Keyboard with multi-function keys
US6876312B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H13/84
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a keyboard with multi-function keys are installed nearby the space bar to make it very convenient to use. The keyboard incorporates the multi-function keys, such as a scroll-control-ball which can move the screen from various directions, an up-down-left-right keys to control the position of the cursor, editing functions keys which provide such functions as cut, copy, paste, mark, recovery, scroll page, insert and delete to enable speedy editing. In addition to the above-mentioned function keys, the multi-function keys comprise a finger-print-identification function device to identify the user. Furthermore, the multi-function keys further comprise a liquid crystal display light to show the status of the numeral and upper and lower case.
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