WO1991005303A1 - Data input keyboard - Google Patents

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WO1991005303A1
WO1991005303A1 PCT/EP1990/001597 EP9001597W WO9105303A1 WO 1991005303 A1 WO1991005303 A1 WO 1991005303A1 EP 9001597 W EP9001597 W EP 9001597W WO 9105303 A1 WO9105303 A1 WO 9105303A1
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keyboard
function keys
data input
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Kurt W. Biller
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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
    • G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
    • G06F3/0238—Programmable keyboards

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  • the invention relates to a keyboard according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the so-called function keys are located above or next to the keypad for entering characters.
  • these function keys are assigned a specific function.
  • the labeling of the functions that are assigned to these function keys is achieved by means of labels above the function keys, by sticking on labels or by templates.
  • this has the disadvantage that the label cannot be changed or can only be changed with difficulty when the program is changed on the data processing system and thus the assignments are changed.
  • Solving the problem with the stencils has the disadvantage that stencils can be lost and an incorrect stencil can be accidentally applied.
  • the invention has for its object to construct a keyboard such that the functions assigned to the function keys are displayed at any time and that the displays can be changed at any time and easily. It must also be ensured that the assignments displayed are always correct.
  • the invention solves the problem in that there are LCD display elements above the keys identified as function keys, the display contents of which can be changed without having to intervene in the keyboard.
  • the change can be made automatically or manually.
  • the keyboard essentially consists of the keyboard housing (1), the keyboard for entering characters (5), the keyboard for cursor control (6) and the keyboard for entering numbers (4).
  • the function keys (3) are located above the keypad for entering characters (5).
  • the LED displays (2) are located above the function keys (3).
  • the LED displays (2) are connected in the keyboard housing (1) to the keyboard control electronics, which is not shown here.
  • the contents of the LED displays (2) can be easily changed with this electronics.
  • the manual change takes place with the help of a switch (4), the keyboard control electronics and the keypad for entering characters (5).
  • the contents of the LED displays (2) can also be changed automatically by the program that runs on the data processing system (7).
  • the keyboard (1) is connected to the data processing system (7) by a cable (8).

Abstract

The data input keyboard (1) of the invention facilitates work with programs running on computer installations. This is achieved by the indication of the functions to which the function keys (3) are allocated. The markings (2) are directly above the keys (3) and may be different depending upon the application program running.

