Patent ID: 6262716
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: G06F,H01H,Y10S

Abstract:
An information processing apparatus, comprising:a housing having a keyboard surface;a keyboard disposed in said keyboard surface of said housing, said keyboard including a first plurality of keys for entering information into the information processing apparatus;a keypad disposed in said keyboard surface of said housing below said keyboard, said keypad including a second plurality of keys for entering information into the information processing apparatus; anda cover cooperating with said housing for covering said keypad, said cover being movable between a closed position wherein said keypad is at least partially covered by said cover and an open position wherein said keypad is accessible by a user of the information processing apparatus;wherein said cover forms at least part of a palm rest for said keyboard when said cover is in the closed position, said palm rest being suitable for supporting the palm areas of both of the user's hands for typing on said first plurality of keys.