GB2386097B - Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text - Google Patents

Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text

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Publication number
GB2386097B
GB2386097B GB0205314A GB0205314A GB2386097B GB 2386097 B GB2386097 B GB 2386097B GB 0205314 A GB0205314 A GB 0205314A GB 0205314 A GB0205314 A GB 0205314A GB 2386097 B GB2386097 B GB 2386097B
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Prior art keywords
alphanumeric text
inputting alphanumeric
inputting
text
alphanumeric
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GB0205314A
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GB2386097A (en
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Kevin Thomson
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Priority to GB0205314A priority Critical patent/GB2386097B/en
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Priority to PCT/GB2002/005278 priority patent/WO2003075145A2/en
Priority to AU2002343074A priority patent/AU2002343074A1/en
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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
    • 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

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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)
GB0205314A 2002-03-06 2002-03-06 Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text Expired - Fee Related GB2386097B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0205314A GB2386097B (en) 2002-03-06 2002-03-06 Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text
PCT/GB2002/005278 WO2003075145A2 (en) 2002-03-06 2002-11-22 Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text
AU2002343074A AU2002343074A1 (en) 2002-03-06 2002-11-22 Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text

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GB0205314A GB2386097B (en) 2002-03-06 2002-03-06 Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text

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GB0205314D0 GB0205314D0 (en) 2002-04-17
GB2386097A GB2386097A (en) 2003-09-10
GB2386097B true GB2386097B (en) 2005-08-10

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AU (1) AU2002343074A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2386097B (en)
WO (1) WO2003075145A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

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US7658561B2 (en) 2006-09-27 2010-02-09 Research In Motion Limited Modified keyboard arrangement with distinct vowel keys
EP1906297A1 (en) * 2006-09-27 2008-04-02 Research In Motion Limited Keyboard arrangement with distinct vowel keys

Citations (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0898222A1 (en) * 1997-01-24 1999-02-24 Misawa Homes Co. Ltd Keypad
JPH11272403A (en) * 1998-01-22 1999-10-08 Misawa Homes Co Ltd Key inputting device
JP2001154788A (en) * 1999-11-26 2001-06-08 Idd Kk Portable input device and electronic equipment
JP2001265505A (en) * 2000-03-16 2001-09-28 Alps Electric Co Ltd Character input device for electronic equipment
WO2001096997A1 (en) * 2000-06-15 2001-12-20 Logoplan Electronic apparatus comprising an individual control keyboard for controlling other appliances

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US3929216A (en) * 1973-09-04 1975-12-30 Harvey Einbinder Input keyboards
JP3523343B2 (en) * 1993-12-27 2004-04-26 ミサワホーム株式会社 Key input device and key input method
US5900829A (en) * 1996-07-23 1999-05-04 Motorola, Inc. Method of and apparatus for detecting key actuations
US5861823A (en) * 1997-04-01 1999-01-19 Granite Communications Incorporated Data entry device having multifunction keys
US5954437A (en) * 1998-02-09 1999-09-21 Wen-Hung; Hsia Computer keyboard system enabling users to locate keys of letters, radicals and phonetic symbols quickly
AU2001238242A1 (en) * 2000-03-03 2001-09-17 Hirsberg, David Multifunctional keypad

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0898222A1 (en) * 1997-01-24 1999-02-24 Misawa Homes Co. Ltd Keypad
JPH11272403A (en) * 1998-01-22 1999-10-08 Misawa Homes Co Ltd Key inputting device
JP2001154788A (en) * 1999-11-26 2001-06-08 Idd Kk Portable input device and electronic equipment
JP2001265505A (en) * 2000-03-16 2001-09-28 Alps Electric Co Ltd Character input device for electronic equipment
WO2001096997A1 (en) * 2000-06-15 2001-12-20 Logoplan Electronic apparatus comprising an individual control keyboard for controlling other appliances

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GB0205314D0 (en) 2002-04-17
GB2386097A (en) 2003-09-10
AU2002343074A1 (en) 2003-09-16
WO2003075145A2 (en) 2003-09-12
WO2003075145A3 (en) 2004-02-12

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