JPS5915276A - Codic keyboard used for short-time learning of operation, learning method and code therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a keyboard, and more particularly relates to a coachic keyboard, a technique for significantly increasing the efficiency of learning the operation of a coachic keyboard, and a code for use in the technique e. .

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The British patent application published as British Patent Publication No. 4,06≠, 7za78 in 0H and 03t, 137,
An excellent corporate keyboard is sometimes listed on nQ. British Patent Office Publication No. 4otg, /17fi.

The issue describes a multi-set partner'' action chord arrangement and a memory device that allows you to quickly learn how to operate the keyboard to create 7 and to recall the coachic chords used without having to recall them in combination.Furthermore, , structural features of the keyboard that enhance the efficiency of muscle movement are also described.

Further research by the Applicant has determined that key function is important in terms of muscle engagement efficiency for cooperative keyboards. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a key structure for a copier key port that significantly increases operating efficiency.

In general, the use of memory devices to learn code manipulation is well known. example is.

Britain! I4-π [Specification ■ The storage device described in Parts g, o3t, and g39q employs the concept of geometric association. Characters or other RUs to be encoded
The No. 2 shape has a certain geometrical similarity to the arrangement of operational positions required to coat such a letter or d-pi.

)) il :jlS (')'irut' nL about the method from the perspective of group
I have no recollection of it at all.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a coach keyboard with significantly higher efficiency of muscle movement compared to prior art coach keyboards.

A cooperative keyboard according to a curious embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of keys, each key having a predetermined movement path and an input point disposed on a predetermined key device along the predetermined movement path. has. The multiple keys are pressed with the first finger and the second finger, respectively.
The first and second fingers are placed so that the first and second fingers can be placed on the fingers.
and the third key are different from each other in seven or more points among the predetermined interlocking paths, input points, and force conditions.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cooperative keyboard includes a plurality of keys, each key having a size from j mm to 2
It has a predetermined path of motion with a length of mm.

Further, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a cooperative keyboard includes a plurality of keys having linear force/displacement characteristics throughout their strokes.

Furthermore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the input point of the valley gear is the point at which the key is completely (') the minus of the distance from the non-pressed position of the key to the point where the key is not pressed. and the -third point.

Still, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the coaching keyboard includes a plurality of keys, each key having a predetermined path of movement disposed along the axis of the direction of movement. 'ItIIl l:J,' is not in the I-me line.

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the axis along the direction of movement of each key is the axis parallel to the direction in which the force of the operator's finger placed on each key is applied. is placed parallel to.

Furthermore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the key is 200~t.
The time exceeds oo milliseconds.

A device is provided for providing key output.

The invention also relates to a method for quickly learning how to code a cooperative keyboard. The present invention-
- The method according to the embodiment includes the steps of: selecting a plurality of keyboard operating position arrays having predetermined geometric interrelationships that are visually recognizable; and assigning a corresponding symbol to each of the plurality of operating position arrays; and presenting a plurality of operation position arrays together with words defined by a plurality of symbols corresponding thereto for training operations.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of operation position arrays and the corresponding inner surface is associated with each other so that ΔC
A plurality of such groups containing all the symbols to be learned are defined to form a memorized croup, and can be taught to the operator during ill training.

Further in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a code for use with a co-op isometric keyboard, which can be learned in a short period of time, includes a first plurality of groups of symbols and operating position sequences that are respectively associated with degrees. , each croup is visually recognized i
] in the second plurality of operational position arrays having a relationship. Seven symbols correspond to each operating position array, and the symbols in each group can be combined to form easily memorized words. □゛According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is a dc number d2 character.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

After extensive research by the Applicant, it has been found that correct key operation is very important when considering the performance of a Co-op Ink keychain.In order that you may fully understand the present invention, we have provided this information. Briefly explain the results of the research. 1. When pressing a push button or switch on a piece of equipment, the operator is informed that the seven actions have been completed and can move on to the next action. It is well known that it is necessary to provide a certain divine feedback function.There are various types of such feedback.
For example, auditory feedback such as the beeping sound that occurs each time a number key is pressed on an 81 machine;
When you press a push button in an elevator, the button lights up.
(In cases where non-moving switch contacts are used in machines, elevators, etc.) Touching by touch, which detects the contact between the operator's fingers and the keys, and the movement of the keys on a typewriter. There are feeds and Q-tsuku based on motion perception such as sensing and 1-ru.

