Split Keyboard

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2004-04-15

2009-02-10

Nguyen, Kevin M (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Including keyboard

C341S022000, C400S485000, C400S486000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07489301

ABSTRACT:
A keyboard includes a plurality of keys associated with alphanumeric characters including the letters A-Z and at least the numbers 1-9. The keys are split into a left side section and a right side section. The left side section is oriented at least partially above the right side section, or the right side section is oriented at least partially above the left side section. A mobile communication device includes the keyboard. A method for inputting alphanumeric characters into a mobile communication device is also provided.

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