公开(公告)号：US6053647A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-25

申请号：US124810

申请日：1998-07-29

申请人： John V. Parkinson

发明人： John V. Parkinson

IPC分类号： B41J5/08 ,  G06F3/023

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219

摘要： For keyboards, the present invention provides a method of determining suitable letter arrangements, to create an arrangement that is both user-friendly and efficient. The letters in the preferred embodiment are in the familiar alphabetical order so they are easy to find, and their locations are easy to learn and retain. The alphabetical sequence goes from left to right, row by row from top to bottom, first for the left hand, then for the right hand, like reading the pages of a book. This arrangement optimizes efficiency and user-friendliness, maximizing the separation of the most commonly used pairs of letters into the faster, two-handed sequences, while providing a logical and easily recognized layout. The usual four punctuation marks are placed within the layout so as to enhance both of these qualities. The locations chosen add visual symmetry and help to indicate the home positions of the fingers and the division for left and right hands, for a more intuitive and user-friendly layout: they also minimize the frequency of slow or awkward same-finger sequences, yielding higher typing speeds with reduced errors for improved efficiency. The invention far surpasses the existing standard keyboard in both efficiency and user-friendly qualities, and is therefore eminently suitable for both full-time professionals and occasional users.

摘要翻译： 对于键盘，本发明提供了一种确定适合的字母布置的方法，以创建既方便用户又有效率的布置。 优选实施例中的字母是熟悉的字母顺序，因此它们容易找到，并且它们的位置容易学习和保留。 字母顺序从左到右逐列从上到下，首先是左手，然后是右手，就像阅读一本书的页面一样。 这种布置优化了效率和用户友好性，最大限度地将最常使用的字母对分离成更快的双手序列，同时提供了逻辑和容易识别的布局。 通常的四个标点符号被放置在布局中，以便增强这两个品质。 所选择的位置增加了视觉对称性，有助于指出手指的原始位置和左手和右手的划分，以便更直观和用户友好的布局：它们还使慢或尴尬的同一手指序列的频率最小化，产生 打字速度更快，减少错误，提高效率。 本发明在效率和用户友好性方面远远超过现有的标准键盘，因此特别适合全职专业人士和偶尔用户使用。

公开(公告)号：US6022156A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-08

申请号：US164854

申请日：1993-12-10

申请人： Nelson A. Blish

发明人： Nelson A. Blish

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219 ,  G06F1/1615 ,  G06F1/1664 ,  G06F1/1666 ,  G06F3/0216 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2223/05

摘要： A two piece computer keyboard (10). A right hand keyboard (20) contains alphabetic keys normally operated by the right hand of the computer operator. Left hand keyboard (30) contains keys normally operated by the left hand of the operator. Right keyboard (20) and left keyboard (30) are electrically connected by cord (60). The size of keyboards (20) and (30) have been reduced by using keys which allow some alphabetic keys to be used in a multi-function fashion. Num key (40) allows use of alphabetic keys as numbers. Arrow key (50) allows use of alphabetic keys as arrows. Function keys (46) allows use of alphabetic keys as function keys F1, F2, etc. Special function key (48) allows use of some alphabetic keys as print screen, scroll lock, etc.

摘要翻译： 两片电脑键盘（10）。 右手键盘（20）包含通常由计算机操作者右手操作的字母键。 左手键盘（30）包含通常由操作者左手操作的键。 右键盘（20）和左键盘（30）通过线（60）电连接。 通过使用允许以多功能方式使用某些字母键的键来减少键盘（20）和（30）的大小。 数字键（40）允许使用字母键作为数字。 箭头键（50）可以使用字母键作为箭头。 功能键（46）允许使用字母键作为功能键F1，F2等。特殊功能键（48）允许使用一些字母键作为打印屏幕，滚动锁等。

公开(公告)号：US5997196A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-07

申请号：US215541

申请日：1998-12-18

申请人： Gino Hu

发明人： Gino Hu

IPC分类号： H01H3/12 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： H01H3/125

摘要： A key structure of computer keyboard having a base, a conductive film, an elastic member, a frame, a cap. A plurality of coupling parts are arranged on the cap and the base, wherein the coupling part on along the same side of the cap and the base are composed of three sliding grooves and a fixed groove. The frame has a plurality of pivoting shafts arranged within the sliding grooves and fixed groove such that the frame can be pressed down. Both sides of the elastic member are fixed between the cap and the conductive film such that the elastic member will not outleap. A clamping device is arranged between the cap and the base such that the key will not shake when being pressed.

