Keyboard for desktop and portable computer
OwnerJean-Michel Kleininventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to a keyboard for desktop and portable computers. The keys of the keyboard are disposed as a single block of rows of juxtaposed keys, laid out on top of one another, in that all numeric keys are grouped in a single compact zone integrated to the block. Thus, keys such as punctuation, calculation and direction keys are grouped by family of function, in compact zones integrated to the block. The invention can be used for computers and portables.
Claims26
A keyboard for desktop and portable computers comprising a single block of juxtoposed keys forming a plurality of rows and columns, said block having a longitudinal axis extending in a parallel relationship to said rows and comprising a space key, an enter key, and a plurality of zones of keys, including at least
- a first zone having a plurality of alphabetic keys arranged in a standard configuration;
- a second zone having a plurality of numeric keys;
- a third zone having a plurality of displacement keys;
- a fourth zone of keys having a plurality of at least one of a function or qualifying or explanatory keys;
- and
- a fifth zone comprising punctuation and calculation sign keys;
- wherein each of said plurality of zone is integrated to said block with the first zone occupying portions of at least three parallel rows of said block,
- the second zone having the shape of a standard configuration of numeric keypads with at least three contiguous rows and three contiguous columns, the second zone being positioned adjacent to and at least partly substantially below said first zone,
- the third zone being positioned at least adjacent to said first zone, and
- the fifth zone being positioned adjacent to said first zone and said second zone.
A computer keyboard comprising a substantially rectangular single block of juxtaposed keys, the block having a long dimension and a short dimension with the keys arranged in a plurality of rows extending along the long dimension, said block including:
- a space key;
- an enter key, and
- a plurality of zones of keys, including at least:
- a first zone having a plurality of alphabetic keys arranged in a standard configuration and occupying at least three parallel, contiguous rows, each alphabetic key bearing a corresponding letter printed thereon, said letter being oriented for reading along the long dimension;
- a second zone having a plurality of numeric keys arranged in at least three contiguous rows and three contiguous columns, the second zone being positioned adjacent to, and at least partly substantially below, said first zone;
- and
- a third zone having a plurality of displacement keys and being positioned adjacent to said first zone.
A computer keyboard comprising a substantially rectangular single block of juxtaposed keys, the block having a long dimension and a short dimension with the keys arranged in a plurality of rows extending along the long dimension, said block including:
- a space key;
- an enter key, and
- a plurality of zones of keys, including at least:
- a first zone having a plurality of alphabetic keys arranged in a standard configuration and occupying at least three parallel, contiguous rows, each alphabetic key bearing a corresponding letter printed thereon, said letter being oriented for reading along the long dimension;
- a second zone having a plurality of numeric keys arranged in at least three contiguous rows and three contiguous columns, the second zone being positioned adjacent to, and at least partly substantially below, said first zone;
- a third zone having a plurality of displacement keys and being positioned adjacent to said first zone;
- a fourth zone of keys positioned above said first zone and occupying substantially the two top rows of the block, said fourth zone including a plurality of function keys;
- a fifth zone of keys adjacent to both said first zone and said second zone, said fifth zone including at least one of punctuation and calculation keys;
- and
- a sixth zone comprising at least one internet access key;
- wherein no keys are duplicated on the keyboard.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.