US4120039A
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Electronic digital watch combined with a computer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-14
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1997-06-14
Abstract
Abstract The keyboard for the computer portion of a combined electronic digital watch - computer device is hinged so as to be foldable into either a useable mode or a non-accessable mode, and the individual keys include triggers extending upwardly from the bottom of an elongated depression formed by surrounding side walls, the triggers being positioned eccentrically within the depression.
Inventors
- 👤 Janos Fischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:42
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04G; G04G17/00; G04G17/08; G04G17/083; G04G9/00; G04G9/0064; G04G9/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A combination electronic digital watch-computer device which includes a display field which is operable in conjunction with either the electronic digital watch portion of said device or the computer portion of said device; said computer portion of said device including a keyboard which is divided into at least two sections, each being connected to an adjacent section by a hinge so as to be foldable on top of one another in a non-accessable mode or folded out away from one another into a useable mode; the keyboard including a plurality of keys, each formed by side walls enclosing a depression, a bottom wall, and a vertically movable trigger means projecting upwardly into the depression from the bottom wall, the trigger means being positioned so as to be disposed eccentrically within the depression.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A combination electronic digital watch-computer device which includes a display field which is operable in conjunction with either the electronic digital watch portion of said device or the computer portion of said device; said computer portion of said device including a keyboard which is divided into at least two sections, each being connected to an adjacent section by a hinge so as to be foldable on top of one another in a non-accessable mode or folded out away from one another into a useable mode; the keyboard including a plurality of keys, each formed by side walls enclosing a depression, a bottom wall, and a vertically movable trigger means projecting upwardly into the depression from the bottom wall, the trigger means being positioned so as to be disposed eccentrically within the depression.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the side walls forming each key are positioned to define a rectangularly-shaped depression, and wherein the triggers within each depression are eccentrically positioned to be closer to one of the shorter walls forming said rectangularly-shaped depression than the other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each trigger within each depression of each key is positioned within each depression in a corresponding fashion to every other trigger in every other depression.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each key includes two spaced apart electrodes positioned beneath said bottom wall, wherein the end of said movable trigger opposite the end projecting upwardly into the depression is in contact with one of said two electrodes, and wherein upon pressing movement of said trigger towards said bottom wall said one of said two electrodes is caused to contact the second of said two electrodes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-09 | 1982-04-10 | 1982-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-09 | 1986-04-10 | 1986-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-09 | 1990-04-10 | 1990-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |