Device operable as a TDD and a standard computer keyboard

Details Device operable as a TDD and a standard computer keyboard Device operable as a TDD and a standard computer keyboard

1992-10-07

1997-05-06

Peng, John K.

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

For handicapped user

341 20, 341 22, 379 52, 400 83, 400 87, H03K 1794

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056275307

ABSTRACT:
A telecommunication device for the deaf includes a standard size computer keyboard and is operable to function either as a standard TDD or a standard computer input device. The device includes a housing with a computer keyboard having alpha, numeric and function keys mounted on the housing. A TDD communication interface receives telecommunications for the deaf from and transmits telecommunications for the deaf to a telephone line wherein the interface is mounted in the keyboard housing. A mode switch mounted on the housing is actuable to indicate operation of the device in one of a number of modes wherein a controller is responsive to the mode switch to echo keyboard inputs to either a first computer, a second computer or a TDD communication interface depending upon the mode of operation.

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