Easily reconfigurable data entry terminal

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1979-01-03

1980-06-17

Abrams, Neil

Geometrical instruments

235146, 340365R, 400682, G06C 702

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042080819

ABSTRACT:
A data entry terminal has a base unit and keyboard unit which can be assembled to provide an integrated configuration or separated to provide a distributed configuration. No tools are required. The base unit has a recess with vertical guides and a protruding electrical connector providing an input path to the device electronics. The keyboard unit has complementary guides and a connector which mates with the base unit connector when the keyboard unit is slipped into place along the guides. The terminal is readily converted from an integrated configuration to a distributed configuration by removing the keyboard unit from the base unit, adding an auxiliary cable to carry signals between the keyboard unit connector and the base unit connector and concealing the base unit recess with a filler panel having the same guide structure as the keyboard unit.

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IBM Tech. Discl. Bulletin, Kolpek, vol. 16, No. 5, p. 1392, 10-1973.

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