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WO2006005336A1 - Clavier d'ordinateur - Google Patents

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WO2006005336A1
WO2006005336A1 PCT/DK2004/000504 DK2004000504W WO2006005336A1 WO 2006005336 A1 WO2006005336 A1 WO 2006005336A1 DK 2004000504 W DK2004000504 W DK 2004000504W WO 2006005336 A1 WO2006005336 A1 WO 2006005336A1
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keyboard unit
keyboard
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Erik Jensen
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Isic A/S
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/021—Arrangements integrating additional peripherals in a keyboard, e.g. card or barcode reader, optical scanner
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0208—Arrangements for adjusting the tilt angle of a keyboard, e.g. pivoting legs

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  • the present invention relates to a computer keyboard comprising one or more periph ⁇ eral computer devices such as storage devices for reading and writing a removable data storage media.
  • a computer keyboard comprising an incorporated data storage device for reading and writing various forms of digital storage media.
  • the key ⁇ board comprises a standard keyboard layout with a QWERTY layout, function-key area and a numeric keypad area.
  • the storage media could be a CD/DVD or a magnetic media.
  • the solution occupies much space and does not offer the possibility of install ⁇ ing a generic disc drive which is compatible with standard disc drive sizes such as 3.5" or 5.25".
  • a keyboard that can be expanded, opened or folded to minimize the size.
  • a small electronic device comprising an input key pad and a display intended for a wristwatch. How ⁇ ever, the invention is not suitable for full-sized keyboards.
  • a folding keyboard with sliding segments is disclosed. The invention provides a foil-sized expandable keyboard for typing which keyboard may be folded to minimize size during transport or storage.
  • the keyboard disclosed in US 5,995,025 is intended for use with a PDA or other handheld devices where the focus is on transpor- tation and light weight while the aim of the present invention is to provide a keyboard which can contain one or more storage devices inside the keyboard housing.
  • keyboards or keypads is well suited for installation in a console for e.g. industrial applications where a minimum of space is available and, at the same time, provides access to one or more integrated peripheral computer devices.
  • keyboard for a computer system which keyboard comprises one or more integrated peripheral computer devices where the keyboard is suitable for installation in e.g. a bridge console of a ship or the like.
  • an external keyboard unit for a computer system which computer system comprises a CPU, and the keyboard unit comprises a first housing part.
  • the first housing part comprises one or more integrated peripheral computer de ⁇ vices, and the computer system and the keyboard unit comprise means for communi ⁇ cation between keyboard unit and computer system.
  • the keyboard unit comprises at least a second housing part where the first and the second housing parts are relatively moveable between a first closed position where access to the integrated peripheral computer devices is not possible, and a second open position where access to the inte ⁇ grated peripheral computer devices is possible.
  • a user could, hereby, gain access to one or more peripheral computer devices even though access to the computer cabinet is not allowed or possible, and at the same time, the keyboard unit occupies a minimum of space. This makes the invention suitable for industrial computer applications such as console interfaces or thin clients. Further ⁇ more, when the keyboard unit is in the second open position the peripheral computer devices are sealed and protected from dust and dirt which are often present in indus ⁇ trial environments.
  • the keyboard unit can be used in schools, libraries etc. where access to peripheral computer devices often are prohibited because of security reasons. Usually, computers are locked into special security cabinets to avoid theft where access is provided to a computer screen and a general keyboard only.
  • the keyboard unit of the present invention it is possible for a user to gain access to one or more peripheral computer devices without gaining access to the computer cabinet which computer cabinet could be placed in a secured room or special cabinet. Fur ⁇ thermore, the keyboard unit can be fastened to a table to avoid theft.
  • the first housing part of the keyboard unit which first housing part might comprise the keys, is pivotally connected to the second hous- ing part.
  • the keyboard housing might be opened by a click mechanism which will release and raise the first housing part into an inclined position relative to the second bottom housing part.
  • the integrated computer devices which are installed under the upper first housing part might be inclined in the same way making it easier for the user to operate the storage devices.
  • the present invention provides a protection for the integrated com ⁇ puter devices when in-tlie first closed position.
  • the computer unit and the keyboard unit are connected by a high speed data bus e.g. USB.
  • the communication between the computer system and keyboard unit is an USB connection.
