DE19850630C2 - Data word processing keyboard for right and left-handers - Google Patents

Description

With the common PC keyboards available in computer specialty stores and described in the relevant specialist literature for data and text processing with a key assignment, in particular for Microsoft®-WINDOWS ("industry standard", "IBM-MF-2", see FIG. 3 ) the control and function keys including the mouse are far from the 10-finger grip area from the basic position of the fingers.

It is even more burdensome for lefties than for righties the illogical position of the arrow keys and the one above them control keys and the function keys in the 10-finger Writing out.

The division of these keys on the PC keyboard
prohibits learning traditional 10-finger typing, including numbers and other characters,
does not make a 10-finger grip technology, which the applicant has optimized on typewriters, extensible,
forces a perfect 10-finger stylus to adapt to the underdeveloped PC keyboard, causing it to lose security and involuntarily
leads significantly to the symptoms of screen disease, such as B. Eye, back pain and RSI symptom.

The Federal Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Technology reduced in agreement with that Federal Ministry of Economics in the ordinance of December 03, 1996 in the job description "Certified Secretariat Specialist Frau / -mann "(secretary) in the guidelines of the examination demands the minimum number of stops for the 10-minute scream a template from 2,800 keystrokes to 2,300 keystrokes.

Extremely high failure rates in the various industrial and Chamber of Commerce exams are in the typing area for years.

The inevitably enormously lowered and now required However, writing performance is hardly achievable bar. The failure rates in the multiple retakes tests are worrying.

From "Butterfly keyboards", brochure of the GeBE peripherals te GmbH, 1995, p. 31 is a keyboard for right and left known by the hands in front of the alphanumeric button area Arrows are arranged in the area of the thumb. A part the buttons are arranged at an angle for ergonomic reasons. A similar keyboard is also known from US 5,458,425. Furthermore, for example, in DE 43 17 648 A1 keyboards featured with a so-called touchpad for cursor control been hit, with the touchpad in the area of the thumb is arranged. With all these keyboards, however, the Hands for pressing important function keys, for example the mouse buttons (click buttons), from the basic position for the 10-finger writing system can be removed, which is disadvantageous affects the writing speed.

The registration is pending  hence the task, a keyboard for data and text processing specify by the special arrangement their controls have a higher writing speed and allows more convenient operation.

To solve this problem the present invention proposes a keyboard with the Merk paint according to claim 1.

Only the changes in position provided according to the invention

• - function keys
• - Control buttons incorporating the
• - Cursor control facility
  on the PC keyboard ensure safe learning and effective typing, especially according to the grip technique developed by the applicant.

The invention will now be explained in connection with drawings of examples from management ( Fig. 1, Fig. 2).

The mouse ("Start") buttons

The mouse buttons (click buttons, "start" buttons) are located in the prior art keyboards above or sideways on the extra pointing device "mouse".

Gripping from the basic position to the mouse, holding and Using the mouse does not allow you to press the Mouse buttons, since these to be pressed with the index or ring finger are. This greatly affects the flow of writing. This procedure makes you nervous, insecure and takes a lot of time.  According to the invention, these mouse ("start") keys are in front of the Middle of the input surface a little lower - horizontally - in the Thumb area. After moving the cursor to the required edit symbol on the screen with the right or left thumb can be the right or left upper phalanx give an impulse to start.

All fingers of the left and right hand remain in the basic position. This via the start or arrow keys floating oblique upper phalanx leads to the vertical the start pressure.

The right start button is with the right thumb and the left start button pressed with left thumb; or right Thumb presses both start buttons or left thumb presses both start buttons - depending on right or left handedness.

This is exactly the position of the start buttons, for example, after the lightning-subconscious execution of the start command the left thumb the automatic grasping of the left little one Fingers to the "Delete" key. No hand removal, no eye con tact is necessary.

The actuation option in the thumb area supports dimensioned bend the formative attitude to grip security of the individual Fingers using the applicant's grip technique. Therefore it counts Arrangement of the mouse buttons with the focal point of the Invention appropriate keyboard.

