FR2842918A1 - Data or command input device, e.g. for a computer, comprises a screen, push or touch keys and a multi-position key with the keys used together to provide multiple possible key combinations - Google Patents

Data or command input device, e.g. for a computer, comprises a screen, push or touch keys and a multi-position key with the keys used together to provide multiple possible key combinations Download PDF

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FR2842918A1
FR2842918A1 FR0209427A FR0209427A FR2842918A1 FR 2842918 A1 FR2842918 A1 FR 2842918A1 FR 0209427 A FR0209427 A FR 0209427A FR 0209427 A FR0209427 A FR 0209427A FR 2842918 A1 FR2842918 A1 FR 2842918A1
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    • 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
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Device for input of data or commands comprises a housing (1), of which one of the lateral faces can incorporate a screen, four pressure operated keys (3) and a multi-position key (4). The multi-position key enables selection of a series of 15 key combinations with the other four keys.

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-1 La présente invention concerne un dispositif de saisie de données ou-1 The present invention relates to a data entry device or

Commandes. La saisie des données informatiques s'effectuent habituellement, par l'intermédiaire de claviers à touches enfonçables ou tactiles, héritiers des claviers des machines à écrire mécaniques. Ce type de clavier présente l'inconvénient de nécessiter un grand nombre de touches et donc d'être de grande dimension si on veut que la taille des touches soit compatible avec celles des doigts, de devoir être posés à plat et de mobiliser les deux mains pour être utilisés (surtout si on à réduit le nombre  Orders. Computer data entry is usually carried out via keyboards with push-in or touch-sensitive keys, heirs to the keyboards of mechanical typewriters. This type of keyboard has the disadvantage of requiring a large number of keys and therefore of being large if one wants the size of the keys to be compatible with those of the fingers, of having to be laid flat and of mobilizing both hands. to be used (especially if we reduced the number

de touches standard en utilisant des combinaisons de touches).  standard keys using key combinations).

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à ces  The device according to the invention overcomes these

inconvénients. il est en effet constitué d'une poignée munie de cinq boutons (un pour chaque doigts). la saisie des données s'effectuant en pressant des combinaisons de touches.  disadvantages. it is in fact made up of a handle provided with five buttons (one for each finger). data entry is carried out by pressing key combinations.

Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation: -Le nombre de combinaisons possibles avec cinq touches étant limité à 31, ce qui est insuffisant avec le nombre nécessaire à la saisie informatique, une des touches doit posséder plusieurs position. a chaque position de cette touche on associe jusqu'à 15 combinaisons(chaque combinaison de touche, correspondant à un caractère saisi 20 ou une commande) avec les quatre autres touches sur lesquelles on agit par simples  According to particular embodiments: the number of possible combinations with five keys being limited to 31, which is insufficient with the number necessary for computer input, one of the keys must have several positions. each position of this key is associated with up to 15 combinations (each key combination, corresponding to a character entered 20 or a command) with the other four keys which are acted on by simple

pressions simultanées. Cette touche multiposition peut être constituée d'une molette ou d'un petit levier à cinq positions. On peut aussi résoudre le problème en prévoyant plusieurs positions sur chaque touche.  simultaneous presses. This multi-position key can consist of a thumb wheel or a small lever with five positions. The problem can also be solved by providing several positions on each key.

-La poignée peut être munie d'un écran de visualisation.  -The handle can be provided with a display screen.

-La poignée peut être intégrée à un agenda ou organiseur électronique, ou à un  -The handle can be integrated into a calendar or electronic organizer, or into a

téléphone portable.cellphone.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention: -la figure 1 présente une vue de coté En référence à ces dessins, le dispositif comporte un boîtier (1), dont l'une des faces latérales peut incorporer un écran(2), quatre touches à simple pression(3) et  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: FIG. 1 presents a side view With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a housing (1), one of the side faces of which can incorporate a screen (2), four keys to single press (3) and

une touche multiposition(4).a multi-position key (4).

A titre d'exemple non limitatif, la poignée aura des dimensions de l'ordre de  By way of nonlimiting example, the handle will have dimensions of the order of

cm de haut par 6 cm de large et 2 cm d'épaisseur.  cm high by 6 cm wide and 2 cm thick.

Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à la saisie de  The device according to the invention is particularly intended for entering

données ou de commandes.data or orders.

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Revendicationsclaims I)Dispositif pour effectuer la saisie de données ou de commandes, caractérisé  I) Device for entering data or commands, characterized en ce qu'il comporte un boitier (1), dont l'une des faces latérales peut incorporer un écran(2), quatre touches à simple pression(3) et une touche multiposition(4).  in that it comprises a housing (1), one of the side faces of which can incorporate a screen (2), four one-touch keys (3) and a multi-position key (4). 2)Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le bouton multiposition (4) permet, à chacune de ses positions, de sélectionner une serie de 15  2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the multiposition button (4) allows, at each of its positions, to select a series of 15 combinaisons avec les quatre autres touches.  combinations with the other four keys. 3)Dispositif selon les revendications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce que les touches  3) Device according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that the keys à simple pression son actionnées par pression (3) sur une à quatre touches simultanément de facon à ce que pour chaque position de la touche multiposition (4),  at the touch of a button, actuated by pressing (3) one to four keys simultaneously so that for each position of the multi-position key (4), on puisse déterminer 15 combinaisons de touches.  15 key combinations can be determined.
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WO1994028479A1 (en) * 1993-05-28 1994-12-08 Stefan Gollasch Character input process and device
US5432510A (en) * 1993-03-22 1995-07-11 Matthews; Walter S. Ambidextrous single hand chordic data management device
EP1143327A1 (en) * 2000-04-05 2001-10-10 Research In Motion Limited Hand-held electronic device with thumbwheel
US20020014395A1 (en) * 2000-08-02 2002-02-07 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Text entry on portable device

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US5432510A (en) * 1993-03-22 1995-07-11 Matthews; Walter S. Ambidextrous single hand chordic data management device
WO1994028479A1 (en) * 1993-05-28 1994-12-08 Stefan Gollasch Character input process and device
EP1143327A1 (en) * 2000-04-05 2001-10-10 Research In Motion Limited Hand-held electronic device with thumbwheel
US20020014395A1 (en) * 2000-08-02 2002-02-07 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Text entry on portable device

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