Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Acer Inc.

Gary Phillip Elsasser

Robert Dennis Brunner

Michael Lloyd Cochran

David Kim

Keith Comer

Thomas Gordon Wu

Jeff Zolnowsky

Takano Iwakiri

An input device capable of optically communicating with an electronic apparatus is provided. The input device includes a light source, a force sensor, and a controller. The force sensor is configured to sense a force applied to a tip of the input device and generate a first sensing signal corresponding to the sensed force. The controller is electrically connected to the light source and the force sensor, and configured to receive the first sensing signal and control the light source to generate light pulses in response to the first sensing signal according to a predefined protocol.

Input device and display system having the same

A distributed transceiver for wireless communication system providing access to a public data communication network is disclosed. A plurality of RF access points are positioned in a premises to provide service coverage for mobile wireless according to a local wireless communication protocol. Each of the RF access points is coupled to a central controller by a cable to permit transmission of a low voltage DC power signal to the RF access point and transmission of uplink and downlink signals between the central controller and the RF access point.

Distributed transceiver for wireless communication system

A chassis cover for a host unit of a computer system is disclosed. The chassis cover is preferably capable of covering a chassis which includes mountings for components which are movable in a direction. The chassis cover includes a first surface, and a movable side door having a closed position and an open position. The side door provides an opening in the chassis cover when in the open position to permit the mountings to be extended toward the opening when the side door is in the open position. By permitting the mountings to be extended toward an opening provided by the side door, the components within the host unit may be accessed and serviced without removing a heavy display monitor.

Side door for computer chassis

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.

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Mission Viejo, CA, United States of America

Gary Phillip Elsasser