Method and device to control keyboard. RU patent 2504819.

FIELD: electricity.

SUBSTANCE: device (2600) includes controlled shell texture (2606) that defines keyboard (2610), sensor and control logic (200). Sensor determines proximity of indicating element (2900) to each key (2800, 2808, 2902, 2908) of the keyboard based on user input. In response to proximity determination of indicating element to a certain key control logic changes height of each key of the keyboard. In one example device includes displaying device (2700) to display variety of keys (2612). Control logic changes visual properties of a certain key (2800, 2808, 2902, 2908) and adjacent keys (2802, 2810, 2904, 2910) in regards towards each other and other keys in variety in response to proximity determination of indicating element to a certain key.

EFFECT: possibility to activate different texture surfaces of device shell thus providing different sensations of the user.

20 cl, 39 dwg

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS

This patent application claims the priority, and the advantage of preliminary patents of USA № 60/989288, filed November 20, 2007, entitled «Method and device for keyboard control device», which is included in the materials in this document by reference. This proposal also refers to are in the process of simultaneous consideration of applications, entitled «Method and device for control surface texture of the shell», filed on 4 April 2007, with application № 11/696466, inventor Michael E. Kane, owned by this assignee and included in its content in this document by reference; «Method and device for controlling the surface texture of the shell on the device using alloy with shape memory», registered on 4 April 2007, with application № 11/696481, inventor Michael E. Kane, owned by the current assignee and included in its content in this document by reference; «Method and device for controlling the surface texture of the shell on the device using the hydraulic control drive, registered on 4 April 2007, with application № 11/696496, inventor Michael E. Kane, owned by the current assignee and included in its content in this document by reference; and «Method and device for controlling the surface texture of the shell on the device with the use of gas», filed on 4 April 2007, with application № 11/696503, inventor Michael E. Kane, owned by this assignee and included in its content in this document by reference.

THE TECHNICAL FIELD TO WHICH THE INVENTION RELATES

Disclosure refers in General to portable electronic devices, and more specifically to portable electronic devices that use surface with variable texture shell.

THE LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY

Portable electronic devices, such as handheld computers, wireless handheld devices, such as cell phones, digital music players, have become increasingly common. Keyboard used for input text in portable electronic devices can be difficult in operation taking into account the small size of the keys in relation to the finger user. Improved usability for such devices can increase sales by the sellers when user requirements may follow different characteristics of usability and functionality of the device.

Known providing various facilities, such as by changing tactile configuration and/or visual representation of a portable electronic device through a change in the reflection of light to change the overall color or a graphic that appears and disappears. The surface of electronic devices, including portable electronic devices may include, for example, the outer surfaces of the device, activation keys, such as arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow keys, tactile interfaces for operating or any other suitable surface.

Also, as one example, improve tactile configuration and/or appearance of the device was proposed to use a tactile materials, such as in the form of electrically active polymers that change the three-dimensional appearance, also referred to as textures, based on the voltage applied to the parts polymer. Thus, can be produced of different textures and forms to give the device a different appearance and/or tactile configuration. For example, if a portable device includes such electroactive polymers, as a type of the outer shell, application of energy to the device may make polymer activated, so that there's a three-dimensional structure and can be felt by the user of the device. It was also suggested to use a piezoelectric actuators type as tactile sensor on a palmtop device. In one example of managing the slider is in the form of piezoelectric actuator. Also it was proposed to ensure handheld devices menu, such as activated tactile icons, which have a different tactile feedback to the user so that the user can, for example, to switch the phone in the «silent» mode from the active mode by feeling good control key and getting feedback activation key as soon as it is activated. Is desirable to provide a variety of ways and a device for activating surfaces texture of the shell of the device and to provide a variety of sensations user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The present invention and the respective advantages and properties exposed by them, would be better understood and taken into account when considering the subsequent detailed description of the invention, taken together with subsequent drawings, where such reference position to display these elements, on which:

Figure 1 - the spatial image example of the wireless hand-held devices, which uses surface managed texture shell according to one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 - block diagram illustrating one example of a device that includes the control logic that manages the surface with a managed texture shell according to one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 3 - the Assembly drawing of the device according to one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 4 - the spatial image, illustrating one example of the structure, mechanical activation, which may be part of the surface with managed texture shell according to one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 5 - the spatial image and a side view of the patterns shown in figure 4 and part of the flexible structure of the shell according to one embodiment of the invention;

6 cutaway view, illustrates another example of a surface with a managed texture of the shell that uses the mechanical structure activated in accordance with the option of carrying out the invention;

Fig.7 is cut, as shown in Figure 6 with activating the textures in accordance with one disclosed way of the implementation;

Fig.8 - top view an example of the structure of activation of the alloy with shape memory, which can be used as part of a surface with a managed texture shell according to one example of the invention;

Figure 9-10a are sections illustrate the functioning of the patterns shown in Fig.8;

Fig.10b - chart illustrating one example of an activation of a bistable alloy with shape memory according to one example of the invention;

11 - top view illustrating part of a portable electronic device that uses the surface with a managed texture shell;

Fig.12-13 cuts are part 11, illustrating the deactivated and activated texture of the shell structure in accordance with one variant of implementation;

Figure 14 - top view, illustrating the part of a portable electronic device that uses the surface with a managed texture shell;

Fig.15 - spatial image portable electronic device with a surface with a managed texture shell in accordance with one variant of implementation;

Fig.16 - spatial image, illustrating one example of a structure flexible sheath and the relevant part of the structure of hydraulic activation in accordance with one example set forth in the disclosure;

Fig.17 - block diagram showing a part of the portable electronic device in accordance with one example;

Fig.18-18b illustrate the incision variants of using a flexible sliding cover, in accordance with one of the embodiment of the invention;

Fig.19-20 sections illustrate another example the expandable gas patterns of activation and flexible structure of the shell in accordance with one example;

Fig.21-22 illustrates spatial image of a portable electronic device with deactivated and activated surface with a managed texture shell;

Fig.23-25 illustrate the spatial image of a portable electronic device, illustrating the different parts of the managed texture of the shell, activated and in accordance with one example disclosed below;

Fig.26 illustrates the functional block diagram of a single example of a control surface managed texture shell;

Fig.27 illustrates one example of a keyboard with tactile a change of form, which includes a surface with a managed texture shell;

Fig.28 illustrates another example of the keyboard with tactile a change of form, which includes a surface with a managed texture shell;

Fig.29 illustrates one example of a keyboard displayed keyboard with tactile change of the form when the user input is not using the keyboard;

Fig.30 illustrates one example change the visual properties of the keyboard when user input operates keyboard;

Fig.31 illustrates another example change the visual properties of the keyboard when user input operates keyboard;

Fig.32 illustrates one example of a keyboard with tactile change of the form when the user input is not using the keyboard;

Fig.33 illustrates one example of a keyboard with tactile change shape when user input operates keyboard;

Fig.34 illustrates another example of the keyboard with tactile change shape when user input operates keyboard;

Fig.35 - precedence diagram showing the basic steps that can be performed on a control surface with a managed texture shell, defining keyboard;

Fig.36 diagram of the sequence of operations, representing a sample of the steps that can be made to change the visual properties of the keyboard; and

Fig.37 diagram of the sequence of operations, representing a sample of the steps that can be implemented to control the keyboard with tactile a change of form.

