Computer Device
First Claim
1. A device for inputting graphical location data and alphanumerical data to a computer having a graphical display, comprising:
- (a) a graphical location data entry portion, including at least one click button, operative for inputting graphical location data to a computer having a graphical display; and
(b) an alphanumerical data entry portion, including a plurality of keys, operative for inputting alphanumerical data to a computer, wherein the inputting of alphanumerical data includes an enactment of one or more keys.
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Abstract
A computer input device for inputting graphical location data and alphanumerical data. The device is arranged with a keypad for the input of the alphanumerical data. According to the invention, keys of the keypad are not only used for input by means of individually enacted keys, but also for input by means of two or more simultaneously enacted adjacent or non-adjacent keys, thereby enhancing the gamut of input considerably. Furthermore, a user may also set the keypad in a number of modes, (e.g. Non-Shifted mode, Shift mode, Num mode and Num-Lock mode), thereby further enhancing the input capability considerably. Advantageously, certain keys may also be given a user programmable function.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for inputting graphical location data and alphanumerical data to a computer having a graphical display, comprising:
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(a) a graphical location data entry portion, including at least one click button, operative for inputting graphical location data to a computer having a graphical display; and (b) an alphanumerical data entry portion, including a plurality of keys, operative for inputting alphanumerical data to a computer, wherein the inputting of alphanumerical data includes an enactment of one or more keys. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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