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Key input means with changeable display means for displaying key functions

US4803463A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1986
Grant dateFeb 7, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2239/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input device comprises key input means having a plurality of keys, specifying means for specifying functions of the plurality of keys of the key input means and display means for displaying key denominations representing the key functions specified by the specifying means. The key input means includes a transparent keyboard arranged on the display means.

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