DE602005018393D1 - Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung - Google Patents

Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung

Info

Publication number
DE602005018393D1
DE602005018393D1 DE602005018393T DE602005018393T DE602005018393D1 DE 602005018393 D1 DE602005018393 D1 DE 602005018393D1 DE 602005018393 T DE602005018393 T DE 602005018393T DE 602005018393 T DE602005018393 T DE 602005018393T DE 602005018393 D1 DE602005018393 D1 DE 602005018393D1
Authority
DE
Germany
Prior art keywords
keys
keypad
predetermined region
user
keyboard
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
DE602005018393T
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Teodor Dabov
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
BlackBerry Ltd
Original Assignee
Research in Motion Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Research in Motion Ltd filed Critical Research in Motion Ltd
Publication of DE602005018393D1 publication Critical patent/DE602005018393D1/de
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • 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
    • G06F3/023—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
    • G06F3/0234—Character input methods using switches operable in different directions
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01H13/702—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 with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H01H13/705—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 with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
    • H01H13/7057—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 with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys characterised by the arrangement of operating parts in relation to each other, e.g. pre-assembled groups of 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
    • H01H13/84—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 ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • 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
    • H01H13/84—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 ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H01H13/85—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 ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback characterised by tactile feedback features
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/004—Larger or different actuating area
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/006—Different feeling for different switch sites
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/01—Off centre actuation
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/024—Profile on actuator
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72475—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones specially adapted for disabled users
    • H04M1/72481—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones specially adapted for disabled users for visually impaired users

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
  • Electrophonic Musical Instruments (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Telephone Function (AREA)
DE602005018393T 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung Expired - Lifetime DE602005018393D1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP05253446A EP1729315B1 (de) 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Tragbares electronisches Gerät und Tastatur mit ertastbaren Merkmalen
EP07113598A EP1865524B1 (de) 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
DE602005018393D1 true DE602005018393D1 (de) 2010-01-28

Family

ID=35351722

Family Applications (3)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
DE602005002254T Expired - Lifetime DE602005002254T2 (de) 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Tragbares electronisches Gerät und Tastatur mit ertastbaren Merkmalen
DE602005025266T Expired - Lifetime DE602005025266D1 (de) 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung
DE602005018393T Expired - Lifetime DE602005018393D1 (de) 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung

Family Applications Before (2)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
DE602005002254T Expired - Lifetime DE602005002254T2 (de) 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Tragbares electronisches Gerät und Tastatur mit ertastbaren Merkmalen
DE602005025266T Expired - Lifetime DE602005025266D1 (de) 2005-06-03 2005-06-03 Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung

Country Status (4)

Country Link
EP (3) EP1865524B1 (de)
AT (3) ATE371945T1 (de)
CA (1) CA2549331C (de)
DE (3) DE602005002254T2 (de)

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8400400B2 (en) 2007-11-05 2013-03-19 Research In Motion Limited Raised rail enhanced reduced keyboard upon a handheld electronic device
EP2120430A1 (de) * 2008-05-15 2009-11-18 Ke Shen Lin Mobiltelefon mit Wähltasten auf unebener Fläche
US8339782B2 (en) 2009-09-18 2012-12-25 Research In Motion Limited Handheld electronic device and keypad having keys with upstanding engagement surfaces
EP2299665A1 (de) * 2009-09-18 2011-03-23 Research In Motion Limited Tragbare elektronische Vorrichtung und Tastatur mit Tasten mit hochstehenden Eingriffsflächen
US8600450B2 (en) * 2011-12-28 2013-12-03 Sony Corporation Receiving user input on a graphical user interface
JP7074844B2 (ja) * 2018-04-18 2022-05-24 三菱電機株式会社 スイッチ