The arrow keys

The arrow keys are to the right of the standard PC keyboard the right "Ctrl" key attached.  

This position is extremely illogical for 10-finger stylus. The normal human tactile sensation of the fingers becomes complete suppressed.

Whether marking or other operations with the arrow keys: right index, middle, ring and pinky fingers must be lukewarm be taken out of the basic position. These are special the fingers for the letters, numbers and signs.

With turning your head and making eye contact, the fingers search and grip the right hand to the necessary arrow key (or to the mouse). Then the gaze turns to the cursor position and back back to the basic position. The may be repeated same operation because the cursor be in a different direction must be moved. Only now can the actual writing flow to be resumed.

According to the invention, the arrow keys in the thumb area are either to the right and left of the mouse ("Start") keys arranged obliquely ( Fig. 1), ie this shape is aligned for the natural posture of the upper phalanx.

For a better feeling, the arrow keys inside can do something be arched.

The arrow keys for the top and bottom guidance are located respectively diagonally in front of the arrow keys of the side guide.

The arrow paths with the arrow keys attached in this way for marking can be carried out in one go.

The cursor control device is embedded in the front Arrow keys for the top and bottom guides.  

Alternatively, the arrow keys are arranged horizontally to the left and right of the mouse ("start") keys and each have a double assignment ( FIG. 2). One arrow direction is carried out by pressing from above and another arrow direction is carried out by pressing from the side inwards.

The arrow paths are interrupted here before the internal pressure chen. The shape of the cursors changes with this style control device.

The big advantage for right and left-handers:

Looking at an error or a change in the screen text inevitably controls the reflex movement of a thumb to press the necessary arrow key:

• - The fingers remain in the basic position.
• - The eyes stay with the text on the screen.
• - The writing flow is only minimally interrupted.

The cursor control facility

With the standard PC keyboards for data and text processing Processing serves as a pointing device which is separate on the right or left mouse lying next to the input device.

The necessary handling with the mouse device brings a good 10-finger stylus unnecessarily big disadvantages through the ongoing manual removal with the associated Change of perspective.

According to the invention there is a cursor control device the input device, namely after the mouse - ("Start") -  and arrow keys provided. The cursor control area will intended for the span of the thumb, d. H. the fingers lead ben on the basic position during the thumb movement. Right or left thumb brings by rolling or the like the cursor to the desired text. The respective upper thumb link turns impulsively vertically and presses the given start button.

The wrists support the necessary mobility of the Thumbs and hereby carry basic for safety in the Ak 10-finger movement including radio tion and control buttons with.

Remain while playing with the cursor control device the fingers are in the basic position. That attitude encourages children to learn the 10-finger Grip technology.

This is known with small devices such as laptops and notebooks Touchpad, but the idea of the invention is that it is much practical is more table if

• - the mouse - ("Start") buttons,
• - the arrow keys and
• - the cursor control device
  represent a unit in the thumb area. This is the core point of the data word processing keyboard according to the invention for right and left-handers.
  This model represents the overwhelming success in security and skill on the PC keyboard.

The design keys "Del" and "Ins"

The "Del" key is above the standard PC keyboard the arrow control keys on the right. This location is very clumsy because the "Delete" key does not come from the 10-finger Handle action radius can be reached out, though is constantly needed.

In the secure 10-finger developed by the applicant Grip technique, this misallocation is a major handicap.

Marks the left-hander according to his left-handedness he stops with the mouse to the right of the keyboard the mouse at the end of the marking grips with the left Hand over the keyboard to the "Del" key and press it with the index finger. Then he releases the mouse and takes it with him the basic position with both hands.

Marks the left-hander with the lie to the left of the keyboard mouse, he takes his right hand from the basic position and presses with the right index or middle finger "Delete" key.

If the right-hander marks with the mouse, he takes the right-hand one Hand from the basic position to the mouse, marked, lets the mouse and then press the "Delete" with the right index finger - Button.

Is marked with the arrow keys and then "F8", can only in the 1- or 2-finger system including the deletion process the "Del" key.  