摘要翻译： 具有基座，导电膜，弹性构件，框架，盖子的计算机键盘的键结构。 多个联接部件布置在盖和基座上，其中沿着盖子和基座的相同侧的联接部分由三个滑动槽和固定槽组成。 框架具有布置在滑动槽和固定凹槽内的多个枢转轴，使得框架能够被向下按压。 弹性构件的两侧固定在盖和导电膜之间，使得弹性构件不会溢出。 在盖和基座之间设置有夹紧装置，使得当被按压时钥匙将不会摇动。

公开(公告)号：US5988902A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US225038

申请日：1999-01-04

申请人： Steven D. Holehan

发明人： Steven D. Holehan

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2239/056

摘要： A computer system includes a touchpad with one or more overlays providing the computer system with various input control functions. The overlay preferably includes tactile response elements to provide tactile feedback to the operator as an indication that a portion of the overlay has been pressed. The touchpad includes a capacitive sensor. Electronics coupled to the touchpad determine which portion of the touchpad sensor surface area has been touched or pressed. The amount of tactile feedback to the computer operator can be varied through the design and construction of the overlay and the overlay may be provided with no tactile feedback, if desired. As such, numerous overlays can be placed on the touchpad of the computer system, thereby providing the computer system with multiple different input control functions. The computer operator may manually input the type of overlay being used into the computer. Alternatively, a portion of the touchpad surface area maybe dedicated to encoding overlay identification information using any one of a variety of techniques. Thus, the computer system may automatically detect the type of overlay used.

摘要翻译： 计算机系统包括具有一个或多个覆盖层的触摸板，为计算机系统提供各种输入控制功能。 覆盖层优选地包括触觉响应元件，以向操作者提供触觉反馈作为覆盖层的一部分已被按压的指示。 触摸板包括电容式传感器。 耦合到触摸板的电子器件确定触摸板传感器表面区域的哪一部分已被触摸或按压。 通过设计和构建覆盖层可以改变对计算机操作者的触觉反馈量，如果需要，覆盖层可以不提供触觉反馈。 因此，可以在计算机系统的触摸板上放置多个覆盖层，从而为计算机系统提供多个不同的输入控制功能。 计算机操作员可以手动地将正在使用的覆盖物的类型输入到计算机中。 或者，触摸板表面区域的一部分可以专用于使用各种技术中的任何一种对叠加标识信息进行编码。 因此，计算机系统可以自动检测所使用的覆盖物的类型。

公开(公告)号：US5947616A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US139029

申请日：1998-08-24

申请人： Hui-Hu Liang

发明人： Hui-Hu Liang

IPC分类号： B41J5/08 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/70

CPC分类号： H01H3/125 ,  G06F3/0221

摘要： An improved key structure for computer keyboards includes two crossed support frames that, after pivotal connection, have center limiting rods projecting respectively from outer sides of the connecting position. Left and right slide rods respectively project from both sides of a horizontal rod at a bottom end of the two crossed support frames, with an inverted U-shaped groove disposed at a middle section and straddling on the limiting plates of the corresponding key base so that when the crossed support frames are compressed and lie down in a closed state, they will not deviate. Two opposite slide bars that orient inwardly are provided on upper ends of the crossed support frames. Four slide holes are respectively provided on a bottom face of a key unit corresponding to the slide bars so that the slide bars can be positioned in the four slide holes and cause the two crossed frames to lie flat. Furthermore, four L-shaped slide seats are provided on the key base of the base plate corresponding to the left and right slide rods on the two crossed support frames so that the left and right slide rods may just insert into the slide holes to perform left and right displacements. Vertical slide tracks are provided on the key base corresponding to the two center limiting rods of the two crossed support frames so that the center limiting rods are limited by the slide tracks on both sides thereof. An elastic silicon rubber is provided to urge upwardly against the key unit. When the key unit is pressed, upward and downward vertical movement of the key unit is ensured to avoid slanting or deviation. Since the slide rods and slide bars are located in the thickness range of the keyboard base, and the four slide holes will partly go deep into the key base when the key is pressed to its limit, the height between the key and the base plate can be reduced to decrease the overall thickness of the keyboard.

