Keyboard integrated navigation pad

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2006-03-24

2009-12-01

Wong, Albert K (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C400S485000, C341S020000, C379S433060, C345S157000, C345S161000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07626516

ABSTRACT:
A key arrangement that includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern including a first column, a last column, and one or more middle columns. At least one of the middle columns includes a multidirectional navigational key. The first and last columns have keys in each row. A plurality of the keys and the multidirectional navigational input key have alphanumeric indicia. The multidirectional navigational input key may be integrated with the keys in a reduced QWERTY, QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY, or DVORAK layout and may additionally be integrated with the keys in a telephony pad numeric layout. A touchpad or rotatable rim may also be disposed about the multidirectional navigational input key.

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Examination Report; European Pat. App. 05257491.0; dated Jul. 31, 2009.

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