Patent · US Expired

Simplified computer keyboard

US5667319A · kind A · utility

47Cited by
7References
27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1995
Grant dateSep 16, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 17, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0238
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A simplified keyboard arrangement for use by a child. The simplified keyboard arrangement has a matrix of keys which are so situated to facilitate interaction between the child and a device, such as a computer. The simplified keyboard arrangement also develops motor skills of the child and encourages development of coordination. The simplified keyboard arrangement may be a self contained keyboard or an adapter provided for a standard-type keyboard. An adapter is also provided which allows connection of the simplified keyboard and a standard keyboard to a single keyboard port for simultaneous use of both keyboards.

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