Visual and auditory foot-picking can be sufficiently time-limited, thus passing is not suitable for feedback on keyboard operations due to the long time required between movements.

Feed for push button operation/〈Regarding d
l, /97 in V month, 011 (Published by Elm'ri! Low Design News (EIc+:Moron 1
(XDesign Ncws) has the following description: 1. The natural or expected result of a button/push action is a tactile response. 11-When there is a sudden and obvious change in force1-, the most natural and acceptable response method is to express this with the audible fc associated with the pressure change. is a manual typewriter or an electric typewriter
The key of the preceding technique + Ps like the key of! The graph in Figure 1, which shows the force and strangeness, represents the relationship between 7, / ~, 2 mm. The period is linear between force and transformation, and in this case, the key requires a pressure of about 1-0 to 0 grams to return.

Following the suppression action, the required force increases rapidly by an additional 20~Vo. VC remains constant, but then rapidly drops to the intermediate VC value1
, the force gradually becomes noticeable only at a pressing distance of about 4 Wm from the intermediate (1+'+), and then increases rapidly and linearly, resulting in a total of approximately /2 mI+1 to / mm passing through the target point/rebounding. Stir in 11 teaspoons of Ifuno fruit.

The return path of the key is the power of the key! (Regarding Koro'1)
11 path, that is, unlike the push 1-E path, the target point is 1.
1 end, almost straight line beyond the rebound area) J and strange A＼
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The input point at which electrical contact or mechanical contact is made for data manual input has a relatively wide displacement range of 1-1χ, generally a range of /~, 2 degrees, and within this range Therefore, the force is approximately constant while the gear is displaced.

Explanation regarding FIG. 1 (7) Keys of the type shown in FIG. The point is that I discovered that it was not suitable for me.

According to the applicant's research, the reasons why the prior art keyboard is unsuitable are as follows. j /, the operator's fingers move from one of the seven keys to another (on traditional typewriter keyboards! 1': In the case of ml-dick keyboard (, here, the fingers are always on the surface of the keys 4, 2. 7 keys are pressed 7 times is ν#, + (Q) Unlike a conventional typewriter keyboard, when operating a conidic keyboard, multiple keys are usually pressed at the same time.

3. In the conventional typewriter keyboard,
As explained with reference to FIG. 1, the force increases intermittently along the path of movement of the key, and this action causes a reaction in the operator's hand to provide the necessary tactile feedback. However, in the case of a cooperative keyboard in which keys are operated by (multiple) fingers at any given time, such a noise bank alone is not sufficient.

g, the aforementioned British 11'1 edition No. 2, 06 g, 7 g7 duni 1
j1:Coachic Keychain VC as listed
In this case, the operator's hand usually rests on a support provided near the kill force while operating the kill force. Therefore, the feedback ID transmitted from the fingers to the arm is significantly weakened.

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-Jl, in principle, it is thought that a solution can be achieved by significantly increasing the force that must be applied to operate the keys. However, when operating the coach-like keyboard, if no more than 7 keys are pressed,
This method is practically impossible if the operator were to apply/strike all the keys with great force because the operator would quickly get tired. In order to operate the cope board, it is necessary to make manual movements of the fingers, but since this also involves the movement of individual fingers, the problem of feed packs cannot be solved satisfactorily.

The applicant has also conducted detailed research on the types and causes of errors that occur when operating a coachic keyboard. , two kinds of errors were identified: errors of recognition and errors of muscle movement.

A recognition error is an error in the association between a given symbol and a key operation code. Many of the errors in recognition are caused by
This occurs between symbols with symmetrical chords, such as the representative chords A and S shown in Figure 0.

Errors in muscle movement are errors in finger movement and placement. The reason for this is the well-known phenomenon that when one finger moves, other fingers unconsciously move as well. This phenomenon makes differential movement and positioning of the fingered glaze difficult. For example, the seventh
A problem arises in which, in Figure 0, as soon as the machining is displayed, M is mistakenly scooped out. If you press a key and then release it, the erroneous power will be 1" as soon as you release the key.

The cause of this type of muscle movement error is the anatomical shape of Iruma's hand. Gray's Anatomy, Vol.
According to Gua page 7 of the 2g version, Figures 6 to 73,
The μth digit, next to the little finger, is the only digit that does not have its own elbow. Therefore, this finger is German A7. It is extremely difficult to move it.

