURE AND DEVICE THEREOF - The application provides a method for adjusting angles between graphical chemical bond vectors comprising: receiving an input from specific keys of a keyboard when a typesetting focus is located at one end of a graphical chemical bond vector; determining a rotating direction for the vector based on the received input; setting a rotating angle for the graphical chemical bond vector in the determined rotating direction; and rotating the graphical chemical bond vector about the other end thereof by the set rotating angle in the determined rotating direction. The application further provides an apparatus for adjusting angles between graphical chemical bond vectors comprising: an inputting module configured to receive an input from specific keys of a keyboard when a typesetting focus is located at one end of a graphical chemical bond vector; a direction module configured to determine a rotating direction for the vector based on the received input; an angle module configured to set a rotating angle for the graphical chemical bond vector in the determined rotating direction; and a rotating module configured to rotate the graphical chemical bond vector about the other end thereof by the set rotating angle in the determined rotating direction. According to the present application, operation efficiency of adjustment for graphical chemical bond vectors can be improved. | 12-19-2013 |
20130342467 | DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A SMART PHYSICAL KEYBOARD - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system, method, and program product for dynamically updating an input language of a smart physical keyboard. A local computer receives an indication that a remote session has been started, where starting the remote session includes the local computer accessing a remote computer. The local computer determines a keyboard input language for the remote session. The local computer then updates one or more keys of a smart physical keyboard to display the keyboard input language for the remote session. | 12-26-2013 |
20140035824 | Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Entering Characters - A device with a display and a touch-sensitive keyboard with one or more character keys: displays a text entry area; detects a first input on the touch-sensitive keyboard; in accordance with a determination that the first input corresponds to activation of a character key, enters a first character corresponding to the character key into the text entry area; in accordance with a determination that the first input corresponds to a character drawn on the touch-sensitive keyboard: determines one or more candidate characters for the drawn character, and displays a candidate character selection interface that includes at least one of the candidate characters; while displaying the candidate character selection interface, detects a second input that selects a respective candidate character within the candidate character selection interface; and in response to detecting the second input, enters the selected respective candidate character into the text entry area. | 02-06-2014 |
20140049475 | ACTIONABLE-OBJECT CONTROLLER AND DATA-ENTRY ATTACHMENT FOR TOUCHSCREEN- BASED ELECTRONICS - A touchscreen-controller and data-entry ensemble are attached conterminously or proximately to a touchscreen device. A touchscreen-controller attachment device has one or more input ends and one or more output ends. The input and output ends may be opposite ends of unitary elements and/or may be remote from one another and connected by wire or wirelessly. Each input end of a unitary conductive element is connected to a respective output end and the plurality of output ends, residing in an attachment base, are in a position of contact with or in close proximity to the soft buttons, keys or controller(s) of a touchscreen. The output ends thus activate the touchscreen when the input ends are manipulated. A base maintains the input and/or output ends in fixed position during use. Input and output elements can be spring-mounted. New controllers offer the user haptic ability. | 02-20-2014 |
20140062890 | KEYBOARD DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A keyboard device includes an operation surface. One long side of the operation surface is referred to as a proximal side, which nears a user operating the keyboard device; and the other long side is referred to as a distal side. A key unit is positioned on the proximal side, wherein the key unit includes a plurality of keys. A camera module is positioned on the distal side. An angle between a border of a field of view of the light sensor and the operation surface is set at a particular angle thus user's hand lays outside the field of view of the light sensor when the user is manipulating the key unit. | 03-06-2014 |
20140145963 | METHOD OF CUSTOM-DEFINED FUNCTIONS OF INPUT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method of custom-defined functions of an input device is provided, and it is applied to an electronic device. The electronic device includes a virtual input interface and an input device. The input device includes at least one input key. The method includes following steps: custom-defined setting information of the input keys via the virtual input interface; saving the setting information of the input keys to the basic input/output system (BIOS) of the electronic device, and updating a setting information database in accordance with the input device; wherein when the updated setting information database is read and the input key is activated, a setting function in accordance with the setting information is executed. | 05-29-2014 |
20140152578 | Electronic Device, Keyboard Control System, Display Control Method, and Computer Program Product - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a connector, a display module, and a receiver. The connector is configured to be connectable to a device comprising a keyboard. The display module is configured to display a software keyboard on which a key not comprised in the keyboard of the device is arranged when the device is connected to the connector. The receiver is configured to receive input from the key displayed as the software keyboard on the display module. | 06-05-2014 |
20140320417 | NEXT ACTION PAGE KEY FOR SYSTEM GENERATED MESSAGES - An aerospace messaging system comprises a display unit configured to display data, a user input device configured to receive input from a user, a memory configured to store one or more key associations, and a processing unit configured to direct the display unit to display a label with a corresponding system generated message. The user input device comprises a plurality of modifiable keys. Each respective key association is an association between a respective one of the plurality of modifiable keys, a respective system generated message, and a respective action page from which a user can respond to information in the respective system generated message. The label indicates a corresponding modifiable key that is associated with a corresponding action page based on the respective key association. When the corresponding modifiable key is selected, the processing unit is configured to direct the display unit to display the corresponding action page. | 10-30-2014 |
20150029106 | Control Unit, Input Apparatus and Method for an Information and Communication System - The invention relates to the controlling of functions of an information and communication system in a vehicle by means of physical keys. A control unit for an information and communication system of a vehicle is equipped for receiving a sequence of sensor signals of different proximity sensors of corresponding different mechanical function keys, to which corresponding first functions are assigned. The control unit is further equipped for detecting a swiping event over the mechanical function keys, wherein a swiping event comprises the fact that the sequence of sensor signals corresponds to the sensor signals of proximity sensors of corresponding adjacent mechanical function keys. The control unit is further equipped for assigning corresponding second functions to the mechanical function keys when a swiping event is detected. | 01-29-2015 |
