公开(公告)号：US20030190182A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：US10406472

申请日：2003-04-03

Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.

Inventor： Chou-Nan Huang

IPC: B41J005/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/84 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2225/022

Abstract: An ergonomic keyboard. The keyboard includes a main body and first, second and third key groups disposed thereon. The third key group is arranged between the first key group and the second key group. The top surfaces of the keys of the first key group and the second key group are inclined to the third key group by a first angle, such that the keyboard can be more ergonomically sound.

Abstract translation: 符合人体工程学的键盘 键盘包括主体和设置在其上的第一，第二和第三键组。 第三关键组安排在第一组和第二组之间。 第一键组和第二键组的键的顶部表面以第一角度倾斜到第三键组，使得键盘可以更符合人体工程学的声音。

公开(公告)号：US20020009321A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-24

申请号：US09963139

申请日：2001-09-25

Inventor： Catrina Muller

IPC: B41J005/08 ,  B41J005/10 ,  B41J005/12 ,  B41J005/14 ,  B41J005/16 ,  B41J005/26 ,  B41J005/28

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0202

Abstract: An ergonomic keyboard assembly arranged for providing input to an existing keyboard device having a plurality of keys that are moveable relative to a frame. The ergonomic keyboard comprises means for attaching the ergonomic keyboard assembly to the existing keyboard device. The ergonomic keyboard assembly further comprises a plurality of keys mounted to the support surface, the keys being arranged in first and second key sections. The first key section carries thereon keys adapted for operation by fingers of one of the operator's right and left hands. The first key section is spatially separated from the second key section. The second key section carries thereon keys adapted for operation by fingers of the other of the operator's right and left hands. The ergonomic keyboard assembly also comprises a plurality of actuation mechanisms respectively linked with the plurality of keys mounted to the support surface. The actuation mechanisms have respective hammers each driven along a trajectory so as to strike one of the plurality of keys on the existing keyboard when an associated one of the plurality of keys mounted to the support surface is depressed.

Abstract translation: 符合人体工程学的键盘组件，其布置成向现有的键盘装置提供输入，该键盘装置具有可相对于框架移动的多个键。 符合人体工程学的键盘包括用于将人体工程学键盘组件附接到现有键盘装置的装置。 符合人体工程学的键盘组件还包括安装到支撑表面的多个键，键被布置在第一和第二键部分中。 第一关键部分承载适于由操作者的右手和左手之一的手指操作的键。 第一个关键部分与第二个关键部分在空间上分开。 第二关键部分承载适于由操作者的右手和左手的另一个的手指操作的键。 符合人体工程学的键盘组件还包括分别与安装到支撑表面的多个键相连的多个致动机构。 致动机构具有相应的锤，每个锤沿着轨迹驱动，以便当安装到支撑表面的多个键中的相关联的一个被按压时，撞击现有键盘上的多个键中的一个键。

公开(公告)号：US20030108374A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-12

申请号：US10006232

申请日：2001-12-10

Inventor： Andy Lien

IPC: B41J005/08 ,  B41J005/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202

Abstract: A housing assembly in which is placed a membrane keyboard is placed between the pressing layer and the base support. Pressing labels and key zones are respectively printed on a surface of the membrane keyboard and on the pressing layer at corresponding locations. An image layer with image features can be further placed between the pressing layer and the membrane keyboard. The housing assembly hence constructed can be fashionable by changing the upper cover and/or image layer, while the membrane keyboard can be further used on leveled working surfaces.

Abstract translation: 其中放置有薄膜键盘的壳体组件被放置在压制层和基座支撑件之间。 按压标签和键区分别印刷在膜键盘的表面上和相应位置的按压层上。 具有图像特征的图像层可以进一步放置在按压层和膜键盘之间。 这样构造的壳体组件可以通过改变上盖和/或图像层而变得时尚，而膜键盘可以进一步用于平整的工作表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20030026639A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US09920884

申请日：2001-08-02

Inventor： Armando Barreiro JR.

