WO2007096593A3 - Healthcare keyboard - Google Patents

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WO2007096593A3
WO2007096593A3 PCT/GB2007/000570 GB2007000570W WO2007096593A3 WO 2007096593 A3 WO2007096593 A3 WO 2007096593A3 GB 2007000570 W GB2007000570 W GB 2007000570W WO 2007096593 A3 WO2007096593 A3 WO 2007096593A3
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key
processor
keyboard
key matrix
healthcare
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Martin Baker
John Paisley
Tony Tamasauskas
Alan Bale
Paul Merritt
Timothy Waterman
Robert Platts
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Devlin Electronics Ltd
Martin Baker
John Paisley
Tony Tamasauskas
Alan Bale
Paul Merritt
Timothy Waterman
Robert Platts
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Application filed by Devlin Electronics Ltd, Martin Baker, John Paisley, Tony Tamasauskas, Alan Bale, Paul Merritt, Timothy Waterman, Robert Platts filed Critical Devlin Electronics Ltd
Priority to EP07712747A priority Critical patent/EP1991921A2/en
Publication of WO2007096593A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007096593A2/en
Publication of WO2007096593A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007096593A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • A61L2/04—Heat
    • A61L2/06—Hot gas
    • A61L2/07—Steam
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01H13/702—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 with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H01H13/705—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 with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
    • 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
    • H01H13/86—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 casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/002—Actuators integral with membrane
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H01H2223/003—Membrane embracing all keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/024—Packing between substrate and membrane
    • H01H2229/028—Adhesive
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/062—Maintenance or repair facilities
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/016—Miscellaneous combined with start switch, discrete keyboard
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/03—Avoiding erroneous switching

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)

Abstract

A healthcare keyboard is provided with a key matrix (301) having contact zones (303a, 3O3...n), arranged to represent the layout of a keyboard, a processor (302) adapted to receive a signal from the key matrix (301) indicating whether a contact zone (303 a, 303...n), is open or closed and to transmit data to an external device, and a dedicated 'clean' key. The processor (302) is arranged to switch between a first mode of operation, in which the processor (302) is adapted to process data from the keys in the key matrix (301) and a second mode of operation in which the processor (302) is adapted to disregard signals from the keys in the key matrix (301) in response to receipt of an interrupt signal from the dedicated 'clean' key. Certain novel key shapes, profiles and cross sections are described, as well as internal arrangements and methods of use.
PCT/GB2007/000570 2006-02-20 2007-02-20 Healthcare keyboard WO2007096593A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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EP07712747A EP1991921A2 (en) 2006-02-20 2007-02-20 Healthcare keyboard

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GB0603350A GB2435448B (en) 2006-02-20 2006-02-20 A Healthcare keyboard
GB0603350.0 2006-02-20

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WO2007096593A3 true WO2007096593A3 (en) 2008-08-21

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US4952932A (en) * 1987-04-30 1990-08-28 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Information input apparatus
US5537106A (en) * 1990-08-24 1996-07-16 Sony Corporation Remote controller
GB2253586A (en) * 1991-03-12 1992-09-16 Mitel Corp Key pad method of manufacture
US5500655A (en) * 1991-10-03 1996-03-19 Fujitsu Limited Terminal key locking system
US5973621A (en) * 1993-06-03 1999-10-26 Levy; David Compact keyed input device
EP0768786A2 (en) * 1995-10-13 1997-04-16 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd. Activation of a keyboard lock for a telephone apparatus
US6111518A (en) * 1996-12-27 2000-08-29 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Method and apparatus for locking a remote controller and the electronic apparatus
US6054939A (en) * 1997-10-24 2000-04-25 Acer Peripherals, Inc. Keyboard assembly
WO2000002120A1 (en) * 1998-07-01 2000-01-13 Ericsson Inc. Cleaning touch screens
US6542355B1 (en) * 2000-09-29 2003-04-01 Silitek Corporation Waterproof keyboard
US20040159226A1 (en) * 2003-02-10 2004-08-19 Jung-O Koo Keyboard and method for manufacturing the same

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GB0603350D0 (en) 2006-03-29
EP1991921A2 (en) 2008-11-19
WO2007096593A2 (en) 2007-08-30

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