AU2003270476A1 - Keyboard improvements - Google Patents

Keyboard improvements

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Publication number
AU2003270476A1
AU2003270476A1 AU2003270476A AU2003270476A AU2003270476A1 AU 2003270476 A1 AU2003270476 A1 AU 2003270476A1 AU 2003270476 A AU2003270476 A AU 2003270476A AU 2003270476 A AU2003270476 A AU 2003270476A AU 2003270476 A1 AU2003270476 A1 AU 2003270476A1
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Prior art keywords
keys
valley
hill
simultaneous
nominal effective
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Abandoned
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AU2003270476A
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English (en)
Inventor
David H. Levy
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Digit Wireless Inc
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Digit Wireless Inc
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Publication of AU2003270476A1 publication Critical patent/AU2003270476A1/en
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input 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
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219Special purpose keyboards
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input 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
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023Arrangements 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
    • G06F3/0233Character input methods
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input 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
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023Arrangements 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
    • G06F3/0233Character input methods
    • G06F3/0235Character input methods using chord techniques
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/012Two keys simultaneous considerations
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/036Plural multifunctional miniature keys for one symbol
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00Actuators
    • H01H2221/008Actuators other then push button
    • H01H2221/012Joy stick type

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Electrophonic Musical Instruments (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
AU2003270476A 2002-09-09 2003-09-09 Keyboard improvements Abandoned AU2003270476A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US40897302P 2002-09-09 2002-09-09
US60/408,973 2002-09-09
US47335803P 2003-05-23 2003-05-23
US60/473,358 2003-05-23
PCT/US2003/028307 WO2004023504A1 (en) 2002-09-09 2003-09-09 Keyboard improvements

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AU2003270476A1 true AU2003270476A1 (en) 2004-03-29

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US (1) US20060119581A1 (enExample)
EP (1) EP1540684B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JP2005538456A (enExample)
AT (1) ATE368291T1 (enExample)
AU (1) AU2003270476A1 (enExample)
DE (1) DE60315167T2 (enExample)
WO (1) WO2004023504A1 (enExample)

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FR2748345B1 (fr) * 1996-05-02 1998-07-17 Gillot Jean Loup Clavier mecanique plan
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WO2004023504A1 (en) 2004-03-18
JP2005538456A (ja) 2005-12-15
EP1540684B1 (en) 2007-07-25
US20060119581A1 (en) 2006-06-08
EP1540684A1 (en) 2005-06-15
ATE368291T1 (de) 2007-08-15
DE60315167D1 (de) 2007-09-06
DE60315167T2 (de) 2008-04-10

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Legal Events

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MK6 Application lapsed section 142(2)(f)/reg. 8.3(3) - pct applic. not entering national phase