  • a USB connection By using a USB connection, it is possible to get a flexible com ⁇ munication between the computer system and the keyboard unit.
  • One of the benefits when using a USB connection is that it reduces the number of different cables and connectors.
  • only one USB cable is neces ⁇ sary for the communication between the computer and the keyboard unit which key ⁇ board unit also comprises one or more data storage devices.
  • other kinds of communication means such as Firewire or any other kind of high speed parallel or serial data connections.
  • the means for communication between the keyboard unit and the computer unit is a wireless communication.
  • a wireless connection between the keyboard unit and the computer unit a user is no longer de ⁇ pendent on an electrical wire of a fixed length.
  • the technology used for wireless communication could be either RF or IR.
  • the storage device is an optical disc reader and/or writer e.g. CD or DVD.
  • the storage device is an optical disc reader and/or writer e.g. CD or DVD.
  • the storage device is a magnetic disc reader and/or writer e.g. a floppy or ZIP(R) drive. It is, hereby, possible to read and write magnetic storage media which are still popular to use for backup of data. Floppy discs are still popular in use and the present invention can, therefore, provide the possibility of in ⁇ stalling a floppy drive.
  • the keyboard unit comprises a USB HUB and ex- ternal USB ports in the housing.
  • USB HUB and ex- ternal USB ports in the housing.
  • the keyboard comprises at least one stan ⁇ dard slot for the installation of an integrated peripheral computer device such as 3.5" or 5.25" disc drives. It is, hereby, possible to install standard computer equipment in- side the keyboard unit. Nearly all computer storage devices or other integrated periph ⁇ erals for that matter come in standard sizes, and the keyboard unit is, hereby, easily upgraded with new devices. Standard storage devices are normally a lot cheaper than custom made solutions why this is an economical favorable solution. This is a great advantage compared to prior art.
  • the key ⁇ board comprises slim-line devices for the reducing of the size of the keyboard unit.
  • the keyboard unit may also comprise a memory card reader and writer for e.g. Com ⁇ pactFlashTM or SDTM card. It is, hereby, possible to read and write the small removable memory media which have become the preferred removable media for handheld de ⁇ vices such as digital cameras or PDAs.
  • Various forms of flash-cards are available to ⁇ day such as the MultiMediacard, SDTMcard, Memory Stick® and CompactFlash®.
  • the different media types just mentioned are all solid state memory devices but the keyboard could also comprise means for reading and writing small removable hard discs such as MicroDriveTM.
  • the keyboard unit is environmentally sealed and protected. It is, hereby, possible to use the keyboard unit in an industrial environment where dust and dirt are present.
  • the invention is suitable for being built into an instrument panel for use in a factory environment or the like. Industrial envi ⁇ ronments can be rough and dusty, and it is, therefore, necessary to protect the elec ⁇ tronic and mechanical parts inside the keyboard.
  • the computer keyboard is powered by its own power supply e.g. battery power. It is, hereby, possible to provide power to the key ⁇ board and the integrated peripheral computer devices without the need for a power cable between the computer and the keyboard unit.
  • the power might be provided by batteries or a separate power supply connected to the mains.
  • the power supply could either be an external power supply or an internal power supply.
  • the keyboard unit is CPU free which means that the keyboard unit does not include a central processor unit, but the keyboard unit can in an embodiment of the invention comprise a number of small micro processors or dedicated processors for control pur ⁇ poses etc. of the built-in devices.
  • fig. 1 shows a front view of the keyboard unit according to the invention
  • fig. 2 shows a side view of the keyboard unit according to the invention
  • fig. 3 shows the keyboard built into a console unit according to the invention
  • fig. 4 shows the keyboard built into a console unit where the keyboard is closed ac ⁇ cording to the invention
  • fig. 5 shows an overview of the keyboard unit architecture according to the inven ⁇ tion.
  • Figure 1 shows a frontal view of the keyboard unit 1 consisting of two housing parts 8,10 which parts are pivotally connected to each other.
  • the first housing part 8 is pivo- tally connected to the second housing part 10 such that the keyboard unit 1 can be put in a first closed position or a second open position where the second open position is illustrated in the figure.
  • the upper surface 9 of the first housing part 8 comprises the keys (not shown) of the keyboard unit.