In one example, the device includes a managed texture shell, defining keyboard, sensor and control logic. The proximity sensor detects element pointing to each key on the keyboard, based on user input. Logic control regulates (changes) height of each key in relation to the other key on the keyboard in response to the sensor, which detects the proximity of the element pointing to a specific key. In one example, the device includes a display device to display a set of keys. Logic control adjusts the visual properties of a specific key and the neighboring keys in relation to each other and relative to other keys many keys depending on the detection proximity sensor element pointing to a specific key. Also disclosed the appropriate way.

Among other advantages, the device moves separate press closer to the user, which helps the user selecting a keyboard keys. In addition, neighboring keys move closer to the user, but not as close as a key, which helps the user to more effectively navigate to the neighboring keys. Moreover, if desired visual properties required and the neighboring keys change against each other and in relation to other keys to help the user select a single key, and more able to effectively operate the keyboard. Other advantages are comprehensible to the ordinary person skilled in the art technology.

In one example, logic control regulates the (changing) the height of the neighboring keys in relation to the other keyboard keys depending on the sensor, which detects the proximity of the element pointing to a specific key. In one example, the visual properties of the change at least one of the brightness, size, color, form and font.

In one example, the sensor detects that you have pressed a key, based on user input. In one example, the control logic changes the height of the first keys and/or the second key, when the key was selected. In one example, the keyboard provides feedback to the user, which is audible and/or tactile, when at least one key was selected.

Figure 1 illustrates an example of a portable electronic device 100, shown in this example to manual (portable) a wireless device that includes subsystem wireless phone for communication with one or more suitable wireless networks, and other traditional scheme, along with the device 102 display for displaying information to the user that is associated with a system of wireless phone, as it is known in the art. Portable electronic device 100 also includes surface of 104 managed texture shell, which in this example covers part of the housing (for example, main building) device 100, which forms part of the user interface element, namely the user keyboard. The surface of 104 managed texture shell also includes other managed surface 106 and 108 of which are intended for aesthetic purposes and managed to change the tactile the element configuration is different from the user interface portable electronic device, such as another area of the external portion of the device. As shown in this particular example, the portable electronic device is 100 folding phone with 110 part of the case which rotates around a rotating mechanism 112, as it is known in the art. part 110 housing may also include optional in itself keyboard and surface managed texture shell. The surface of 104 managed texture shell managed to change the tactile configuration part of the surface texture of the shell, in this example - to raise the corresponding part of the texture of the shell, to provide tactile found the keyboard and other tactile and/or aesthetic properties. In one example the surface of 104 managed texture, the shell may be equal, for example, when the phone is in standby mode, however, the surface of 104 managed texture shell is controlled for the activation of its parts for providing the raised keys for the keyboard when it encounters an incoming wireless challenge and managed to become a smooth (deactivated), when the call ends. Another incoming information is also used to control by activating/ managed texture shell as described above.

Figure 2 illustrates the form of a structural scheme of portable electronic device on figure 1, or any other suitable portable electronic device, such as a laptop computer, a portable Internet device, portable digital media player or any other suitable electronic device. As shown, the logic of 200 control changes the tactile configuration part of the surface of 104 managed texture shell (and/or 106 and 108) through the establishment of management information 204 (such as a digital or analog signals) in response to, at least, any of the adopted by the wireless signal state changes in the level of battery, such as a state of low battery level, on the basis of an incoming call or message, on the basis of information from the proximity sensor, sound sensor, light sensor or other sensor environment, generally designated as 202, or data representing user devices, such as input from the microphone and voice recognition module that detects the user's voice or the password or access code entered by the user, denoting a particular user, or the data representing the completion of the sequence of user authentication, such as a password and PIN or any other suitable authentication process at will. Other data may also be used, such as control data based on pressure sensor, humidity sensor, sensor shock or vibration sensor. State changes can also be used to control the texture, such as, but not limited to, signal strength, the orientation of the device, the configuration of the device (for example, lid open, mode phone against audio playback, against the camera mode), compressing the user or data representing changing the state of a program running on the device, including the status of the program that is running on another device connected via wired or wireless connections, such as a server or other portable device. Other input data used representing other input signals may include, for example, change or management of the texture on the basis of incoming SMS, mail or an instant message, proximity to , such as RFID device with enabled Bluetooth™, WiFi hotspot, or the response of output signal, such as a label associated with RFID. Other data that can be fit for the start or control by activating the texture, may include data representing the completion of financial transactions, the completion of the running user action such as a sending messages, downloading a file, or answer or end a call, based on the elapsed period of time, based on the location of the unit relative to some other device or absolute location, such as GPS location, the status of another user, such as presence in the network of other instant messaging user, the availability of data source, such as broadcast TV program or information in the TV program, a state-based games, such as game, played on a device, or another device on your network, on the basis of, for example, other modes of the output from a device such as the rhythm of the music, the pictures on the screen, actions in the game, lighting keyboard, tactile output or other appropriate data. As an example, the logic of 200 control may raise the parts of the surface of 104 managed texture shell to present the keys, in response to output information 206 sensor, such as the detection sensor 202 user's presence on the basis of sound level found in your room or an output signal on the basis of the amount of light in the room.

The logic of 200 control can be implemented in any suitable way, including software that runs on a processor, which is saved in the storage media, such as ROM, RAM, or any other appropriate media storage that stores executable commands that when you run make one or more processors to operate as described in this document. Alternatively, control logic, as described in this document can be implemented as a discrete logic, including, but not limited, finite state machines, specialized integrated circuits, or any appropriate combination of hardware, software, or firmware.

