Kinesis Keyboard Patent 1993
Kinesis Keyboard Patent
Ergonomic keyboard apparatus
Abstract
A keyboard for use with a standard personal computer includes an alphanumeric key array having a plurality of alphanumeric keys arranged in a generally orthogonal, concave array. A home row of keys defines a reference position for the fingers of the operator. A liner array of function keys is provided and positioned above the reference position and tilted toward the operator. A generally orthogonal array of auxiliary keys is also positioned above the reference position. The array of auxiliary keys is rotated with respect to the reference position to accommodate the natural angle of the thumb of the operator to the index finger. A palm rest is provided for receiving the palm of the operator while the operator is manipulating the plurality of alphanumeric keys. The palm rest is positioned above the reference position defined by the home row so that during operation of the alphanumeric keys, the fingers of the operator extend downward from the palm rest in a natural curved manner.
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Description
This application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 07/683,980, filed Apr. 10, 1991, abandoned, incorporated herein by reference. Reference is made to commonly-assigned Patent Cooperation Treaty application No. PCT/US92/02957, filed Apr. 10, 1992 and to commonly-assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/931,736 filed Aug. 18, 1992, abandoned, for KEYBOARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING, and to U.S. Design Patent Application Ser. No. 29/006,481 for KEYBOARD, filed Mar. 29, 1993, U.S. Pat. No. D 370669, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. The present invention relates generally to keyboards used for data input in conjunction with typewriters, computers and other like devices and, more particularly, an ergonomic keyboard for use with modern computers.
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