Patent ID: 6137426
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A keypad for facilitating efficient entry of numeric data, said keypad comprising:a plurality of actuable keys, at least some of which are numeric keys wherein an associated numeral unique to each numeric key is affixed to or adjacent that key, each numeric key having a predetermined length along a first dimension of said keypad;said numeric keys being arranged in first and second immediately adjacent straight parallel rows of five keys each in clockwise ascending order of said associated numerals such that none of said actuable keys are disposed between said parallel rows of said numeric keys, and such that said rows extend along a second dimension of said keypad and are arranged in said first and second dimensions in positions facilitating efficient entry of numeric data;wherein said keypad contains ten of said numeric keys and each said numeric key is uniquely associated with a respective numeral in the range of zero through nine.