In one example the surface of 104, 106 and 108 managed texture shell may include the structure of mechanical activation, which is connected to the flexible structure of the shell, which moves in response to movement patterns mechanical activation, the structure of hydraulic activation, which is connected to the flexible structure of the shell, which moves in response to movement of the fluid in the structure of hydraulic activation and structure activation extensible gas that is connected to the flexible structure of the shell, which moves in response to movement of gas in the structure of activation extensible gas, and the structure of activated with an alloy with shape memory that is connected to the flexible structure of the shell, which moves in response to movement of the metal alloy in the structure of activation with an alloy with shape memory, or any appropriate combination thereof.

Figure 4 illustrates an alternative to single plate in figure 3 is an implementation option. In this example, mobile (mobile) structure of the 308 with bevels with a lot of segments includes many guides 402, 404, 406 and a dog structure 408, which is mechanically contact, for example, with the edges of the many guides for moving at least one of the many guides in response to, in one example, mechanical moving parts of the device. For example, if your device has a folding design type of case, slide the shutters housing causes the rotation of a rotating Cam 408 through the appropriate mechanical connection. Alternatively, the motor can be operated for enforcing many guides 402, 404, 406, directly or indirectly through rotating Cam 408. For example, the motor can be connected to the rotation Cam 408 on the basis of an electrical control signal and control logic.

As shown structure 308 guides includes many separate sliding elements 402, 404, 408 with bevels, each of which includes a variety of slopes 310. As shown also claw structure 408, which is shown as the moving torque way, can also be structured to move not rotational method, such as a way to slip, if required, or any other appropriate form. Claw structure includes elements 410 management bevels, which, in this example, the act of Cam patterns for contact with the edge of each of the relevant separate sliding elements 402, 404, 406 with bevels. Elements 410 management bevels are to cause the movement of many moving elements with bevels in response to movement of the jaw structure 408. Actuation many sliding elements 402-406 with bevels can be done in response to the information described above, such as based on the wireless signal state changes in the level of battery, such as a state of recharge (activate shell), low level (disable shell), the incoming call, or based on any other appropriate state. Essentially a collection of individual panels sliding is below a flexible framework 320 shell and is activated in this example, the Cam structure. Figure elements 420 management bevels determines in what order are activated sliding panel. As noted claw structure can be operated by means of motor or integrated into the device, so that the hinge device clamshell type, which can be found, for example, a mobile phone, can activate Cam directly, so the opening of the shutters housing causes raising parts flexible texture of the shell to provide the keyboard. Will also be taken into account that the described structure of mechanical activation can move part of a flexible framework 320 shell to provide, for example, raising the parts that are not associated with user interface and can navigate to provide any desired tactile configuration.

Figure 5 demonstrates the cutaway view of the surface of 500 managed texture shell, similar to that shown in figure 4, but in this example, the flexible structure of the shell 320 might also include tabs 502 that are integrally molded with hollows 322 texture to help raise the Central part of the grooves 322 texture, if required. As shown also, the flexible structure 320 shell is also considered including the structure 504 plate which includes holes 506 corresponding to each target element texture. Holes 506 take the tabs 502 configured for contact with a mobile structure 308 with bevels. As it is shown when you move the movable structure 308 with bevels, she raises or lowers the part of a flexible framework 320 shell in response to movement of the jaw structure 408. In this example, the individual moving items 402 and 406 were shifted to raise the parts of the structure 320 flexible sheath while private sliding element 404 not been moved and therefore flexible structure of the shell is smooth in the appropriate places. As noted above, if your device includes the floating part of the body, such as the design of the valves of the shell or any other suitable configuration of the movable part of the body can be mechanically attached to the jaw structure 408, so that the mechanical transfer of a part of the body results in moving the Cam patterns. As an alternative to claw structure can be optionally, controlled electronically, regardless of any moveable parts of the hull. For example, the motor can be connected for contact with Cam structure and movement of motor patterns in response to the electronic control signal to move one or more of the many slopes in the desired position.

As described, moving a floating structure 308, 404-406 with bevels wedge properties (for example, bevels), moves horizontally to make tabs (e.g. pins) formed in the back of the flexible structure of the shell, move up and thereby makes part of the flexible structure of the shell, the corresponding notches texture rise and thereby create the desired drawing textures. As noted above, a touch sensor, such as capacitive sensor can also be used to detect a touch of the user's finger to the flexible structure of the shell. Discovery can be used as input signal for the activation of the mechanism texture or to perform other functions, which may correspond to a keystroke. In addition mechanical switches, such as the dome switches, known in the art, can be placed under the parts movable structure with bevels to allow the user to click to activate one or more switches.

6-7 illustrate another example of the structure of mechanical activation, which uses a floating structure with bevels and flexible structure of the shell. In this example, the tabs 502 (Figure 5) do not want to use. Instead, wedge-shaped element 600 includes fixed part 602 and mobile klinoobraznuju part 604, which turns against the mounting part 602. Each wedge item 600, which includes the fixed part 602 and mobile klinoobraznuju part 604, can be fixed in the device in a fixed position, under the flexible structure of the shell 320 and above the moving bevel or movable structure 606 with bevels. In the horizontally moving movable structure 606 with bevels the turntable cuneiform elements 604 moving parts 608 with bevels movable structure 606 with bevels, so that they come in contact with the required parts of a flexible framework 320 shell. Among other advantages of this structure can provide reduced friction and wear between the moving elements and ledges, the flexible structure of the shell. Other advantages are comprehensible to the ordinary person skilled in the art technology. However, you can use any required flexible structure of the shell structure and with bevels. Movement patterns with bevels entails the transfer of wedge-shaped elements and move the flexible structure of the shell to provide changes in tactile configuration. As shown, the fixed part 602 substrate serves as the substrate for a flexible framework 320 of the substrate and is placed between the flexible structure 320 substrate and mobile structure 606 with bevels. Sensor 324 touch supported the substrate and is located between at least two movable parts (for example, 322) flexible structure of the shell. It will be clear that the sensors 324 touch can be appropriately located anywhere depending on the desired functionality of a portable electronic device.

