Keyboard

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2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Edwards, Timothy (Department: 2635)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C379S093270, C455S575100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06847310

ABSTRACT:
A keyboard (1) for use on an electronic device allowing input of both alphabetic and numerical information adapted for use with a minimal number of keys (2-73) and space. The keyboard includes numerical keys (39-41, 51-53, 63-65) arranged in the format used in telephones and a qwerty arrangement of alphabetic keys (32-42, 44-54, 56-65). Multiple function keys (67-69, 71) allow use to create all functions of a computer keyboard for use in a small device.

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