Dual, ergonomically ideal, neutral-posture, wireless-and-programmable, joinable keys-input devices/housings (FIGS. 1A and 1B): with hinged ratcheted bases to allow additional operator-preferred keys-input planes of key-address; with hypothenar- and palm-rests; with customizable domed keys set in a customizable four-stair-stepped-key-ledges-configuration to match the natural curl and reach of operators' relaxed fingers; with the same domed keys arrayed to provide closer reach for the fingers with less extension of said fingers; with elevated and dedicated little-finger keys for ease of access; with two-way scalloped thumb-levers operable by simply dropping the relaxed thumbs; with joiner-rings for uniting the devices/housings; with built-in bolts-accesses for attachment to chair- or desk-arms; with embedded lenses for wireless transmission, projection, or remote control, or other; with integrated microphone for voice commands or recording; with a plurality of keys for possible alphanumeric input; with additional utility keys. Other embodiments obtain.

An information handling system keyboard extends plural feet from a bottom surface to reduce contaminants at the bottom surface that might scratch a touchscreen display and retracts the plural feet when resting on the touchscreen display to place a non-scratch and contaminant free surface against the touchscreen display. In one embodiment, the plural feet automatically retract when in proximity to a display surface, such as in response to a magnetic sensor integrated in the keyboard that senses a magnet integrated in the display or in response to a command from an information handling system having an integrated display on which the keyboard rests. In one embodiment, the keyboard integrates accelerometers to automatically extend the plural feet during accelerations and retract the plural feet when the keyboard rests on a display after accelerations.

An example electronic device cover includes a body component to attach to an electronic device. The body component articulates among a first, second, and third configuration. The body component includes a first section to attach to the electronic device. A second section attaches to the first section, bends with respect to the first section, and provides structural support to the electronic device in the second configuration. A third section attaches to the second section, and bends with respect to the second section. A fourth section attaches to the third section and includes a rotatable data port. An input device attaches to the fourth section and is operatively connected to the data port. The input device is to be held against and face the electronic device in the third configuration. The body component constrains the electronic device within a perimeter boundary of the fourth section in the first and third configurations.

The present invention is directed to a keyboard having a plurality of components that can be releasably attached to one another to enable expedited customization of the keyboard to a desired configuration. The keyboard includes a base and a plurality of keys. The keyboard may also include a plurality of adapters configured to be releasably attached to the base and/or the keys. One of the adapters is low-profile adapter, while another is a high-profile adapter. As such, the same keyboard can quickly and easily be customized from a low-profile keyboard to a high-profile keyboard, and then again to a low-profile keyboard. Additionally, various adapters may be releasably secured to the keyboard to create other visual appearances, including adapters having different colors, lighting effects, and the like. The adapters can be installed without use of tools and without disassembling the entire keyboard.

Aspects of the invention include a computer peripheral device comprising an input element that operates based on a performance characteristic, an electropermanent magnet (EPM) assembly including a permanent magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and a magnetizing assembly configured to set an intensity of the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet, and a magnetorheological (MR) material coupled to the input element. The MR material has a viscosity that changes based on the magnetic field and affects the performance characteristic of the input element.

A keyboard set may be provided on chair armrests.

The keyboard set includes a left keyboard, a right keyboard, a first detachable support, a second detachable support, and two multidirectional angle adjusting mechanisms. Each of the left keyboard and the right keyboard includes a plurality of keys. One end of the first detachable support is combined with the left keyboard, and one end of the second detachable support is combined with the right keyboard. The two multidirectional angle adjusting mechanisms are respectively provided between the first detachable support and the left keyboard, and between the second detachable support and the right keyboard.

According to one embodiment, a detachable easel is provided for supporting a portable electronic device in a substantially upright position at a desired viewing angle when the easel is in an open position, and for stowing a wireless keyboard module onto a back surface of the portable electronic device when the easel is in a closed position. In one preferred embodiment, the detachable easel consists of a 3-bar linkage mechanism comprising a first link configured to provide a retaining frame for magnetically adhering to a back surface of the portable electronic device, a second link configured to provide a support frame for supporting the portable electronic device at a number of different viewing angles when the easel is in the open position, and a third link configured to provide a keyboard tray for stowing the wireless keyboard module onto the back surface of the portable electronic device when the easel is in a closed position.

A split keyboard is disclosed that has wrist support members that are pivotally attached to the front of key array sections and thumb cluster sections that are pivotally attached to the key array sections on a transitional side that extends in diagonal direction from a front side of the key array section to a lateral side of the key array section.

The present invention provides a keyboard with an independent bracket, which is able to adjust the included angle of the second panel relative to the first panel by an adjustment unit, so that the supported display device has different visual angles. Unlike the protective case for a specific type of the display device, the present invention is able to adjust the supporting angle and the supporting position of the display device, so that the display devices of different sizes are able to be supported.

An apparatus including a housing for coupling a keyboard to a tablet device through at least one respective electric interface and circuitry integrated in the housing, and a camera sensor integrated in the housing, the camera sensor positioned such that a central axis of a field of view (FOV) of the camera sensor is substantially parallel to a surface of the keyboard, the camera sensor further positioned to capture a plurality of images and to transmit the plurality of images to the tablet device through the respective electric interface and the electric circuitry. Related apparatus and methods are also described.