Computer keyboard with Z-axis input means

Details Computer keyboard with Z-axis input means Computer keyboard with Z-axis input means

1999-04-14

2000-05-02

Hilten, John S.

Typewriting machines

Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism

Including means generating a signal for type selecting or...

400472, 400473, 400480, 400479, 4004791, B41J 528

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ABSTRACT:
A computer keyboard with Z-axis input means is characterized in that at least one scrolling means compatible with that of a mouse, a cursor moving means and at least one mouse button are integrated on a keyboard with or without multimedia hotkeys. The novel keyboard consists of a traditional key matrix, a control unit, and a mouse equivalent unit. The mouse equivalent unit further consists of scrolling means, pointing means, and mouse button means, all of which are electricaly connected to the control unit. Through the all-in-one keyboard, user not only can perform typing task, operate mouse functions, but also scroll windows client area up and down, and left and right if a second scrolling means is provided.

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