Impact absorbing keyboard, contoured to natural shape of hand and method of using

Abstract

An ergonomic adaptation to a keyboard, including a plurality of pads, or key pillows, preferably formed together into a key pillow tablet. The key pillows (26) either replace or fit over keys of a keyboard (20) to alter the consistency, texture, and / or shape of the traditional keys. In alternative embodiments, each of the key pillows (26) may be formed individually to replace or fit over some or all of the keyboard keys. The key pillow tablet further includes raised pads at the front of the keyboard (20) on which the palms may rest during typing to maintain a satisfactory low angle of the fingers with respect to the elbow. The adaptation may either be an attachment to the keyboard or may be integrally formed to a keyboard during the keyboard's manufacture.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to keyboards, and more particularly to an ergonomically designed keyboard that minimizes the strain and injuries associated with wrist groove syndrome, as well as other repetitive pressure injuries and repetitive strain injuries. Background technique [0002] Instances of repetitive stress injuries (RSI), such as carpal groove syndrome (CTS), are increasing at alarming rates, affecting approximately two million people per year, and an estimated The cost is about $20 billion. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) of the upper extremity are caused in part by repeated extension, extension, bending, rebending, and twisting of the fingers. During these repetitions, the wrist remains in an awkward position, which increases the likelihood of injury. The wrist is in this awkward position for extended periods of time, and the repetitive motion can irritate soft tissues, put pressure on various nerves and cause pain, numbness, and ting...

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Problems solved by technology

Although the effect of clicking a key is not obvious, the cumulative effect of this force and impact can seriously deteriorate the nerves and soft tissues of the upper extremity, causing carpal groove syndrome (CTS) and other repetitive strain injuries.

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