Reverse Caps Lock

I am typing on my iPad using my iMac keyboard through bluetooth.
Sometimes my caps lock reverses. By that I mean I sometimes get ALL CAPS when it is off and lower case when it is on & lighted.
I fix this by closing apps, turning bluetooth off, powering down the iPad, then rebooting 30 seconds later. All returns to normal.
What causes this? Is it related to iOS7? Am I hitting a key combination to make it happen?  Is it a sign from God?
Most answers are appreciated.

I suppose it could be related to iOS 7. Have you updated to iOS 7.0.2? 
If the steps you've described fix it, maybe just a simple reboot or a reset would work
Try this next time
Reboot the device by pressing and holding down the home and sleep/wake buttons (power) at the same time until the apple logo appears on the screen, then let go.
If that doesn't work then reset the device by going to settings/general/reset/reset all settings

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