WO2000077605A3 - Modular ergonomic keyboard - Google Patents
Modular ergonomic keyboard Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2000077605A3 WO2000077605A3 PCT/US2000/016447 US0016447W WO0077605A3 WO 2000077605 A3 WO2000077605 A3 WO 2000077605A3 US 0016447 W US0016447 W US 0016447W WO 0077605 A3 WO0077605 A3 WO 0077605A3
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- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- hand section
- keyboard
- keys
- disclosed
- numeric keypad
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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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
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- 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
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- 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
- H01H13/78—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
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2221/00—Actuators
- H01H2221/056—Modular conception
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H2225/00—Switch site location
- H01H2225/022—Switch site location other then row-column disposition
Abstract
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU54901/00A AU5490100A (en) | 1999-06-14 | 2000-06-14 | Modular ergonomic universal keyboard system |
Applications Claiming Priority (10)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US13901899P | 1999-06-14 | 1999-06-14 | |
US60/139,018 | 1999-06-14 | ||
US15745799P | 1999-10-04 | 1999-10-04 | |
US60/157,457 | 1999-10-04 | ||
US17324199P | 1999-12-28 | 1999-12-28 | |
US60/173,241 | 1999-12-28 | ||
US19650400P | 2000-04-12 | 2000-04-12 | |
US60/196,504 | 2000-04-12 | ||
US58809900A | 2000-06-01 | 2000-06-01 | |
US09/588,099 | 2000-06-01 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO2000077605A2 WO2000077605A2 (en) | 2000-12-21 |
WO2000077605A3 true WO2000077605A3 (en) | 2001-06-07 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/US2000/016447 WO2000077605A2 (en) | 1999-06-14 | 2000-06-14 | Modular ergonomic keyboard |
Country Status (2)
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AU (1) | AU5490100A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000077605A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2360015B (en) * | 2000-01-21 | 2004-07-14 | John Victor Parkinson | Keyboard with improved shift arrangements |
US7736078B2 (en) * | 2000-06-01 | 2010-06-15 | Henry Webber | Modular ergonomic, multi-function, multi-layer, universal standard keyboard |
CN2476842Y (en) * | 2001-06-15 | 2002-02-13 | 陈振文 | Special keyboard for view window |
US6876312B2 (en) * | 2001-07-10 | 2005-04-05 | Behavior Tech Computer Corporation | Keyboard with multi-function keys |
CN100365548C (en) * | 2005-09-28 | 2008-01-30 | 刘广新 | Character input keyboard |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4615629A (en) * | 1984-04-24 | 1986-10-07 | Power Daniel J | Input keyboard |
US5003503A (en) * | 1985-05-02 | 1991-03-26 | The Laitram Corporation | Comprehensive computer data control entries from very few keys operable in a fast touch type mode |
US5584588A (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1996-12-17 | Harbaugh; Gary B. | Computer keyboard layout |
US5711624A (en) * | 1989-04-14 | 1998-01-27 | Keyboard Advancements, Inc. | Keyboard with thumb activated backspace/erase key |
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- 2000-06-14 WO PCT/US2000/016447 patent/WO2000077605A2/en active Application Filing
- 2000-06-14 AU AU54901/00A patent/AU5490100A/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4615629A (en) * | 1984-04-24 | 1986-10-07 | Power Daniel J | Input keyboard |
US5003503A (en) * | 1985-05-02 | 1991-03-26 | The Laitram Corporation | Comprehensive computer data control entries from very few keys operable in a fast touch type mode |
US5711624A (en) * | 1989-04-14 | 1998-01-27 | Keyboard Advancements, Inc. | Keyboard with thumb activated backspace/erase key |
US5584588A (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1996-12-17 | Harbaugh; Gary B. | Computer keyboard layout |
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AU5490100A (en) | 2001-01-02 |
WO2000077605A2 (en) | 2000-12-21 |
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