WO2010089790A2 - Clavier alphanumérique ergonomique et dispositif de transmission universelle pour faciliter la pression des touches sur un clavier alphanumérique - Google Patents

Clavier alphanumérique ergonomique et dispositif de transmission universelle pour faciliter la pression des touches sur un clavier alphanumérique Download PDF

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WO2010089790A2
WO2010089790A2 PCT/IT2010/000028 IT2010000028W WO2010089790A2 WO 2010089790 A2 WO2010089790 A2 WO 2010089790A2 IT 2010000028 W IT2010000028 W IT 2010000028W WO 2010089790 A2 WO2010089790 A2 WO 2010089790A2
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Giuseppe Bussolino
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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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  • any device that enables to perform data entry or word processing activities comprises an alphanumeric keyboard equipped with a plurality of keys whose pressure allows entering the related character or number: moreover, the simultaneous pressure of many alphanumeric or special keys allows entering special characters or implementing certain functions.
  • keyboards are of the QWERTY type and define a specific layout of the alphanumeric keys inside an array.
  • Such keyboards however have given some problems, above all in case, as occurred with the appearance of PC, in which they had to be used by users with scarce typewriting capabilities: in fact, above all the particular arrangement of function keys like the SHIFT key, placed as known at the extreme ends of the array of keyboard keys, requires that, for the extemporary keying-in of capital letters (obviously in case of keying-in a great number of capital characters, the SHIFT LOCK key is available) , both hands are used (one for pressing the SHIFT key and the other for pressing the desired alphanumeric key) apart from particular and uncomfortable torsions of the fingers of a same hand.
  • the art has therefore attempted to solve the above problems by proposing variations of the QWERTY keyboard.
  • the majority of suggested keyboards substantially have rearrangements of the lay-out of the alphanumeric keys though generally keeping the traditional positioning of the basic function keys, among which the SHIFT keys.
  • Other keyboards allow a user to select and program the alphanumeric keys in different configurations, always keeping the standard positions of the basic function keys.
  • keyboards such as for example those described in WO 0173744, US5336002 and WO2007137478 , propose a key lay- out by arranging or duplicating in a different position the basic function keys by arranging them, for example, in a group in the centre of the keyboard below or on the sides of the SPACE bar in order to be more ergonomic or less encumbrant.
  • Such arrangement as groups of keys does not allow the user to press with certainty the desired function key without a minimum thinking in which he visually or spatially selects such key inside the group of other keys: consequently, the desired key cannot be pressed immediately and quickly by using also any part of the hand different from the finger, such as for example the palm or the wrist, without running the risk of simultaneously pressing many function keys of the same group or the wrong function key.
  • the art instead does not propose any type of transmission device that allows to be applied to any standard keyboard allowing to transmit the pressure of a desired function key to the centre of the keyboard itself.
  • object of the present invention is solving the above prior art problems, by providing an alphanumeric keyboard equipped with a more ergonomic key lay-out, and in particular comprising at least one key having a SHIFT function arranged in a central and lower position, in such a way as to be easily pressed with the thumb, the wrist or the palm of a hand when keying-in other keys with the hand itself.
  • an object of the present invention is providing a universal transmission device for helping the pressure of keys, and in particular at least one key having a SHIFT function, on a standard alphanumeric keyboard, so that such key can be easily pressed with the thumb, the wrist or the palm of a hand when keying-in other keys with the hand itself by acting on such device.
  • Figure 1 shows a top view of a preferred embodiment of the ergonomic alphanumeric keyboard according to the present invention
  • ' and - Figure 2 shows a top view of a preferred embodiment of the universal transmission device for helping the pressure of keys according to the present invention applied to a standard alphanumeric keyboard.
  • the ergonomic alphanumeric keyboard 1 comprises at least one supporting base 3 on which a plurality of alphanumeric keys are arranged, preferably organised in a first array 5, for example according to a lay-out of the QWERTY type, such first array
  • At least one supporting spring (not shown) , preferably of the helical type, arranged coaxial to the pressure direction of the key 9.
  • keyboard 1 can be used in any device for word processing, data entry, writing, video-writing, etc., this being either a traditional typewriter or a personal computer.
  • the universal transmission device 20 is composed of at least one central bracket 24 arranged below the alphanumeric keyboard 22 and having at least one first end equipped with a pressing member 23 of a certain key 21 of the alphanumeric keyboard
  • the central bracket 24 is arranged so that the pressing member
  • the central bracket 23 is suspended over or abutted against the key 21 of the keyboard 22 without performing its pressure.
  • the actuating portion 25 for example with a finger, the palm of a hand or the wrist, the central bracket
  • the central bracket 24 is composed of at least one first half-bracket 26 and one second half-bracket
  • the central bracket 24 can be equipped with means for adjusting the sizes comprising, for example: at least one adjusting means of the working angle 30 arranged in the junction point between the first half- bracket 26 and the second half-bracket 28 adapted to allow the variation of the working angle; and/or - at least one length-adjusting means 32 of the first half-bracket 26; and/or at least one length-adjusting means 34 of the second half-bracket 28; and/or at least one adjusting means (not shown) of the height of the pressing member 23; and/or at least one adjusting means (not shown) of the height of the actuating portion 25.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un clavier alphanumérique ergonomique (1). Ledit clavier comprend au moins une base de support (3) doté d'une pluralité de touches alphanumériques, disposées selon un premier ensemble (5) avec une barre d'ESPACEMENT (7) dans sa partie inférieure, et il comporte également une touche de fonction (9) sur la base (3) située en dessous de la barre d'ESPACEMENT (7) et centrée par rapport au premier ensemble (5). En outre, l'invention traite également d'un dispositif de transmission universel (20) pour faciliter la transmission de la pression des touches sur un clavier alphanumérique (22). Ledit dispositif se compose d'au moins un support central (24) placé sous le clavier (22) et comporte une première extrémité dotée d'un élément de pression (23) d'une touche (21) du clavier (22) et/ou une seconde extrémité dotée d'une partie d'actionnement (25). Dans une position de repos dudit dispositif (20), ledit support central (24) est placé de telle sorte que l'élément de pression (23) est suspendu au-dessus de la touche (21), ou vient en butée contre cette dernière, sans exercer de pression, tandis que lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur ladite partie d'actionnement (25), le support (24) transmet cette pression à l'élément de pression (23) qui appuie alors sur la touche (21).
PCT/IT2010/000028 2009-02-03 2010-02-01 Clavier alphanumérique ergonomique et dispositif de transmission universelle pour faciliter la pression des touches sur un clavier alphanumérique WO2010089790A2 (fr)

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ITTO20090011 ITTO20090011U1 (it) 2009-02-03 2009-02-03 Tastiera alfanumerica ergonomica e dispositivo di rinvio universale di ausilio alla pressione di tasti su una tastiera alfanumerica
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US5336002A (en) 1992-09-18 1994-08-09 Russo Malcolm G One-handed alphanumeric keyboard and method
WO2001073744A1 (fr) 2000-03-24 2001-10-04 Woods Debra L Clavier convivial
WO2007137478A2 (fr) 2006-04-29 2007-12-06 Yaowu Song Clavier universel à ergonomie améliorée

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US5336002A (en) 1992-09-18 1994-08-09 Russo Malcolm G One-handed alphanumeric keyboard and method
WO2001073744A1 (fr) 2000-03-24 2001-10-04 Woods Debra L Clavier convivial
WO2007137478A2 (fr) 2006-04-29 2007-12-06 Yaowu Song Clavier universel à ergonomie améliorée

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