Control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device

摘要

Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device (5) having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure (1) configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector (12) configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons (31, 32, and 33). At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor (50, 51, 52, 53) configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.

主权项

1. A control system for a portable touch screen device (5) having integral processing capability, said control system comprising:
(a) an enclosure (1) configured for encasing the portable touch screen device; (b) an internal docking connector (12) configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device; (c) a plurality of hard buttons (31, 32, and 33), wherein at least one of said hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device; (d) a processor (50, 51, 52, 53) configured for converting button actuations into a digital format; (e) an external USB connector (13); (f) a USB switch (42); (g) a first USB wired connection (131) between the processor and the USB switch; (h) a second USB wired connection (132) between the internal docking connector and the USB switch; (i) a third USB wired connection (133) between the USB switch and said external USB connector; and (j) a first facility for communicating said digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector, wherein
said application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates a status of said at least one hard button to at least one external device.