WO2000073886A1 - Human engineering keyboard suitable for single-hand operation - Google Patents

Human engineering keyboard suitable for single-hand operation Download PDF

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WO2000073886A1
WO2000073886A1 PCT/CN2000/000094 CN0000094W WO0073886A1 WO 2000073886 A1 WO2000073886 A1 WO 2000073886A1 CN 0000094 W CN0000094 W CN 0000094W WO 0073886 A1 WO0073886 A1 WO 0073886A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/78—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites
    • H01H13/807—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites characterised by the spatial arrangement of the contact sites, e.g. superimposed sites
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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  • the present invention relates to a computer input device, and more particularly, to a computer input keyboard.
  • the existing keyboard is a long bar, and its keys are generally divided into four areas: a main keyboard area, a function key area, an editing key area, and a number key area.
  • the main keyboard area is located at the lower left of the keyboard
  • the function key area is located at the top row of the keyboard
  • the editing key area is located at the right side of the main keyboard area
  • the number key area is located at the far right side of the keyboard.
  • the arrangement of the keys in each of the above areas is "matrix", so that the upper surface of the entire long keyboard is almost completely full of keys. Because the existing keyboard has the above-mentioned structure, the user must operate with both hands to quickly complete the signal input work; in addition, it is difficult to reduce the size of the keyboard.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, in order to facilitate blind typing operation, reduce the fatigue of the operator's hand, and reduce the volume of the keyboard, so as to provide a small keyboard suitable for one-handed operation.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to: improve the key arrangement of the existing keyboard, and partition the keys according to the shape of a human hand, that is, the distribution of five fingers and its extension range, so that each finger can easily move in a certain key area, Thus, the signal input work is completed with one hand.
  • the keyboard provided by the present invention includes a shell, a circuit board installed in the shell, wires connected to the output circuit on the circuit board, and a plurality of keys arranged on the front of the shell.
  • the keys are arranged in at least 9 cells according to the shape of a human hand and are close to each other.
  • the cells are arranged, and buttons are installed in each cell, and the keys are arranged in a circle.
  • Each cell can also be provided with a recessed panel.
  • the keys are arranged in a circular arrangement in a small area, and are as high or slightly lower than the shell panel.
  • the key ring can be a ring, an oval ring, a waist ring, or a short ring.
  • the present invention also adopts the following technical measures:
  • a finger tactile guide mark is set in a key circle area of the button, and the finger guide mark is a radial convex strip with the center point of the cell as a circle center, and the center point of the cell has a convex point and a convex block.
  • a palm support body is provided at the lower part of the front of the keyboard casing.
  • the palm support body can be made of soft and hard materials, including round, oval, waist-shaped, and various geometric shapes suitable for palm placement.
  • the lower part of the bracket has a fixing part which is movably connected with the front of the shell.
  • the keyboard provided by the present invention not only has the same functions as the existing keyboard, but also has the following advantages: 1.
  • the operator can operate it with one hand while using it, leaving one hand free for transcripts or other tasks.
  • the keyboard volume is only about 40% of the existing standard keyboard, which can reduce the use of space.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention, and the figure shows a partition arrangement manner of keys;
  • FIG. 2 is a second subjective view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2.
  • the shape of a button and the structure and shape of a button cell are shown in partial cross-section;
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along I-I or I I-I I in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and illustrates a structure of a finger guide mark;
  • FIG. 5 is a third front view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a fourth view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of FIG. 5 or FIG. 6. In the figure, the shape of the button and the structure and shape of the button cell are partially engraved.
  • FIG. 8 is a fifth front view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention.
  • the keyboard in this embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 and includes a casing 1 and a circuit board installed in the casing.
  • the keys the alphabet keys, number keys, and symbol keys are arranged into nine cells, and the function keys and other keys are arranged near each cell.
  • Nine communities are distributed according to the shape of the human hand. One of them is located on the axis of symmetry of the keyboard and is close to the upper part of the keyboard.
  • the other eight cells are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the keyboard and extend below the keyboard in order.
  • the keys of the two lower cells have the same code.
  • the buttons of two districts are arranged in a waist ring, the keys of the two districts are arranged in an oval ring, and the keys of the nine districts are arranged in a circle.
