Coded data generation or conversion – Bodily actuated code generator – Including keyboard or keypad
Patent
1997-09-22
1999-02-23
Horabik, Michael
Coded data generation or conversion
Bodily actuated code generator
Including keyboard or keypad
341 26, 345161, 345160, 345168, 463 36, 463 37, 463 38, H03K 1794
Patent
active
058749063
ABSTRACT:
A data entry system (100, 100') has an ergonomic base (102, 102') including upper surface controls (104, 104') which generate a first set of electrical signals, and side surface controls (106, 106') which generate a second set of electrical signals when operated independently. A third set of electrical signals are generated when the side surface controls (106, 106') are operated in combination with the upper surface controls (104, 104'). Data entry system (100, 100') further includes mode selection controls (108) for establishing the first, second and third sets of electrical signals as device control signals responsive to a first mode being selected and respective sets of alphanumeric and keyboard control signals responsive to a second mode being selected.
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Arnel Scott M.
Willner Michael A.
Horabik Michael
Wilnel, Inc.
Wong Albert K.
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