DE19648802A1 - Computer keyboard for on line services - Google Patents

Abstract

The computer keyboard is designed with the normal set of alpha numeric characters 4. In addition there are a number of special function keys that simplify the entry of e-mail or world wide web addresses. In particular single keys are provided for 'http', '://', 'www', 'ftp', together with other special function keys 7-14.

Description

The invention relates to a keyboard for computers Use in online services, with letters, numbers, Character and / or control keys and with one or more Function keys.

They are computer keyboards with different functions buttons known. These are known keyboards certain functions, symbols, and abbreviations (strings), which when using online services such as B. "Internet", "Compuserve" or "T-online" are required only by the simultaneous or successive Multiple buttons can be pressed.

This means especially with frequently recurring Functions or abbreviations such as B. "http: // www", "@" or "" an additional effort for the user.

The object of the invention is a simple and inexpensive to produce keyboard of the type mentioned create the use with easy handling Online services made easier.  

This object is achieved in that certain online functions or online abbreviations through the Operation of a single function key can be carried out are.

The main advantage of the invention is that the effort for the user when working with online Services is significantly reduced. Often needed Functions can be operated by only one Button. The keyboard is simple to handle and manufacture inexpensively.

It is particularly advantageous if the online functions are defined by a memory chip. This Memory chip can preferably be in the keyboard be arranged. Through the memory module are at Pressing the function keys sends corresponding signals to the Central unit of the computer communicable.

By marking the function keys with symbols, the online functions or the online abbreviations will be clear and quick Identification of the function keys for the user too without tables or templates that can be placed on the keyboard reached.

It is particularly cheap if on the keyboard Function keys for the following functions, abbreviations or Symbols are provided: "

"," "," @ "," http ",": // ", "www", "ftp" and / or "magnifying glass". You can also use a function key be provided for the online abbreviation "http: // www".

Further advantages and features of the invention result from the subclaims and from the following Description and that shown in the drawing Embodiment.  

The drawing shows an embodiment according to the invention a computer keyboard.

In the housing 1 of a keyboard 2 special function keys 7-14 are arranged in addition to the letter keys 3 , the number keys 4 , the character keys 5 and the control keys 6 .

With the function key 7 a "

"and the function key 8 is a"

"can be generated. These two Symbols are used especially when sending e-mail Messages used.

With the function key 9 , an "@" can be generated with only a single key, so that the need to press several keys simultaneously is eliminated. The "@" character is often required, especially when entering Internet addresses.

The abbreviation "http" can be generated by the function key 10 , the abbreviation ": //" by the function key 11 and the abbreviation "www" by the function key 12 . These three abbreviations are often required, especially when selecting websites.

With the function key 13 , the online function "ftp" (file transfer protocol) can be carried out.

By pressing the function key 14 , a "magnifying glass function" can be carried out.

The function keys 7-14 are arranged on the outer edge of the keypad, so that the usual arrangement of the other keys 3-6 can be maintained.

Claims (12)

1. Keyboard for computers for use in online services, with letter, number, character and / or control keys and with one or more function keys, characterized in that defined by pressing a single function key ( 7-14 ) online Functions or online abbreviations are executable. 2. Keyboard according to claim 1, characterized characterized that the online features are defined by a memory chip. 3. Keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that the memory chip in the housing ( 1 ) of the keyboard ( 2 ) is arranged. 4. Keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that corresponding signals can be transmitted to the central unit of the computer by the memory module when the function keys ( 7-14 ) are pressed. 5. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the function keys ( 7-14 ) can be identified by symbols which correspond to the online functions or the online abbreviations. 6. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keyboard ( 2 ) has a function key ( 13 ) for the online function "ftp". 7. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keyboard has a function key ( 10 ) for the online abbreviation "http". 8. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keyboard has a function key ( 11 ) for the online abbreviation ": //". 9. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keyboard has a function key ( 12 ) for the online abbreviation "www". 10. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the keyboard has a function key ( 9 ) for the online abbreviation "@". 11. Keyboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Keyboard is designed as a click or industrial keyboard. 12. Keyboard according to one of claims 1-10, characterized in that the Keyboard is designed as a membrane keyboard.