Fig.8-10 illustrate an example of the structure 800 activation with an alloy with shape memory and the corresponding flexible structure 320 shell, which moves in response to movement of the metal alloy 812 in the structure of 800 activation with an alloy with shape memory in accordance with one variant of implementation. Fig.8 is the top view shows a lot of rotating elements 802-808 that turning way connected with the base 810. Many rotating elements 802-808 rotated along the turning points in General identified in 814 under the influence of, in this example, lengthening and shortening alloy 812 memory forms, such as nitinol wire, or any other suitable shape memory alloy. In one example, one segment alloy 812 shape memory may be connected to the rotating elements 802-808 and on top of the base, as schematically illustrated in the form of points 816 connection. To be clear, however, that any suitable location for the connection or connection technology can be used to attach one or more segments of an alloy with shape memory to one or more rotating elements. Also it will be clear that the form of rotating elements, their length and material may change depending on the specific application. One example for illustration purposes only and not as a limitation, may include the use of polypropylene or nylon. Also flip the area or location of the rotary mechanism of 814 may be optionally, made thinner.

As shown, the source of 820 voltage or current selectively applied by the opening and closing of the switch 822 through the appropriate logic 200 control. In addition, or alternatively, a separate segment of an alloy with shape memory can be used independently for every rotating element 802-808, so that every rotating element can be controlled independently control logic. However, for the purposes of explanation, the discussion will assume that you are using a single element from an alloy with shape memory to move all rotary elements 802-808 at the same time. In any case, implementation, when a current is passed through the shape memory alloy, he shortened, making pivots elements 802-808 climb towards flexible sheath. As such, the base 810 can be appropriately mounted horizontally, for example, under the flexible structure of the shell, and so located that pivots elements 802-808 appropriate way, coincide with the required parts of the flexible structure of the shell to move (for example, raise and lower parts of the flexible structure of the shell. As mentioned, different or individual wires can be connected to various turning elements to selectively provide what elements textures are activated. In addition, various measures of the electric current can be applied to individual wires to individually control how much each pivot element rises towards flexible sheath. In this example, the surface with a managed texture shell includes the structure of the activation of the texture of the shell, which includes many rotating elements 802-808 with shape memory alloy (either a single or multiple items), the United textured shell for the impact of the movement of the rotating elements towards the structure flexible sheath, which moves in response to movement of the multitude of rotating elements. Move the steering tactile elements changes the configuration part of the surface with managed texture shell, which has a contact pivots elements. The logic of 200 control activates, for example, switch 822, or many of the other switches to provide a suitable current motion control rotary elements through the current application to the item 812 shape memory. Optionally, the source of current or voltage may be granted for each individual rotary element and can be selectively turned on/off to control the movement of each rotary element as required. Any other suitable configuration can also be used. Also, the flexible envelope above the folding elements will generally act to provide restoring force, which returns the elements in the flatten when the current through the SMA off.

9-10 show the incision rotating element with Fig.8 and additionally includes an illustration of the structure of 320 flexible sheath and additionally shows a rotating element 808 activated (Figure 10), where the structure is flexible sheath raised, and in the inactive state, where the structure is flexible sheath smooth (Fig.9). Essentially, in this example, the flexible structure of 320 shell grooves in the desired properties of the texture that are molded into the back of its surface or below its surface, and is attached to the part of the body or part of the other substructures of the device as noted above. The sequence of rotating elements 802-808 under the structure of a flexible membrane connected in one example through the one piece alloy with shape memory, so in a neutral position rotating element lies flat. When electric current flows through the shape memory alloy, its length is truncated, for example, about 5% or any other length depending on the type of alloy with shape memory and the value of the applied electric current, and makes pivots elements to rise and push the structure of a flexible membrane, causing a bulge. When the electric current is not applied, the structure of the flexible sheath and lying underneath a turning item is returned to neutral due to tension in a flexible shell.

In another embodiment, shown in Fig.10b, second sequence of rotating elements 1002 as part of the structure of the loop block can be introduced under the first sequence of rotary elements 806, 808, to act as the castles. When the first sequence of the folding elements 806, 808 is activated, the second sequence rotating elements 1002 is to fall into the gaps 1000 created by the movement of the first set of rotating elements, thereby locking in raised position, or just sit under the first rotatable elements. It will be clear that any other location can also be used, or that any other technique can be used. When electric current is applied to the corresponding item 812 from an alloy with shape memory, which moves the first set of the folding elements 808, stops the action of blocking the second set of the folding elements 1002 holds the first pivots elements 806, 808 in place by the shift element 1006, pull elements 1002 under items 808. Through the current application to the item 1004 with an alloy with shape memory, connected with the second set of rotating elements 1002, the first set of rotating elements 806, 808 should be unlocked and thus will first sequence rotating elements to return to the neutral position due to tension in a flexible shell. It provides the type of activation chart with alloy with shape memory. As shown, the end of the shift element 1006, such as the spring is attached to the part of the body or any other suitable structure, and the other end is in contact with the rotating part of the second set of items 1002. Turning to the second set of items can be made of any suitable patterns, such as plastic, which appropriately is bent around turning points, as shown 1008. As shown, part of the rotating elements 1002 also attached to the structure of the device to prevent the movement of its end. Similarly, item 1004 from an alloy with shape memory associated with each blocking element 1002, also has a part that is connected with the item 1002, as well as fixed structure. Blocking element sways, as shown in this example, the plane Fig.10b, for example, to lock the folding element 808 of motions in the plane of the sheet, as shown. Essentially blocking the item moving in a plane surface for the blocking of the folding elements. The opposite is true, for example, the nomination of the plane in the opposite direction out of an item, which can also be done on request. The thickness of the overall implementation, however, may be less if the blocking element needs to move in the plane of the figure, as shown. In this example, the folding elements 808 rise from the plane, when activated element of the SMA or drive (not shown) and blocked blocking element, moving in a plane shape as shown. It will be clear that although shows a single blocking item 1002, that a suitable many blocks can be placed for any relevant rotating hinge element 808. In addition, it will be clear that in this example configuration, as shown, provides the status of passive locking and active unlock. However, it is clear that by changing the direction of the element shift and form element 1006 and 1004 with shape memory, respectively, that can be used structure with active seal and passive unlocking. Therefore, one or more rotating elements serve as a framework lock turning points made from an alloy with shape memory of the same type, for example, that was noted above. The structure of the lock turning point is connected with the logic of 200 control and managed to be located to block pivots elements in the required position. The structure of the lock turning points can be as an alternative is to passively block pivots elements in the desired position, and then release them when required. Essentially, control logic controls the second alloy with shape memory to deactivate the structure of the hinge lock to unlock many of the folding elements in response to the passive activating the lock structures hinge.