摘要翻译： 用于计算机键盘的改进的键结构包括两个交叉的支撑框架，其在枢转连接之后具有分别从连接位置的外侧突出的中心限制杆。 左右滑动杆分别从两个交叉的支撑框架的底端处的水平杆的两侧突出，并且在其中间部分处设置倒置的U形槽，并跨过相应的键座的限制板，使得 当交叉的支撑框架被压缩并处于关闭状态时，它们将不会偏离。 两个相对的向内定向的滑杆设置在交叉支撑框架的上端。 在与滑杆相对应的键单元的底面上分别设置有四个滑动孔，使得滑杆可以定位在四个滑动孔中，并使两个交叉框架平放。 此外，在基板的键座上设置有四个L形的滑动座，对应于两个交叉的支撑架上的左右滑杆，使得左和右滑动杆可以仅插入到滑动孔中以执行左 和正确的位移。 在与两个交叉支撑框架的两个中心限制杆相对应的键座上设置有垂直滑轨，使得中心限制杆由其两侧的滑轨限制。 提供弹性硅橡胶以向上推动抵靠关键单元。 当按下按键单元时，确保按键单元的向上和向下垂直移动，以避免倾斜或偏移。 由于滑杆和滑杆位于键盘底座的厚度范围内，当键被按压至极限时，四个滑孔将部分深入键座，键和底板之间的高度可以 减少键盘的整体厚度。

公开(公告)号：US5899616A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-04

申请号：US957964

申请日：1997-10-21

申请人： Leslie S. Caplan

发明人： Leslie S. Caplan

IPC分类号： B41J5/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  B41J5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0202 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1664 ,  G06F3/0216 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2221/082 ,  H01H2221/084

摘要： An ergonomic adaptation to a keyboard, including a plurality of pads, or key pillows, preferably formed together into a key pillow tablet. The key pillows either replace or fit over keys of a keyboard to advantageously alter the consistency, texture and/or shape of the traditional keys. In alternative embodiments, each of the key pillows may be formed individually to replace or fit over some or all of the keyboard keys. The key pillow tablet further includes raised pads at the front of the keyboard on which the palms may rest during typing to maintain a satisfactorily low angle of the fingers with respect to the elbow. The adaptation may either be an attachment to a keyboard or may be integrally formed to a keyboard during the keyboard's manufacture.

摘要翻译： 符合人体工程学的适配键盘，包括多个垫或键枕，优选一起形成钥匙枕片。 关键的枕头可以替换或装配在键盘的键上以有利地改变传统键的一致性，纹理和/或形状。 在替代实施例中，每个键枕可以单独形成以替代或装配在一些或全部键盘键上。 钥匙枕头片还包括在键盘前部的凸起垫，在打字过程中手掌可以休息，以保持手指相对于肘部的令人满意的低角度。 适配可以是键盘的附件，或者可以在键盘制造期间与键盘一体形成。

公开(公告)号：US5897257A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US955923

申请日：1997-10-22

申请人： Rich Chen

发明人： Rich Chen

IPC分类号： G06F3/023 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/0219

摘要： The subject invention relates to a type of keyboard with expandable function keys, on the keyboard are a number of expanded function keys, said function keys are connected to the additional I/O cable for the microprocessor in the circuit structure in the keyboard, to coordinate with the original keyboard scanning matrix, forming a new scanning matrix, hence the default codes of said function keys may coordinate with the execution of the application programs in the window system, so the operator may directly control the existing functions of a peripheral device (multimedia) on the keyboard, with the control panel operation displayed on the monitor screen, with one IRQ connector pin of said microprocessor being connected jointly to the negative poles of three LED diodes, while the positive poles of each LED diode is connected to one line of the scanning matrix, so said keyboard may be compatible with an XT microprocessor in its application; so said function keys may be defined in the original scanning matrix that has not yet been defined, and the operator may directly control the existing functions of a peripheral device on the keyboard; and that said function keys may be set to "in-use" mode as required by the operator.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及具有可扩展功能键的键盘类型，在键盘上是多个扩展的功能键，所述功能键连接到用于键盘中的电路结构中的微处理器的附加I / O电缆，以协调 利用原始键盘扫描矩阵，形成新的扫描矩阵，因此所述功能键的默认代码可以与窗口系统中的应用程序的执行协调，因此操作者可以直接控制外围设备的现有功能（多媒体 ），控制面板操作显示在监视器屏幕上，所述微处理器的一个IRQ连接器引脚共同连接到三个LED二极管的负极，而每个LED二极管的正极连接到一行 扫描矩阵，所以键盘可能与其应用中的XT微处理器兼容; 因此所述功能键可以在尚未定义的原始扫描矩阵中定义，并且操作者可以直接控制键盘上的外围设备的现有功能; 并且所述功能键可以根据操作者的要求设置为“使用中”模式。