  • finger tactile guidance signs 3 are provided in each community.
  • the structure is shown in Figs. 1 and 4. It is a radial convex family pointing from the center of the key ring to each key, and has a convex point at the center. Or bump 4.
  • the keys in each cell are designed in the shape and arrangement shown in Figure 3, that is, each key is formed by a combination of a cylindrical surface and an isolated surface, and the arc surface is located inside the key ring.
  • the alphabetic keys and numeric keys in each cell are arranged in a clockwise direction.
  • the keyboard in this embodiment is shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4.
  • the difference from Embodiment 1 lies in that the alphabetic keys and numeric keys in each cell are arranged counterclockwise.
  • the keyboard in this embodiment includes a casing 1, a circuit board installed in the casing, wires connected to an output circuit on the circuit board, and a plurality of buttons provided on the front of the casing.
  • Key 2 the letter keys, number keys, and symbol keys are arranged into nine cells, and the function keys and other keys are arranged near each cell.
  • Nine communities are distributed according to the shape of the human hand. One of them is located on the axis of symmetry of the keyboard and is close to the upper part of the keyboard.
  • the other eight cells are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the keyboard and extend below the keyboard in order.
  • the keys of the two lower cells have the same code.
  • the keys of two cells are arranged in a waist ring, the keys of two cells are arranged in an oval ring, and the keys of five cells are arranged in a ring.
  • finger tactile guidance signs 3 are set up in each district, which is composed of a radial convex strip family pointing from the center of the key ring to each key, with a bump or a bump 4 at the center.
  • the keys in the cell are formed by a combination of a cylindrical surface and an arc surface, and the arc surface is located on the inside of the key ring.
  • the letter keys and number keys in each cell are arranged in a clockwise direction.
  • a palm rest body 5 is provided on the lower part of the front face of the keyboard shell.
  • the palm rest body is a sphere, and the sphere has an insertion rod inserted into a groove matching the shape of the front surface of the keyboard casing.
  • the keyboard in this embodiment is shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
  • the difference from Embodiment 3 is that the alphabetic keys and numeric keys in each cell are arranged counterclockwise.
  • the middle finger operates the keys in the cell on the axis of symmetry of the keyboard
  • the index finger and thumb operate the keys in the four cells on the side of the axis of symmetry of the keyboard
  • the ring finger and the little finger operate on the keyboard
  • the nine cells in this embodiment are grooved on the front of the housing.
  • the positions of the cells with 4, B, C, D, E, F, G, and I keys are exchanged with the keys in the cell on the right. It is slightly larger than or the same height as the keys.
  • the key arrangement in this embodiment is shown in FIG. 8.
  • the keyboard provided by the present invention can be made separately or combined with a notebook computer to form an integrated structure.

Abstract

A human engineering keyboard suitable for single-hand operation, it includes a casing, a circuit plate assembled in the casing, conducting wire which is connected with an outgoing circuit of said circuit plate, and keys of facade of the casing. Arrange of said keys are divided into at least 9 small regions or arrange of said keys near to said small regions, keys of said small regions are wrapped-around arrangement. Arrange-shape of said keys may be annulus shape, ellipse shape, kidney shape, and regulations shape. Said keyboard may be operated by the single-hand, other hand may put down or other work, or the left and right hands else may work alternatively for reducing intensity of work. The volume of said keyboard is reduced about 60 % compared with normal keyboard and as well reduced emploing space.

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适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘 技术领域  Ergonomic keyboard for one-handed operation
本发明涉及一种计算机的输入装置特别是涉及一种计算机的输入键 盘。  The present invention relates to a computer input device, and more particularly, to a computer input keyboard.
