摘要 |
<p>The disclosed subject matter relates to a keyboard layout (30) for an electronic device. In a preferred embodiment, the keyboard layout (30) comprises eight alphabetic keys configured for entry of alphabetical characters. The first alphabetic key is assigned the characters 'a', 'b' and 'c'. The second alphabetic key is assigned the characters 'd', 'e' and 'f '. The third alphabetic key is assigned the characters 'g', 'h' and 'i'. The fourth alphabetic key is assigned the characters 'j', 'k' and '1'. The fifth alphabetic key is assigned the characters 'm', 'n' and 'o'. The sixth alphabetic key is assigned the characters 'p', 'q', V and 's'. The seventh alphabetic key is assigned the characters 't', 'u' and 'v'. The eighth alphabetic key is assigned characters 'w', 'x', 'y' and 'z'. The keyboard layout (30) is characterized in that the alphabetic keys are arranged in a left to right formation commencing, sequentially from left to right, with the first alphabetic key, followed by the second to seventh alphabetic keys, and ending with the eight alphabetic key. Other preferred embodiments of the keyboard layout (30) exist. Further aspects of the invention provide various electronic devices utilizing various embodiments of the keyboard layout (30).</p> |