Logitech Europe S.a.

Alexis Richard

Mathew Bates

John Moriarty

Azmat Ali

Sylvain Sauvage

Alain Tabasso

Patrick Monney

Malachy Spollen

Simone Mandelli

Simone Chevalley

Peter Sheehan

Keith J Tritschler

Brian Stephens

Diarmuid Macmahon

Denis Pavillard

Eric Hsu

Pai-Cheng Chu

Linus Chien

Tarak Fekih

Laurent Plancherel

Marcel Twohig

Guy Raeber

Sergio Lazzarotto

Laurence Massey

Richard Milhe

Guillaume Bourelly

Wim Vanheertum

Stephan Proennecke

Martin Lee

Pc Chu

Keyboard layout for a protective cover

Protective cover for a tablet computer

Embodiments of the invention are directed to an input device comprising a processor configured to operate the input device in one of a plurality of modes of operation, a plurality of buttons, and a housing configured to receive and secure a display device. The housing is configurable in a plurality of positions relative to the plurality of buttons, where at least a portion of the plurality of buttons operates in one of the plurality of modes of operation based, at least in part, on a position of the plurality of positions of the housing relative to the plurality of buttons.

Input device for a display

A control device is provided that is configured to provide control commands to a computing device, and the computing device is configured to wirelessly communicate information with a mobile device. The control device including a communication zone that includes at least one button configured to be pressed once by a user to effect wireless-data transfer between the computing device and the mobile device.

Communication zone on a keyboard

Folio keyboard for tablet computer

A lapdesk for use with a laptop computer includes a housing having a top configured to support the laptop computer. The housing is configured to block heat emitted from the laptop computer from passing through the housing. The lapdesk further includes a tray having a touchpad disposed thereon. The tray is configured to slide into the housing and slide out from the housing. The lapdesk further includes a circuit coupled to the touchpad where the circuit is configured to transmit control signals from the touchpad to the laptop computer.

Lapdesk with retractable touchpad

A full-size keyboard with an integrated laptop stand. In one embodiment, the laptop stand is part of a cover for a portable keyboard, with the cover unfolding and including a pop-up stand for supporting a portable computer. The stand is thus connected to the keyboard rather than being a separate article. The cover includes electronics, such as a USB hub and ports, an MP3 player docking station, speakers, etc. A flexible hinge connects the keyboard and cover, with imbedded electrical flex connectors. A presence sensor, such as a PIR sensor, shuts off battery use by these electronics when the user is not around.

Keyboard with integrated laptop stand

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La Tour de Peilz, Switzerland

Alexis Richard