The second cause of muscle movement errors is J1's no force jυ]
3. If we consider this problem using Figure 1 O as an example, when we want to scoop G, A case can be considered where the father's little finger movement is incomplete and he is unable to move his little finger, so he hits U and then swerves.

It should be emphasized that errors such as those explained above are a major feature in operating the Kodai Sokgi Board. Therefore, it is extremely important to configure the coachic keyboard so that such errors for each finger can be quickly and clearly identified with appropriate feedback. Furthermore, it is equally important to configure the keyboard in a way that eliminates such errors as much as possible.
It is.

Another requirement for a commercially available coaching keyboard is that it must have a repeat function for symbols such as dash/-I-, underline, and space. Conventional coachic keyboards, such as those described in references 2, 3, and ≠ cited above, do not have a repeat function because the take is manually performed only when all keys are released.

Based on the above research, the following conclusions were drawn regarding the structure of the Coach Inoku keyboard.

/、Ikuno 2] about the meaning of German cow r's foot; tsuku, if you follow the auditory feed 2tsuk or finger 11
Changes in -0 force, etc. should be eliminated. .

! Tactile foot-tugging based on key contact is inappropriate when key contact is maintained during key operation.

3. The only effective feedback is that of the muscles provided by the relative force of resistance felt during finger movement or key presses, 21! Motion perception (fC).More specifically, as the movement path of the fingers becomes longer, the operator's ability to distinguish between the fingers by smell increases as the finger movement path becomes longer. Each finger has a raw J (11 logical identification 1. The movement paths of the fingers are very different, for example, a, the H9 of the fingers [j4J (1)
The motor path is seven times longer than that of other fingers.

In order to be able to easily operate the cooperative keyboard without becoming fatigued, the monthly force required for key operation should be relatively less than about 90gl, Should be a small value. .

It is necessary to change the pressure for each key. Operator 4
Considering that the strength of the power is yl, respectively,
This condition is necessary.

The data input point d along the movement path of the next key is selected so as to overcome the problem of finger dragging (1) 4) and the inability of the finger to move smoothly along the movement path. This 1.
and others! Two sources of error (although to some extent contradictory), the problem with finger dragging is not unique. Therefore, the take input point should be moved along the path of motion from the position it would be in when it is not pressed. ' and set it at a position from -3/3 to -3.The position of the data input point can be changed for each key.

The path of motion of 7G should be oriented along the 1911 direction of the force applied by the finger.

A support should be provided to hold the g-hand in the f8y-position higher than the bottom of the key. In more detail, for all fingers except the fingers, the surface of the support is oriented higher than the top surface of the key when the key is fully depressed. Must be lower than the top surface./For the J-finger, the surface of the support must be lower than the top surface of the key in all positions.

Next, FIG. 1 will be explained. FIG. 2 illustrates the characteristics of keys constructed and operative in accordance with the present invention and incorporated into a coachic keyboard in accordance with the present invention. Similar to the club of FIG. 1 which shows an example of the prior art, FIG. 2 is also a club which shows the relationship between force and displacement. 9, the Kerr displacement of the key shown in Fig. 2 is different from the characteristic shown in Fig. 1.
The nj characteristic curve rises linearly from 1 through its entire travel path, and the force does not increase rapidly. The take input point (toggle point) 10 is located between the point ~3/3 and the point ~3/3 of the distance from the unpushed position to the fully pushed position 1fi- along the movement path. 1 in, therefore, reserve 1
After the vehicle travel distance is displaced from one-third to one-third of the entire travel path, the distance is limited to two-thirds of the total travel path.

The key displacement characteristics are the same in both directions, ie, depression and release. A full stroke of the key according to the present invention requires less than about 3-0 grams of force to displace the key to the data entry point.

As mentioned above, the motion path is lengthened to provide the operator with a high quality, phase-specific feed pack. It's t' that you tend to lack finger movement without having serious problems with finger dragging? ! J title)
Take the position of the input point, so that it can be determined.

