WO1985005704A1 - Clavier pour l'introduction et la manipulation simultanees de donnees - Google Patents

Clavier pour l'introduction et la manipulation simultanees de donnees Download PDF

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WO1985005704A1
WO1985005704A1 PCT/EP1985/000263 EP8500263W WO8505704A1 WO 1985005704 A1 WO1985005704 A1 WO 1985005704A1 EP 8500263 W EP8500263 W EP 8500263W WO 8505704 A1 WO8505704 A1 WO 8505704A1
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Lodovico Donati
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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
    • 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
    • G06F3/0238—Programmable keyboards

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  • the subject of this present invention is a new device for simultaneous insertion and handling of a multiplicity of data, comprising an improved keyboard.
  • said keyboard is suitable for typing in characters, numbers, letters, special alphanumeric signs and computer language instructions which can be composed simultaneously on the keyboard and typed in fractions of a second.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device for introduction and simultaneous handling of data by using a keyboard which allows a multiplicity of keys to be operated at the same time, thereby increasing selection speed and relating said speed to the degree of processing and mental control of the operator over the optical reflexes of the articular metabolism for finger movement, rather than to the fingers' muscular kine-metabolism.
  • a further object is to provide a unit for application to the keyboard according to the invention, which allows the data introduced in this way to be handled rapidly, exploiting the time saved through simultaneous typing in of the data.
  • a further object is to reduce the possibility of errors due to simultaneous introduction of several data, especially where the position of the data item is of primary importance for further processing.
  • said device for the simultaneous insertion of data to have a keyboard which comprises at least two operative sections, each of which comprising a number of selection keys which can be operated simultaneously by the operator.
  • Said keyboard can be used to advantage with a telephone, typewriter, word processing system or computer.
  • a further section which comprises pushbuttons for changing frcm alphabetic language to computer programming languages, such as FORTRAN, PL1 , BASIC, ALGOL, COBOL, PASCAL; and a second section having selection pushbuttons for carrying out complex functions and analysing complex structured programs.
  • a device is achieved for typing in selected groups with instantaneous composition, providing thought-action and action- thought operational capacity.
  • Fig. 1 shows globally a word processing terminal or computer terminal, to which an improved keyboard according to the invention can be applied;
  • Fig. 2 shows a part of a keyboard relative to one hand only in particular the right hand, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
  • Fig. 3 shows an example of a video for displaying the group of letters typed in on the keyboard;
  • Fig. 4 shows a part of a section with the special function pushbuttons
  • Figs. 5, 6, 7 and 8 show an example of a keyboard, in which the pushbuttons demonstrate visually how their function can be modified
  • Fig. 9 shows globally a keyboard according to a preferred embodiment.
  • a word processing system 10 or computer is shown, provided with a zone 12 for a keyboard element, a digital change-over section 13, an element for viewing the writing of the current line 14 and a video element 15.
  • Fig. 2 shows a part of the keyboard 9f according to a preferred embodiment, referring to a section for only one hand (right).
  • the sections indicated by f, g, h, i and 1 correspond to the thumb, forefinger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger respectively.
  • the five sections indicated by a, b, c, d, and e respectively (Fig. 9), corresponding to the fingers of the left hand, have a similar symmetrical arrangement.
  • Each section for both hands has a space key R, while the references in Fig. 2, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X respectively, indicate the capital/small letter keys in eac section of the keyboard for each finger.
  • F50 ( a group of 50 Keys for each section) have special signs and letters with standard typewriter lenghtwise positioning rather than the known horizontal positioning, normally provided.
  • the area of independent action for each finger of the right and left hands is represented schematically by S.
  • the keys N and P indicate a double pushbutton which can be operated by the palm of the hand: in particular, "N” is for setting a simultaneous five selection-key depression, whereas "P” is for operating one select key at a time.
  • Fig. 3 shows an example of a cathode video screen 15 with segmented alphanumeric sections SX comprising up to ten elements for one single depression with the right or left hand.
  • the position of the current word 15a on video X1 corresponds to the 7th column, Y1 to the twenty-ninth line on the frame, seen vertically from top to bottom.
  • the video may be a non-cathode video.
  • Fig. 4 shows an exemplary arrangement of a section 13 of the auxiliary pushbutton panel, which can be used on a computer keyboard to modify the programming language. It is basically in two parts. Part is for the alphabetic and alphanumeric language to select a group of keyboard sections or a single keyboard section as well as for the analysis of complex structured languages. The keys of part are associated, where required, with each operative section of the keyboard for making corrections, whenever an incorrect data item is introduced. Part allows the language to be chosen and modified, once the systan has been setup for understanding and handling different programming languages.
  • the digital writing and programming keyboard and the digital pushbutton panel have lighted keys and buttons, which are able to modify (change-over) the sign shown as required (as described below).
  • a keyboard with more than two operative sections - at most ten, one for each finger - can also be used to advantage with a telephone, for example, for typing in a number using all the fingers of both hands at the same time. It will be clear from that stated above that the same sequence of letters or numbers can be typed in directly on the keyboard, using several fingers simultaneously and achieving a consequent saving in time, whether the systan is being used for word processing or a sequence of programming instructions, or as a complex programming computer, or just to type in a telephone number.
  • the various expressions or letter sequences are simultaneously transferred from the keyboard to the processing system and displayed on the video, and printed or stored if and as required.
  • the diagram provides for a direct correspondence between the operative section of the keyboard and the position of the typed-in data item to be displayed, stored, processed or printed, so as to guarantee reliable typing in of the data item, easy correction and rapid handling.
  • the word processing and computing system can also be used by non-experts.
