In some examples, a shape-changing keyboard includes a first segment, a second segment, and a dynamic adjustment assembly. The dynamic adjustment assembly may be coupled between the first and second segments. The dynamic adjustment assembly may be configured to change the shape-changing keyboard from a first state to a second state by change over time of a position and/or orientation of at least a portion of one or both of the first and second segments. The second state may be a more ergonomic state than the first state.

A human interface apparatus comprising the steps of: receiving text input from a user; switching to input mode for pointing location information; receiving input for pointing location information from the user; and switching the human interface apparatus to a text input mode, wherein the text input area and the pointing location information input area have at least a part of the area in common.

A human interface apparatus comprising the steps of: receiving text input from a user; switching to input mode for pointing location information; receiving input for pointing location information from the user; and switching the human interface apparatus to a text input mode, wherein the text input area and the pointing location information input area have at least a part of the area in common.

A human interface apparatus comprising the steps of: receiving text input from a user; switching to input mode for pointing location information; receiving input for pointing location information from the user; and switching the human interface apparatus to a text input mode, wherein the text input area and the pointing location information input area have at least a part of the area in common.

Mechanisms for the integration of the form and function of a drafting and note-taking tablet, a laptop computer, and a desktop computer with added enhancements for drop protection, portability, functionality, and ergonomics.

A keyboard and stand assembly includes a keyboard configured with a trigger and a power drive mechanism, and a linkage coupled between a tablet computer holder and the keyboard, the power drive mechanism coupled operatively between the trigger and the linkage, wherein selective actuation of the trigger automatically activates the power drive mechanism, extending and retracting the linkage for raising and lowering the holder relative to the keyboard.

An adjustable keyboard having a number of keys (205) is formed in at least two segments (202, 203) which are mutually movable relative-to one another using a hinge or joint (206). Each of the segments (202, 203) of the keyboard has mounted thereon some of the keys (205). The adjustable nature of the keyboard reduces stress and discomfort to the user by reducing contortion to the user's wrists. More particularly, discomfort to the user caused by pronation of the wrists and/or ulnar deviation of the wrists is reduced. The hinge or joint (206) is in the form of a ball and socket-type joint with a locking mechanism, which preferably includes a pivoted handle (100), in the form of a lever, used for locking and unlocking the hinge or joint (206). The surface of at least one of the ball and socket of the joint define a plurality of recesses or a plurality of projections, to provide increased resistance to joint movement.

An illuminated touch key uses a chamfer structure of a light guide panel disposed on a sensing module or a light guide panel adjacent to a sensing module to guide light emitted by a light source to a hollow area of a keycap to emit light, thereby forming an illuminated pattern corresponding to the hollow area. Accordingly, a user can accurately find the location of the illuminated touch key according to the illuminated pattern. Since there is no need to add a light guide structure above the sensing module, the height of the illuminated touch key will not be increased, such that it is conductive to make the illuminated touch key thinner.

A user interface or control includes a cushion-type support member and a user input member that is interconnected with and carried by the support member. The support member defines an upwardly facing recess, and the input member may be a user interface or control device that is contained within the upwardly facing recess. The support member may be formed to surround the recess about the user interface or control device. The support member may include an air vent that vents air exhausted from the user interface or control device. The user interface or control device may be a laptop computer having a body including a keyboard contained within the recess, and a screen carried by the body. The user interface or control device may alternatively be an electronic input member having an upwardly facing screen, a convertible input member movably mounted to a mounting member, or a game controller.

A stand includes: a frame body has an opening portion and a supporting portion is around the opening portion and supports a rear surface of the electronic apparatus; a leg portion is rotatably connected to the supporting portion inside the opening portion via a torque hinge and is capable of moving between a first angular position, at which the leg portion is accommodated at least inside the opening portion, and a second angular position, at which the leg portion protrudes from the supporting portion by rotating in a first direction from the first angular position; a first magnet that is provided on an inside surface of the supporting portion to face the opening portion; and a second magnet that is provided on an outside surface of the leg portion to face the inside surface of the supporting portion and that is capable of being attracted to the first magnet.