FIGS. 3-6 illustrate a coaching keyboard constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. This keyboard includes a plurality of No. 61 person keys/Otsu~, 20, and a function person key, 22. Keyboard housing, 2 supports and 1 temple body, 211. is provided, and the operator's hand is placed higher than the J-face of the key as shown in the figure.
'I totally support you. Figures 3(a), 3(i), 6(g) and 6(b) show the angular direction of the key of the gods L-f:
h Indicates that it is different. It can be seen that the path of movement (stroke) of each gear is aligned along the force 1lQi+ exerted by the finger placed on it. The arrows in Figures 3 and 3 indicate the directional component of the movement path access for each key in the 3V plane shown in each figure.
vinegar. In addition, the data along the movement path differ from key to key according to the physiological point of force 1h of the finger (42-).

Power conditions required for individual No. 8B keys 72 to -20.

The relationship between and the direction of the motion path is shown in the table below.

The angle .alpha. is determined as 611j as shown in FIG. 3, and the angle .beta. is measured as shown in FIG. 3B.

Key number input (required angle 1 angle α angle β
/Otsu 3o crumb 100 200/
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o'/L? 11. j crumb 100o0 20 jOgram θ゛o0o0 Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment will be explained in detail.

Figures 7 and 7 show two different shapes of the operator's hand when operating a key. Figure 7 shows the shape of the hand when using a 1-dic keyboard. The movement is a rotational movement about a pivot point located at the top of the neck.

Fig. g shows the shape of the hand when changing fingers as in the case of using a conventional keyboard 1 and ←j: cortic keyboard. In this case, it can be seen that the movement is around the base position of the interlocking phase 11i of the finger. Therefore, the arm length of the lever formed by the hand in the movement shown in FIG. 7 is significantly longer than in the case of the movement shown in FIG. The angle of impact of the finger in the movement shown is further from the vertical than the angle of impact of the finger shown in Figure g.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration in which the collision angle is far from the vertical line, as in the case of the motion shown in FIG. Indicates a key that is particularly suitable for configurations where the finger movement is relatively vertical, such as when replacing fingers. The key mechanism in Figure 3 is not very vector sensitive.

The key has a pivot axis 30 about which the lever arm 32 pivots. lever arm 3.2
The rear part 33 has a relatively wide key operation i? ii 3'
I is extended to define an elongated surface extending axially along the main part of the lever arm and parallel to I/Vaiano. Thetater manual engagement device 36 engages the lever arm 3.2 in the lever arm 3.2 position. Consisting of a pair of corresponding braking pads 3g disposed on the lower surface of the lever arm 3.2 and a braking part phase 0;11 a braking device is provided adjacent to the front part 30 of the lever arm 3.2 . A spring shoe is installed between the brake member tongue 0 and the front portion 33 of the lever arm 3.
= 1 kerged, upper 1/har in normal rest position
It has reached 11.

The key of FIG. 7 has several features.

First of all, since the operation surface of the keys is very long, the angle of engagement is small even when multiple keys are operated at the same time, as shown in Figure 7, so a relatively large area of the finger is required. The first and second most important feature that can be included is that the pivot position of the key is selected to be a point that is not located below the key itself. In this case, the key can have a sliding path of movement 44 from the vertical to the surface of the key, corresponding to the low approach angle shown in FIG.

A further feature of the key of FIG. 7 is that the key operates generally proximally, although the angle of approach of the fingers and the force exerted by the fingers vary.

The first important feature is that the key's position is on the operator's finger, so the key's movement path is in the direction of the finger (approximately parallel to the path of movement). In this way, the keys in Figure 1 can be used in place of conventional keys.According to the present invention, each key has 1111 points along its direction of movement. The angle that is different from 7 must be 7.

Next, referring to FIG. 70, the acid will be explained. FIG.
0.3.2.3'l, 3 otsu, etc. are shown. for example.

Looking at the croup 30, ≠ key operation 7 for 1 column
- the cans are small and each row is separated from the other rows by a defined geometric step tl; Therefore, the first column of 5 represents the symbol jinkaki/g75'; being operated and the corresponding letter N. The next column represents that the distribution force/ya-77 is operated, and the related letter is Q. 4゜The third column is operated by fiL No. Manjin Kaki♂, ? ) 5, and the 1st string corresponding to the letter T is 1, the key /? The character 14; (r) corresponds to the ψ key operations shown in this group 30. [111] scientifically clear (r'(
If we form one set distinguished by 'ctJi'
1: It can be seen that 1 thread is limited to 2 between the predetermined placements between the positions themselves.