IPC: B41J005/10 ,  G06F001/16

CPC classification number: A47B21/0371

Abstract: A computer data input mechanism includes a computer input data device such as a keyboard or mouse; and an operator wrist support apparatus having a support body formed of two support sacks, each support sack having a connection edge and being interconnected with the connection edge of the other sack, the support sacks having upper surfaces together defining a composite wrist support surface and tapering downwardly toward the connection edges to form a wrist receiving valley defining a carpel tunnel relief channel to reduce pressure on the carpel tunnel area of a user wrist resting on the upper support surface.

Abstract translation: 计算机数据输入机构包括计算机输入数据装置，如键盘或鼠标; 以及操作者腕部支撑装置，其具有由两个支撑袋形成的支撑体，每个支撑袋具有连接边缘并且与另一个袋的连接边缘互连，所述支撑袋具有一起限定复合腕部支撑表面和逐渐变细的上表面 向下朝向连接边缘，以形成限定心皮管道释放通道的手腕接收谷，以减轻搁置在上支撑表面上的使用者手腕的心皮管道区域上的压力。

公开(公告)号：US20020061217A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-23

申请号：US09823957

申请日：2001-03-30

Inventor： Robert Hillman ,  Chirag D. Patel ,  Philip Layton

IPC: B41J005/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: A device and a method are disclosed for creating a virtual keyboard, mouse, or position detector. The device is an electronic keyboard that detects the position of a user's finger. The position of a user's fingers are detected by sending out a light beam parallel to the surface of, for example, a desk, and then detecting the position of a user's finger as the light beam is blocked by the finger. The position and movement of the user's fingers determine which key is to be struck or in which direction to move the pointer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于创建虚拟键盘，鼠标或位置检测器的装置和方法。 该设备是检测用户手指位置的电子键盘。 通过发出平行于桌子表面的光束来检测用户手指的位置，然后当手指阻挡光束时检测用户手指的位置。 用户手指的位置和移动决定了哪个键被击打或者哪个方向移动指针。

公开(公告)号：US20010021332A1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-13

申请号：US09802737

申请日：2001-03-09

Inventor： Manfred Boldy ,  Werner Ruppert

IPC: F16M011/02 ,  B41J005/08 ,  B41J005/10 ,  B41J005/12 ,  B41J005/14 ,  B41J005/16 ,  B41J005/26 ,  B41J005/28

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/021

Abstract: A keyboard data input device includes a one-hand module having a finger section with groups of keys each of which fixedly assigned to a finger of the operator. The keyboard has a cover part which includes a palm rest section and grooves. A group of keys is sequentially arranged at the ground of said grooves to be reached by the outstretched or bent fingers when the operator's hand is in contact with the palm rest section. A thumb section located adjacent to the forefinger groove comprises a flat area which includes groups of command keys, and comprises further keys at an upright wall adjacent to the forefinger groove. The keyboard may be used for two-hand operation by providing two separate one-hand modules. The keyboard comprises a graphical multipurpose display visualize control information and characters typed in. The keyboard may further include a bar code scanner.

Abstract translation: 键盘数据输入装置包括具有手指部分的单手模块，该手指部分具有一组键，每个键固定地分配给操作者的手指。 键盘具有包括掌垫部分和凹槽的盖部分。 当操作者的手与掌托部分接触时，一组按键顺序地布置在所述凹槽的地面处以由伸出的或弯曲的指状物到达。 位于食指槽附近的拇指部分包括包括一组指令键的平坦区域，并且在与食指槽相邻的直立壁上包括另外的键。 键盘可以通过提供两个单独的单手模块用于双手操作。 键盘包括图形化的多功能显示器可视化控制信息和键入的字符。键盘还可以包括条形码扫描器。

公开(公告)号：US20040190969A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10821138

申请日：2004-04-08

Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.

Inventor： Chou-Nan Huang

IPC: B41J005/08 ,  B41J005/12 ,  B41J005/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/84 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2225/022

Abstract: An ergonomic keyboard. The keyboard includes a main body and first, second and third key groups disposed thereon. The third key group is arranged between the first key group and the second key group. The top surfaces of the keys of the first key group and the second key group are inclined to the third key group by a first angle, such that the keyboard can be more ergonomically sound.

