DE4028840A1 - Keyboard with variable characteristics for computers etc. - has keys programmable by computer programs with indicators keys showing current function - Google Patents

Keyboard with variable characteristics for computers etc. - has keys programmable by computer programs with indicators keys showing current function

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DE4028840A1
DE4028840A1 DE4028840A DE4028840A DE4028840A1 DE 4028840 A1 DE4028840 A1 DE 4028840A1 DE 4028840 A DE4028840 A DE 4028840A DE 4028840 A DE4028840 A DE 4028840A DE 4028840 A1 DE4028840 A1 DE 4028840A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/10—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means together with a coded signal, e.g. in the form of personal identification information, like personal identification number [PIN] or biometric data
    • G07F7/1025—Identification of user by a PIN code
    • G07F7/1033—Details of the PIN pad
    • G07F7/1041—PIN input keyboard gets new key allocation at each use
    • 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
    • G06F3/0238—Programmable keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/30—Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass
    • G07C9/32—Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check
    • G07C9/33—Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check by means of a password

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Abstract

A keyboard with variable characteristics has at least one key with an electrical indicator showing the actual key function as specified by a computer program. The display can be a LCD or light emitting crystal display. The display (2) can be mounted horizontally, vertically, or inclined in the keyboard to give better visibility. The display and keying functions are built into the key body. Several bodies are mounted on a p.c.b. to form a keyboard. USE/ADVANTAGE - For operating computers or computer-controlled equipment using different languages with different symbols. Keyboard configuration can be varied by computer programs.

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Die Erfindung betrifft Tasten bzw. Tastaturen, die zur Bedienung von Computern bzw. computergesteuerten Geräten verwendet werden. Insbesondere betrifft die Erfindung Tastaturen zur Bedienung von Com­ putern mit Programmen, die eine große Anzahl von alphanumerischen oder grafischen Zeichen benötigen, zum Beispiel mit mehrsprachigen Textver­ arbeitungsprogrammen.The invention relates to keys or keyboards that are used to operate Computers or computer-controlled devices are used. In particular, the invention relates to keyboards for operating Com puter with programs that have a large number of alphanumeric or need graphic characters, for example with multilingual text work programs.

Bei den herkömmlichen Tastaturen wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß die Tastatur in mehreren Tastenfeldern für Buchstaben, Ziffern, Funkti­ onstasten etc. eingeteilt wird und die verschiedenen Funktionen einer Taste durch den Aufdruck mehrerer Zeichen auf dieser Taste angegeben werden. Für manche Computerprogramme sind zusätzliche Aufkleber oder spezielle Schablonen zur Angabe weiterer Funktionen der jeweiligen Ta­ sten erforderlich.With conventional keyboards, the task is solved in that the keyboard in several key fields for letters, numbers, functions buttons etc. and the various functions of a Key indicated by the printing of several characters on this key will. For some computer programs there are additional stickers or special templates for specifying further functions of the respective Ta most necessary.

Nachteil dieser Lösungen ist, daß sie die Möglichkeiten, die ein Computer bietet, nicht voll ausnützen können und deshalb in manchen Fällen für den Benützer umständlich und unübersichtlich sind. Insbesondere bei mehrsprachigen Textverarbeitungsprogrammen für Sprachen mit unter­ schiedlichen Schriftzeichen stoßen die herkömmlichen Lösungen auf ihre Grenzen. Die steigende Tendenz der Miniaturisierung der Computer und die Entwicklung der tragbaren Personalcomputer stellen zusätzliche Anforderungen an Tastaturen für solche Computer. Die Forderung, mög­ lichst kleine aber leistungsfähige Computer für mobile Anwendung zu bauen, ist mit der bisher bekannten Art der Kennzeichnung der Tasten nicht optimal zu erfüllen.Disadvantage of these solutions is that they are the possibilities that a computer offers, can not fully exploit and therefore in some cases for the users are cumbersome and confusing. Especially at multilingual word processing programs for languages with under different characters encounter the conventional solutions Limits. The increasing trend of miniaturization of computers and the development of portable personal computers represent additional Keyboard requirements for such computers. The request, possible small but powerful computers for mobile use build, is with the previously known way of labeling the buttons not optimal to fulfill.

Die beschriebene Aufgabe wird wie im Hauptanspruch erläutert erfin­ dungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß zur Bedienung des Computers Tasten verwendet werden, deren Bezeichnung nach Vorgabe des Computerpro­ grammes variiert werden kann. Hierzu werden die Tasten mit elektrischen Anzeigen wie z. B. Flüssigkristall- bzw. Leuchtkristallanzeigen versehen, auf denen die aktuelle Funktion der jeweiligen Taste angezeigt wird. In den Unteransprüchen sind verschiedene Ausführungsformen der er­ findungsgemäßen Tastatur genannt.The task described is invented as explained in the main claim solved according to the invention in that buttons for operating the computer are used, their designation according to the specifications of the Computerpro grammes can be varied. To do this, the buttons with electrical Ads such as B. liquid crystal or light crystal displays, on which the current function of the respective key is displayed. In the subclaims are different embodiments of the he keyboard according to the invention called.

