AU2001251746A1 - Compact alphanumeric keyboard - Google Patents

Compact alphanumeric keyboard

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AU2001251746A1
AU2001251746A1 AU2001251746A AU5174601A AU2001251746A1 AU 2001251746 A1 AU2001251746 A1 AU 2001251746A1 AU 2001251746 A AU2001251746 A AU 2001251746A AU 5174601 A AU5174601 A AU 5174601A AU 2001251746 A1 AU2001251746 A1 AU 2001251746A1
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Prior art keywords
alphanumeric keyboard
compact
compact alphanumeric
keyboard
alphanumeric
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Abandoned
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AU2001251746A
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Ralph M. Kling
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Intel Corp
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Intel Corp
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
    • G06F3/0233—Character input methods
    • G06F3/0235—Character input methods using chord techniques
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/036—Plural multifunctional miniature keys for one symbol
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/05—Mode selector switch, e.g. shift, or indicator
AU2001251746A 2000-04-27 2001-04-03 Compact alphanumeric keyboard Abandoned AU2001251746A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US09/561,409 US7265745B1 (en) 2000-04-27 2000-04-27 Compact alphanumeric keyboard
US09/561,409 2000-04-27
PCT/US2001/040446 WO2001082042A2 (en) 2000-04-27 2001-04-03 Compact alphanumeric keyboard

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AU2001251746A1 true AU2001251746A1 (en) 2001-11-07

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CN (1) CN1322400C (en)
AU (1) AU2001251746A1 (en)
DE (1) DE10196095T1 (en)
TW (1) TW577011B (en)
WO (1) WO2001082042A2 (en)

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US20110059766A1 (en) 2011-03-10
CN1322400C (en) 2007-06-20
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WO2001082042A2 (en) 2001-11-01
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