DE20104652U1 - keyboard - Google Patents

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DE20104652U1
DE20104652U1 DE20104652U DE20104652U DE20104652U1 DE 20104652 U1 DE20104652 U1 DE 20104652U1 DE 20104652 U DE20104652 U DE 20104652U DE 20104652 U DE20104652 U DE 20104652U DE 20104652 U1 DE20104652 U1 DE 20104652U1
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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
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1615—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function
    • G06F1/1616—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
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    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1662—Details related to the integrated keyboard
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1662—Details related to the integrated keyboard
    • G06F1/1666—Arrangements for reducing the size of the integrated keyboard for transport, e.g. foldable keyboards, keyboards with collapsible keys
    • 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
    • G06F3/0221—Arrangements for reducing keyboard size for transport or storage, e.g. foldable keyboards, keyboards with collapsible keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches 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
    • H01H13/86—Switches 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 the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/046—Casings convertible
    • H01H2223/05—Casings convertible composed of hingedly connected sections

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  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)

Description

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Der Beschreibungstext wurde nicht elektronisch erfaßt The description text was not recorded electronically  

Der Beschreibungstext wurde nicht elektronisch erfaßt The description text was not recorded electronically  

Der Beschreibungstext wurde nicht elektronisch erfaßt The description text was not recorded electronically  

Der Beschreibungstext wurde nicht elektronisch erfaßt The description text was not recorded electronically  

Der Beschreibungstext wurde nicht elektronisch erfaßt The description text was not recorded electronically  

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Claims (13)

1. Tastatur mit mindestens einer Tastaturfläche (1), auf welche eine Vielzahl von Tasten (2) mit Zeichen angeordnet ist, welche von den beiden Händen einer Person bedienbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in einer freihaltenden Gebrauchsstellung die Tastatur in den beiden nebeneinander liegenden hohlen Händen der Person zwischen beiden Daumen und den Fingern anordnbar ist, wobei jede Taste (2) der mindestens einen Tastaturfläche (1) mit entweder dem rechten Daumen oder dem linken Daumen erreichbar ist.1. Keyboard with at least one keyboard surface ( 1 ) on which a plurality of keys ( 2 ) with characters are arranged, which can be operated by the two hands of a person, characterized in that in a free-use position, the keyboard in the two lying side by side the person's cupped hands can be arranged between both thumbs and fingers, each key ( 2 ) of the at least one keyboard surface ( 1 ) being accessible with either the right thumb or the left thumb. 2. Tastatur nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die mindestens eine Tastaturfläche (1) im Bereich jedes Daumens mindestens einen zumindest teilweise bogenförmigen oder winkelförmigen Außenrand (10) aufweist.2. Keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one keyboard surface ( 1 ) in the region of each thumb has at least one at least partially arcuate or angular outer edge ( 10 ). 3. Tastatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die mindestens eine Tastaturfläche (1) aus mindestens zwei Tastaturflächenelementen besteht, welche klappbar und verrastbar sind.3. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one keyboard surface ( 1 ) consists of at least two keyboard surface elements which can be folded and locked. 4. Tastatur nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastaturfläche (1) aus vier zusammenklappbaren und verrastbaren Tastaturflächenelementen (3, 4, 5, 6) besteht.4. Keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that the keyboard surface ( 1 ) consists of four collapsible and lockable keyboard surface elements ( 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ). 5. Tastatur nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein erstes Tastaturflächenelement (3) quadratisch, ein zweites Tastaturflächenelement (4) halbkreisförmig und ein drittes Tastaturflächenelement (5) und ein viertes Tastaturflächenelement (6) jeweils flügenartig in Form eines abgeschnittenen Rechtecks mit einem bogenförmigen Außenrand ist. 5. Keyboard according to claim 4, characterized in that a first keyboard surface element ( 3 ) square, a second keyboard surface element ( 4 ) semicircular and a third keyboard surface element ( 5 ) and a fourth keyboard surface element ( 6 ) each flight-like in the form of a cropped rectangle with an arcuate Outer edge is. 6. Tastatur nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedes der vier Tastaturflächenelemente (3, 4, 5, 6) etwa dreieckförmig mit je einem teilweise bogenförmigen Außenrand (10) ist.6. Keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the four keyboard surface elements ( 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ) is approximately triangular, each with a partially arcuate outer edge ( 10 ). 7. Tastatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tasten (2) zumindest in zueinander parallelen und geraden Reihen (13) angeordnet sind.7. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keys ( 2 ) are arranged at least in parallel and straight rows ( 13 ). 8. Tastatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tasten (2) zumindest in bogenförmigen Reihen (14) angeordnet sind.8. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keys ( 2 ) are arranged at least in arcuate rows ( 14 ). 9. Tastatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf den Tasten (2) mindestens die Buchstaben des Alphabetes angeordnet sind.9. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the letters of the alphabet are arranged on the keys ( 2 ). 10. Tastatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf den Tasten (2) alphanumerische Zeichen angeordnet sind.10. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that alphanumeric characters are arranged on the keys ( 2 ). 11. Tastatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine zweite Tastaturfläche (17) mit Tasten (2) senkrecht zu der ersten Tastaturfläche (1) vorgesehen ist.11. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a second keyboard surface ( 17 ) with keys ( 2 ) is provided perpendicular to the first keyboard surface ( 1 ). 12. Tastatur nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die zweite Tastaturfläche (17) an einer Stirnseite (16) der ersten Tastaturfläche (1) verläuft und die Tasten (2) dieser zweiten Tastaturfläche (17) mit den Fingern der Person erreichbar sind. 12. Keyboard according to claim 11, characterized in that the second keyboard surface ( 17 ) on an end face ( 16 ) of the first keyboard surface ( 1 ) and the keys ( 2 ) of this second keyboard surface ( 17 ) can be reached with the fingers of the person. 13. Tastatur nach Anspruch 11 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine weitere oder die zweite Tastaturfläche (17) an einer an einer Unterseite der ersten Tastaturfläche (1) dazu senkrecht angeordneten Sockelfläche verläuft und die Tasten (2) dieser zweiten Tastaturfläche (17) mit den Fingern der Person erreichbar sind.13. Keyboard according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that a further or the second keyboard surface ( 17 ) on a bottom surface of the first keyboard surface ( 1 ) arranged perpendicular thereto and the keys ( 2 ) of this second keyboard surface ( 17 ) can be reached with the person’s fingers.
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PCT/DE2002/000885 WO2002075514A2 (en) 2001-03-15 2002-03-12 Keyboard

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US7113111B2 (en) 2004-02-26 2006-09-26 Research In Motion Limited Keyboard arrangement for handheld electronic devices
DE602004002752T2 (en) * 2004-02-26 2007-02-01 Research In Motion Ltd., Waterloo Keyboard arrangement for a portable electronic device

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US5122786A (en) * 1990-06-27 1992-06-16 Freeman Rader Ergonomic keypads for desktop and armrest applications
US5410333A (en) * 1992-03-18 1995-04-25 Conway; Kevin M. Computer keyboard
WO1998002312A1 (en) * 1996-07-11 1998-01-22 Yu Leung Chan Computer keyboard and method for configuring same
GB2323331B (en) * 1997-03-21 2000-11-22 Simon Richard Daniel Collapsible keyboard
US6025986A (en) * 1997-12-18 2000-02-15 Daniel I. Sternglass Retractable palmrest for keyboard-equipped electronic products
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