TABLET DEVICE WITH KEYBOARD THAT HAS OVERLAY CAPABILITY

摘要

In one aspect, a multi-panel keyboard computer assembly can be moved between a notebook configuration relative to a tablet computer, in which the main key-bearing panel lies flat in front of the tablet display and the other panels support the display in an erect position, and a tablet footprint configuration, in which the main panel lies flat against the bottom half of the tablet display, with non-virtual keyboard content being moved to the uncovered areas of the display.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
an information handling device having a video display; a processor which controls the display to present demanded images on a display part thereof; and a key entry assembly by which a person can enter input to the processor, the key entry assembly comprising: a main panel bearing input keys; an intermediate panel; a first joint movably connecting the main and intermediate panels; wherein the key entry assembly is movable to a notebook configuration relative to the display, in which the main panel lies flat in front of the display and the display is supported by the key entry assembly in an erect position, and the key entry assembly is movable to a tablet footprint configuration, in which the main panel lies flat against a part of the display, with non-virtual keyboard content being presented on areas of the display not covered by the main panel.