Ergonomic, neutral-posture, adjustable, separable, wireless, keys-input devices/housings with palm- and hypothenar-rests
US11520411B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0231
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Dual, ergonomically ideal, neutral-posture, wireless-and-programmable, joinable keys-input devices/housings (FIGS. 1A and 1B): with hinged ratcheted bases to allow additional operator-preferred keys-input planes of key-address; with hypothenar- and palm-rests; with customizable domed keys set in a customizable four-stair-stepped-key-ledges-configuration to match the natural curl and reach of operators' relaxed fingers; with the same domed keys arrayed to provide closer reach for the fingers with less extension of said fingers; with elevated and dedicated little-finger keys for ease of access; with two-way scalloped thumb-levers operable by simply dropping the relaxed thumbs; with joiner-rings for uniting the devices/housings; with built-in bolts-accesses for attachment to chair- or desk-arms; with embedded lenses for wireless transmission, projection, or remote control, or other; with integrated microphone for voice commands or recording; with a plurality of keys for possible alphanumeric input; with additional utility keys. Other embodiments obtain.
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