  • the writing or programming mode is selected, the character-select button or buttons in part being pressed one at a time for each individual selection or two at a time, up to ten selections at one go. This depends on the operator's mental reflexes. Therefore, there is available to each finger an entire digital keyboard of 50 characters (capital and small) providing about 300 selections with visual and/or lighted change of special signs to characters specific to very specialised computer languages.
  • the layout of the 50 keys is structurally arranged as a function of each finger of both hands. This allows the select keys to be used for typing in over a range corresponding to the agility of each finger independently of the position of its neighbour; that is, the right thumb is able to move over a part of the keyboard section independently of the position of the right forefinger and the middle finger in keyboard section g and section h respectively.
  • a printer can be connected to the device for simultaneously printing the number of characters corresponding to the number typed in.
  • the keys and keyboard will now be described in further detail which have the function of changing the visual form and colour of any character, number or special sign.
  • the keys shown can change the visual form of their characters, numbers and special signs into a vast range of other characters, numbers and special signs, adapting to the requirements of computer languages or alphanumeric characters by means of the pushbutton panel shown in Fig. 4.
  • the corresponding keys in one part change their symbolism according to the language selected.
  • the change is obtained in terms of computer processing by inserting the manory interface card modules, according to the requirements of the language selected.
  • the name correspondign to the language introduced lights up, while at the same time the lighted keys on the keyboard change their alphanumeric symbols to those corresponding to the language introduced into the terminal.
  • consent is given as soon as the keys are connected electrically or electronically to the operational center of part 9c (Fig. 9) in the cc ⁇ puter.
  • These keys or pushbuttons are made up of cubes or blocks containing crystals under an outer transparent surface, which lights up on electrical contact. These crystals are of the type formed by a number of points, as in Fig. 6, by segments, as in Fig. 7, or by non-luminous two-colour liquid crystal, as shown in Fig. 8. Each block has numerous terminal microconnections cchnected to mini-terminal boards with printed rrdcrocircuits, electrically connected to the operational or processing center of part 9b in Fig. 9.
  • the machine If the machine is required to function in the selective writing mode, that is one character, number, symbol or sign per single depression, then by pressing one pushbutton on the panel shown in Fig. 4, section 3 (the pushbutton lights up) it is possible to write selectively as with a normal typewriter. In this case all the keys light up in one section corresponding to the pushbutton previously depressed on the section .
  • the processor sends to the video the signal for continuing writing at a new line below the former. Provision can be made for printing or storing the data in a manory unit.
  • the terminal of the keyboard and pushbutton panel unit may have incorporated a memory of different languages, (up to six) compatible with the complex processing center (Fig. 9) by means of auxiliary store elements, such as card modules which are interchangeable.
  • auxiliary store elements such as card modules which are interchangeable.
  • the latter lights up showing the name of the corresponding language (see Fig. 5).
  • all the keys on the keyboard change their alphanumeric symbols to those corresponding to the language of the depressed pushbutton on the panel, and all the keys light up and are Operating in the sectors corresponding to the pushbuttons which are depressed and lighted on the pushbutton panel shown in Fig. 4.
  • the machine is then able to function either as a word processor, with printing, if required, with simultaneous type-in from two to ten selected keys, or in the writing-printing mode with selective type in.
  • the keyboard can be used as a personal telephone for immediate dialing of selected subscribers numbers. If there is a memory unit, the telephone can be made to function like an electronic subscriber recall. In this case all the card module or memory unit contains the subscribers names by town or profession up to an entire telephone district area. The card modules are interchangeable so that an enormous number of data can be handled.
  • a subscriber can be called by dialing the corresponding number either selectively, one digit at a time, or simultaneously up to a maximum of ten digits at one go.
  • the number dialed on the keyboard is displayed and, if the subscriber is in the computer's manory, also his surname, name and town are displayed. Then a consent button is depressed and the number is sent to the telephone exchange which calls the subscriber. Also in this case the position of the number dialed corresponds to the operative section of the engaged keyboard, so that it is easy any correction in case a wrong number is typed in.
  • this keyboard may be used with any telephone which provides for selective recall of a subscriber by just simply typing in his name. In this case the keyboard must be alphanumeric.
  • the keyboard 9f in Fig. 9 has a key with the programming symbol ME, which stands for "manual execution".
  • the contact signals of the keyboard keys are connected to the ten pushbuttons inserted in section 3 (part 9a) so as to determine the maximum preset number of keys which can be selected simultaneously.
  • Said signals in the computing center 9c pass through a consent ON, are inputted into the first operative decision means DO1 , the output is inputted into the central processer PC; then they go to the data processing unit EL, leave the latter and enter into the memory module MI, from which a video signal is sent to the operative decision means DO2 and is inputted into the video programming symbol IV, leaves the latter and enters into the video section 9d in Fig.
  • the signal goes into ON through part 9c and then enters into DO1, leaves the latter and enters into PC, leaves the latter and enters into EL, leaves the latter and enters into MI, leaves the latter and goes to the printed symbol ST and to the printing relay RS which starts the printing operation.
  • a fourth signal leaves the manory module MI, enters into DO2, leaves the latter and enters into DO4, enters and leaves the video data symbol EX, leaves the latter and goes to a telephone line, for example to a central data bank, where this exists.
  • the machine If the machine is required for use in the instant video programming or selective printing mode, it is sufficient to depress the pushbutton on the panel shown in Fig. 4 corresponding to the required language.
  • the video and printing signals, as well as going into the manory module M1 in Fig. 9, also are inputted into the memory interface module of the different languages recorded through the central data processor PC and the pushbutton panel in Fig. 4, connected to the operative center 9c of the machine shown in Fig. 9.

