DE19636953C1 - Alphanumeric character keyboard - Google Patents

Alphanumeric character keyboard

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DE19636953C1
DE19636953C1 DE1996136953 DE19636953A DE19636953C1 DE 19636953 C1 DE19636953 C1 DE 19636953C1 DE 1996136953 DE1996136953 DE 1996136953 DE 19636953 A DE19636953 A DE 19636953A DE 19636953 C1 DE19636953 C1 DE 19636953C1
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key
keyboard
alphanumeric character
field
keys
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Niels Dr Carlsen
Joachim Dipl Ing Maas
Dov Rattan
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Siemens AG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H03—ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    • H03M—CODING; DECODING; CODE CONVERSION IN GENERAL
    • H03M11/00—Coding in connection with keyboards or like devices, i.e. coding of the position of operated keys
    • H03M11/02—Details
    • H03M11/04—Coding of multifunction keys
    • H03M11/14—Coding of multifunction keys by using additional keys, e.g. shift keys, which determine the function performed by the multifunction key
    • 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
    • G06F3/023—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
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/26—Devices for calling a subscriber

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

The keyboard field has at least some of the individual keys or key fields used for input of more than one alphanumeric character, with further keys or key fields used for direct input of the characters required for an E-mail address. The keyboard can be displayed on a computer monitor with the individual keys selected via a cursor, the electronic post address formed by a user identification and a logic address directly selected via a respective key or key field.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Tastatur gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs.The invention relates to a keyboard according to the preamble of the claim.

Zur Eingabe von alpha-numerischen Zeichen bei Kommunikations­ endgeräten werden Tastaturen verwendet. Diese Tastaturen wei­ sen Tasten auf, die meist mehrfach, d. h. mit zwei oder drei Buchstaben, Zahlen oder Sonderzeichen belegt sind.For entering alpha-numeric characters in communication end devices use keyboards. These keyboards know buttons that are mostly multiple, d. H. with two or three Letters, numbers or special characters are occupied.

Zur Eingabe einer Adresse bei der elektronischen Post (e-mail) wird das Zeichen @ verwendet. Für den Aufruf dieses Zeichens muß eine Tastenkombination betätigt werden, d. h. die Taste AltGr und die Taste für den Buchstaben q müssen gleichzeitig gedrückt werden.To enter an address in the electronic mail (e-mail) the @ character is used. For calling this Character must be pressed a key combination, d. H. the AltGr key and the letter q key pressed simultaneously.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Eingabe der Adresse für die elektronische Post über eine Tastatur bzw. ein Tastaturfeld zu vereinfachen.The invention is based, to enter the task Address for electronic mail via a keyboard or to simplify a keypad.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Patentan­ spruch angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the in patent characteristics specified resolved.

Die Adressen der elektronischen Post (e-mail) werden im In­ ternet im folgenden Format eingegeben: Benutzername, @, logi­ sche Adresse (<userid<@<domain<) des angeschriebenen Teilneh­ mers.The addresses of the electronic mail (e-mail) are in the In ternet entered in the following format: username, @, logi address (<userid <@ <domain <) of the subscriber mers.

Für die Eingabe des Zeichens @ wird erfindungsgemäß eine ei­ gene Taste vorgesehen.According to the invention, an egg is used for entering the character @ key provided.

Die Tastatur kann auch ein auf einem Monitor dargestelltes Tastaturfeld sein, dessen Tastenfelder durch ein Anklicken mit einem Cursor oder auf andere Weise aktiviert werden.The keyboard can also be displayed on a monitor Keyboard field, its key fields by clicking activated with a cursor or otherwise.

Claims (1)

Tastatur bzw. Tastaturfeld mit Tasten bzw. Tastenfeldern für die Eingabe alpha-numeri­ scher Zeichen, wobei zumindest einzelne Tasten bzw. Tasten­ felder mit mehr als einem Zeichen belegt sind, gekennzeichnet durch eine weitere Taste bzw. ein weiteres Tastenfeld für die di­ rekte Eingabe des Zeichens @, wobei dieses Zeichen bei der Eingabe von Adressen für die elektronische Post (e-mail) be­ nutzt wird.Keyboard or keyboard field with keys or key fields for the input of alpha-numeric characters, at least individual keys or key fields having more than one character, characterized by a further key or a further key field for the direct input of the @ Character, which is used when entering addresses for electronic mail (e-mail).
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Cited By (2)

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EP1327929A1 (en) 2002-01-11 2003-07-16 Sap Ag Operating a browser to display first and second virtual keyboard areas
US7383342B2 (en) 2002-01-11 2008-06-03 Sap Aktiengesellschaft Operating a browser to display first and second virtual keyboard areas that the user changes directly or indirectly

Citations (2)

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DE3619388C1 (en) * 1986-06-09 1987-10-01 Stein Gmbh Arrangement for converting switch codes into functional specifications
DE9401401U1 (en) * 1993-12-22 1994-03-17 Siemens AG, 80333 München MFC terminal

Patent Citations (2)

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DE3619388C1 (en) * 1986-06-09 1987-10-01 Stein Gmbh Arrangement for converting switch codes into functional specifications
DE9401401U1 (en) * 1993-12-22 1994-03-17 Siemens AG, 80333 München MFC terminal

Non-Patent Citations (3)

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DARR, Albrecht: Eingabe- und Anzeigeeinheit für Mikrocomputer. In: Elektronik, 1979, H.10, S.88-90 *
N.N.: Code Conversion Scheme. In: IBM Techni- cal Disclosure Bulletin, 1985, Jg.28, Nr.7 (Dezember), S.3029-3031 *
SPISS, Ernst: Fernschreiben auf Chinesisch. In: Net, 1986, Jg.40, H.12, S.504,505 *

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1327929A1 (en) 2002-01-11 2003-07-16 Sap Ag Operating a browser to display first and second virtual keyboard areas
US7383342B2 (en) 2002-01-11 2008-06-03 Sap Aktiengesellschaft Operating a browser to display first and second virtual keyboard areas that the user changes directly or indirectly

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