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Integrated keyboard

  • US 5,808,922 A
  • Filed: 07/23/1996
  • Issued: 09/15/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a process control system, having a controller, a display unit, a console, an integrated keyboard mounted with the console, the integrated keyboard providing an interface between an operator and the process control system, the integrated keyboard comprising:

  • a) a frame, configured to mount with the console;

    b) a full-travel keyboard mounted on the frame;

    c) a wrist-rest plate, mounted on the frame between the full-travel keyboard and the operator,d) an operator control panel, having individual keys, located in a recess between the wrist-rest plate and the operator, such that the accidental activation of the individual keys by the operator is reduced;

    e) a cursor control unit mounted in the wrist-rest plate; and

    f) a keypanel mounted essentially vertical to and behind the full-travel keyboard where the keypanel is mounted on a flip-door on the frame, the flip-door being spring loaded such that the panel returns to the vertical position in a normal state.

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