WO1992020023A1 - Chordal keyboard method and apparatus - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for a chordal keyboard and particularly a chordal keyboard which has key sensors actuated or sensed in a depressed position and a released position. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
- Chord keyboards require simultaneous presses of two or more keys to generate many of their characters. This enables a small number of keys to generate a relatively large set of characters. ... To use the keyboard effectively, the operator must learn the set of relationships between characters and chords.
- Chordal keyboards have an advantage of simplicity of construction and use and a "touch-type" facility that enables the keyboard to be used as a data input device.
- the motor skills needed to operate chordal keyboards are neither rare nor hard to acquire. Hence the task of memorizing up to 100 chord combinations is within the capability of most users.
- H.P. VanCott ed. , Human Engineering Guide to Equipment Design- Department of Defense, Washington, D.C., 1972, p. 328
- the potential of chordal keyboard data entry was seen as very high. indicating entry rates of 150% of standard typing as being relatively easy to achieve.
- Depression of a numeric or alpha key within 60 milliseconds of an entry key is permitted for decoding of the data as the last key of the current data field.
- a warning tone is received for purposes of verifying the last data filed entry and to allow the operator to monitor timing performance.
- limiting the number of keys used to form chords limits the size of the character set which can be associated with key combinations. It also should be noted that a further limitation imposed by the Prame method requires the user to depress the keys in a sequence.
- the Prame patent also describes an "all keys released” test in addition to a "number of keys depressed” test to further address the transition problem.
- the "all keys released” control signal is coupled to logic that senses a particular number of keys depressed and transfer of control from a status logic circuit to a character generator circuit "...does not necessarily need to happen in connection with a gate signal on [the all keys released line]" (col. 5, lines 40-44).
- a general object of the invention is an improved method and apparatus for a chordal keyboard which permits any number of keys, including all keys, to be depressed and released simultaneously or sequentially in any sequence and a valid character code generated.
- Another object of the invention is a common method of associating symbols with key locations for all character sets, alphabets or languages.
- a further object of the invention is an improved method and apparatus for a chordal keyboard in which the circuits are simplified.
- a chordal keyboard method and apparatus for generating a key code using a plurality of keys is provided.
- the keys are coupled to a controller, which has a first set of registers and a second set of registers.
- the method and apparatus respond to a user depressing at least one of the plurality of keys.
- the controller detects which of the plurality of keys are in a depressed position.
- the controller sets in the first set of registers and sets in the second set of registers, symbol locations of respective depressed keys.
- the controller also detects which of the plurality of keys are released from the depressed position.
- the controller then clears in the second set of registers, symbol locations of respective released keys.
- the controller detects when all of the plurality of keys are in a released position. Upon detecting that all of the plurality of keys are in the released position, the controller generates a key code corresponding to symbol locations set in the first set of registers. After generating the key code, the controller clears the first set of registers and the second set of registers.
- symbol 1 as used herein, is defined as a storage location in a register for one or more bits.
- the keyboard of the present invention which has key sensors actuated or sensed in accordance with a binary reflected Gray code, increases speed, provides rapid processing, and provides flexible adaptation to a plurality of character sets.
- Relevant prior art is generally directed towards the layout of the keyboard or scanning methods for the keyboard. It is well recognized that neither scanning of the keyboard nor association of character and key combinations by a probable frequency of use employs the binary reflected Gray code.
- the method of the present invention provides learning, retention, and execution capabilities of the user, in that character sets are usually learned sequentially; therefore, a sequential, repeating, pattern of key combinations can be more easily associated and retained than an arbitrary assignment of symbols to key combinations.
- the keyboard of the present invention is characterized by a small number of keys suitable for typing large amounts of data at high speed. Furthermore, the keyboard can handle a much larger symbol set than any reasonably-sized conventional keyboard. Because it is so small and mechanically simple, the keyboard costs less to manufacture than a conventional keyboard.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram which illustrates a 16-element Gray code sequence in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a flow diagram which illustrates a method for generating a key code in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 3 illustrates a keyboard layout and a block diagram of a keyboard having control circuits in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of a keyboard control circuit for controlling keyboard operations in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a flow diagram which illustrates a method for controlling keyboard operations in accordance with the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
- the method of the invention relies on the primary from of the reflected Gray code as disclosed in U.S. patent application by Estes and Walker entitled "Mixed-Resolution, N-Dimensional Object Space Method and Apparatus" having serial number 07/642,508, filing date of January 16, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference.
