Author: Umakant Mishra
Abstract:
A keyboard is the most important input device for a
computer. It is used with various types and sizes of computer. But the same
standard keyboard will not work efficiently with different types of computers
at different environments. There is a need to develop special keyboards to meet
special requirements.
This article illustrates 10 inventions on special types of
keyboards. The special keyboard are used in special computers or computers used
for special purposes. A special keyboard is to be understood as a keyboard
having features beyond a normal keyboard.
The example of special keyboards are, a children’s keyboard
which may be colorful and attractive, a keyboard in public place need to be
more robust, the keyboard in a palmtop may have less number of keys, the
keyboard for a game station may have special attachments, a multimedia keyboard
may have CD ROM and speakers, a wireless keyboard may have remote control
features, a touch sensitive keyboard may have sensors on the keys and so on.
Keywords: TRIZ, Computer Keyboard, Computer Hardware,
Hardware Inventions, Computer Patents, Inventive Problem Solving, Keyboard
design, keyboard inventions, portable keyboard, adjustable keyboard, ergonomic
keyboard, ComfyKeyboard, KidBoard, Hands-free keyboard, wireless keyboard,
transparent keyboard, programmable keyboard, PDA keyboard
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