Figure 11 illustrates a portion of a portable electronic device that uses the surface with a managed texture shell, and in this example, the portion of the electronic device is shown as a keyboard. In this example, the surface with a managed texture shell structure includes activation of the surface texture of the shell, which causes a change in tactile configuration structure flexible sheath in response to movement of the liquid under the flexible structure of the shell. Fig.12-are 13 species in the context of part 11, and will be described together with 11. The flexible structure of 1100 shell, similar to the process described above in relation to, for example, Figure 3 and elsewhere, includes a chamber for liquid or seizure 1102, the relevant details required textures that are molded into the back surface of the flexible structure of the shell. As was shown above, the thickness of the walls of the grooves can be thinner than other parts of flexible texture of the shell in order to provide less resistance to the spread of liquid. Structure 1100 flexible sheath attached to, for example, the body of a portable electronic device to form a suitable insulation around the different cameras 1102 with the liquid. Supporting substrate 1104, which may be the body of the device, or to a substrate in your device, includes formed in it channels 1106 for the liquid, placed so that was the message of a liquid with cameras 1102 with the liquid. It will be clear that any other suitable structure of the first channels 1106 can be used, including some of the channels that allow you to activate any suitable place textures depending on the required application.

As shown in Fig.12-13, for example, when the fluid is removed from the channels 1106, structure 1100 flexible sheath is as flat or in the inactive state, but when is the right amount of fluid moves in different camera, structure flexible sheath is activated in the relevant locations to provide a three-dimensional picture on the external surface of the portable electronic device. As shown, channels 1106 hydrodynamically are associated with one or more collectors 1108, which can be molded in the housing surface or matte 1104 or can be a separate structure at will. Separate piston pumps (not shown) can be hydrodynamic way connected with each inlet to provide different fluid pressure for each collector, 1108, or one of the pumps, hydrodynamic way connected with each inlet 1110 to provide one fluid pressure. Collectors 1108, as described, are hydrodynamically associated with one or more reservoirs of liquid through one or more of the pump. The logic of 200 control sends the an appropriate information management to make piston pumps to move the liquid from a reservoir inside (not shown) in your device through a collector, and channels, and, therefore, camera, molded in the back surface of the structure 1100 flexible sheath. In some cases, the implementation of the fluid pressure may vary for each collector 1108 to raise an appropriate liquid camera 1102 at different relative height. The structure of hydraulic activation includes in this example, the substrate 1104 that includes one or more channels 1106 for fluid and structure 1100 flexible sheath appropriately attached to the substrate directly or through any appropriate intermediate structures. Structure 1100 flexible sheath includes plenty of grooves for liquids, also shown as 1102, relevant detail texture. Recess 1102 for liquids are in the hydrodynamic connection with channels 1106 liquid to allow the add or remove fluid from the camera to activate or deactivate the relevant parts of the texture. In one example, as noted above, pumps for liquids can be controlled using the control logic. In another embodiment, the pumps can be operated movement of the floating part of the body, such as moving sash corps, so that, for example, turning movement of a part of the body causes fluid pumped into the chamber for liquid. In one example, the pump is controlled by a reverse flow of the liquid when the folding part is closed. Essentially, there may be a pump fluid driven to move the fluid in the ducts to liquid (or outside ducts) and the floating part of the body, which is connected to the pump for the liquid, so that the mechanical transfer of a part of the body makes pump fluid pumped liquid in at least one duct for liquids. Move the floating part of the case in the other direction can serve to remove the liquid from one or more of the relevant chambers and return it in the inner tank.

Figure 14 illustrates another way of implementing structures hydraulic activation and structure of flexible sheath that in this example, shows the channels 1400 for liquids with additional channels 1402 for liquids United with special cameras that are molded into the rear of the surface structure 1100 flexible sheath. The structure of the flexible sheath contains many details including where movement of each detail is controlled independently. Channels 1400 for liquids are in the hydrodynamic connection with header 1404, while other cameras 1401 are in hydrodynamic connection with header 1406. As also shown, appropriate inlet holes 1408 and 1410 pump are shown as being in hydrodynamic connection with pumps (not shown). This is how each pump provides you with a different pressure of the liquid each water inlet 1408, 1410 pump to lift the appropriate camera 1102 for liquid at different height. In addition, sources 1412 and 1414 light located near the appropriate collectors 1404 1406 and to serve as a source of light (such as one or more colored LEDs), and transparent liquid can be used to act as a waveguide for light direction from internal sources of light, for example, to flexible parts of a structure flexible sheath. As an alternative to liquid itself can be painted to make a raised texture elements visually distinguishable by a change in color due to contained colored liquid. Any other suitable combination may also be used if required. Light sources are appropriately controlled to turn on and off, on request, on the basis of an incoming call programmed by the user sequence activated ringing tone or managed by any other appropriate form control logic.

Fig.15 illustrates one example of a portable electronic device 1500 with the introduction of three-dimensional drawing with activating the five tactile surfaces. The inactive portion of the 1502 shown as smooth in this particular example.

Fig.16 illustrates an alternate implementation, where the structure 1600 flexible sheath includes pre-shaped hollows drawings 1602 at the bottom of her for introduction into them of a liquid. Rigid substrate 1604 includes suitably spaced channels 1606 for liquids that are in the hydrodynamic connection with one or more collectors 1608, and also includes the inlet of the pump. Collector 1608 attached to the left side of the right substrate 1604 and is in hydrodynamic connection with channels 1606 through the holes 1610. Each of micro channels include, for example, holes 1610, allowing fluid to pass from a collector in the channel 1606, as described above. One or more pumps are also used, as mentioned above, for raising and lowering the picture 1602 by passing the liquid inside or from the channel 1606. Essentially, in this example, if the figure 1602 placed, for example, on the opposite side of the cell phone or on the front side of the cell phone, the outer shell of the cell phone can be activated to give a three-dimensional structure, which may appropriately be activated and on request. Channels 1606 can be placed on substantially short distance, so that they provide any suitable figure texture, which has to be activated. Also be clear, that the texture of the shell can have one or more layers of coatings for the protection of the texture of the shell against damage by ultraviolet radiation, physical scratches or other potential hazards.

