Foldable alpha numeric keyboard

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2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Edwards, Jr., Timothy (Department: 2635)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C345S173000, C178S018050, C200S268000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06861961

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a foldable alpha numeric keyboard device (2301) configured to input data items into a computer or similar processing device (2307). The keyboard device comprises a first electrically conductive fabric sheet, a second electrically conductive fabric sheet and an interface circuit configured to supply voltages to and receive outputs from said keyboard. In addition; the keyboard is configured to produce an output in response to a mechanical interaction and the interface circuit is arranged to respond to the mechanical interaction and to provide a data item to a computer or similar processing device.

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International Search Report—PCT/GB01/01425; EPO, Jul. 19, 2001.

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