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GB2457868B - Improved text input communication device - Google Patents

Improved text input communication device

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Publication number
GB2457868B
GB2457868B GB0723764A GB0723764A GB2457868B GB 2457868 B GB2457868 B GB 2457868B GB 0723764 A GB0723764 A GB 0723764A GB 0723764 A GB0723764 A GB 0723764A GB 2457868 B GB2457868 B GB 2457868B
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Prior art keywords
communication device
text input
input communication
improved text
improved
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GB0723764A
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GB2457868A (en
GB0723764D0 (en
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John Mckillop Ballantine
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1626—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1662—Details related to the integrated keyboard
    • G06F1/1671—Special purpose buttons or auxiliary keyboards, e.g. retractable mini keypads, keypads or buttons that remain accessible at closed laptop
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • H04M1/236—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof including keys on side or rear faces

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
GB0723764A 2007-12-04 2007-12-04 Improved text input communication device Expired - Fee Related GB2457868B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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Publications (3)

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GB0723764D0 GB0723764D0 (en) 2008-01-16
GB2457868A GB2457868A (en) 2009-09-02
GB2457868B true GB2457868B (en) 2010-12-15

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Cited By (1)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US9268364B2 (en) 2012-08-31 2016-02-23 Trewgrip, Llc Ergonomic data entry device

Citations (14)

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JPH07295720A (en) * 1994-04-22 1995-11-10 N T T Data Tsushin Kk Input device
GB2314179A (en) * 1996-06-12 1997-12-17 John Quentin Phillipps Display and input arrangements for portable electronic apparatus
GB2330981A (en) * 1997-10-31 1999-05-05 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd A radiotelephone handset with one or more keys displaced on rear
FR2790556A1 (en) * 1999-02-18 2000-09-08 Minh Quang Le Eddy current sensor, especially for non-destructive inspection of nuclear power station steam generator tubes, has three abutting excitation coils wound on core with electromagnetic field sensor assembly
DE10017838A1 (en) * 2000-04-11 2001-02-08 Till Jeske Alphabetic keyboard for small electronic equipment has two opposed blocks of keys, each corresponding to half typewriter keyboard so they can be operated by both hands in holding grip
US6297752B1 (en) * 1996-07-25 2001-10-02 Xuan Ni Backside keyboard for a notebook or gamebox
US20020118175A1 (en) * 1999-09-29 2002-08-29 Gateway, Inc. Digital information appliance input device
JP2003198703A (en) * 2001-12-21 2003-07-11 Katsuzo Tanaka Mobile phone capable of entering character at ultrahigh speed
US20040208681A1 (en) * 2003-04-19 2004-10-21 Dechene Joseph Fernand Computer or input device with back side keyboard
US20060084482A1 (en) * 2004-10-15 2006-04-20 Nokia Corporation Electronic hand-held device with a back cover keypad and a related method
WO2006052175A1 (en) * 2004-11-15 2006-05-18 Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ) Terminal design with keyboard arranged on the back or side surface of the terminal
EP1832957A1 (en) * 2006-03-10 2007-09-12 E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd. Back-loading input device
US20070247337A1 (en) * 2006-04-04 2007-10-25 Dietz Timothy A Condensed keyboard for electronic devices
WO2008028694A1 (en) * 2006-09-06 2008-03-13 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ab Portable electronic device

Patent Citations (14)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH07295720A (en) * 1994-04-22 1995-11-10 N T T Data Tsushin Kk Input device
GB2314179A (en) * 1996-06-12 1997-12-17 John Quentin Phillipps Display and input arrangements for portable electronic apparatus
US6297752B1 (en) * 1996-07-25 2001-10-02 Xuan Ni Backside keyboard for a notebook or gamebox
GB2330981A (en) * 1997-10-31 1999-05-05 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd A radiotelephone handset with one or more keys displaced on rear
FR2790556A1 (en) * 1999-02-18 2000-09-08 Minh Quang Le Eddy current sensor, especially for non-destructive inspection of nuclear power station steam generator tubes, has three abutting excitation coils wound on core with electromagnetic field sensor assembly
US20020118175A1 (en) * 1999-09-29 2002-08-29 Gateway, Inc. Digital information appliance input device
DE10017838A1 (en) * 2000-04-11 2001-02-08 Till Jeske Alphabetic keyboard for small electronic equipment has two opposed blocks of keys, each corresponding to half typewriter keyboard so they can be operated by both hands in holding grip
JP2003198703A (en) * 2001-12-21 2003-07-11 Katsuzo Tanaka Mobile phone capable of entering character at ultrahigh speed
US20040208681A1 (en) * 2003-04-19 2004-10-21 Dechene Joseph Fernand Computer or input device with back side keyboard
US20060084482A1 (en) * 2004-10-15 2006-04-20 Nokia Corporation Electronic hand-held device with a back cover keypad and a related method
WO2006052175A1 (en) * 2004-11-15 2006-05-18 Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ) Terminal design with keyboard arranged on the back or side surface of the terminal
EP1832957A1 (en) * 2006-03-10 2007-09-12 E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd. Back-loading input device
US20070247337A1 (en) * 2006-04-04 2007-10-25 Dietz Timothy A Condensed keyboard for electronic devices
WO2008028694A1 (en) * 2006-09-06 2008-03-13 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ab Portable electronic device

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US9268364B2 (en) 2012-08-31 2016-02-23 Trewgrip, Llc Ergonomic data entry device

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GB0723764D0 (en) 2008-01-16

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