公开(公告)号：US5893133A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US515547

申请日：1995-08-16

申请人： Chenjun Julian Chen

发明人： Chenjun Julian Chen

IPC分类号： G06F3/02 ,  B41J5/08 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G06F17/28

CPC分类号： G06F17/2863 ,  G06F3/018

摘要： Phonetic Chinese (Pinyin and BPMF) is entered into a computer system and accurately converted into the Hanzi form. The system has a keyboard with diacritic keys (and corresponding ASCII coding) that permit the user to annotate each entered phonetic text syllable with a diacritic that indicates the tone of the syllable. A process executing on the system determines that a syllable has been entered when a diacritic (or delimiter) key is struck. An entered phonetic syllable is then compared to a list of acceptable phonetic syllables and abbreviations. If the entered syllable is on the list, the correctly spelled and accented syllable is stored in memory and displayed on a phonetic portion of a graphical display. The process continues for succeeding syllables until a delimiter is entered. Upon encountering a delimiter, the word string (defined as the string of characters between two delimiters) is analyzed using morphological and syntactical processes and/or a statistical language model to unambiguously determine the proper Hanzi characters that represent the word(s) in the word string. The unique Hanzi translation is stored in memory and displayed on a Hanzi portion of the graphical interface.

摘要翻译： 拼音汉语（拼音和BPMF）进入计算机系统，准确地转化为汉字形式。 该系统具有带有变音键（和相应的ASCII编码）的键盘，其允许用户用指示音节的音调的变音符来注释每个输入的语音文本音节。 在系统上执行的过程确定当触发（或分隔符）键时输入了一个音节。 然后将输入的语音音节与可接受的语音音节和缩写列表进行比较。 如果输入的音节在列表中，则正确拼写和重音的音节存储在内存中并显示在图形显示的语音部分。 该过程将继续为后续的音节直到输入分隔符。 在遇到分隔符时，使用形态和语法过程和/或统计语言模型来分析字串（定义为两个分隔符之间的字符串），以明确地确定表示单词中的单词的正确汉字字符 串。 独特的汉字翻译存储在内存中，并显示在图形界面的汉字部分。

公开(公告)号：US5887995A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-30

申请号：US935789

申请日：1997-09-23

申请人： Steven D. Holehan

发明人： Steven D. Holehan

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2239/056

摘要： A computer system includes a touchpad with one or more overlays providing the computer system with various input control functions. The overlay preferably includes tactile response elements to provide tactile feedback to the operator as an indication that a portion of the overlay has been pressed. The touchpad includes a capacitive sensor. Electronics coupled to the touchpad determine which portion of the touchpad sensor surface area has been touched or pressed. The amount of tactile feedback to the computer operator can be varied through the design and construction of the overlay and the overlay may be provided with no tactile feedback, if desired. As such, numerous overlays can be placed on the touchpad of the computer system, thereby providing the computer system with multiple different input control functions. The computer operator may manually input the type of overlay being used into the computer. Alternatively, a portion of the touchpad surface area maybe dedicated to encoding overlay identification information using any one of a variety of techniques. Thus, the computer system may automatically detect the type of overlay used.

公开(公告)号：US5406277A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-11

申请号：US45113

申请日：1993-04-12

申请人： Tony Lee

发明人： Tony Lee

IPC分类号： B41J5/12 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/94 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： H01H13/70 ,  B41J5/12 ,  H01H2221/026 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2233/036 ,  H01H2233/086

摘要： An improved keypad includes a plurality of apertured bases in the keyboard, a pressing rod and a keypad for each of the apertured bases. The pressing rod has opposing projected tracks and the apertured base has slots on its interior wall. This structure allows the pressing rod to be housed inside the apertured base so as to reduce the friction during the keypad operation. The reduction of friction provides a smooth keyboard operation. Moreover, the gap between the exterior wall of the pressing rod and the interior wall of the aperture base is wider, therefore, the keypad resonance is lessened during operation.

摘要翻译： 改进的键盘包括键盘中的多个有孔基座，用于每个有孔底座的按压杆和键盘。 按压杆具有相对的突出轨道，并且有孔底座在其内壁上具有槽。 这种结构允许按压杆容纳在多孔基底内，以便在键盘操作期间减小摩擦力。 减少摩擦提供了平滑的键盘操作。 此外，按压杆的外壁与孔径基座的内壁之间的间隙较宽，因此在操作期间小键盘谐振减小。