  • the keyboard unit 1 comprises a floppy drive 6 and an optical disc drive 4 which optical disc drive 4 can be compatible with various formats such as CD and DVD formats.
  • the storage devices 4 and 6 are installed in dedicated slots (not shown).
  • the keyboard unit comprises means for reading and writing memory flashcards or external connection ports for the connection of USB or PS/2 devices. Other connection ports might be provided as well, such as serial or parallel ports.
  • the keys placed on the upper surface 9 of the first housing 8 part have a QWERTY layout.
  • the keyboard could comprise a numerical keypad area or other special keys. The invention is not limited to the just mentioned keyboard layout.
  • FIG. 2 shows a side view of the keyboard unit 1 in a second open position.
  • the key ⁇ board unit comprises a first housing part 8 and a second housing part 10 where the keys 12 are placed on the first housing part 8.
  • the first housing part 8 is pivotally con ⁇ nected with the second housing part by a hinge 14.
  • the two housing parts 8 and 10 could be connected by other opening means.
  • the keyboard unit 1 further comprises a storage device 4,6 for reading and writing a removable media.
  • Figure 3 shows the keyboard unit 1 built into a console 18 where the keyboard unit 1 is in the first closed position so it is aligned with the console 18.
  • the first housing part 8 and the second housing part 10 are connected by a hinge 14. This way, it is pos ⁇ sible to open the keyboard unit 1 and gain access to the peripheral computer devices 4, 6 installed inside the keyboard unit as shown in figure 4 where the keyboard unit 1 is in a second open position so it is possible for a user to operate the integrated storage devices 4,6.
  • the storage devices 4,6 might be standard sized units such as 3.5" or 5.25" disc drives. In an embodiment of the invention, the storage devices 4,6 are slim ⁇ line so a minimum of space is occupied.
  • the keys 12 are placed on the first housing part 8.
  • FIG. 5 shows an overview of the keyboard unit of the keyboard comprising a USB HUB 2, floppy drive 6 and an optical disc drive 4.
  • the USB HUB is connected to a computer (not shown) by one or two USB connections 20,22.
  • the floppy drive 6 is connected to the USB HUB 2 by a USB connection 7 and the optical disc drive 4 is connected to the USB HUB 2 by a wire 5.
  • the integrated devices can either be pow ⁇ ered by an external power supply or through one or more USB connections 20,22 by which they also communicate with the computer.
  • the power from the USB connection is limited to small devices with limited power consumption.
  • Disc drives and other devices with mechanically moving parts are more likely to be powered by an integrated or external power supply. Therefore, a combination of power supplies can be used according to the integrated computer devices installed inside the keyboard.
  • Most standard disc drives uses 12 Volts DC.
  • the HUB is shown to be powered by the connection 26.
  • the connection between the computer unit and the keyboard unit can in an embodiment of the invention be a PS/2 connection
  • the keyboard unit comprises communica ⁇ tion means 24 for communicating with external peripheral computer devices.
  • the communication means might be PS/2 or USB.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un clavier externe (1) destiné à un système d'ordinateur, ce système comprenant une unité centrale, et le clavier (1) comprend une première pièce de boîtier (8), cette première pièce de boîtier (8) comprenant un ou plusieurs dispositifs informatiques périphériques intégrés (4,6). Ce système d'ordinateurs et ce clavier (1) comprennent un organe de communication entre le clavier (1) et le système d'ordinateur, le clavier (1) comprenant au moins une seconde pièce de boîtier (10), la première (8) et la seconde pièce de boîtier (10) étant mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre entre une première position fermé dans laquelle l'accès aux dispositifs informatiques périphériques intégrés (4,6) n'est pas possible, et une seconde position ouvert dans laquelle l'accès aux dispositifs informatiques périphériques intégrés (4, 6) est possible.
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US5502460A (en) * 1993-05-26 1996-03-26 Bowen; James H. Ergonomic laptop computer and ergonomic keyboard
US5717430A (en) * 1994-08-18 1998-02-10 Sc&T International, Inc. Multimedia computer keyboard
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GB2452638A (en) * 2007-09-10 2009-03-11 Preh Keytec Gmbh Retractable card module for a cash-register keyboard

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