背景技术  Background technique
现有的键盘为长条形， 其按键一般分成四个区： 主键盘区、 功能键区、 编辑键区和数字键区。 主键盘区位于键盘的左下方， 功能键区位于键盘 的最上面一排， 编辑键区位于主键盘区的右侧， 数字键区位于键盘的最 右侧。 上述各个区中的按键排列方式为 "矩阵式"， 使整个长条形键盘的 上表面几乎全部分布满按键。 由于现有键盘呈上述结构， 使用者必须双 手操作才能快速完成信号的输入工作； 此外， 难于减小键盘的体积。  The existing keyboard is a long bar, and its keys are generally divided into four areas: a main keyboard area, a function key area, an editing key area, and a number key area. The main keyboard area is located at the lower left of the keyboard, the function key area is located at the top row of the keyboard, the editing key area is located at the right side of the main keyboard area, and the number key area is located at the far right side of the keyboard. The arrangement of the keys in each of the above areas is "matrix", so that the upper surface of the entire long keyboard is almost completely full of keys. Because the existing keyboard has the above-mentioned structure, the user must operate with both hands to quickly complete the signal input work; in addition, it is difficult to reduce the size of the keyboard.
发明的公开  Disclosure of invention
本发明的目的在于克服现有技术的不足， 为了便于盲打操作和减轻 操作人员手的疲劳度， 以及减小键盘体积， 从而提供一种适用于单手操 作的小型键盘。  The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, in order to facilitate blind typing operation, reduce the fatigue of the operator's hand, and reduce the volume of the keyboard, so as to provide a small keyboard suitable for one-handed operation.
本发明的目的是这样实现的： 对现有键盘的按键排列方式进行改进， 根据人手的形状， 即五指的分布及其延伸范围对按键分区， 使每个手指 便于在一定的按键区内活动， 从而单手完成信号输入工作。 本发明提供 的键盘包括外壳、 安装在外壳内的电路板、 与电路板上的输出电路相连 的导线及设置在外壳正面的多个按键， 按键根据人手的形状分成至少 9 个小区排列及相互靠近小区排列， 各小区安装有按键， 按键均呈环形排 列。 每个小区也可是凹进面板设置的， 按键均呈环形排列卧入安装在小 区内， 并且同外壳面板一样高或稍低于外壳面板。 按键环可以是圆环、 椭圆环、 腰形环、 短形环。 为了便于盲打操作及减轻手的疲劳度， 本发 明还采取了以下技术措施：  The purpose of the present invention is to: improve the key arrangement of the existing keyboard, and partition the keys according to the shape of a human hand, that is, the distribution of five fingers and its extension range, so that each finger can easily move in a certain key area, Thus, the signal input work is completed with one hand. The keyboard provided by the present invention includes a shell, a circuit board installed in the shell, wires connected to the output circuit on the circuit board, and a plurality of keys arranged on the front of the shell. The keys are arranged in at least 9 cells according to the shape of a human hand and are close to each other. The cells are arranged, and buttons are installed in each cell, and the keys are arranged in a circle. Each cell can also be provided with a recessed panel. The keys are arranged in a circular arrangement in a small area, and are as high or slightly lower than the shell panel. The key ring can be a ring, an oval ring, a waist ring, or a short ring. In order to facilitate the operation of blind typing and reduce the fatigue of the hand, the present invention also adopts the following technical measures:
1 . 在按键环形小区内设置手指触觉引导标志， 该手指引导标志以小 区中心点为圆心呈放射壮的凸条， 其小区中心点有凸点和凸块。  1. A finger tactile guide mark is set in a key circle area of the button, and the finger guide mark is a radial convex strip with the center point of the cell as a circle center, and the center point of the cell has a convex point and a convex block.
2. 在键盘外壳正面的下部设置手掌依托体， 该手掌依托体可用软和 硬的材料制作的， 包括圆型、 椭圆型、 腰子型， 以及各种适合手掌安放 的任意几何形状的托体， 其托体的下部有一固定部件与外壳正面活动插 接。  2. A palm support body is provided at the lower part of the front of the keyboard casing. The palm support body can be made of soft and hard materials, including round, oval, waist-shaped, and various geometric shapes suitable for palm placement. The lower part of the bracket has a fixing part which is movably connected with the front of the shell.
本发明提供的键盘不仅与现有键盘功能相同， 而且具有以下优点： 1 . 操作人员使用时可单手操作， 空出一只手做笔录或其他工作。 2 - 可左右手交替使用， 减轻操作人员手的疲劳度， 提高劳动效率。' 3 . 该键盘体积仅为现有普通标准键盘的 40 %左右， 可减少使用位 置空间。 The keyboard provided by the present invention not only has the same functions as the existing keyboard, but also has the following advantages: 1. The operator can operate it with one hand while using it, leaving one hand free for transcripts or other tasks. 2-Can be used alternately with left and right hands to reduce operator's hand fatigue and improve labor efficiency. ' 3. The keyboard volume is only about 40% of the existing standard keyboard, which can reduce the use of space.
