GB2347895B - Ergonomic fully integrated computer keyboard and pointing device - Google Patents

Ergonomic fully integrated computer keyboard and pointing device

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GB2347895B
GB2347895B GB0016209A GB0016209A GB2347895B GB 2347895 B GB2347895 B GB 2347895B GB 0016209 A GB0016209 A GB 0016209A GB 0016209 A GB0016209 A GB 0016209A GB 2347895 B GB2347895 B GB 2347895B
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ergonomic
pointing device
computer keyboard
fully integrated
integrated computer
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Eric Douglas Rayner
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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
    • G06F3/021—Arrangements integrating additional peripherals in a keyboard, e.g. card or barcode reader, optical scanner
    • G06F3/0213—Arrangements providing an integrated pointing device in a keyboard, e.g. trackball, mini-joystick

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US8803807B2 (en) * 2009-02-25 2014-08-12 Clem Abrams Keyboard with thumb operated spacebar curser controller
US20220147155A1 (en) * 2019-07-26 2022-05-12 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Keyboards with touch-sensitive pads

Citations (9)

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US4917516A (en) * 1987-02-18 1990-04-17 Retter Dale J Combination computer keyboard and mouse data entry system
US4937564A (en) * 1989-01-17 1990-06-26 Oberg Artur E Direction sensitive input system for a computer
EP0520090A1 (en) * 1991-06-20 1992-12-30 Tandberg Data A/S Keyboard with integrated mouse for data entry and control
WO1995001611A1 (en) * 1993-07-02 1995-01-12 Compaq Computer Corporation Computer with keyboard spacebar trackball module
US5407285A (en) * 1990-07-24 1995-04-18 Franz; Patrick J. Pointing stick in a computer keyboard for cursor control
US5479192A (en) * 1991-02-15 1995-12-26 Carroll, Jr.; George L. Multifunction space bar for video screen graphics cursor control
US5600313A (en) * 1995-12-22 1997-02-04 Freedman; Lorri Computer keyboard
US5635926A (en) * 1994-08-02 1997-06-03 Li; Kenneth K. Pointing and/or directional control device for controlling the movement and positioning of an object
US5936555A (en) * 1997-01-28 1999-08-10 Zagnoev; Ari Combined keyboard and mouse employing conventional typing keys

Patent Citations (9)

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US4917516A (en) * 1987-02-18 1990-04-17 Retter Dale J Combination computer keyboard and mouse data entry system
US4937564A (en) * 1989-01-17 1990-06-26 Oberg Artur E Direction sensitive input system for a computer
US5407285A (en) * 1990-07-24 1995-04-18 Franz; Patrick J. Pointing stick in a computer keyboard for cursor control
US5479192A (en) * 1991-02-15 1995-12-26 Carroll, Jr.; George L. Multifunction space bar for video screen graphics cursor control
EP0520090A1 (en) * 1991-06-20 1992-12-30 Tandberg Data A/S Keyboard with integrated mouse for data entry and control
WO1995001611A1 (en) * 1993-07-02 1995-01-12 Compaq Computer Corporation Computer with keyboard spacebar trackball module
US5635926A (en) * 1994-08-02 1997-06-03 Li; Kenneth K. Pointing and/or directional control device for controlling the movement and positioning of an object
US5600313A (en) * 1995-12-22 1997-02-04 Freedman; Lorri Computer keyboard
US5936555A (en) * 1997-01-28 1999-08-10 Zagnoev; Ari Combined keyboard and mouse employing conventional typing keys

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol.31, no.5, October 1988, pages 276-277,"Novel Pointing Device" *

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