Fig.17 is the block diagram illustrating one example of a structure 1700 to control examples surface with hydraulically controlled texture shell referred to above. The device can include one or more pumps in 1702 for fluid that serves liquid 1704 to and from the surface with a managed texture shell. Control logic in one example, as shown 200, provides relevant information, 1708 management in the form of analog or digital signals, for example, for the control of one or more pumps 1702 liquid liquid supply 1704 manageable way to activate and deactivate one or more parts of flexible sheath to provide the required three-dimensional tactile configuration. As noted earlier, each pump 1702 can be managed for the provision of various fluid pressure in each cell 1102 fluid to raise the cameras at different relative height. Also be clear, that instead of the liquid may be used compressed gas.

As shown in Fig.18b, sliding element 1846 moves, as described above, on the basis of any other suitable structure for activation and in this case, raises part of the structure 320 flexible sheath. However, because the material is compressed when the user clicks on the upper surface structure 320 flexible sheath, pin causes the moving part 1834 pushing down on flexible material flexible moving element 1846 and lower domed switch 1842. Essentially, in this embodiment, the user can activate the domed option only when flexible texture shell activated. It will be understood that the geometry of the movable part of the folding item 1834 can also be designed so that the domed switch can be activated by clicking on the flexible 320, is whether the shell enabled or inactive (Fig.18b and 18a, respectively). Among other advantages of this option may allow imprinting flexible sliding element 1846 instead of, for example, forming, and uses a combination of traditional dome switches, thereby providing a potentially more cheap design. Folding elements 1830 can be made of any suitable material such as nylon, polypropylene sheet, or any other suitable material on request. As noted also below, flexible sliding element can be configured as a sliding element, which glides along the guides, formed in a building or other structure, or can be configured any other appropriate form if desired.

Fig.19-20 illustrate another example of the structure of surfaces with managed texture of the shell that uses the structure activation with growing gas for raising and lowering the required parts of a structure flexible sheath to provide managed tactile surface of the portable electronic device. As shown in Fig.18, the structure of activation of the surface texture of the shell includes the structure of the activation to the expanding gas, which includes contained gas, such as air or substance, such as freon or alcohol, which goes from liquid to gas at a certain temperature and pressure, and structure 1804 flexible sheath, such as the type indicated above. The structure of the activation to the expanding gas include camera 1800 for gas, which is thermally connected to a heating element 1808, such as electrical resistance, or any other suitable structure that can be turned on or off control logic as required to heat the gas 1802 in the chamber 1800 and cause the gas to expand. Expansion of the gas 1802 causes the gas to expand and fill the camera 1800 patterns 1804 flexible sheath. When the heating element 1808 off gas cools down and the camera 1800 compresses to the premises patterns flexible shell inactive. Essentially, the structure of 1804 flexible sheath, as also described above, includes dredging the desired detail structure, where excavation or camera molded in the back surface or bottom surface of the structure 1804 flexible sheath. Structure 1804 flexible sheath attached to the substrate 1814, as described above, which may be part of the enclosure or any other structure. It is attached to provide an isolated environment, so that the gas 1802 in the chamber 1800 cannot leak from the camera 1800. When an electric current runs on a heating element 1808, increased temperature causes a seizure gas to expand, thereby raising the seizure or the external surface of the camera 1810. The structure of the flexible sheath includes expandable parts (for example, excavation)that determine many of the gas chambers. Each of the gas chambers includes controlled heating element, which can be activated individually or together.

Substrate 1814 includes heating(e) item(s) 1808, corresponding to each corresponding element of the structure. In addition, as noted above, any of the examples described in this document may include one or more sensors 202 touch that can be used by any suitable means. Fig.19 shows the deactivated status flexible texture of the shell and Fig.20 shows the activated state structure 1804 flexible sheath.

Fig.21-22 schematically illustrate one example of a surface with a managed texture shell 2102 with a certain pattern 2102, which can be activated and deactivated using one or more of the above structures activation on the basis of any suitable condition. In this example, tactile configuration or figure 2102 can simply be placed on the external surface of the portable electronic device 2106 and should not be part of the user interface, but instead provides the user with a unique visual and tactile sensations.

Fig.26 illustrates the functional block diagram of the device 2600, such as cordless phones, portable computers, portable Internet device, portable media player, personal digital assistant, or any other suitable portable electronic device. Device 2600 logic 200 control, which expeditious manner connected with the sensor 2602 and 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form. Keyboard 2604 with tactile a change in form includes surface 2606 managed texture shell. Sensor 2602 includes one or more sensors, such as capacitive sensors, resistance sensors, pressure sensors and/or other appropriate sensors. In this example, the surface 2606 managed texture identify the keyboard 2610, has many keys 2612. Keyboard 2610 may be any suitable keyboard, such as the alphanumeric keypad, QWERTY keyboard, or any other suitable keyboard that has a lot of keys. Keyboard 2610 can be printed on the surface of the 2606 managed texture shell or otherwise display any appropriate way.

During operation, the user can operate the keyboard 2610 finger, pen and/or any other suitable index element. Sensor 2602 detects the proximity of the index of the item to separate key on the keyboard 2610 (for example, keys that the user wishes to select) based on user input, such as the presence of a finger, stylus, and/or any other pointing element. The logic of 200 controls the surface 2606 managed texture shell in response to detection sensor 2602 vicinity of the index of the element to the private key. More precisely, the logic of 200 controls the surface 2606 managed texture shell to change the height of, at least, part of the surface 2606 managed texture shell that matches the private key. In this method, a key can move closer to the indicating element that can help the user in selecting a keyboard keys 2610. In some cases, the implementation of a key may include the pressed part (for example, the hole) in order to help the user when selecting a specific key index element.

In addition, in some options for implementing the logic of 200 controls the surface 2606 managed texture shell to change the height of, at least, the second part of the surface 2606 managed texture shell corresponding to at least one key on the keyboard 2610, which is adjacent to a separate key in response to detection sensor 2602 vicinity of the index of the element to the private key. The second part corresponding to the neighboring key and a corresponding private key can have a different height in relation to each other. For example, in some versions of the implementation of the part corresponding to the private key, can be higher than the second part, which corresponds to the neighboring key. In this way, adjacent key move closer to the user, but not as close as a key that helps the user to navigate through it more effectively to the neighboring keys. In addition, in some versions of the implementation of the second part, corresponding to the neighboring key can be higher than the part corresponding to the private key, creating a deepening in order to help the user when selecting a specific key index element.

In some options for implementing the logic of 200 control can manage 2604 keyboard with tactile change the form to change the desired visual properties in relation to each other keyboard keys. Approximate visual properties that can be modified include brightness, size, color, shape, font, and/or any other visual property. For example, a key can be visually increased towards the neighbouring key, which can be visually increased with respect to other keys keyboard 2610.

