Keypad indicating arrangement including virtual key

Details Keypad indicating arrangement including virtual key Keypad indicating arrangement including virtual key

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C341S022000, C345S168000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10099643

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a keypad having a plurality of keys, each having a predetermined function for a respective plurality of selective operations. An indicating arrangement is provided for identifying a selected one of the plurality of keys. As a special feature of the present invention, the indicating arrangement can include one or more virtual keys, selectively programmable to emulate the predetermined function of one or more of the plurality of keys.

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