Ten nod k + - each 1 ha corresponding to the group of 1 and 1 group
Similar or used for each letter Jl, l) A'
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, 0 , 'II' , I':f, fNOTE constitutes a Chinese word. -General CC11; 11 bow N0TE
The purpose of placing the iris before placing it is to make sure that the operator can recognize the arrangement, regardless of whether it is a δt card or a cup, which has some meaning. ) is to define it as a term.

Furthermore, an independent 1-data group 30 containing a ≠ symbol and a corresponding ≠ position-manipulation arrangement is easily created (((((() can be easily memorized and is frequently called 1° order V), a group 3. Consider 2 1. This group consists of 3 operational positions 1h4 arranged by 1 thread between different geometric curves.
With all due respect, please do the same. It has two characteristics. , the first five characters (-, 1, the geometrical arrangement relationship is completely different from all other groups, and the 11th character of λ is the geometrical arrangement relationship between each column As in the case of 1 group 30, there is one character in the column that assigns each operation 6'Lik, which is a defined I'm ordering relation between Jl and ``operation can height'' defined by the relation Jl. In other words, the array ((
・In response to the letter 2 and ↑, keys 7g and /9 are dealt without indicating that they will be operated, and 1j is 3 in response to the letter A, and key /9.
The array representing that 7 and / are operated on is the letter s.
-1 for K (~, the sequence indicating that the key /A /7 is operated corresponds to the character 11 '71).

The present invention is based on the arrangement of keys to be operated! Seki 1 thread between the 11th i self or character is the next Hara J! ■! Furthermore, you can set it according to one or both of the following! There is one symptom.

The first principle lI4+ is to perform the association according to Takaho, that is, in a certain mortar rffF, a surprising aspect j
The purpose is to relate the letters used in leather to relatively easy geometric arrangements 1j father 1rJ, and to relatively difficult to remember geometric arrangements. By contrasting the relatively frequently recorded archery with the easy combination of the 11 verticals, the purpose of learning 4t within the time can be achieved.4, 几II1 ．． !
If we associate symbols with high 1 degree of power with geometrical arrangements that are relatively difficult to memorize, by calling them over and over again, we can emphasize that it is Tasaku who memorizes the combination. do.

The second operating principle, which was conceived to be advantageous for muscle movement, makes the associated letters form a flexible geometrical arrangement.

As an example, the following table lists the relative frequency with which the letters JJl;l appear in English.

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/+/-thumb, j-little finger The arrangement shown in FIG. 70 is of the present invention! 'ir'! It is set up according to a number of examples, and most of it uses well-known and easy-to-remember Chinese words. l' sign (・
First, characters that appear relatively frequently are associated with an easy key operation position arrangement and a geometrical arrangement of the key operation position arrangement. 2. Ease of exercise, ease of remembering, 1. There is a positive relationship between occurrence class 11 of 2 and . This 4! *Enemies reduce the time it takes to learn codes.

Yet another seven medium-height arrays in Figure 1O! 1-'l feature is that characters of relatively low usage class IL-, such as F, IVl, . . . Q, are defined by combinations of other key operation position arrangements. Each of the letters F, M and Q is defined in JI'I Germany by the operation of the thumb (1), which represents a blank space, in combination with other letters, namely Fi misspace, P, Mi misspace s. , Q are represented by space and H, respectively. , it is clear that other characters are defined in much the same way.

1st/Figure t; l1. Here are 7 examples of chord ratio sequences for numbers. Il, /ll+ corresponds numbers and letters through geometrical similarity. In column 11,
1. Column 111, where numbers and alphabets 111 correspond to ordinal numbers, corresponds to relatively frequently used characters related to the key operation position arrangement indicated by the code in Figure 1O. . , In column tv, numbers are directly corresponded to the key operation position arrangement (=C) that can also be used for letters when different function keys are manually operated.In column Or, it best corresponds to the character you want to use.

Figure 1) shows some examples of the correspondence between punctuation marks or R12 codes and characters. Column 1 shows some of the symbols,
In column 11, the first letter of the name of the symbol is used as a coat letter.

9. of the present invention. A feature of the present invention according to a compact embodiment is that, of all the same 11:1 key operation position arrangements or key operations that are considered to be visually functional, the thumb and human key operations are the easiest from the point of view of muscle movement. This means that key operations using fingers are preferred.

Another feature of the present invention is that the key operation position arrangement is selected to prevent mistakes in muscle movement as much as possible.
It is. Therefore, in the code according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.
An arrangement that would be difficult to perform, such as not pressing a key with the ring finger, is not adopted.

