CA2375208A1 - A locating key for a keyboard or keypad - Google Patents

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CA2375208A1
CA2375208A1 CA002375208A CA2375208A CA2375208A1 CA 2375208 A1 CA2375208 A1 CA 2375208A1 CA 002375208 A CA002375208 A CA 002375208A CA 2375208 A CA2375208 A CA 2375208A CA 2375208 A1 CA2375208 A1 CA 2375208A1
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Alberto B. Sabato
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; 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 OR CALCULATING; 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

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • 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)
  • Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
  • Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)
CA002375208A 1999-06-21 2000-06-21 A locating key for a keyboard or keypad Abandoned CA2375208A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPQ1115 1999-06-21
AUPQ1115A AUPQ111599A0 (en) 1999-06-21 1999-06-21 A locating key for a keyboard
AUPQ4525 1999-12-08
AUPQ4525A AUPQ452599A0 (en) 1999-12-08 1999-12-08 A locating key for a keyboard or keypad
PCT/AU2000/000691 WO2000078551A1 (en) 1999-06-21 2000-06-21 A locating key for a keyboard or keypad

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CA2375208A1 true CA2375208A1 (en) 2000-12-28

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CA002375208A Abandoned CA2375208A1 (en) 1999-06-21 2000-06-21 A locating key for a keyboard or keypad

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US (1) US6752552B1 (enExample)
EP (1) EP1187722B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JP2003502760A (enExample)
KR (1) KR20020011442A (enExample)
CN (1) CN1159159C (enExample)
AT (1) ATE449997T1 (enExample)
AU (1) AU756645B2 (enExample)
BR (1) BR0012527A (enExample)
CA (1) CA2375208A1 (enExample)
DE (1) DE60043387D1 (enExample)
HK (1) HK1042673A1 (enExample)
MX (1) MXPA02000140A (enExample)
NZ (1) NZ515376A (enExample)
WO (1) WO2000078551A1 (enExample)

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CN1159159C (zh) 2004-07-28
DE60043387D1 (de) 2010-01-07
AU756645B2 (en) 2003-01-16
ATE449997T1 (de) 2009-12-15
HK1042673A1 (zh) 2002-08-23
JP2003502760A (ja) 2003-01-21
US6752552B1 (en) 2004-06-22
NZ515376A (en) 2003-09-26
EP1187722B1 (en) 2009-11-25
EP1187722A1 (en) 2002-03-20
CN1356940A (zh) 2002-07-03
EP1187722A4 (en) 2006-03-22
MXPA02000140A (es) 2003-07-21
BR0012527A (pt) 2002-04-02
WO2000078551A1 (en) 2000-12-28
AU5201800A (en) 2001-01-09
KR20020011442A (ko) 2002-02-08

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EEER Examination request
FZDE Discontinued