Patent ID: 6315472
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
An ergonomic keyboard assembly arranged for providing input to an existing keyboard device having a plurality of keys that are moveable relative to a frame, said ergonomic keyboard assembly comprising:a. a support surface including means for attaching said ergonomic keyboard assembly to the existing keyboard device;b. a plurality of keys mounted to said support surface, said keys being arranged in first and second key sections, said first key section carrying thereon keys adapted for operation by fingers of one of right and left hands of an operator, said first key section being spatially separated from said second key section, said second key section carrying thereon keys adapted for operation by fingers of the other of said right and left hands of said operator; and,c. a plurality of actuation mechanisms respectively linked with said plurality of keys mounted to said support surface and having respective tips each driven along a trajectory so as to actuate one of said plurality of keys on said existing keyboard when an associated one of said plurality of keys mounted to said support surface is depressed.