Sensor 2602 can detect the operation of the user keyboard 2610 and the user's selection of a specific key on the basis of changes in the characteristics 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form. The change of the characteristics can be any appropriate changes in 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form, such as a change in capacitance, resistance change, the change of power supplied by the user and/or change any other appropriate characteristics. In some cases, the implementation of sensor 2602 detects the selected key when changing the characteristics of more than a predefined threshold and finds a separate key when changing the characteristics of less than a predefined threshold.

In some cases, the implementation of 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form can provide feedback to the user, such as audible output feedback haptic feedback and/or any other appropriate feedback to the user when the user selects a separate key. For example, 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form may include domed switches 1842 to provide feedback to the user.

When the user selects a separate press, logic 200 controls the surface 2606 managed texture shell for the reduction (or increase in some embodiments of the invention) serving (or depth) of the surface 2606 managed texture shell, the corresponding individual and/or neighboring key. In addition, in some inventions logic 200 control changes the visual properties 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form when the user selects a separate key.

Fig.27 illustrates one example 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form. In this example, 2604 keyboard with tactile a change in form includes surface 2606 managed texture shell, sensor 2602 and device 2700 display to display the keyboard 2610. As shown, the surface 2626 managed shell texture covers the device 2700 display the keyboard in this example. In addition, as mentioned above, 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form may include domed switches 1842 to provide feedback to the user when a certain key is selected.

The logic of 200 control at least part of the 2702 surface 2606 managed texture shell for the performance (for example, raising) and/or fall in response to detection sensor proximity pointing device to a separate key 2704 and/or select a specific keys 2704. For example, if the user operates the keyboard 2610 using the index of the element, part 2702 surface 2606 managed texture shell corresponding to the private key 2704, speaking (or delves into some of the options of implementation). However, if the user selects a separate press 2704, part 2702 surface 2606 managed texture shell, which stands (or enhanced), can fall (or rise).

In some options for implementing the logic of 200 control changes the visual properties of the keyboard 2610. For example, if the user operates the keyboard 2610 index element, visual properties of a specific key 2704 and neighboring keys 2706 change against each other and in relation to other keys 2708 keyboard 2610. In addition, if the user selects a separate press 2704 index element, the visual properties of the selected key and/or neighboring keys can be changed later.

Fig.28 illustrates another example 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form. In this example, 2604 keyboard with tactile a change in form includes surface 2606 managed texture shell, sensor 2602 and flexible device 2750 display to display the keyboard 2610. Flexible device 2750 display can be any famous flexible device display, such as the EPD or any other suitable display device. As shown, the surface 2606 managed texture shell covers a flexible device 2750 display the keyboard in this example. In addition, 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form may include dome switches 1842 to provide feedback to the user when a certain key is selected.

The logic of 200 control at least part of 2752 surface 2606 managed texture shell for protrusion (for example, raising) and/or fall in response to detection sensor proximity pointing device to a separate key 2754 and/or select a specific keys 2754. For example, if the user operates the keyboard 2610 using the index of the element, part 2752 surface 2606 managed texture shell corresponding to the private key 2754, speaking (or delves into some of the options of implementation). However, if the user selects a separate press 2754 index element, part 2752 surface 2606 managed texture shell, which stands (or enhanced), can fall (or rise). The protruding part of the 2752 makes a flexible device 2750 display to act in an appropriate location 2756. In addition, the logic of 200 control can also change the visual properties of the keyboard 2610.

Fig.29-31 illustrate examples of logic 200 control, modifying the visual characteristics of the keyboard 2610. Fig.29 illustrate one example of keyboard 2610 displayed by device 2700 display when the user is not using the keyboard 2610.

Fig.30 illustrates one example of logic 200 control, modifying the visual properties of the keyboard 2610. In this example, the sensor 2602 detects proximity element pointing to a specific key 2800 based on user input. The logic of 200 control device 2700 display to change the visual properties of the keyboard 2610 in response to detection sensor 2602 specific keys 2800. More precisely, the device 2700 display changes the visual properties of a specific key 2800 in relation to the adjacent keys 2802. In addition, the device 2700 display changes the visual properties of the neighboring keys 2802 in relation to other keys 2804 keyboard 2610. Although not illustrated in this example, other neighboring keys 2806 can also be visually changed.

In this example, the device 2700 display increases separate press 2800 and adjacent key 2802. More specifically, the display device increases separate press 2800, so that she became more than adjacent key 2802, and increases the adjacent key 2802 to become more than the other keys. Although changing the visual properties are size in this example, an experienced specialist in a given field of technology recognizes that can be changed other visual properties, such as brightness, color, font or other suitable visual properties.

Fig.31 illustrates another example of logic 200 control, modifying the visual properties of the keyboard 2610. In this example, the sensor 2602 detects proximity element pointing to a specific key 2808 based on user input. Sensor 2602 controls a device 2700 display to change the visual properties of the keyboard 2610 in response to detection sensor 2602 specific keys 2808. More precisely, the device 2700 display changes the visual properties of a specific key 2808 in relation to the adjacent keys 2810. In addition, the device 2700 display changes the visual properties of the neighboring keys 2810 in relation to other keys 2812 keyboard 2610. Although not illustrated in this example, other neighboring keys 2814 can also be visually changed.

In this example, the device 2700 display increases separate press 2808 and adjacent key 2810. More specifically, the display device increases separate press 2808 it to become more than adjacent key 2810, and increases the adjacent key 2810, so that they become more than the other keys. Although changing the visual properties are size in this example, an experienced specialist in a given field of technology recognizes that can be changed other visual properties, such as brightness, color, font or other suitable visual properties.

Fig.32-34 illustrate examples of logic 200 management, managing the visual properties of the keyboard 2610. Fig.32 illustrates one example 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form, when the index element of the 2900 is not using the keyboard 2610.

Fig.33 illustrates one example of logic 200 management, managing surface 2606 managed texture shell 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form. In this example, the sensor 2602 detects proximity pointing element 2900 to the private key 2902 based on user input. The logic of 200 controls the surface 2606 managed texture shell in response to detection sensor 2602 specific keys 2902. More precisely, the logic of 200 control at least part of the surface of 2606 managed texture shell corresponding private key 2902 in order that it acted (or deepened in some variants of implementation). In addition, in this example, the logic of 200 controls at least the second part of a managed texture 2606 shell corresponding to the neighboring keys 2904 that they were (or deep). Although there are other configurations, a key 2902 stands higher than the adjacent key 2904, and adjacent key 2904 are higher than other keys 2906 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form in this example.

