Patent ID: 6452588
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: G06F,H01H,H04M

Abstract:
A handheld e-mail device optimally configured for use with the thumbs of a user, comprising:a QWERTY keyboard comprising a plurality of letter keys, wherein the plurality of letter keys are oblong shaped keys, and wherein each oblong shaped key is tilted at a common angle relative to a vertical reference through the device, wherein the plurality of letter keys in the QWERTY keyboard are grouped into a first set of letter keys and a second set of letter keys, wherein the common angle for the first set of letter keys is a positive angle with respect to the vertical reference and the common angle for the second set of letter keys is a negative angle with respect to the vertical reference; an auxiliary input device positioned in relative proximity to the QWERTY keyboard; a display positioned adjacent to the keyboard; a transceiver for sending and receiving e-mail messages to and from a wireless network; and software residing in the device for providing functionality to inputs received from the auxiliary input device and the QWERTY keyboard.