EP1003188A3 - Ergonomische Rechnertastatur - Google Patents

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EP1003188A3
EP1003188A3 EP99302414A EP99302414A EP1003188A3 EP 1003188 A3 EP1003188 A3 EP 1003188A3 EP 99302414 A EP99302414 A EP 99302414A EP 99302414 A EP99302414 A EP 99302414A EP 1003188 A3 EP1003188 A3 EP 1003188A3
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keys
actuate
finger
fingers
side walls
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EP1003188A2 (de
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George P. English
Norman V Morse
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Key Tronic Corp
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Key Tronic Corp
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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
    • H01H13/702—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
    • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
    • H01H2215/004—Collapsible dome or bubble
    • H01H2215/006—Only mechanical function
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/044—Repetitive strain injury [RSI] considerations
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2227/00—Dimensions; Characteristics
    • H01H2227/032—Operating force
    • H01H2227/034—Regulation of operating force

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  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
EP99302414A 1998-11-19 1999-03-29 Ergonomische Rechnertastatur Withdrawn EP1003188A3 (de)

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US19632698A 1998-11-19 1998-11-19
US196326 1998-11-19

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EP1003188A2 EP1003188A2 (de) 2000-05-24
EP1003188A3 true EP1003188A3 (de) 2001-04-25

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GB2151405A (en) * 1983-12-12 1985-07-17 Kokoku Rubber Ind A spring unit for a key board
WO1985003595A1 (en) * 1984-02-03 1985-08-15 Npm International Improvements in switches and keyboards
US4602135A (en) * 1985-05-30 1986-07-22 Phalen Robert F Membrane switch
EP0518648A2 (de) * 1991-06-10 1992-12-16 Fujitsu Limited Justierbares Tastgefühl für Tastaturen
WO1994005027A1 (en) * 1992-08-18 1994-03-03 Key Tronic Corporation Computer keyboard with cantilever switch design and improved pcb/switch membrane interface
US5801345A (en) * 1996-06-21 1998-09-01 Acuson Corporation Keyboard assembly incorporating multiple lighting modes for improved user feedback

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GB2151405A (en) * 1983-12-12 1985-07-17 Kokoku Rubber Ind A spring unit for a key board
WO1985003595A1 (en) * 1984-02-03 1985-08-15 Npm International Improvements in switches and keyboards
US4602135A (en) * 1985-05-30 1986-07-22 Phalen Robert F Membrane switch
EP0518648A2 (de) * 1991-06-10 1992-12-16 Fujitsu Limited Justierbares Tastgefühl für Tastaturen
WO1994005027A1 (en) * 1992-08-18 1994-03-03 Key Tronic Corporation Computer keyboard with cantilever switch design and improved pcb/switch membrane interface
US5329079A (en) * 1992-08-18 1994-07-12 Key Tronic Corporation Computer keyboard with improved cantilever switch design
US5801345A (en) * 1996-06-21 1998-09-01 Acuson Corporation Keyboard assembly incorporating multiple lighting modes for improved user feedback

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US9176900B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2015-11-03 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Flexible hinge and removable attachment
US9268373B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2016-02-23 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Flexible hinge spine
US9134808B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2015-09-15 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Device kickstand
US9134807B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2015-09-15 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Pressure sensitive key normalization
US9158383B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2015-10-13 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Force concentrator
US9304948B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2016-04-05 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Sensing user input at display area edge
US9465412B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2016-10-11 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Input device layers and nesting
US9460029B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2016-10-04 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Pressure sensitive keys
US9360893B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2016-06-07 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Input device writing surface
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US9426905B2 (en) 2012-03-02 2016-08-23 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc Connection device for computing devices
US9348605B2 (en) 2012-05-14 2016-05-24 Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc System and method for accessory device architecture that passes human interface device (HID) data via intermediate processor
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