Fig.34 illustrates another example of logic 200 management, managing surface 2606 managed texture shell 2604 keyboard with tactile a change of form. In this example, the sensor 2602 detects proximity pointing element 2900 to the private key 2908 based on user input. The logic of 200 control at least part of the surface of 2606 managed texture shell corresponding to the private key 2908 to it acted (or deepened). In addition, in this example, the logic of 200 controls at least the second part of a managed texture 2606 shell corresponding to the neighboring keys 2910 that they were (or deep). Although there are other configurations, a key 2908 stands higher than the adjacent key 2910 and adjacent key 2910 are higher than other keys 2912 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form in this example.

Turning now to Fig.36, sample stages, which can be done to change the visual characteristics of the keyboard 2610, in General, established on the stage of 3100. The process starts at the stage 3102, when the device 2600 included. At the stage 3104 device 2700 display displays the keyboard 2610. At the stage of 3106 sensor 2602 determines whether indicating element 2900 close to the private key. If the sensor 2602 does not detect that indicates the element 2900 close to the private key (for example, the key that the user wishes to select), the process returns to step 3106. However, if the sensor 2602 finds that element indicating 2900 close to the private key, the logic of 200 control changes the visual properties of the first keys and neighboring second key against each other and against other keyboard keys 2610 in response to detection sensor 2602 proximity pointing element 2900 to a separate key on the stage 3108. The process ends with the 3110.

Turning now to Fig.37, sample stages, which can be done to control 2604 keyboard with tactile change of the form of generally established on the stage of 3200. The process starts at the stage 3202, when the device 2600 included. At the stage 3204 device 2700 display displays the keyboard 2610. At the stage of 3206 sensor 2602 determines whether indicating element 2900 close to a separate key on the keyboard 2610. If the sensor 2602 does not detect that indicates the element 2900 close to the private key, the process returns to step 3206. However, if the sensor 2602 finds that element indicating 2900 close to the private key, the logic of 200 controls the surface 2606 managed texture shell to acted first and neighboring second key in response to detection of proximity pointing element 2900 to a separate key on the stage 3208. At the stage of 3210 logic 200 control changes the visual characteristics of the first and second keys towards each other and towards other keyboard keys 2610. The process ends with the 3212.

Among other advantages, portable electronic device includes keyboard with tactile change the form to move a key close to commissioning of the user, such as a finger or pen, which helps the user selecting a keyboard keys. In addition, neighboring keys move closer to user input, but not so close, as a key, which helps the user to more effectively move to the neighboring keys. Moreover, the required visual properties required and the neighboring keys change against each other and in relation to other keys to help the user when selecting a specific key and more effective operation of the keyboard. Other advantages are comprehensible to the ordinary person skilled in the art technology.

The above detailed description of the invention and examples described in this document were presented for the purpose of illustration and description. While the principles of the invention have been described above in connection with a specific device, it is clear that this description is done only as an example, but not limitation of the volume of the invention.

1. Device containing: surface managed texture shell, defining keyboard; sensor which is configured to detect the proximity of the element pointing to a particular key on the keyboard, based on user input; and control logic, connected with the functioning of the sensor and the surface with a managed texture of the shell that is driven to adjust the height of a specific key in relation to the other key on the keyboard in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a specific key.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the control logic manages a key to it acted in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a specific key.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the control logic is made to adjust the height of the second keyboard keys in relation to other keys of the keyboard, and in regards to a particular key in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a particular key, and the second key is adjacent to a specific key.

4. The device according to claim 3, which defines the key stands higher than the second key.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the control logic is executed with the possibility of controlling the visual properties of a key and press a second key in relation to the other keyboard keys.

6. Device according to claim 5, which control logic functions to regulate the visual properties using one of the following: brightness, size, color, form and font.

7. The device according to claim 3, in which the sensor is made with a possibility of detecting whether you selected a specific key, based on user input, and control logic is made to the regulation at least one of: the height of a key and the height of the second key when a key was selected and keyboard is made to provide feedback to the user, which, at least, is one of the audible and tactile, when was chosen a specific key.

8. Device containing: display device which is configured to display a set of keys; sensor, which is made with the possibility of the proximity detection element pointing to a specific key of the many keys based on user input; and control logic, connected with the functioning of the sensor and the display, which is designed to control the visual properties of the specific keys and neighboring keys in relation to each other and relative to other keys many keys in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a specific key.

9. The device according to paragraph 8, additionally contains a surface with a managed texture shell, connected with functioning with the surface of the display device and control logic, and control logic is executed with the possibility of controlling the first height of the first part and the second height of the second part of the surface with managed shell texture relative to other keys in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a particular key, the first of which corresponds to a particular key, and the second part matches neighboring key.

10. The device of claim 9, in which logic controls the first and the second part to the fact that they acted in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a specific key.

11. The device according to paragraph 10, in which the first part of the stands higher than the second part, and some key visually more than the neighboring key, and neighboring key visually more than the other keys.

12. The device according to paragraph 8, in which the control logic is performed to control the visual properties using one of the following: brightness, size, color, form and font.

13. The device of claim 9, in which the sensor is made with a possibility of detecting whether you selected a specific key, based on user input, and control logic is made to the regulation at least one of the first and second elevation when a key was selected and the display device is configured to provide feedback to the user, which is, at least, one of the audible and tactile, when was chosen a specific key.

14. Method of containing the stages at which: displays many keys; detect proximity element pointing to a particular key on the keyboard, based on user input; regulate the height of the first specific keys and the second heights neighbor button in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a specific key; and regulate the visual properties of a key and press a second key in relation to each other and relative to other keys many keys in response to the detection of a proximity sensor element pointing to a specific key.

15. The method according to paragraph 14, in which the height of the first and second height regulated in order to protrude from the surface with a managed texture shell.

16. The method according to item 15, which defines the key stands higher than the neighboring key and the a key, visually more than the neighboring key, and the next key visually more than the other keys.

17. The method according to paragraph 14, in which the visual properties of the change at least one of: brightness, size, color, form and font.

18. The method according to paragraph 14, additionally contains a stage at which detect whether a key is selected, based on user input.

19. The method according see item 18, additionally contains a stage at which regulate at least one of the first and second heights, when a key has been selected.

20. The method according see item 18, additionally contains a stage at which provide feedback to the user, which is one of the audible and tactile, when set to a specific key.