The invention is not limited to the particular embodiments described and illustrated. The scope of the invention is limited only by the claims.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a graph illustrating the operating characteristics of keys used in prior art keyboards; FIG. FIG. 3 fa) is a graph showing the operating characteristics of the keys used in the keyboard; FIG.
b) is a rear view of the cordic keyboard constructed and operative in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; 2nd view is a side view of the cordic keyboard of FIG. 3 showing the axes of movement of the individual keys; FIG. is a plan view of the cooperative keyboard shown in Fig. 3 during operation; Fig. 7 is a side view of the cooperative keyboard shown in Fig. 3 during operation; Fig. 7 is an operation when operating multiple keys at the same time. Fig. g is a side view showing the hand shape of the operator when operating seven keys at a time; Fig. 3 is a side view showing the hand shape of the operator when operating seven keys at a time;
FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram showing keys to be operated; FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram showing a key operation position arrangement according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention and a plurality of groups of symbols corresponding thereto; FIG. 1/FIG. Explanatory diagrams showing some examples and Figures 1-2 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a method for encoding part of a symbol. ...Key 1-2 with month entry...Key with function, Cog...Support, Noro...Keyboard housing, 34t...
...Key operation surface, 3B...Data input engagement device. Engraving of drawings by 1 other person (no changes in content) FIG, 1 FIG, 2 Zb FIG, 4 638 9 FIG, 5 FIG, 6 FIG, 7, FI
G, 82 FIG, 9 +123451 L12 32-4 23 S 34 H45 13 C123 36-U234 P 345 12345 40-V2 5 24 42, W+2 4 ×12 5 Fl 345 46, JT2 45 z 2 45 Ito Shoes 5・, (＼FIG, 10 FIG, II Japan-G, 12 Procedural Amendment (Method) % Formula %) 1. Indication of the case 1988 Patent Application No. 16000 2. Name of the invention Co-operation isok key used for short-term operation acquisition Board, learning method and its code 3, relationship with the case of the person making the amendment Applicant's name (name) Argoff 0 Rick Limited 4,
Agent address: Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo - J-11 No. 1 Patent applicant column for application 1, power of attorney, corporate nationality certificate 1, notarized deed, full text of specification 1, drawings. Contents of Z amendment (1) A petition stating the name of the representative of the patent applicant and correcting the applicant's name has not been submitted. (2) Submit a document proving authority of representation. (3) Submit and delete the corporate citizenship certificate. (4) Submit and have a notarized certificate 1 proving the non-existence of the corporation with the name before correction. (5) Submit the typewritten description with the corrections made in the brief description of the drawings. (6) Submit official drawings. 8. Attachment A: List of J documents (1) 1 copy of the statement of reasons (2) 1 copy of the application for correction

Claims (1)