All processes happen only with turning your head and gaze clock.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention The "Delete" delete key is located at the top left of the keyboard Row of digits. It is located in the area on the left little finger and forms the opposite pole to the back delete key.

This situation view already automates the quick one Response of a "delete" deletion.

Seen from the center of the mouse ("Start") and arrow keys hen the distance to the left "Del" key is the same the size of the backspace on the right.

The picture shows an isosceles upside down Triangle, the apex of the triangle being the center of the Mouse ("Start") and arrow keys.

It is a balanced handling by both hands achieved.

The right little finger deletes with the backspace key; the left one Deletes little fingers with the "Del" key.

The functions are performed without the hands on the ground position and without eye contact to the buttons. It is the same when entering commands using the cursor control and the mouse ("Start") buttons.

You can delete words, sentences and paragraphs marking with those attached in front of the input surface Arrow keys conveniently and safely via "F8" with the right Mit telfinger and then with the "Del" key with the left Run your little finger. While the right middle finger of  the "F8" goes back to the basic position, the left takes hold small fingers simultaneously to the "Delete" key.

This version is definitely a 10-finger key recorder according to the handle systems of the applicant - whether legal or left-handed - preferred.

The "Insert" key

The "Insert" key can be used after determining the "Delete" key be attached under this. It is also in the Area of the left little finger.

The jump buttons "Pos 1" and "Ende"

The "Pos 1" and "End" keys are on the standard PC Keyboard above the arrow keys on the right. they are intended - as the name suggests - for a lightning-fast jump at the beginning of lines and text or at the beginning of lines and End of text.

The ability to use these buttons in conjunction with the "Ctrl" key to execute commands quickly, but fails the nonsensical situation. The search takes longer because the Keys are in the middle.

Right-handers press the right "Ctrl" key and "Pos 1" - or "End" key together. Until then the right hand the basic has left and resumed, a lot goes by Time.  

Left-handers reach right from the basic position to "Ctrl" - Key and with the left hand over the keyboard "Pos 1" or "End" key.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention Keyboard can use the "Pos 1" key in the area of the left small Fingers, to the left of the "Ctrl" key. This can be done quickly and safely - from the basic position "Pos 1" button can be pressed with the left little finger.

After the "Pos 1" key, the left must go to the right leading or down arrow key are pressed, the left little finger returns to the basic position and the left thumb already grabs in the backward movement down to the left arrow key.

This advantage is also in the right version Arrow key given up.

"Ctrl" and "Pos 1" must be pressed together at the beginning of the text the, so the right (to the left shifted) "Ctrl" key with the right little finger simultaneously with the "Pos 1" key with the left little finger safely, quickly and easily without Look to press.

"End" button

The "End" key can preferably be on the right Place the "Ctrl" key, which is moved to the left.

Horizontal is "Pos 1" ("start") on the left and on the right "The End".  

This is a conscious idea of the situation and a good grip possibility given by the right little finger.

Must be pressed together at the end of the text "Ctrl" and "End", so is the left "Ctrl" key with your left little finger simultaneously with the "End" key on the far right the right finger just as quickly as "Ctrl" and "Pos 1" to press together, only in reverse motion.

Delete lines with the "End" key: For this handle operation it is intended to switch the function from the "F8" key to the "F3" - Relocate button.

This allows "F3" with the left middle finger and "end" with the right little finger together. The left one Middle finger goes back from "F3" to the basic position and the Left little finger reaches for the "Delete" key.

For 10-finger stylus - especially using the grip technique the applicant - is this "Pos 1" and "end" orientation a great relief when working on the screen, from the left-handers benefit even more than right-handers.  

The file "F12" key

The file "F12" key is located on the standard PC Keyboards with some space up either above the inside ren or the outer half of the backspace, d. H. depending on, whether the start of the "F1" key above the number 2 or the number 1 starts.

Above the backspace key, the "F12" key is unsafe or just with a look, especially in the simultaneous grip connection with "Ctrl", "Shift", "Ctrl" + "Shift" of the left small Fingers.