Wesentlicher Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung ist, daß die Konfigu­ ration der Tastatur vom jeweiligen Computerprogramm variiert werden kann. Dadurch ist z. B. möglich, den gleichen Computer für eine Vielzahl von Sprachen mit unterschiedlichen Schriftzeichen ohne Umrüsten mit­ tels gleicher Tastatur zu bedienen. Weiterhin bietet diese Lösung die Möglichkeit, die Gesamtzahl der Tasten auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren, in dem je nach Bedarf die gleichen Tastenfelder für Buchstaben, Ziffern, Sonderzeichen etc. umgestellt werden. Darüber hinaus eröffnet diese Lösung neue Möglichkeiten für die Programmierer, anwenderfreundliche Programme zu erstellen.A major advantage of the solution according to the invention is that the configuration ration of the keyboard can be varied by the respective computer program can. This z. B. possible the same computer for a variety of languages with different characters without converting to use the same keyboard. This solution also offers the Possibility to keep the total number of buttons to a minimum, in the same keypads for letters, numbers, Special characters etc. It also opens up Solution new opportunities for programmers, user-friendly To create programs.

Claims (12)

1. Tastatur zur Bedienung von Computern bzw. computergesteuerten Geräten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß wenigstens eine Taste der Tastatur mit einer elektrischen Anzeige versehen ist, auf dem die jeweils aktuelle Funktion der Taste nach Vorgabe eines Computerprogrammes angezeigt wird.1. Keyboard for operating computers or computer-controlled devices, characterized in that at least one key of the keyboard is provided with an electrical display on which the respective current function of the key is displayed according to the specification of a computer program. 2. Tastatur nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die in An­ spruch 1 genannte elektrische Anzeige eine Flüssigkristallanzeige ist.2. Keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that the in Say 1 electrical display is a liquid crystal display. 3. Tastatur nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die in An­ spruch 1 genannte elektrische Anzeige eine Leuchtkristallanzeige ist.3. Keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that the in Say 1 electrical display is a luminescent crystal display. 4. Tastatur nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Anzeige 2 wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt in der horizontalen Ebene der Taste 1 angebracht ist.4. Keyboard according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the electrical display 2 is mounted as shown in Fig. 1 in the horizontal plane of the key 1 . 5. Tastatur nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Anzeige 2 in einer vertikalen Ebene der Taste 1 angebracht ist.5. Keyboard according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the electrical display 2 is mounted in a vertical plane of the key 1 . 6. Tastatur nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ebene, in der die elektrische Anzeige 2 angebracht ist zur besseren Sicht des Benützers schräg zur Tastaturebene angeordnet ist.6. Keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that the level in which the electrical display 2 is mounted for better visibility of the user is arranged obliquely to the keyboard level. 7. Tastatur nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die horizontale Ebene der Taste wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt zusätzlich mit einem Aufdruck 3 versehen ist.7. Keyboard according to claim 6, characterized in that the horizontal plane of the key as shown in Fig. 2 is additionally provided with an imprint 3 . 8. Tastatur nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Anzeige sowie die Schaltfunktion der Taste in dem Tastenkörper eingebaut sind und durch Einsetzen mehrerer solcher Tasten auf eine Leiterplatte die Tastatur gebildet ist.8. Keyboard according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized characterized in that the electrical display and the switching function of the Key are built into the key body and by inserting several such keys on a circuit board the keyboard is formed. 9. Tastatur nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrischen Anzeigen für mehrere Tasten auf einer gemeinsamen Leiterplatte angeordnet sind, worauf Tastenkörper mit durchsichtigen Fenstern zur Betrachtung der Anzeigen montiert sind.9. Keyboard according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized characterized in that the electrical displays for multiple buttons a common circuit board are arranged, whereupon key body transparent windows are mounted for viewing the displays. 10. Tastatur nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrischen Anzeigen für mehrere Tasten und die zugehörigen Tasten nebeneinander auf einer gemeinsamen Leiterplatte angeordnet sind.10. Keyboard according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized characterized in that the electrical indicators for multiple buttons and the associated buttons side by side on a common circuit board are arranged. 11. Tastatur nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schaltfunktion der Tasten durch Berührungs­ schalter ausgeführt wird.11. Keyboard according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterized characterized in that the switching function of the buttons by touch switch is executed. 12. Tastatur nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schaltfunktion der Tasten durch Lichtschalter ausgeführt wird.12. Keyboard according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterized characterized in that the switching function of the buttons by light switch is performed.
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DE9316607U1 (en) * 1993-10-29 1994-11-17 Schell Peter Display device for keyboards
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WO2003017080A2 (en) * 2001-08-17 2003-02-27 Danger, Inc A method of dynamically lighting keyboard glyphs
WO2003017080A3 (en) * 2001-08-17 2004-02-19 Danger Inc A method of dynamically lighting keyboard glyphs
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WO2004008304A2 (en) * 2002-07-15 2004-01-22 Ivan Gondim Leichsenring Unpredictable keyboard
WO2004008304A3 (en) * 2002-07-15 2004-04-01 Ivan Gondim Leichsenring Unpredictable keyboard
DE202012006899U1 (en) * 2012-07-17 2013-10-18 Alois Pöttinger Maschinenfabrik Ges.m.b.H. Agricultural machine

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