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10 Inventions on Key Guides and Keyboard Templates
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by Umakant Mishra
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A keyboard has many function keys and each function key can have multiple functions when used with control, shift and alt keys, it is difficult for a user to remember the functionality of the function keys. We need a mechanism to indicate the operations assigned to each function key for different software programs. A keyboard guide or template is used for this purpose.
This article illustrates 10 inventions on keyboard key guide and function key templates selected from US patent database. Various mechanisms of keyboard templates have been proposed, including static, dynamic, manual, mechanical, onscreen display and others.
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10 Inventions on Ergonomically Developed Computer Accessories
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by Umakant Mishra
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The height, shape and habit of every human being are different. In large workplaces, the construction of computer furniture and accessories cannot be made according these peculiarities of every human being. As a result every computer user has to work on standard computer furniture and standard computer accessories that may not match with his physical construction and peculiarities of that user.
The major physical problems caused by prolonged computer usage can be categorized as neck pain and stiffness, low back pain and stiffness, and strain of the wrists. These problems are caused by chairs, computer desks, and keyboard support stands that are unsuitable for the particular computer user.
This article illustrates 10 inventions on ergonomically developed computer accessories including keyboard stands, monitor accessories, stands and tables which attempt to substantially reduce these problems caused by uncomfortable positioning of computer devices.
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Inventions on Integrating Pointing Devices with Computer Keyboard
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by Umakant Mishra
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A keyboard is the most essential input device for the computer. Although a keyboard contains navigation keys, in most cases we use a pointing device like mouse to operate the cursor. There are many kinds of pointing devices like mouse, track ball, touch pad, touch stick, joy stick and so on each used for different purposes.
Although each of these pointing devices have specific advantages, the disadvantages of using all these pointing devices is that they occupy lot of desk space, clutter the table by using several cables and makes the place messy. Many inventors have tried to integrate one or more of these pointing devices with the computer so that the user can save space and get operating comfort as well.
This article illustrates 14 inventions on integrating various pointing devices to the keyboard. The patents are selected from US patent database. The inventions try to combine a mouse, joystick, stylus, touch pad and other pointing devices with the keyboard to get the advantage of cost, space and convenience.
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About TRIZsite Journal! |
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The TRIZsite Journal publishes articles, case studies, personal
experience, class notes, training materials and other useful
papers on TRIZ and related topics.
This section is found to be very much appreciated by the readers.
We are getting suggestions to increase the number of articles. We are
expecting more articles to come from various authors soon. Our objective
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We are thankful to all TRIZ lovers whose inspiration and well wishes
have made this effort possible. We extend out Thanks to all the
authors who have contributed their articles to trizsite.com and
thankful to those who have quoted trizsite.com in their websites
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With best wishes to all our readers and writers.
Umakant Mishra
Editor
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