GB2362133A - Compact computer keyboard having 10 alpha-numeric keys out of an overall total of 25 keys - Google Patents

Compact computer keyboard having 10 alpha-numeric keys out of an overall total of 25 keys Download PDF

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GB2362133A
GB2362133A GB0011258A GB0011258A GB2362133A GB 2362133 A GB2362133 A GB 2362133A GB 0011258 A GB0011258 A GB 0011258A GB 0011258 A GB0011258 A GB 0011258A GB 2362133 A GB2362133 A GB 2362133A
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Paul Grasby
Tasha Ryder
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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

Abstract

The keyboard includes 10 alpha-numeric keys out of an overall total of 25 keys. The alpha-numeric keys may be arranged in a central cluster which is surrounded by the other keys. The keyboard includes all of the normal data entry function keys, with multiple functions provided by a combination of some keys. The keyboard may be used with predictive software to enable a user to type with the use of a small number of keys. The arrangement may be used in a desktop computer, laptop computer, hand held computer, television remote control unit, or other hand held data entry terminal.

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Compact Computer Kevboard 2362133 Principal features:
- 10 Keys for alphabetic entry - 25 keys in total - Numeric Lock, caps lock and shift, and 'key function' keys enable multiple use of keys Function keys placed around the cluster of 10 keys to provide normal function key facilities - Designed to run with predictive text software to enable typing using a small number of keys - Intended to be used for,palmtop and laptop computers where key size is an issue - remote controls where, for example, email is sent via a television - normal computers to save desk space The software to run the keyboard cannot be patented, but we anticipate the idea of the keyboard and its application can be.
Where space is at a premium, which it is as computers become smaller, such a keyboard can be used. As voice recognition software becomes more widely used, the keyboard will be partially redundant. Touch typing is possible at normal typing speeds when running predictive text software that also recognises the context a word is being used in, thus avoiding many of the possible multiple words matches for a given sequence of key presses and letter combinations.
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1. A compact keyboard for use with or incorporation into any computer or data entry device, and any data transmission or receiving device 2. A keyboard as claimed in Claim 1 that uses 10 keys for alphanumeric entry

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  1. 3. A keyboard as claimed in Claim 1 that uses a total of 25 keys to give
    access to all normal typing, data entry and processing functions
    4. A keyboard as claimed in all othe above claims that has connectivity to all standard computer keyboard ports 5. A keyboard as Qlaimed in all of the above claims that is part of a television remote control device Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows Page 2 of 3 Claims 1. A compact keyboard for use with a computer that uses 10 keys for alphanumeric entry, predictive software to anticipate and complete words as they are typed and a total of 25 keys to give access to all normal typing, data entry and processing functions, with connectivity to all standard computer keyboard ports 4
GB0011258A 2000-05-11 2000-05-11 Compact computer keyboard having 10 alpha-numeric keys out of an overall total of 25 keys Withdrawn GB2362133A (en)

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Cited By (2)

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GB2383560A (en) * 2001-12-27 2003-07-02 Te-Chuan Chen Two-part hand-held computer keyboard and joystick/mouse with clamping facility
US8033744B2 (en) 2004-07-29 2011-10-11 Paul Lloyd Baker Keyboard for a handheld computer device

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US5861823A (en) * 1997-04-01 1999-01-19 Granite Communications Incorporated Data entry device having multifunction keys
US5977901A (en) * 1996-12-09 1999-11-02 Sony Corporation Remote control unit with backlit function indicator
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US4042777A (en) * 1975-10-06 1977-08-16 International Business Machines Corporation One-handed keyboard and its control means
US4597056A (en) * 1981-10-30 1986-06-24 Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Language translator having circuitry for retrieving full words after single letter input
US4891777A (en) * 1983-05-11 1990-01-02 The Laitram Corporation Single hand keyboard arrays providing alphanumeric capabilities from twelve keys
US5087910A (en) * 1985-07-29 1992-02-11 Guyot Sionnest Laurent Electronic keyboard for one-hand operation
US4846598A (en) * 1987-12-21 1989-07-11 Livits Eric A One-handed keyboard
EP0540147A2 (en) * 1991-09-03 1993-05-05 Edward D. Lin Multi-status multi-function data processing key and key array
US5635958A (en) * 1992-12-09 1997-06-03 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Information inputting and processing apparatus
US5852414A (en) * 1995-01-04 1998-12-22 Yu; Seymour H. 4-way triangular-shaped alphanumeric keyboard
US5661505A (en) * 1995-01-13 1997-08-26 Livits; Eric A. Single hand-controlled computer input device
US5797098A (en) * 1995-07-19 1998-08-18 Pacific Communication Sciences, Inc. User interface for cellular telephone
US5977901A (en) * 1996-12-09 1999-11-02 Sony Corporation Remote control unit with backlit function indicator
US5861823A (en) * 1997-04-01 1999-01-19 Granite Communications Incorporated Data entry device having multifunction keys
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2383560A (en) * 2001-12-27 2003-07-02 Te-Chuan Chen Two-part hand-held computer keyboard and joystick/mouse with clamping facility
US8033744B2 (en) 2004-07-29 2011-10-11 Paul Lloyd Baker Keyboard for a handheld computer device

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