GB0107335D0 - Improved keypad - Google Patents

Improved keypad

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Publication number
GB0107335D0
GB0107335D0 GB0107335A GB0107335A GB0107335D0 GB 0107335 D0 GB0107335 D0 GB 0107335D0 GB 0107335 A GB0107335 A GB 0107335A GB 0107335 A GB0107335 A GB 0107335A GB 0107335 D0 GB0107335 D0 GB 0107335D0
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Prior art keywords
improved keypad
keypad
improved
Prior art date
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Withdrawn
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GB0107335A
Other versions
GB2360740A (en
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Publication of GB0107335D0 publication Critical patent/GB0107335D0/en
Publication of GB2360740A publication Critical patent/GB2360740A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input 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
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H2003/0293Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch with an integrated touch switch
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/012Two keys simultaneous considerations
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/036Plural multifunctional miniature keys for one symbol
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00Casings
    • H01H2223/034Bezel
    • H01H2223/0345Bezel with keys positioned directly next to each other without an intermediate bezel or frame
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2225/00Switch site location
    • H01H2225/008Two different sites for one circuit, e.g. for safety
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2225/00Switch site location
    • H01H2225/01Different switch sites under one actuator in same plane
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/056Keyboard or overlay identification features
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/074Actuation by finger touch

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
GB0107335A 2000-03-28 2001-03-22 Keypad with keys having contact points wherein a microprocessor identifies which key a user intended to select by the greatest number of points activated Withdrawn GB2360740A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0007354A GB0007354D0 (en) 2000-03-28 2000-03-28 Improved keypad

Publications (2)

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GB0107335D0 true GB0107335D0 (en) 2001-05-16
GB2360740A GB2360740A (en) 2001-10-03

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GB0007354A Ceased GB0007354D0 (en) 2000-03-28 2000-03-28 Improved keypad
GB0107335A Withdrawn GB2360740A (en) 2000-03-28 2001-03-22 Keypad with keys having contact points wherein a microprocessor identifies which key a user intended to select by the greatest number of points activated

Family Applications Before (1)

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GB0007354A Ceased GB0007354D0 (en) 2000-03-28 2000-03-28 Improved keypad

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AU (1) AU3943101A (en)
GB (2) GB0007354D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2001073804A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE10344981A1 (en) * 2003-09-27 2005-05-04 Waldemar Gazke Mini-keyboard has sizes/spacings of keys combined so several keys can be tapped simultaneously; each character that can be entered is characterized/coded by keys simultaneously tapped by finger/object, can thus be recognized by processor
DE102005019861A1 (en) * 2005-04-28 2006-07-06 Siemens Ag Input interface providing device, has mobile device e.g. mobile telephone, to which operable sensors are assigned as three input sensors, where device checks whether input sensors are operated within stop time interval
DE102005049856A1 (en) * 2005-10-18 2007-04-19 Benq Mobile Gmbh & Co. Ohg Console may consist of resistance loop to recognise central contact and also have evaluation switch to operate contacts
US8786554B2 (en) 2006-07-10 2014-07-22 Atmel Corporation Priority and combination suppression techniques (PST/CST) for a capacitive keyboard
EP1895390A1 (en) 2006-09-01 2008-03-05 Research In Motion Limited Handheld mobile communication device with flexible keys
US7489302B2 (en) 2006-09-01 2009-02-10 Research In Motion Limited Handheld mobile communication device with flexible keys
ATE475130T1 (en) * 2008-01-17 2010-08-15 Electrolux Home Prod Corp KEYBOARD WITH MULTIPLE SENSITIVE BUTTONS

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DE2924515A1 (en) * 1979-06-18 1981-01-15 Siegfried Pretzsch Capacitive action keyboard - with spaces between metal oxide vapour deposit keys used for peripheral keys
JPS63284622A (en) * 1987-05-18 1988-11-21 Bandai Co Keyboard
DE3915645C2 (en) * 1989-05-12 1995-11-16 Mettler Toledo Albstadt Gmbh Electronic scale for price calculation
US5973621A (en) * 1993-06-03 1999-10-26 Levy; David Compact keyed input device
US5748512A (en) * 1995-02-28 1998-05-05 Microsoft Corporation Adjusting keyboard
DE19716788A1 (en) * 1997-04-22 1998-10-29 Hermann Brandt Keyboard for portable microprocessor system
GB9827930D0 (en) * 1998-12-19 1999-02-10 Symbian Ltd Keyboard system for a computing device with correction of key based input errors

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Publication number Publication date
AU3943101A (en) 2001-10-08
GB2360740A (en) 2001-10-03
GB0007354D0 (en) 2000-05-17
WO2001073804A1 (en) 2001-10-04

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