Computer keyboard
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1. A keyboard for one-handed data input, comprising:
- a primary keypad defining a first side and an opposed second side, the primary keypad having a first set of keys arranged in spaced rows and columns;
an auxiliary keypad disposed on the first side of the primary keypad and projecting therefrom, the auxiliary keypad having a second set of keys arranged in spaced rows and columns;
an input selection pad disposed on the second side of the primary keypad and projecting therefrom, the input selection pad including a multiple position switch; and
a rest pad centrally mounted to the primary keypad;
wherein each of the keys is mapped to a corresponding input value generated in response to an activation thereof;
wherein each of the keys of a subset have mapped thereto a plurality of corresponding input values, related input values being associated with an input value set;
wherein the multiple position switch selectively maps the keys of the subset to a one of the input value sets; and
wherein the multiple position switch has a plurality of angular stop positions, the multiple position switch further having an raised contact position and an lowered contact position at each of the angular stop positions, each of the raised and lowered contact positions being associated with a one of the selectively mapped input value sets.
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Abstract
A keyboard for one-handed data input is disclosed. The keyboard includes a primary keypad including a first set of keys. The primary keypad is defined by a first side and an opposed second side. The keyboard also includes an auxiliary keypad including a second set of keys, as well as an input selection pad with a multiple position switch. The switch is used to selectively map the keyboard to various input value sets. The auxiliary keypad is attached to the first side, while the input selection pad is attached to the second side. There is also a rest pad centrally mounted to the primary keypad.
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1. A keyboard for one-handed data input, comprising:
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a primary keypad defining a first side and an opposed second side, the primary keypad having a first set of keys arranged in spaced rows and columns; an auxiliary keypad disposed on the first side of the primary keypad and projecting therefrom, the auxiliary keypad having a second set of keys arranged in spaced rows and columns; an input selection pad disposed on the second side of the primary keypad and projecting therefrom, the input selection pad including a multiple position switch; and a rest pad centrally mounted to the primary keypad; wherein each of the keys is mapped to a corresponding input value generated in response to an activation thereof; wherein each of the keys of a subset have mapped thereto a plurality of corresponding input values, related input values being associated with an input value set; wherein the multiple position switch selectively maps the keys of the subset to a one of the input value sets; and wherein the multiple position switch has a plurality of angular stop positions, the multiple position switch further having an raised contact position and an lowered contact position at each of the angular stop positions, each of the raised and lowered contact positions being associated with a one of the selectively mapped input value sets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A one-handed keyboard, comprising:
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a primary keypad including a first set of keys each being associated with a one of first input values, a subset of the first set of keys each being associated with a one of second input values; an input value selection pad with a mechanical switch positionable to select between the first input values and the second input values, the input value selection pad being engaged to the primary keypad; and wherein the mechanical switch is a combination push and rotary switch with a plurality of angular stop positions, each angular stop position having an raised position and an lowered position, in the raised position the keys being mapped to the first input values, and in the lowered position the keys being mapped to the second input values. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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