G06F3/021

DEVICE MANAGER THAT UTILIZES PHYSICAL POSITION OF DISPLAY DEVICES
20220269465 · 2022-08-25 ·

A system and method may provide for a computing system including multiple display devices. Data collected by sensors such as, for example, image sensors and positional sensors, of the display devices is leveraged to determine a position and/or an orientation of each of the display devices in the real world environment. This identification and utilization of the relative positioning of the display devices may be used to configure, and reconfigure, display settings, set display priorities, control movement of content, and respond to gesture based commands related to content management.

Method for implementing capacitive sensing in the presence of conductive decorative materials

Methods of forming a control panel include providing an electrically conductive substrate having a front surface. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the front surface of the substrate. A first electrode layer is disposed on a front surface of the first dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer electrically isolates the first electrode layer from the substrate. The first electrode layer is in electrical communication with a switch circuit adapted to detect a change in a capacitance of the first electrode layer. A substantially transparent film can be provided to cover the electrode. The front surface of the substrate is a decorative surface substantially visible through the first dielectric layer, the first electrode layer, and the film.

INSTRUCTION INPUT APPARATUS WITH PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION
20170324900 · 2017-11-09 ·

An instruction input apparatus is provided. The instruction input apparatus comprises a keyboard, on which a plurality of buttons are disposed; a camera module, which comprises a supporting bar and a camera, wherein a first end of the supporting bar is connected to the keyboard, the camera is disposed on a second end of the supporting bar so as to protrude the camera from the keyboard, and the camera comprises at least two lens modules for capturing a plurality of image frames; and an image processing unit, which is disposed in the keyboard and is signal-connected to the camera so that the image processing unit receives and processes the image frames for merging the image frames into a panorama image. Therefore, the instruction input apparatus would improve the functionality of the instruction input apparatus and provide function of all viewing angles photographing so that the instruction input apparatus has an advantage of taking all desired images together.

Two-handed keyset, system, and methods of making and using the keyset and system
11249558 · 2022-02-15 ·

A modern two-handed keyset that can produce text, text editing functions, and computer functions. The two-handed keyset device here comprises of a first keyset and second keyset. Each keyset comprises of a plurality of keys connected to an edge plate. The individual keys are attached to the edge plate by their individual top edges and the keys are capable of deflecting independently from each other. The two keysets are connected by a communication tether configured to electronically connect the first keyset and second keyset. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.

Portable keyboard and speaker assembly

A portable keyboard includes: a polygonal pillar-shaped main body having a battery embedded therein; a key assembly connected to the main body, the key assembly having a plurality of key arrangements; and a connecting member formed to extend down to the bottom of the key assembly while connecting the key assembly and the main body to each other, wherein at least one key arrangement in the key assembly allows information to be entered by a touch, a first element is provided to the main body, a second element is provided to the key assembly, and the first element and the second element are attached to each other by magnetic force such that the key assembly is wound.

Keyset Fingerprint Sensor with Backlight
20170255275 · 2017-09-07 ·

Designs and techniques for keyset fingerprint sensors with backlight are described herein. In one or more implementations, a fingerprint sensor is integrated within a keyset of an input device. For instance, a key within an arrangement of keys is adapted to operate as a sensor key having an integrated fingerprint sensor. The sensor key is included within the arrangement of keys rather than being provided as a separate or external component. The sensor key includes a cover and a transmission layer covering the fingerprint sensor. A backlight integrated with the sensor key is arranged to supply light for the backlighting. The backlight is operable to selectively supply light at different times, in different colors, and/or in different sequences to illuminate a pattern on the cover and thereby provide indications indicative of sensing operations performed via the fingerprint sensor.

Electronic device for controlling external conversion device

In one embodiment, an electronic device controls an external conversion device connected to an external device. The electronic device includes a connection terminal formed on a portion of an outer surface thereof, a first converter connected to the connection terminal and configured to convert signals, and a processor operatively connected to the first converter. The processor is configured, when the external conversion device is connected to the connection terminal, and the external device is connected to the external conversion device, to identify a type of the external device connected to the external conversion device by receiving an operation signal of the external device through the external conversion device, the connection terminal, and the first converter, and to input or output a signal corresponding to the external device through the external conversion device.

DETECTION DEVICE AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD
20210382973 · 2021-12-09 ·

A detection device includes an input unit configured to receive an operation of a user, and a sensor provided in the input unit and configured to detect biological information of the user when the user operates the input unit.

Input devices incorporating biometric sensors

A button assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The button assembly integrates a biometric sensor below a top surface of the button. The button assembly is positioned relative to a secondary display of an electronic device. The secondary display can be positioned relative to a keyboard, such as above a top row of keys of the keyboard.

Wearable accessory device charging

One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at a wireless charger integrated into an electronic device, a connection of a wearable accessory device, wherein the wireless charger is positioned proximate to a probable user contact position; and transmitting, using the wireless charger and during a period when the connection is established, a charge to the wearable accessory device; wherein the wearable accessory device is worn by a user during the connection. Other aspects are described and claimed.