The "F12" key can therefore preferably be assigned to a additional key with the function assignment "Print", "Open "," Save "(" DÖS "key) are transferred.

The "DÖS" button ("Print", "Open", "Save") can be used the input surface - diagonally and arched inwards - behind the right arrow key.

Due to this position, the often required "DÖS" button can be considered be pressed. Pressing on the left with both sides little finger of the "Ctrl" key or "Shift" key together a balance of both hands is created. this means 10-finger typing security. The fingers stay in the Initial position.

The "F12" key can be used with a little needed function be placed.  

Function keys "F1" to "F11"

The arrangement of these keys can generally begin with the number 1, ie it stands

"F1" key directly above number key 1
"F2" key directly above number key 2 ...
"F8" key directly above the number key 8
"F10" key directly above the number key 0
"F11" key and
"F12" key immediately to the right of "F10".

Function of the "F8" key for line deletion with the "End" key:

It can also be provided that the function from the "F8" - Shift key to the "F3" key.

This allows "F3" (left) and "end" (right) to be ge together be pressed.

Special keys

• 1. "Ctrl" key on the right
  The "Ctrl" key on the right can be shifted one key width to the left. Thus, from the center of the horizontal, the distance to the left and right "Ctrl" keys is the same.
  On the right, the "Ctrl" key can be pressed simultaneously with the "Shift" key.
  The buttons "Pos 1" on the left and "Ctrl" on the right are easy to grip with your right and left little fingers.
• 2. "Top picture" and "Bottom picture"
  The "Image up" key can be to the right of the shift key (under the return key), the "Image down" key to the left of the left shift key (horizontal from the right "image up" key). The directions "up" and "down" are identical to the directions to the right and left of the arrow keys. The situation is excellent and the handles are easy to operate.
• 3. "Alt" and "Alt Gr" key
  The left "Alt" key can be half a key width to the right and the right "Alt Gr" key can be half a key width to the left.
• 4. "Esc" key
  The "Esc" key can preferably be to the left of the left arrow key.
• 5. "Pause" and "pressure"
  "Pause" and "pressure" can be above the backspace key.
• 6. "Roles"
  "Scroll" can be to the left of the "F" keys.

The numeric / calculator block is available for the vacated one Area.

Claims (7)

1. Keyboard for data and text processing, based on the key arrangement provided in particular for Microsoft® WINDOWS according to the industry standard ("IBM-MF-2"), with arrow keys arranged in the thumb area in front of the space bar, characterized in that in the middle of the grip area in front of the space bar, the left and right mouse button ("Start") and in front of these two buttons, a cursor control device ("visor") that can be operated either with the right or left thumb is seen before, the right and left of which are either each because two of the arrow keys diagonally to the space bar or one arrow key with a double assignment are arranged parallel to the space bar. 2. Keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that to the left of the row of digits is the "Del" key under which "Delete" key the "Insert" key, left of the Shift key the "Picture Down" button and under the "Picture Down" button the "Pos 1" button is located. 3. Keyboard according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the area of the right little finger to the right of the toggle button the "picture up" button, to the right below the "picture up" button, the "end" button and the right The "Ctrl" key is to the left of the "End" key.   4. Keyboard according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized ge indicates that the function keys with little Connect the distance to the upper row of digits, with the Numbering of the function keys with the number up to the "F10" key and the "F11" and "F12" keys immediately to the right of "F10" are arranged. 5. Keyboard according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized ge indicates that an additional button that matches the Functions "Print" / "Open" / "Save" is occupied in the right thumb area to the right of the arrow key or is attached parallel to the spacebar. 6. Keyboard according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized ge indicates that the "Esc" key is to the left of the left Arrow key arranged diagonally or parallel to the space bar is the "pause" - and the "print" button over the Backspace and the "scroll" key to the left of the "F" keys lies. 7. Keyboard according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized ge indicates that the left "Alt" key by half Key width to the right and the right "Alt Gr" key around half the key width are crazy to the left.