20150054749 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A KEYBOARD WITH MULTI FUNCTIONAL KEYS, USING FINGERPRINTS RECOGNITION - The present invention provides an interface application enabling multi-functionality of a specific area part of an interface in a computerized device. The interface comprised of: at least one touch enabled surface, where in at least partial area surface is integrated with at least one fingerprint sensor for capturing at least part of distinguishing ridges and valleys of the touching fingertip touching a specific area, a processing module arranged to analyze said distinguishing ridges and valleys of the touching fingertip, for identifying characteristic of the specific touching finger differentiating said finger from other fingers of the same user (either from the same of both hands), and an activation module for determining the functionality of said specified area based on the identified touching finger(s). | 02-26-2015 |
20150084871 | CUSTOMIZED DISPLAY AND FUNCTION FOR KEYS ON A KEYBOARD - An electronic device is described herein. The electronic device includes a keyboard and a plurality of keys arranged on the keyboard. The plurality of keys may include dynamically customized keys based on usage. The display and function of the customized keys may be enabled through the use of platform components and cloud services on the keyboard. The customized keys may include generic, customer-specific, or dynamically updated images. | 03-26-2015 |
20150116225 | Character Input Method And Apparatus - Character input in which key press information input by a user is received. When the received key press information meets a preset enabling condition of the mapping mode, a mapping mode is entered into; key press information input by the user in the mapping mode is receive. A character string corresponding to the key press information input by the user in the mapping mode is searched according to a preset mapping relation between the character string and a keyboard, and the searched character string is sent to an application. | 04-30-2015 |
20150123909 | Universal Keyboard - The present invention provides a multifunctional input device. The input device includes a functional mode which defines the mode of operation of the input device. Each functional mode includes one or more domain levels with each domain level containing one or more domain-level values. Each domain level-value within each functional mode is assigned to one of a plurality of programmable input keys. The domain-level value assigned to each programmable input key controls the function of that programmable input key within a given functionality and domain level. The present invention also includes a display to indicate the domain-level value associated with each of the programmable input keys within a given functionality. | 05-07-2015 |
20150138097 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENTERING CHARACTERS ON A RADIO TUNER INTERFACE - A system and method for entering characters that form a radio station channel and tune in a radio station channel on a radio tuner interface includes a touch screen display which displays a radio tuner interface. The radio tuner interface includes a plurality of character keys on a keypad that can be enabled or disabled to allow a user to touch input an available AM, FM, or satellite radio station channel that is in broadcast range of the location in which the vehicle is located. | 05-21-2015 |
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20150346842 | KEYS DEACTIVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Personal computer (PC) and online gaming are gaining popularity around the world. Typically players use human interface devices (HIDs) such as keyboards and mice for playing PC games. Many of the modern PC games use a control scheme commonly known as the “WASD/Mouse” which is a combination of the “WASD” keyboard keys and the mouse as means for interacting with the PC games. Additionally, for expansion on existing game control functions, modifier keys are used in conjunction with other keyboard keys to serve as shortcut keys for activating such game control functions. However, due to close positioning of the “WINDOWS” key with the modifier keys on the keyboards, the “WINDOWS” menu might be activated accidentally during normal PC game play especially when players frequently access the shortcut keys. An embodiment of the invention describes a system and method for deactivating keys selectable on human interface devices. | 12-03-2015 |
20160070362 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE DEVICE THAT IS PROGRAMMABLE AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROGRAMMING AN ADAPTIVE INTERFACE DEVICE - An adaptive interface device that is programmable and a system and method of programming an adaptive interface device. To program the adaptive interface device, a user navigates navigable data structure stored on the adaptive interface device through certain combinations of user inputs using the programmable inputs. The adaptive interface device outputs navigation codes indicative of the user's navigation of the navigable data structure. A connected computer receives and interprets the navigation codes and provides visual feedback to a user to assist in programming. More particularly, a web browser of the connected computer receives the navigation codes and provides the user with a graphical representation of the navigable data structure and the user's navigation thereof. | 03-10-2016 |
20160092106 | Accessible Keyboard for Mobile Devices and Tablets - An accessible virtual keyboard provided as a computer-readable medium including instructions, that when executed by a controller in communication with a user interface, cause the controller to: in response to a request from a running application, display a keyboard including selectable cluster keys via the user interface, wherein each cluster key is associated with a character set including two or more characters, wherein each displayed cluster key includes each character of the character set displayed within a boundary; in response to a selection of one of the cluster keys, display selectable individual keys of the character set associated with the selected cluster key via the user interface, wherein each individual key is associated with a single character of the character set associated with the selected cluster key; and, in response to a selection of one of the individual keys, provide the associated character as an input to the running application. | 03-31-2016 |
20160103556 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus including a display, a memory configured to store color feedback information for input objects, a user interface configured to receive a user command, and a controller configured to control the display to provide color feedback corresponding to an input object input according to the user command based on the color feedback information stored in the memory in response to the user command being received. | 04-14-2016 |
20160147407 | MODIFYING CONTENT WITH SINGLE MODIFIER KEY - One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, from an input device, user input; detecting, at an input device, a modifier key input comprising input from a single modifier key location; determining, using a processor, a location of a cursor; and modifying, using a processor, at least one character associated with the location of a cursor based upon the modifier key input. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 05-26-2016 |
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