Family Cites Families (16)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4197586A (en) * 1978-04-24 1980-04-08 Hewlett-Packard Company Electronic calculator assembly
FR2435353A1 (fr) * 1978-09-06 1980-04-04 Thomson Ericsson Telephones St Perfectionnements aux claviers et pedaliers
JPS57500015A (de) * 1980-02-05 1982-01-07
GB2084802B (en) * 1980-09-30 1984-03-28 Standard Telephones Cables Ltd Keypad buttons
JPS5787383A (en) * 1980-11-21 1982-05-31 Koji Matsumoto Guide key of roman type writer
US4430531A (en) * 1982-03-15 1984-02-07 Hewlett-Packard Company Snap disc keyboard
EP0654727A3 (de) * 1993-11-24 1998-07-01 Microsoft Corporation Hinweisanordnung und Kippvorrichtung enthaltende Tastatur
US5899616A (en) * 1997-10-21 1999-05-04 Caplan; Leslie S. Impact absorbing keyboard, contoured to the natural shape of the hand and method of using
JPH11144553A (ja) * 1997-11-07 1999-05-28 Nippon Columbia Co Ltd 操作ボタンを備えた電子機器
US6278442B1 (en) 1998-06-26 2001-08-21 Research In Motion Limited Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs
US6489950B1 (en) 1998-06-26 2002-12-03 Research In Motion Limited Hand-held electronic device with auxiliary input device
US6495784B2 (en) * 2000-05-16 2002-12-17 Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Step keys, step key assembly, and terminal having the step key assembly
DE10128908A1 (de) * 2001-06-15 2002-12-19 Christoph Doerrer Eingabefeld mit haptischer Rückmeldung zur Bedienung technischer Geräte
US6972749B2 (en) * 2001-08-29 2005-12-06 Microsoft Corporation Touch-sensitive device for scrolling a document on a display
US6667697B2 (en) * 2002-04-23 2003-12-23 June E. Botich Modified keys on a keyboard
JP2007517291A (ja) * 2003-12-31 2007-06-28 リサーチ イン モーション リミテッド キーボード配置

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ATE491217T1 (de) 2010-12-15
ATE452416T1 (de) 2010-01-15
EP1865524A1 (de) 2007-12-12
EP1729315B1 (de) 2007-08-29
EP2144262A1 (de) 2010-01-13
EP1865524B1 (de) 2009-12-16
EP2144262B1 (de) 2010-12-08
CA2549331A1 (en) 2006-12-03
CA2549331C (en) 2011-03-15
DE602005002254T2 (de) 2008-05-29
DE602005025266D1 (de) 2011-01-20
EP2144262A8 (de) 2010-04-28
ATE371945T1 (de) 2007-09-15
EP1729315A1 (de) 2006-12-06
DE602005002254D1 (de) 2007-10-11

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
SG156629A1 (en) An electronic hand-held device with a back cover keypad and a related method
ATE479272T1 (de) Mobilkommunikationsendgerät
WO2002079958A3 (en) Handheld electronic device with touch pad
BRPI0601294A8 (pt) Conjunto de teclado e terminal portátil
AU301746S (en) Handheld communication device
AU301737S (en) Handheld communication device
AU301652S (en) Handheld communication device
EP2079010A3 (de) Tragbare elektronische Vorrichtung und Betriebsverfahren dafür
JP2012519418A5 (de)
FI20001744L (fi) Näppäin- ja painikejärjestely kannettavaa, ainakin kaksi käyttöasentoa käsittävää, taitettavaa elektronista laitetta varten
DE602005018393D1 (de) Elektronisches Handgerät und Tastatur mit taktiler Rückmeldung
ATE475192T1 (de) TRAGBARE ELEKTRONISCHE VORRICHTUNG UND TASTATUR MIT VERBESSERTER NUTZBARKEIT UND REDUZIERTER GRÖßE UND ZUGEHÖRIGES VERFAHREN
ATE508406T1 (de) Tragbare elektronische vorrichtung mit rollkugeleingabe
DE602005009134D1 (de) Tragbares elektronisches Gerät mit Anzeige von Disambiguierungsauswahlmöglichkeiten und entsprechende Methode
DE602005010308D1 (de) In der hand tragbares elektronisches gerät mit mehreren betriebsarten
DE602007009070D1 (de) Tastatur mit veränderbarem Erscheinungsbild für ein tragbares Kommunikationsgerät
TW200713085A (en) A portable electronic device with inputting by hand
TW200712992A (en) Electronic apparatus and touch pad device
DE602006010861D1 (de) Abschaltung des Betriebs einer Kamera von einem tragbares Mobiltelefon auf der Basis von an/ab-schaltenden Vorrichtungen
GB2433474A (en) Keypad and handheld electronic device
TW200741438A (en) Electronic apparatus
DE602006010062D1 (de) Tastatur für tragbares elektronisches Gerät mit einem Lichtleiter
TW200723686A (en) Keyboard with combination keys, electronic device and method for entering character
TW200734903A (en) Electronic device with a character input jog dial
TW200741521A (en) Cursor device and electronic device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
8364 No opposition during term of opposition