A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard, thumbwheel, display and associated software is optimized for use of the device with the thumbs. The associated software has a plurality of features to optimize efficient use of the limited keyboard space and encourage the use of the device by thumb-based data entry through the thumbwheel and/or through a combination of minimal number of keystrokes. Software features include international character scrolling, and auto-capitalization. The keys on the device keyboard are optimally shaped and configured for thumb-based input. In addition, the thumbwheel is inclined between the front and a side edge of the device so as to be reachable by either the thumb or index finger of the user's hand at the side edge of the device.

A portable terminal includes a body, and an input part on a side of the body, the input part having a changeable position.

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.

A base chassis assembly for an information handling system for replacement of power and input/output (IO) connectors or a battery may comprise a base chassis top cover joined to a base chassis bottom cover and including a replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module and a removable palm rest and touchpad assembly enclosing a battery disposed within base chassis assembly. A connector module circuit board operably connected to power and IO connectors in the replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module slidable to slide the power and IO connectors into sidewall apertures of the base assembly upon installation of the replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module in the base chassis assembly and the removable palm rest and touchpad assembly removable with removal of at least one fastener to access and service the battery providing for simple servicing or replacement of parts for the information handling system.

Conversion apparatuses are disclosed that allow users to turn their smartphones, tablets, mini/micro PCs, smartwatches, and smart headsets/glasses into laptops or tablets. The laptop or tablet conversion saves money, eliminates the need to maintain or sync multiple operating systems, provides a larger screen for existing devices, and offers portability for mini/micro PCs. The laptop apparatus includes a keyboard, trackpad, speakers, input/output peripherals, charging hub, display, and optional battery pack, while the tablet apparatus has a touchscreen display, docking station, and optional battery pack. Both conversion apparatuses do not include a CPU, GPU, memory, operating system, or other software and hardware that come standard with the devices to be converted. The apparatuses can also accommodate external peripherals such as microphones, webcams, external mice, keyboards, and additional HDMI outputs.

There is provided mechanisms for ergonomic based reconfiguration of a virtual input device. A method is performed by a control device. The method comprises obtaining information of posture and/or movement of a user from a sensor whilst the user is interacting with the virtual input device in a virtual environment. The method comprises determining whether or not the posture and/or movement of the user satisfies an ergonomic criterion by comparing the posture and/or movement of the user to reference ergonomic data. The method comprises reconfiguring, when the posture and/or movement of the user fails to satisfy the ergonomic criterion, at least one setting of the virtual input device.

A base chassis assembly for an information handling system for replacement of power and input/output (IO) connectors or a battery may comprise a base chassis top cover joined to a base chassis bottom cover and including a replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module and a removable palm rest and touchpad assembly enclosing a battery disposed within base chassis assembly. A connector module circuit board operably connected to power and IO connectors in the replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module slidable to slide the power and IO connectors into sidewall apertures of the base assembly upon installation of the replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module in the base chassis assembly and the removable palm rest and touchpad assembly removable with removal of at least one fastener to access and service the battery providing for simple servicing or replacement of parts for the information handling system.