GB2149946B - Computer keyboard - Google Patents

Computer keyboard

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Publication number
GB2149946B
GB2149946B GB08430587A GB8430587A GB2149946B GB 2149946 B GB2149946 B GB 2149946B GB 08430587 A GB08430587 A GB 08430587A GB 8430587 A GB8430587 A GB 8430587A GB 2149946 B GB2149946 B GB 2149946B
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Prior art keywords
computer keyboard
keyboard
computer
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Expired
Application number
GB08430587A
Other versions
GB8430587D0 (en
GB2149946A (en
Inventor
James Martial Lapeyre
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Laitram LLC
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Laitram LLC
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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 GB8430587D0 publication Critical patent/GB8430587D0/en
Publication of GB2149946A publication Critical patent/GB2149946A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2149946B publication Critical patent/GB2149946B/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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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
    • 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
    • H03—ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    • H03M—CODING; DECODING; CODE CONVERSION IN GENERAL
    • H03M11/00—Coding in connection with keyboards or like devices, i.e. coding of the position of operated keys
    • H03M11/02—Details
    • H03M11/04—Coding of multifunction keys
    • H03M11/06—Coding of multifunction keys by operating the multifunction key itself in different ways
    • H03M11/08—Coding of multifunction keys by operating the multifunction key itself in different ways by operating selected combinations of multifunction keys
    • 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)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
GB08430587A 1983-01-21 1984-12-04 Computer keyboard Expired GB2149946B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

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
US52897583A 1983-09-02 1983-09-02

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB8430587D0 GB8430587D0 (en) 1985-01-09
GB2149946A GB2149946A (en) 1985-06-19
GB2149946B true GB2149946B (en) 1987-07-15

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Family Applications (2)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB08400798A Expired GB2133745B (en) 1983-01-21 1984-01-12 Increasing keyboard functions by depressing a plurality of keys simultaneously
GB08430587A Expired GB2149946B (en) 1983-01-21 1984-12-04 Computer keyboard

Family Applications Before (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB08400798A Expired GB2133745B (en) 1983-01-21 1984-01-12 Increasing keyboard functions by depressing a plurality of keys simultaneously

Country Status (5)

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JP (1) JPH0592837U (en)
CA (2) CA1213987A (en)
DE (1) DE3401976A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2539895B1 (en)
GB (2) GB2133745B (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5485370A (en) 1988-05-05 1996-01-16 Transaction Technology, Inc. Home services delivery system with intelligent terminal emulator
US5572572A (en) 1988-05-05 1996-11-05 Transaction Technology, Inc. Computer and telephone apparatus with user friendly interface and enhanced integrity features
US5870724A (en) 1989-12-08 1999-02-09 Online Resources & Communications Corporation Targeting advertising in a home retail banking delivery service

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FR2539895B1 (en) 1991-01-25
DE3401976A1 (en) 1984-07-26
GB8430587D0 (en) 1985-01-09
CA1213987A (en) 1986-11-12
GB2133745A (en) 1984-08-01
GB2133745B (en) 1987-07-22
FR2539895A1 (en) 1984-07-27
CA1221465A (en) 1987-05-05
JPH0592837U (en) 1993-12-17
GB8400798D0 (en) 1984-02-15
GB2149946A (en) 1985-06-19

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PE20 Patent expired after termination of 20 years

Effective date: 20040111