Split Keyboard
US7489301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1686
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A keyboard includes a plurality of keys associated with alphanumeric characters including the letters A-Z and at least the numbers 1-9. The keys are split into a left side section and a right side section. The left side section is oriented at least partially above the right side section, or the right side section is oriented at least partially above the left side section. A mobile communication device includes the keyboard. A method for inputting alphanumeric characters into a mobile communication device is also provided.
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