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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 06, 1999
Daryl Raymond Beach, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JP;
Other;
Abstract
An input apparatus or keypad ( ) for computers and networks is provided. The keypad ( ) has a palm size housing ( ) having an extended opening ( ) in its top surface ( ). An input or key assembly ( ) mounted in the opening ( ) has a number of keys ( ) arrayed in a 6 by 4 matrix, for example, to which operator can access to input information. The housing ( ) includes a processor for processing information input using keys into a corresponding signal, and a transmitter for transmitting the resultant signal to a receiver of the computer or network by wireless. In particular, the keypad ( ) is designed ergonomically so that the operator can learn an input operation with ease and time-consuming and push keys so quickly.