附图说明  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
本发明附图的图面说明：  The drawings of the invention illustrate:
图 1 是根据本发明所提供的键盘的一种主视图， 该图表明按键 的分区排列方式；  FIG. 1 is a front view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention, and the figure shows a partition arrangement manner of keys;
图 2是根据本发明所提供的键盘的第二种主观图；  2 is a second subjective view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention;
图 3 是图 1 或图 2 的侧视图， 图中采用了局部剖表示按键的形 状及按键小区的结构、 形状； '  FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2. In the figure, the shape of a button and the structure and shape of a button cell are shown in partial cross-section;
图 4是图 1或图 2中的 I一 I或 I I一 I I剖视图， 表示出了手指 引导标志的结构；  FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along I-I or I I-I I in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and illustrates a structure of a finger guide mark;
图 5是根据本发明所提供的键盘的第三种主视图；  5 is a third front view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention;
图 6是根据本发明所提供的键盘的第四种生视图；  6 is a fourth view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention;
图 7 是图 5 或图 6 的侧视图， 图中采用了局部刻表示按键的形 状及按键小区的结构、 形状。  FIG. 7 is a side view of FIG. 5 or FIG. 6. In the figure, the shape of the button and the structure and shape of the button cell are partially engraved.
图 8是根据本发明所提供的键盘的第五种主视图；  8 is a fifth front view of a keyboard provided according to the present invention;
具体实施例  Specific embodiment
下面结合实施例和附图对本发明的结构作进一步说明。  The structure of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.
实施例 1 :  Example 1:
本实施例中的键盘如图 1、 图 3 所示， 包括外壳 1、 安装在外壳内 的电路板。 与电路板上的输出电路相连的导线及设置在外壳正面的多个 按键 2。 按键中， 字母键、 数字键和符号键分成九个小区排列， 功能键和 其它键靠近各小区排列。 九个小区根据人手形状分布， 其中一个小区位 于键盘对称轴上且靠键盘上部， 其它八个小区对称分布在其两侧且依次 向键盘下方延伸， 为便于左右手交替使用， 分布在两侧的靠下方的两个 小区的按键具有相同的代号。 九个小区中， 两个小区的按键呈腰形环排 列， 两个小区的按键呈椭圆环排， 九个小区的按键呈圆环排列。 为了便 于盲打， 各小区内均设置有手指触觉引导标志 3 , 其结构如图 1、 图 4所 示， 为从按键环中心指向每个按键的放射状凸条族， 其中心处有凸' 点 或凸块 4。 为了便于操作， 各小区中的按键均设计成如图 3 , 所示的形状 及排、 方式， 即每个按键由圆柱面与孤面相结合形成且弧面位于按键环 内侧。 为了便于记忆， 各小区中的字母键与数字键均按顺时针旋向排列。  The keyboard in this embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 and includes a casing 1 and a circuit board installed in the casing. The wires connected to the output circuit on the circuit board and a plurality of keys 2 arranged on the front of the casing. Among the keys, the alphabet keys, number keys, and symbol keys are arranged into nine cells, and the function keys and other keys are arranged near each cell. Nine communities are distributed according to the shape of the human hand. One of them is located on the axis of symmetry of the keyboard and is close to the upper part of the keyboard. The other eight cells are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the keyboard and extend below the keyboard in order. The keys of the two lower cells have the same code. In the nine districts, the buttons of two districts are arranged in a waist ring, the keys of the two districts are arranged in an oval ring, and the keys of the nine districts are arranged in a circle. In order to facilitate blind typing, finger tactile guidance signs 3 are provided in each community. The structure is shown in Figs. 1 and 4. It is a radial convex family pointing from the center of the key ring to each key, and has a convex point at the center. Or bump 4. In order to facilitate the operation, the keys in each cell are designed in the shape and arrangement shown in Figure 3, that is, each key is formed by a combination of a cylindrical surface and an isolated surface, and the arc surface is located inside the key ring. In order to facilitate memory, the alphabetic keys and numeric keys in each cell are arranged in a clockwise direction.