- Key sensors are actuated or sensed, and key combinations are determined in accordance with a particular form of binary Gray code called the primary form of the reflected binary code.
- This particular code sequence iterates in a highly repetitive pattern that is easy to learn, remember, and execute.
- the columns labeled key 1 101 through key 4 104 correspond to positions in the key codes listed in column 1 100.
- a key up corresponds to a logical zero in the key code 100 and a key down corresponds to a logical one.
- the intuitive repeating pattern of the primary reflected Gray code sequence contemplated by the present invention is easily generated and logically associated with any sequential character set.
- the principal concept is that because character sets, like numeric sequences are learned in a particular order, a set of key code combinations that demonstrate a repetitive pattern can be more readily associated with other sequences. Since hand motion between and within rows of keys is eliminated, the visual search plus mental process of key location is reduced to a mental association process that may be more easily learned, retained, and executed by occasional users.
- the basic keyboard mechanism is common to all language implementations.
- the transition problem previously described, is cited in the literature as a factor in the limited success of prior art chord keyboards.
- the method of the present invention relies solely on determination of an all-key-up state after one or more keys are depressed to solve the transition problem.
- the patent issued to Prame describes two embodiments of a chordal keyboard which limit the number of keys used to form alphabetical characters as part of a strategy to solve the transition problem. "In an alphabetical mode, two keys are depressed in a sequence in such a way that the first key will not be released before the second key is depressed." In the method of the present invention a collection of keys can be depressed and released simultaneously or sequentially in any sequence and a correct character code will be generated. It should also be noted that the present invention permits any number of keys.
- the Prame patent also describes an "all keys released” test in addition to a "number of keys depressed” test to further address the transition problem.
- the "all keys released” control signal is coupled to logic that senses a particular number of keys depressed and transfer of control from a status logic circuit to a character generator circuit "...does not necessarily need to happen in connection with a gate signal on [the all keys released line]."
- the keyboard of the present invention relies only on the "all keys released” signal to control chord transitions, regardless of the number of keys used to form a chord, or the sequence in which the keys were depressed or released.
- Fig. 2 is a flow diagram which illustrates a method for generating a key code in accordance with the present invention.
- a key event is defined in accordance with the present invention as the simultaneous or sequential activation or release of one or more keys 201.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the chordal keyboard apparatus.
- the plurality of keys 301 are coupled to a controller 302, which has or is coupled to a first set of registers 303 and a second set of registers 304.
- the method of FIG. 2 includes the steps of depressing 201 at least one of the plurality of keys 301.
- the controller 302 detects 202 which of the plurality of keys are in a depressed position.
- the controller sets 203 in the first set of registers 303 and sets in the second set of registers 304, symbol locations of respective depressed keys.
- the first set of registers 303 serves as a key down * map.
- the controller 302 also detects 205 which of the plurality of keys are released from a depressed position. The controller then clears 206 in the second set of registers 304, symbol locations of respective released keys.
- the second set of registers 304 serves as a key up map.
- the controller 302 detects 207 when all of the plurality of keys are in a released position. When the controller 302 detects 207 that all of the plurality of keys are in the released position, the controller 302 reads the first set of registers 303 and generates 209 a key code corresponding to symbol locations set in the first set of registers 303. After generating 209 the key code, the controller clears 210 the first set of registers 303 and the second set of registers 304 and the method repeats with a user depressing 201 one or more keys.
- the key up map is clear (e.g., "all keys released") and 208 get the contents of the key down map, and 209 generate the key code, and 210 clear the key down map.
- the present invention also may be embodied as a chordal keyboard apparatus for generating a key code.
- the apparatus includes a plurality of keys 301, first means for storing data, second means for storing data, and controller means.
- the controller means detects keys of the plurality of keys 301 in a depressed position and sets symbol locations in the first storing means and in the second storing means, of the respective depressed keys.
