WO2000077605A3 - Modular ergonomic keyboard - Google Patents

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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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hand section
keyboard
keys
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numeric keypad
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Henry V Webber Iii
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/056—Modular conception
    • 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

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  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
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  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

A keyboard having an ergonomic design for use with computers and other alphanumeric-input electronic devices is disclosed. Stress on the right hand and fingers is reduced by relocating the ENTER (208) and BACKSPACE (106) keys to below the SPACEBAR (102, 202), and the SHIFT (104, 204) keys are extended up into the home row, thus reducing wrist flexure. Modular designs for a left-hand section (100), right-hand section (200), and a combined editing pad/numeric keypad are disclosed, which may be combined in various configurations to form keyboards suitable for different applications. The editing pad/numeric keypad may be overlain on the right-hand section, producing a very compact keyboard.
PCT/US2000/016447 1999-06-14 2000-06-14 Modular ergonomic keyboard Ceased WO2000077605A2 (en)

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AU54901/00A AU5490100A (en) 1999-06-14 2000-06-14 Modular ergonomic universal keyboard system

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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

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WO2000077605A3 true WO2000077605A3 (en) 2001-06-07

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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 Windows-specific keyboard
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

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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

Patent Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
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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