GB2134042B - Keyboard with extra functions obtained by pressing key combinations - Google Patents

Keyboard with extra functions obtained by pressing key combinations

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Publication number
GB2134042B
GB2134042B GB08400797A GB8400797A GB2134042B GB 2134042 B GB2134042 B GB 2134042B GB 08400797 A GB08400797 A GB 08400797A GB 8400797 A GB8400797 A GB 8400797A GB 2134042 B GB2134042 B GB 2134042B
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Prior art keywords
keyboard
pressing key
key combinations
functions obtained
extra functions
Prior art date
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Expired
Application number
GB08400797A
Other versions
GB2134042A (en
GB8400797D0 (en
Inventor
James Martial Lapeyre
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Laitram LLC
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Laitram LLC
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Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US06459998 external-priority patent/US4547860B1/en
Priority claimed from US06/488,692 external-priority patent/US4549279A/en
Application filed by Laitram LLC filed Critical Laitram LLC
Publication of GB8400797D0 publication Critical patent/GB8400797D0/en
Publication of GB2134042A publication Critical patent/GB2134042A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2134042B publication Critical patent/GB2134042B/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J5/00—Devices or arrangements for controlling character selection
    • B41J5/08—Character or syllable selected by means of keys or keyboards of the typewriter type
    • B41J5/10—Arrangements of keyboards, e.g. key button disposition
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J5/00—Devices or arrangements for controlling character selection
    • B41J5/08—Character or syllable selected by means of keys or keyboards of the typewriter type
    • B41J5/28—Multiple-action keys, e.g. keys depressed by two or more amounts or movable in two or more directions to effect different functions or selections
    • 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
    • G06F3/0233—Character input methods
    • G06F3/0235—Character input methods using chord techniques
    • 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
    • G06F3/0233—Character input methods
    • G06F3/0236—Character input methods using selection techniques to select from displayed items
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/12—Push-buttons
    • H01H2003/127—Details of the key cap concerning the actuation by fingernails or having provision to allow usage with long fingernails
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/036—Plural multifunctional miniature keys for one symbol
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/002—Legends replaceable; adaptable
    • H01H2219/01—Liquid crystal
    • H01H2219/011—Liquid crystal with integrated photo- or thermovoltaic cell as power supply

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
GB08400797A 1983-01-21 1984-01-12 Keyboard with extra functions obtained by pressing key combinations Expired GB2134042B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US06459998 US4547860B1 (en) 1983-01-21 1983-01-21 Computer keyboards with few keys designating hundreds of functions
US06/488,692 US4549279A (en) 1983-01-21 1983-04-26 Single hand, single finger stroke alphameric data processing keyboard system
US49361383A 1983-05-11 1983-05-11

Publications (3)

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GB8400797D0 GB8400797D0 (en) 1984-02-15
GB2134042A GB2134042A (en) 1984-08-08
GB2134042B true GB2134042B (en) 1986-01-02

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GB08400797A Expired GB2134042B (en) 1983-01-21 1984-01-12 Keyboard with extra functions obtained by pressing key combinations

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JP (1) JPH0517727U (en)
CA (1) CA1213067A (en)
DE (1) DE3401942A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2539894B1 (en)
GB (1) GB2134042B (en)
IT (1) IT1221795B (en)

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GB2134042A (en) 1984-08-08
FR2539894B1 (en) 1990-11-16
IT8447555A0 (en) 1984-01-18
FR2539894A1 (en) 1984-07-27
IT1221795B (en) 1990-07-12
DE3401942C2 (en) 1992-10-08
JPH0517727U (en) 1993-03-05
DE3401942A1 (en) 1984-11-15
CA1213067A (en) 1986-10-21
GB8400797D0 (en) 1984-02-15

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PE20 Patent expired after termination of 20 years

Effective date: 20040111