Description

Tastatur zur Dateneingabe  Keyboard for data entry
Beschreibung description
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Tastatur gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. The invention relates to a keyboard according to the preamble of claim 1.
Bei dem meisten sich im Gebrauch befindenden Tastaturen befinden sich über oder neben den Tastenfeld zur Eingabe von Schriftzeichen die sogenannten Funktionstasten. Diesen Funktionstasten ist, abhängig vom Programm das auf der Datenverarbeitungsanlage abläuft, eine bestimmte Funktion zugeordnet. Die Kennzeichnung der Funktionen die diesen Funktionstasten zugeordnet sind, wird durch Beschriftungen über den Funktionstasten, durch Aufkleben von Etiketten oder durch Auflegeschablonen ereicht. Dies hat in den ersten beiden Fällen den Nachteil, daß bei einem Programmwechsel auf der Datenverarbeitungsanlage und somit einer Änderung der Zuordnungen die Beschriftung nicht oder nur schwer geändert werden kann. Die Lösung des Problems mit den Schablonen hat den Nachteil, daß Schablonen verloren gehen können und das versehentlich eine falsche Schablone aufgelegt werden kann. In most keyboards in use, the so-called function keys are located above or next to the keypad for entering characters. Depending on the program running on the data processing system, these function keys are assigned a specific function. The labeling of the functions that are assigned to these function keys is achieved by means of labels above the function keys, by sticking on labels or by templates. In the first two cases, this has the disadvantage that the label cannot be changed or can only be changed with difficulty when the program is changed on the data processing system and thus the assignments are changed. Solving the problem with the stencils has the disadvantage that stencils can be lost and an incorrect stencil can be accidentally applied.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde eine Tastatur derart zu konstruieren, daß die den den Funktionstasten zugeordnete Funktionen jederzeit angezeigt werden und das die Anzeigen jederzeit und einfach zu ändern sind. Auch muß gewährleistet sein, daß die angezeigten Zuordnungen immer korrekt sind. The invention has for its object to construct a keyboard such that the functions assigned to the function keys are displayed at any time and that the displays can be changed at any time and easily. It must also be ensured that the assignments displayed are always correct.
Die Erfindung löst die Aufgabe dadurch, daß sich über den als Funktionstasten gekennzeichneten Tasten LCD-Anzeigeelemente befinden, deren Anzeigeinhalte geändert werden können, ohne einen Eingriff in die Tastatur vorzunehmen. Die Änderung kann automatisch oder manuell erfolgen. The invention solves the problem in that there are LCD display elements above the keys identified as function keys, the display contents of which can be changed without having to intervene in the keyboard. The change can be made automatically or manually.
Die Erfindung wird in der folgenden Beschreibung an Hand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels im einzelnen erläutert. Gemäß der Zeichnung besteht die Tastatur im wesentlichen aus dem Tastaturgehäuse (1), dem Tastenfeld zur Eingabe von Schriftzeichen (5), dem Tastenfeld zur Kursorsteuerung (6) und dem Tastenfeld zur Eingabe von Zahlen (4). über dem Tastenfeld zur Eingabe von Schriftzeichen (5) befinden sich die Funktionstasten (3). über den Funktionstasten (3) sind die LED-Anzeigen (2) angebracht. The invention is explained in detail in the following description with reference to a preferred embodiment shown in the drawing. According to the drawing, the keyboard essentially consists of the keyboard housing (1), the keyboard for entering characters (5), the keyboard for cursor control (6) and the keyboard for entering numbers (4). The function keys (3) are located above the keypad for entering characters (5). The LED displays (2) are located above the function keys (3).
Die LED-Anzeigen (2) sind in dem Tastaturgehäuse (1) mit der Tastatursteuerelektonik verbunden die hier nicht dargestellt ist. Mit dieser Elektronik lassen sich die Inhalte der LED-Anzeigen (2) leicht ändern. Die manuelle Änderung geschieht mit Hilfe eines Schalters (4) , der Tastatursteuerelektronik und dem Tastenfeld zur Eingabe von Schriftzeichen (5).  The LED displays (2) are connected in the keyboard housing (1) to the keyboard control electronics, which is not shown here. The contents of the LED displays (2) can be easily changed with this electronics. The manual change takes place with the help of a switch (4), the keyboard control electronics and the keypad for entering characters (5).
Die Inhalte der LED-Anzeigen (2) können auch automatisch durch das Programm, das auf der Datenverarbeitungsanlage (7) abläuft, geändert werden. Die Tastatur (1) ist mit einem Kabel (8) mit der Datenverarbeitungsanlage (7) verbunden.  The contents of the LED displays (2) can also be changed automatically by the program that runs on the data processing system (7). The keyboard (1) is connected to the data processing system (7) by a cable (8).

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Patentansprüche Claims
1. Tastatur (1) zur Dateneingabe dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich über den als Funktionstasten (3) gekennzeichneten Tasten LED- Anzeigeelemente (2) angebracht sind. 1. Keyboard (1) for data input, characterized in that LED display elements (2) are attached above the keys identified as function keys (3).
2. Tastatur (1) nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeigen (2) für alle Funktionstasten (3) in einer sich über all
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Funktionstasten (3) erstreckende LCD-Anzeige zusammengefasst sind. 2. Keyboard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the displays (2) for all function keys (3) in one over all
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Function keys (3) extending LCD display are summarized.
3. Tastatur (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 2 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Inhalte der LCD-Anzeigen (2), beim Umschalten des Datensystems auf ein anderes Verarbeitungsprogramm, automatisch geändert werden. 3. Keyboard (1) according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the contents of the LCD displays (2) are automatically changed when the data system is switched to another processing program.
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