Keith R Comer

US Patent:

6471542, Oct 29, 2002

Filed:

Nov 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/717922

Inventors:

Keith Comer - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H01R 1372

US Classification:

439501, 439531

Abstract:

A power adapter carrying strap for a portable electronic device includes a carrying strap and a power adapter coupled to the carrying strap to receive power from an outlet and to provide power useable by the portable electronic device. A power plug is connected to the power adapter via a cable so that the power plug is adapted to plug into the outlet to receive power. A power supply plug is connected to the power adapter, wherein the power supply plug is adapted to plug into the portable electronic device to provide power to the portable electronic device.

US Patent:

54868467, Jan 23, 1996

Filed:

Aug 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/287426

Inventors:

Keith Comer - Mission Viejo CA
Gary Elsasser - Cerritos CA
Takano Iwakiri - Tokyo, JP

Assignee:

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345168

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for an improved user interface for indicating a current keyboard operating mode for a computer having a small keyboard with multi-function keys. An iconic indicator is displayed for indicating a current mode of operation of the keyboard which allows a user to easily determine an expected response from keys actuated in a particular keyboard mode.