Keyboard system with variable automatic repeat capability
US4323888A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1979 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/023
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A keyboard system having a plurality of actuable keys is coupled through a central processing unit to an indicia accessing unit for accessing indicia corresponding to said keys. An automatic repeat circuit also interconnects the keyboard system with the central processing unit and includes pressure transducer means responsive to actuating pressure on said keys for producing an amplitude variable signal which causes a signal convertor to produce a corresponding rate variable signal which when fed to the central processing unit causes repetitive accessing of the corresponding indicia at a selectable rate. Feedback from the central processing unit to the repeat circuit determines which key signals are to be operative for repetitive indicia access.
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