Abstract translation: 符合人体工程学的键盘 键盘包括主体和设置在其上的第一，第二和第三键组。 第三关键组安排在第一组和第二组之间。 第一键组和第二键组的键的顶部表面以第一角度倾斜到第三键组，使得键盘可以更符合人体工程学的声音。

公开(公告)号：US20040126171A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10735651

申请日：2003-12-16

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Hugh E. McLoone ,  James H. Cauthorn ,  Jonathan A. Hayes ,  Carl J. Ledbetter ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  William H. Vong ,  Kenneth V. Fry

IPC: B41J005/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0213

Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes nullconsumptionnull and nullcompositionnull tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or nullQWERTYnull section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing nullconsumptionnull tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key. The application switching device is preferably configured to provide a command, when actuated, to move between open applications. The application switching device may be independently-actuable, and/or dedicated and labeled as an application switching device. Additionally, the application switching device may be movable for actuation in opposing directions. Exemplary embodiments of the application switching device include a toggle switch, a rotatable dial, a laterally slidable member, and one or two keys. The second group of keys, application switching device and the scrolling member make performing nullcompositionnull tasks more efficient.

公开(公告)号：US20030202834A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-30

申请号：US10372815

申请日：2003-02-26

Inventor： Shigeaki Sato

IPC: B41J005/10 ,  B41J005/26

CPC classification number: G10H1/34

Abstract: A key depression detection apparatus is constituted by a sensor case incorporating key sensors, which can be easily adjusted in positions relative to an arrangement of keys on a keyboard frame (or a keybed) in a keyboard instrument such as a piano. The sensor case has a case body incorporating a key sensor and is affixed to a base member that is fixed to the keyboard frame by using a fixing member, which is constituted by a lower member and a pair of upper members. The legs of the case body are securely held by the fixing member between the lower member and upper members, which are connected together using screws accompanied with springs. Thus, an operator can easily adjust the sensor case in position relative to an arrangement of keys by manually controlling screws.

Abstract translation: 键按压检测装置由包含键传感器的传感器壳体构成，该传感器壳体可以相对于诸如钢琴的键盘乐器中的键盘框架（或键盘）上的键的布置容易地调节。 传感器外壳具有壳体，其包括键传感器，并且通过使用由下部构件和一对上部构件构成的固定构件固定到固定到键盘框架的基座构件。 壳体的腿部由下部构件和上部构件之间的固定构件牢固地保持，该构件使用伴随弹簧的螺钉连接在一起。 因此，操作者可以通过手动控制螺丝将传感器壳体相对于键的布置容易地调整到适当的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20030143009A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：US10027953

申请日：2001-12-19

Inventor： Douglas L. Trotman

IPC: B41J005/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0234 ,  G06F3/0238

Abstract: A keyboard arrangement that assigns alphanumeric and special character symbols to keys based upon the shapes of the symbols in order to facilitate learning to type. Attribute classes are defined according to the number, position, direction, or contours of the line segments that comprise the symbols. As an aid to memorization of a keyboard arrangement, symbols are assigned to keys such that a substantial number of keys in a column of keys belong to the same attribute class. To convert any prior art or other kind of electronic keyboard to a keyboard arrangement within the scope of the invention, hardware and/or software components are provided that reassign the keys so that substantially all keys within the same column will correspond to symbols within the same attribute class. The scope of the invention includes keyboard arrangements that dispense with keys entirely and substitute therefor devices that are each capable of coding for as many symbols as two or more conventional keyboard keys; each of the devices is made to correspond to symbols within the same attribute class.

Abstract translation: 键盘装置，其基于符号的形状将字母数字和特殊字符符号分配给键，以便于学习键入。 属性类根据构成符号的线段的数量，位置，方向或轮廓来定义。 作为对键盘布置的记忆的帮助，符号被分配给键，使得键列中的大量键属于相同的属性类。 为了将任何现有技术或其他类型的电子键盘转换为本发明范围内的键盘装置，提供了重新分配键的硬件和/或软件组件，使得同一列内的基本上所有键将对应于同一列中的符号 属性类。 本发明的范围包括完全省略钥匙的键盘装置，并替代每个能够编码与两个或更多个常规键盘键一样多的符号的装置; 使每个设备对应于同一属性类别内的符号。