Classifying the intent of user input
US-9098117-B2 · Aug 4, 2015 · US
Key formation
US9411751B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9411751-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213470951-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Publication date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
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Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of areas that are embossed thereon that indicate one or more borders of respective said keys.
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What is claimed is: 1. An input device comprising: a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device; a connection portion including a flexible hinge configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device; and an outer layer that is configured to cover the flexible hinge and the plurality of keys…
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- What does patent US9411751B2 cover?
- Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computi…
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- Whitt Iii David Otto, Shaw Timothy C, Stoumbos Christopher Harry, and 8 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F13/102. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 09 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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