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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2001
David J. Levenson, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
David J. Levenson, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An ergonomic keyboard as shown in FIG.A for use with a stationary palm wherein the keys () of the keyboard are actuated only by motion of the joints in the digits. The keyboard may have a thumb region (), a palm rest region () and a hypothenar rest region which are discrete parts and are adjustable relative to one another along a longitudinal axis. Some keys may be actuated by the back surface of the digits. The keyboard may be on an upper portion () which is mounted on a base () such that three dimensional rotational adjustment is possible between the upper portion and base. The position of the keyboard relative to a user may be adjusted. The spacing of the keys on the keyboard may be spaced at different intervals and have different forces for actuation.