An input system includes a first base portion and a second base portion that each include a keying surface. A base portion manipulation mechanism couples the first base portion to the second base portion. The base portion manipulation mechanism includes a moveable coupling that is configured to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into at least one of a tented orientation and a splayed orientation. A locking mechanism provides a biasing force that causes an engagement between portions of the moveable coupling that resists relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion absent an unlocking force, wherein the locking mechanism is responsive to the unlocking force that overcomes the biasing force to allow relative movement of the first base portion and the second base portion into the at least one of the tented orientation and the splayed orientation.

Apparatuses, systems, media, and/or methods may involve a keyboard and/or a selection of an element thereof. The keyboard may include a keyboard configuration, which may have one or more elements such as a character, a key, and/or functionality for the key. The key may include no characters, one or more characters, and/or one or more sets of characters. The architecture of the keyboard configuration may be based on one or more categories, such as a hand category and/or a finger category. In addition, a touch area may be recognized, which may be formed between a user digit and the key of the keyboard configuration. The category associated with the touch area may be determined, wherein the character, the key, and/or the functionality for the key may be selected based on the category.

System and methods are provided for adapting a virtual keyboard of a computing device in response to a detected static contact event. The system utilizes characteristics of a touch input to a touchscreen of the computing device, such as location of the touch input, surface area of the touch contact, and duration of the contact, to evaluate whether the touch input is likely an unintentional resting touch caused, for example, by a user resting his or her hand or finger on the touchscreen. If the touch is determined to be a static contact event, and if the event interferes with (e.g., overlaps or obstructs) portions of the virtual keyboard, the layout or behavior of the keyboard adapts to improve user functionality.

A keyboard with keys arranged in at least three distinct sections, left, right, and supplementary. The left and right sections include left and right sets of keys, respectively, that contain letters and other commonly used keys. The left and right sections are arranged at between 20 and 30 degrees relative to a perpendicular to the user direction, and between -20 and -30 degrees relative to the perpendicular, respectively. The keys in the left and right sections are arranged in non-staggered columns, and the supplementary section containing supplementary keys arranged at between -5 and -15 degrees relative to the perpendicular, with keys arranged in non-staggered columns. The keyboard having a substantially uniform total height that does not exceed 1 centimeter, and which is arranged to sit flat on a surface.

A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for controlling a keyboard to provide automatic compensation for force variation in sensitivity over time for a force sensing keyboard. In certain embodiments, an information handling system includes a keyboard control system software which can automatically compensate for this variation in sensitivity over time.

An input system includes at least one base portion. A plurality of multi-function keys, a function lock key, and a function activation key are located on the at least one base portion and coupled to a key function engine. The key function engine is configured to provide the plurality of multi-function keys in a first function mode. The key function engine may then change the function mode of the plurality of multi-function keys from the first function mode to a second function mode in response to receiving a first input through the function activation key that is followed by a second input that is received through the function lock key. The key function engine may then change the function mode of the plurality of multi-function keys between the second function mode and the first function mode in response to each subsequent input that is received through the function activation key.

A gaming keyboard and related methods are disclosed that provide features to enhance the computer gaming experience. A keyboard connection pod is disclosed that improves power capabilities of the keyboard thereby allowing for enhanced features that require more power. A panic mechanism is disclosed that can be triggered to cause one or more selected keys to change states. Keycap rim-lighting is disclosed that provides improved visual indication of key positions. A hand registration enhancement is disclosed including a spacebar having a thumb notch and/or WASD and spacebar keys with different tactile response than other keys. Function keys are disclosed that are positioned proximate to allow reduced movement of the left hand. An integrated cord wrap tray is disclosed for a peripheral such as a mouse. Other features and variations are also disclosed.

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 device can include an elastic membrane; an array that includes translatable elements extendable to elastically deform the elastic membrane to form a customizable arrangement of discrete keys; and sensor circuitry that senses actuation of each of the discrete keys.

[Problem] To provide a one-handed input device capable of further improving work efficiency in video editing.

[Solution] One-handed input device 1 of the present invention comprises circuit substrate 41, a plurality of key tops 20 that are positioned above circuit substrate 41, which can be freely pressed down, and jog dial 30, which is positioned above circuit substrate 41, being freely rotatable, wherein jog dial 30 is capable of rotary operation by contacting an inner surface of a finger with an upper surface thereof, and a predetermined number of key tops 20 among the key tops 20 being operable by a middle, ring, or little finger while maintaining an index finger in contact with an upper face of jog dial 30.