Abstract:
A magnetic keyboard and associated encoding circuitry are described. A permanent magnet on each of the keys of the keyboard alters the switching characteristics of a ferrite core associated with that key when the key is depressed. Logic circuitry is provided which determines when the addresses of depressed keys are to be entered in an output shift register and which addresses are to be transmitted. A unique lockout feature prevents both the transmission of address information from the output shift register if more than one key is depressed and the inadvertent retransmission of the address of a core already transmitted.
Abstract:
METHODS FOR MAKING APERTURED MONOCONDUCTIVE COMPONENT BOARDS ARE DESCRIBED. IN PARTICULAR, THE METHODS ARE DIRECTED TO FORMING CONDUCTIVE PATHS THROUGH SUCH BOARDS BY BATCH FABRICATION TECHNIQUES ACCORDING TO WHICH A CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL IS READILY APPLIED TO THE INSIDES OF THE APERTURES.