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Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs

  • US 20030020692A1
  • Filed: 07/25/2002
  • Published: 01/30/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hand-held messaging device, comprising:

  • a keyboard that is horizontally positioned symmetrically between a left edge and a right edge of a face of the hand-held messaging device and having a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of rows across the face, wherein each row of keys is arranged in a concave pattern;

    a display that is vertically positioned between the keyboard and a top edge of the face and horizontally positioned symmetrically between the left edge and the right edge of the face; and

    a processor coupled to the keyboard and the display that controls the operation of the hand-held messaging device.

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