- the controller means also detects which of the plurality of keys 301 are released from the depressed position and clears symbol locations in the second storing means.
- the controller means detects that all of the plurality of keys are in a released position, the controller means generates a key code corresponding to the set symbol locations in the first storing means.
- the controller means subsequently clears the first storing means and the second storing means.
- Symbol locations as used herein include storage locations in first means or second means for one or more bits.
- the controller means may be embodied as controller 302.
- the first storing means may be embodied as the first set of registers 303, and the second means may be embodied as a second set of registers 304. Additionally, the controller means may further include means for generating the key code from a binary reflected Gray code.
- controller means and first and second set of registers 303, 304 are employed for sensing and storing key press/release states to control the presentation of key codes 310 in response to one or more key activations.
- the preferred embodiment incorporates ten keys 301, one for each finger and thumb. It should be noted that a symmetrical arrangement of the keys 301 allows the mode of operation for the keyboard to be selected by the user as being either right-handed or left-handed.
- An alternative embodiment for a hand-held device predetermines the mode of operation by providing a set of grip-operated keys 301 in lieu of, or in addition to, a set of conventional keys 301.
- Heusinkveld "Keyboard for One-Hand Operation," Dec. 13, 1988, describes a keyboard for one-hand operation which employs a set of five grip-operated keys.
- the keys 301 of Fig. 3 are connected by signal lines 305 to a controller circuit 302.
- the controller 302 is connected by data lines 306, 309, and by control lines 307, 308 to first and second sets of registers 303, 304.
- Each of the first and second set of register 303, 304 includes a number storage cells corresponding to the number of keys 301 in a given keyboard arrangement.
- a key down register 304 records the "key closed" state for all keys pressed to form a chord of key combinations representing a valid key code.
- a key up register 303 records a copy of the "key closed” state for all keys pressed and subsequently clears each storage cell upon release of its associated key 301.
- Fig. 4 illustrates a block diagram of a keyboard control circuit for controller 302 for controlling keyboard operations in accordance with the present invention.
- the key state logic circuit 401 is connected to the keys 301 by a set of signal lines 305; the key state logic circuit 401 is also connected to a key up register 303 by data lines 306 and by control lines 307; and the key state logic circuit 401 is further connected to a key down register 304 by data lines 309 and by control lines 308.
- Key activations 301 sensed on the key event signal lines 305 by the key state logic circuit 401 are transferred along data channels 306, 309 to storage registers 303, 304.
- Control lines 307 which connect the key state logic circuit 401 and the key up register 303 distinguish between "key closed" and "key released” states.
- Control lines 307, 308 also connect the key state logic circuit 401 and the storage registers 303, 304 for the purpose of setting them to an initial "all keys released" state.
- the key state logic circuit 401 also comprises additional memory means for buffering key state events associated with a next key code in should they occur prior to the completion of processing related to a previous key code. Such overlapping of key code events is referred to in the literature as rollover.
- the key up logic circuit 402 of Fig. 4 is connected to a key up register 303 by data lines 306 and to the key code logic circuit 403 by control line 404.
- the key up logic circuit 402 senses the "all keys released” state on data lines 306, an "all keys released” signal is transferred on control line 404 to the key code logic circuit 403.
- the key code logic circuit 403 is further connected to a key down register 304 by data lines 309 and to the key state logic circuit 401 by control line 405.
- Fig. 5 is a flow diagram which illustrates a method for controlling keyboard operations in accordance with the present invention.
- a key event is defined in accordance with the present invention as the simultaneous or sequential activation or release of one or more keys 501.
- the keyboard control circuit 501 determines the event handler 501 status:
- 506 buffer key events; else 503 if one or more keys 301 are depressed, then 504 set the corresponding bit(s) in the key down register 304, and 505 set the corresponding bit(s) in the key up register 303, and 501 handle the next key event; else 507 if one or more keys 301 are released, then 505 clear the corresponding bit(s) in the key up register 303.
- chordal keyboard method and apparatus of the instant invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention, and it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations of the chordal keyboard method and apparatus provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
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