WO2010035093A3 - Computer input unit suitable for use by right-handed people and left-handed people - Google Patents

Computer input unit suitable for use by right-handed people and left-handed people Download PDF

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WO2010035093A3
WO2010035093A3 PCT/IB2009/006753 IB2009006753W WO2010035093A3 WO 2010035093 A3 WO2010035093 A3 WO 2010035093A3 IB 2009006753 W IB2009006753 W IB 2009006753W WO 2010035093 A3 WO2010035093 A3 WO 2010035093A3
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handed people
input unit
key
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Alessandro Pocaterra
Alessio Grotto
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Videotec S.P.A.
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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
    • 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

Abstract

An input unit (2) for a computer (1) is described, which is adapted to be used in at least two different modes, in particular one for right-handed people and one for left-handed people. The input unit (2) comprises a plurality of keys (21) and a control unit (400) which detects when the keys (21) are pressed. Each key (21) is associated with a read code which is transmitted to the computer by the control unit (400) when the input unit (2) is operating in a first one of said two modes. The keys (21) are arranged according to a centrally symmetric configuration. When the input unit (2) is operating in the second one of said two modes, as a first key is pressed the control unit (400) will transmit the read code of a second key; the latter is the key which is symmetric to the key actually pressed with respect to the centre of symmetry of the plurality of keys.
PCT/IB2009/006753 2008-09-29 2009-09-04 Computer input unit suitable for use by right-handed people and left-handed people WO2010035093A2 (en)

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EP09786217A EP2350777A2 (en) 2008-09-29 2009-09-04 Computer input unit suitable for use by right-handed people and left-handed people

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ITTO2008A000710 2008-09-29
IT000710A ITTO20080710A1 (en) 2008-09-29 2008-09-29 UNIT "D¬" ENTRY FOR COMPUTERS SUITABLE TO BE USED BY DESTRIMANI EMANCINI

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US5689253A (en) * 1991-04-10 1997-11-18 Kinesis Corporation Ergonomic keyboard apparatus
WO2000079772A1 (en) * 1999-06-22 2000-12-28 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Operating element
US20040227731A1 (en) * 2002-12-16 2004-11-18 Gould Bear Eric Justin Systems and methods for interfacing with computer devices
US20040263479A1 (en) * 2001-12-27 2004-12-30 Mark Shkolnikov Active keyboard system for handheld electronic devices

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5689253A (en) * 1991-04-10 1997-11-18 Kinesis Corporation Ergonomic keyboard apparatus
WO2000079772A1 (en) * 1999-06-22 2000-12-28 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Operating element
US20040263479A1 (en) * 2001-12-27 2004-12-30 Mark Shkolnikov Active keyboard system for handheld electronic devices
US20040227731A1 (en) * 2002-12-16 2004-11-18 Gould Bear Eric Justin Systems and methods for interfacing with computer devices

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