实施例 2 :  Example 2:
本实施例中的键盘如图 2、 图 3、 图 4所示。 与实施例 1 不同之处在 于各小区中的字母键与数字键均按反时针旋向排列。  The keyboard in this embodiment is shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4. The difference from Embodiment 1 lies in that the alphabetic keys and numeric keys in each cell are arranged counterclockwise.
实施例 3 :  Example 3:
本实施例中的键盘如图 5、 图 7所示， 包括外壳 1、 安装在外壳内的 电路板、 与电路板上的输出电路相连的导线及设置在外壳正面的多个按 键 2。 按键中， 字母键、 数字键和符号键分成九个小区排列， 功能键 io其 它键靠近各小区排列。 九个小区根据人手形状分布， 其中一个小区位于 键盘对称轴上且靠键盘上部， 其它八个小区对称分布在其两侧且依次向 键盘下方延伸， 为便于左右手交替使用， 分布在两侧的靠下方的两个小 区的按键具有相同的代号。 九个小区中， 两个小区的按键呈腰形环排列， 两个小区的按键呈椭圆环排列， 五个小区的按键呈圆环排列。 为了便于 直打， 各小区内均设置有手指触觉引导标志 3， 由从按键环中心指向每个 按键的放射状凸条族构成"， 其中心处有凸点或凸块 4。 为了便于操作， 各小区中的按键由圆柱面与弧面组合形成且弧面位于按键环的内侧。 为 了便于记忆， 各小区中的字母键与数字键均按顺时针旋向排列。 为了减 小手的疲劳度， 在键盘外壳正面下部设置了手掌依托体 5， 该手掌依托体 为一球体， 球体有一插杆， 插放在键盘外壳正面与其形状相匹配的凹槽 内。 As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 7, the keyboard in this embodiment includes a casing 1, a circuit board installed in the casing, wires connected to an output circuit on the circuit board, and a plurality of buttons provided on the front of the casing. Key 2. Among the keys, the letter keys, number keys, and symbol keys are arranged into nine cells, and the function keys and other keys are arranged near each cell. Nine communities are distributed according to the shape of the human hand. One of them is located on the axis of symmetry of the keyboard and is close to the upper part of the keyboard. The other eight cells are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the keyboard and extend below the keyboard in order. The keys of the two lower cells have the same code. Among the nine cells, the keys of two cells are arranged in a waist ring, the keys of two cells are arranged in an oval ring, and the keys of five cells are arranged in a ring. In order to facilitate straight play, finger tactile guidance signs 3 are set up in each district, which is composed of a radial convex strip family pointing from the center of the key ring to each key, with a bump or a bump 4 at the center. The keys in the cell are formed by a combination of a cylindrical surface and an arc surface, and the arc surface is located on the inside of the key ring. To facilitate memory, the letter keys and number keys in each cell are arranged in a clockwise direction. In order to reduce the fatigue of the hand, A palm rest body 5 is provided on the lower part of the front face of the keyboard shell. The palm rest body is a sphere, and the sphere has an insertion rod inserted into a groove matching the shape of the front surface of the keyboard casing.
实施例 4 :  Example 4:
本实施例中的键盘如图 6、 图 7 所示。 与实施例 3 不同之处在于各 小区内的字母键与数字键均按反时针旋向排列。  The keyboard in this embodiment is shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The difference from Embodiment 3 is that the alphabetic keys and numeric keys in each cell are arranged counterclockwise.
使用上述各实施例中的键盘， 中指操作位于键盘对称轴上的小区中的 各按键， 食指与大拇指操作位于键盘对称轴一侧的四个小区中的各按键， 无名指与小指操作位于键盘对称轴另一侧的四个小区中的各按键， 这样 使五个手指都有专有操作区， 能方便、 快速地工作。  Using the keyboard in each of the above embodiments, the middle finger operates the keys in the cell on the axis of symmetry of the keyboard, the index finger and thumb operate the keys in the four cells on the side of the axis of symmetry of the keyboard, and the ring finger and the little finger operate on the keyboard Each key in the four cells on the other side of the shaft, so that five fingers have a dedicated operating area, which can work conveniently and quickly.
