Key pad shielding device and method

Details Key pad shielding device and method Key pad shielding device and method

1994-05-27

1995-11-07

Peng, John K.

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

341 20, 109 241, 109 495, 70333A, 361680, 379447, 379451, H04M 100

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054650909

ABSTRACT:
A touch pad shielding device for a pay telephone or ATM or similar device which requires a user to input information into a key pad. The shielding device includes a cover which is attached over the key pad on the device. Created beneath the cover is a cavity in which the user may insert his or her hand to manipulate the keys on the key pad. In one embodiment, the cover is pivotally attached over the key pad and includes a plurality of transversely aligned parallel slots. The slots are spaced apart so that viewing of the key pad is limited to the user standing in front of the key pad. In another embodiment, the cover is attached in a fixed position over the key pad and includes a plurality of, transversely aligned, pivoting slats to enable the user to adjust visibility of the key pad. Also provided herein is a method of privately inputting information into a key pad.

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patent: 4449763 (1984-05-01), Barnett
patent: 5301230 (1994-04-01), Barry
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