ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD

摘要

An adjustable ergonomic keyboard includes keyboard segments coupled by a joint allowing the keyboard segments to pivot relative to one another. A retainer secures a corresponding keyboard segment with respect to a base support and allows the corresponding retained keyboard segment to rotate thereabout and to travel laterally with respect to the base support. The base support may be part of a portable laptop chassis or body or may be a stand alone base for use of the keyboard as a peripheral data input device.

主权项

1. An input device, comprising:
a base; a first keying segment that includes a first keying surface and that is moveably coupled to the base; a second keying segment that includes a second keying surface and that is moveably coupled to the base; and a joint that connects the first keying portion to the second keying portion and that allows movement of the first keying portion relative to the second keying portion; wherein the joint and the moveable couplings of the first keying segment and the second keying segment to the base are configured to provide for the movement of the first keying segment and the second keying segment relative to the base and into at least one of a tented orientation and a splayed orientation, and to resist movement of the first keying segment and the second keying segment relative to the base and out of the at least one of the tented orientation and the splayed orientation.