实施例 5 :  Example 5:
本实施例中的九个小区是在外壳正面呈凹槽， 有 4、 B、 C、 D、 E、 F、 G、 I 按键的小区的位置与右边小区内的按键交换排列， 小区凹槽深度稍 大于或与按键同高， 本实施例中按键排列如图 8所示。  The nine cells in this embodiment are grooved on the front of the housing. The positions of the cells with 4, B, C, D, E, F, G, and I keys are exchanged with the keys in the cell on the right. It is slightly larger than or the same height as the keys. The key arrangement in this embodiment is shown in FIG. 8.
本发明提供的键盘既可单独制作， 又可与笔记本电脑相组合形成一 体化结构。  The keyboard provided by the present invention can be made separately or combined with a notebook computer to form an integrated structure.

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1 . 一种适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 包括外壳 1、 安装在外壳 内的电路板、 与电路板上的输出电路相连的导线及设置在外壳正面的多 个按键 2， 其特征在于： 根据人手的形状分成至少 9个小区排列及相互靠 近小区排列， 各小区内安置按键 2 , 按键 2均呈环形排列。 1. An ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation, comprising a casing 1, a circuit board installed in the casing, wires connected to an output circuit on the circuit board, and a plurality of keys 2 arranged on the front of the casing, characterized in that : According to the shape of the human hand, it is divided into at least 9 cells and arranged close to each other. Keys 2 are arranged in each cell, and the keys 2 are arranged in a circle.
2. 根据权利要求 1 所述的适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 其特征 在于： 各小区内均设置有手指触觉引导标志 3 各手指引导标志 3 为从小 区中心呈放射状凸条指向每个按键， 其中心处有凸点或凸块 4。  2. The ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: each finger is provided with a tactile guidance sign 3 in each cell, and each finger guidance sign 3 is a radial projection pointing from the center of the cell to each The key has a bump or a bump 4 at its center.
3. 根据权利要求 2 所述的适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 其特征 在于： 各小区中的按键 2 由圆柱面与孤面相组合形成且弧面位于按键环 内侧。  3. The ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation according to claim 2, characterized in that: the key 2 in each cell is formed by a combination of a cylindrical surface and an isolated surface, and the arc surface is located inside the key ring.
4. 根据权利要求 1 所述的适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 其特征 在于： 还包括在键盘外壳正面的下部设置有手掌依托体 5。  4. The ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation according to claim 1, further comprising a palm rest body 5 provided on the lower part of the front face of the keyboard casing.
5. 根据权利要求 4所述的适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 其特征 在于： 所述的手掌依托体 5 为球形、、 椭圆形、 腰子形， 贝壳形以及适合 手掌安放的任意几何形状的托体， 其托体的下部有一固定部件与外壳正 面活动插接。  5. The ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation according to claim 4, characterized in that: the palm rest 5 is spherical, oval, waist-shaped, shell-shaped, and any geometric shape suitable for palm placement The bracket body has a fixing part at the lower part of the bracket body which is movably connected with the front surface of the shell.
6. 根据权利要求 1 所述的适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 其特征 在于： 所述的按键环包括圆环、 椭圆环、 腰形环、 矩形环。  6. The ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation according to claim 1, wherein the key ring comprises a ring, an oval ring, a waist ring, and a rectangular ring.
7. 根据权利要求 1 所述的适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 其特征 在于： 所述的 9个小区排列在外壳正面凹进， 按键 2卧入安置在小区中， 并且同外壳面板一样高或稍低于外壳面板。  7. The ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: the nine cells are arranged recessed on the front of the casing, and the keys 2 are lying in the cell, and are the same as the casing panel High or slightly below the enclosure panel.
8. 根据权利要求 1 所述的适用于单手操作的人体工学键盘， 其特征 在于： 所述的按键 2 的字母键和数字键安置在小区中按顺时针方向或反 时针方向排列。  8. The ergonomic keyboard suitable for one-handed operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: the alphabetic keys and numeric keys of the keys 2 are arranged in a community and arranged in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
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