Claims: (1) A plurality of keys are provided, each key having a predetermined movement path and a data input point set at a predetermined position along the predetermined movement path; The plurality of keys includes at least a first key, a λth key, and a third key, and at least two of the seventh, second, and third keys are arranged in the predetermined movement path; Coachy keyboards that differ from each other in at least seven of the following: the location of the data entry points and the force required to move the keys. (2) & Equipped with several keys, each key is 3mm to 7mm
Coachic keyboard with a predetermined movement path having a length of mm. (3) A coachic keyboard comprising a plurality of keys, each key having linear force/displacement characteristics over its path of motion. (4) Equipped with a plurality of keys, each gear has a predetermined movement path and a distance #1 from the non-pressed position of the key to the fully pressed position along the predetermined movement path. A coach-like keyboard having a data entry point set between the minute-position and the half-position. Predetermined movement path 'f!: A cooperative keyboard in which the axes along the direction of the movement force of at least one of the plurality of keys are not parallel to each other. 6. The coach keyboard according to claim 5, wherein the keyboard is arranged parallel to an axis along a direction in which force is applied from the fingers of the operator. The cooperative keyboard according to claim 7, further comprising hand support means for holding the keyboard at a position equal to or higher than the height of the keyboard. The cooperative keyboard as set forth in claim 2, further comprising hand support means for holding the plurality of hands in a position approximately equal to or higher than the height of the operator. 3. The coachic keyboard according to claim 3, further comprising hand support means for holding the keys at a position approximately equal to or higher than the height of the keys. The cooperative keyboard according to claim 1, further comprising hand support means for holding the keys at a position approximately equal to or higher than the height of the keys. 12. The keyboard of claim 1, further comprising hand support means for holding the keys at a position approximately equal to or higher than the height of the keys. (12) Each key is pivotable about a pivot point. 'F4' has an elongated key operation surface disposed in the direction of the key operation surface, and the pivot point is disposed at a position other than the front of the key operation surface and is located in the T direction of the operator's finger.
A keyboard according to claim 1. (I3) Further includes means for issuing a repetitive key signal when a key is pressed for a time that exceeds a predetermined threshold time.
- A coachic keyboard according to claim 1 of the appended claims. 04) The coaching keyboard according to claim 2, further comprising means for outputting a repetitive key signal when the key is pressed for a time exceeding a predetermined threshold time. (The two-tick keyboard according to claim 3, further comprising means for outputting a repetitive key signal when the 1ω key is depressed for a time exceeding a predetermined threshold time.
to. (1G) The coaching keyboard according to claim 1, further comprising means for outputting a repetitive key signal when the key is pressed for a time exceeding a predetermined threshold time. a key operation surface each arranged to rotate about a pivot point; comprising a plurality of angular keys;
The pivot point is located at a position other than the bottom of the NFL key' operation FM on the coach keyboard. (18) The front 6-gee operating surface is an elongated surface! Claim (7) Ii: The codec keyboard according to claim 77. (j9) The cooperative gear hoard according to claim 77, wherein the plurality of keys include keys whose movement paths are different from each other. (20) The cooperative keyboard according to claim 17, wherein the plurality of keys each include keys having different force/displacement characteristics. (21) selecting a plurality of cortic keystroke position arrays that have a predetermined visually perceivable geometric interrelationship; The process of assigning A to the corresponding n14 and...
In order to train the operator's 6U2 memory, the plurality of coaching keyboard operation position arrays are indicated by a plurality of corresponding symbols (((1) The process of indicating the chords of the coaching keyboard by means of eulogies defined by (22) The plurality of coachic keyboard operation position arrangements and the corresponding idioms define memorable groups by association therebetween. A method of reciting: (26) A short-term use coat for use with a coachic keyboard is provided and includes a first plurality of groups of interrelated symbols and operational position arrangements, each year The glue loop includes a second plurality of operating position arrays with a visually discernible geometrical interrelationship, seven symbols corresponding to the operating position array of the barrel 2, one group of said symbols for each year. (24) The method according to claim 2, wherein the symbols are letters. (25) The method according to claim 27, in which a relatively frequently used operating position arrangement (in which a relatively frequently used arrangement is assigned) has a relatively high muscle movement efficiency. 28. The method of claim 27, wherein a plurality of operating position arrays forming a simple geometric pattern are assigned to a plurality of symbols that appear relatively frequently. 8 appearing in combined form
No. 1 is assigned to a non-overlapping operation position array! 1″f
28) The first plurality of groups consisting of related symbols and key operation position arrays, each group 1, is visually a second plurality of keystroke positions having a geometrical interrelationship that is visually recognizable, each keystroke position having seven keystroke positions;
Codes that can be learned in the 11jf1 period are used in VC with the coachic keyboard, where the two symbols correspond and the front 'T+Qg number 1 of each set 1 group can be combined to form easily memorized words. (29) The second plurality of keystroke position arrangements collectively define an easily memorized geometric arrangement for use in conjunction with the coaching keyboard of claim 2; Code that can be done. (30) Specify a plurality of keys arranged on the base, define combinations of key operation position arrangements that are considered possible for the plurality of keys, and each of the front 11 pin combinations corresponds to a first plurality of keystroke position arrays associated with a Vapi cruise, each group being visually recognizable 1. IJ'h@naoku (iJ'h@naoku(iJ) including the first plurality of key operation position arrays having logical interrelationships, each key operation position array (de/nner number corresponds to each other, and each set 7
The 81 numbers before the cruise can be combined to form easily memorized words on the Coachik keyboard 1-'. (61) The coaching keyboard 1 according to claim 30, wherein the first plurality of key operation position arrangements as a whole are defined as a geometric arrangement that can be easily memorized. (32) The coaching keyboard according to claim 37, wherein the seventh plurality of groups are identified by a parameter such as a number of keys operated for each symbol.