Talking multi-surface keyboard

a multi-surface keyboard and keyboard technology, applied in instruments, cathode-ray tube indicators, computing, etc., can solve the problems of reducing typing speed, limited texting interface, and users' limited use of two thumbs when entering text,

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-17
GIRAGOSSIAN HOVSEP
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However, in most cases the texting interface is either limited to a miniaturized keyboard or a soft keyboard.
In either case users are limited to using two thumbs when entering text.
This limitation decreases typing speed significantly.
When using either of the keyboards with mechanical keys or with static soft keys, our fingers have to conform to the position of the keys; keys are not customizable to the posture of our fingers.
Keyboards with static keys can't be customized to individuals' needs.
These types of keyboards put stress on the wrists of the operator.
This limitation squeezes the median nerve which may lead t

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[0043]Holding two mechanical keys labeled Space for 3 seconds or longer prompts operator to choose one of the programs. Operator may call the first program to customize a layout. As part of the customization, operator may customize each key of a selected keyboard, the functions of touch pads 102, 106, 116 and 121 (FIG. 1) located on the edges of the embodiment, the functions of each mechanical key, and the functions of the soft programmable keys 122, 123, 124, 125, and 126. Operator may choose to assign certain keys to the left or right thumb. Operator may choose to set the number of active fingers, on either touch pad to less than 4 fingers, excluding thumbs. In such a case operator will customize and alter the assignment of keys to each active finger. Each customized layout may be saved at one of a plurality of non-volatile storage locations.

[0044]An operator, at the first use of the keyboard calls up the second program and chooses and activates one of the available keyboard layou...

second embodiment

[0067]When an embodiment is docked into the second embodiment, all the ports of the docking station become available to the docked embodiment and the recharging process begins. Operator may use the docked embodiment while charging.

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FIGS. 8 and 9—Third Embodiment

[0068]Another example of the invention is described in the third embodiment, A new smart phone may be built with a touch-sensitive pad on the back. FIG. 8 shows the front of the third embodiment. Speaker 801, touch screen 802, and microphone 806, are the standard parts of a smart phone, Soft keys 803, 804, 805, 807, 808, and 809 are examples of keys which the thumbs of the operator can activate.

[0069]In FIG. 9, flash LED 901 and camera 902 are parts of a common smart phone. Back surface 903 has a built-in touch sensitive pad 904. Invisible soft keys 905, 906, 907, and 908 are examples of keys mapped on the touch pad. Similar to the first embodiment, in Texting Mode, these keys represent alpha keys and some ...

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Operation Third Embodiment

[0070]The third embodiment operates like a smart cell phone but with added features and capabilities of the first embodiment.

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FIG. 10—Fourth Embodiment

[0071]The fourth embodiment as shown in FIG. 10 provides two separate units for each hand. Each unit provides a front touch pad 1005 and a back touch pad 1003. Openings 1004 and 1006 facilitate holding the units in each hand. Each unit is labeled accordingly and is worn on the respective hand. Reattachment parts 1001 and 1002 connect and lock two units together into a one unit. Other forms of the embodiment may be manufactured to provide straps to be fastened to hands or easily held in hands when in operation.

[0072]The same set of volatile and non-volatile storage media, voice module, power source, electronic circuitry, and programs available on the first embodiment is built onto the fourth embodiment. Therefore, all functions and capabilities of the first embodiment, except for the functio...

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Abstract

An advanced portable keyboard comprising of a method of providing an interface for receiving contact information indicative of points of contact between parts of an operator's hand and one or a plurality of touch-sensitive pads built on the front surface, one or a plurality of back surfaces, and edges, interacting with one or a plurality of computers or computer-driven appliances.
A mechanism mapping a plurality of interface elements onto touch-sensitive pads and static keys, each element corresponding to a key on a computer keyboard, each element being associated with one of the fingers of the operator, each element is mapped recurrently and dynamically, and activated by respective finger.
A mechanism to read and/or pronounces letters, words, errors, actions, transcribe voice to text, and to switch touch pads into mouse pads at different operational modes, thus, providing faster speed, healthier posture, and greater efficiency.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of PPA Ser. No. 61 / 789,573 filed 2013 Mar. 15 by the present inventors, which is incorporated by reference.BACKGROUNDPrior Art[0002]The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appear relevant:U.S. PatentPatent NumberKind CodeFiling DatePatenteeUS20130275907A12011 Oct. 14Hannes Lau andChristian SaxUS20070036603A12004 Sep. 22Marek Swoboda[0003]Smart phones are being increasingly used for sending text messages either through text messaging, email, or alternative methods. However, in most cases the texting interface is either limited to a miniaturized keyboard or a soft keyboard. In either case users are limited to using two thumbs when entering text. This limitation decreases typing speed significantly.[0004]There are many different forms of computer keyboards for computers and computer-driven appliances, including those with static hard keys, static soft keys, and dynamically mapped soft keys on a touch-sensitive surface.[00...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F3/023
CPCG06F3/0238G06F1/1626G06F1/1662G06F1/1669G06F3/0216G06F3/0219G06F3/0221G06F3/0236G06F3/03547G06F3/038G06F3/04886
Inventor GIRAGOSSIAN, HOVSEP
Owner GIRAGOSSIAN HOVSEP
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