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Le dispositif permettant l'introduction et la manipulation simultanées d'une multitude de données comprend un clavier de programmation et/ou d'écriture numérique (9f). Lorsqu'il est appliqué à un système de traitement de données (ordinateur), le clavier numérique consiste en au moins deux sections opératives (f, g, ... l), chacune d'elles comprenant plusieurs touches de sélection (F1, ... F50) que l'on enfonce simultanément à l'aide d'au moins deux doigts de la main gauche et de la main droite. Il est préférable que ce clavier possède dix sections opératives, une pour chaque doigt. Le clavier peut être utilisé avantageusement avec un téléphone pour composer des numéros, avec une machine à écrire, un système de traitement de texte ou un ordinateur.
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FR2228409A5 (en) * 1973-05-02 1974-11-29 Sadar Sa Keyboard control key having numerical or alphanumerical display - uses seven rectilinear segments or points forming alphanumeric symbols
FR2389491A1 (fr) * 1977-05-02 1978-12-01 Atex
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US2666516A (en) * 1949-04-01 1954-01-19 Boni Alessandro Permutatively operable keyboard and character selecting mechanism for writing machines
FR2228409A5 (en) * 1973-05-02 1974-11-29 Sadar Sa Keyboard control key having numerical or alphanumerical display - uses seven rectilinear segments or points forming alphanumeric symbols
FR2389491A1 (fr) * 1977-05-02 1978-12-01 Atex
WO1981003641A1 (fr) * 1980-06-13 1981-12-24 N Berkelmans Machine a ecrire des mots

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US5217311A (en) * 1992-09-14 1993-06-08 Kenneth Freedman Accordion style typing machine and keyboard therefor

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