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Specialized keyboard for electronic devices

US8931969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2009
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1662
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides large, vertically elongated keyboard keys strategically chosen and positioned above the alphanumeric section of a standard keyboard (e.g. a laptop PC keyboard) to provide a more ergonomic keyboard arrangement. The invention provides for keys that appropriately address the needs of touch typists when striking frequently used keys located above the alphanumeric section of the keyboard.

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