摘要 |
An ergonomic phone handset system (100) for facilitating single-handed use and dialing configured to improve ergonomics and comfort so that overall manipulation and operation of the phone is easier and safer. A handset (100) is provided having a "D-shaped" housing (103) and a "crescent-shaped" operating area (105), wherein each horizontal row of keys (111) within the operating area is oriented transverse to a curved line (101) such that a longitudinal axis (102) of each horizontal row of keys is substantially perpendicular to said curved line (101). The handset (100) includes grip areas (107, 109) and located adjacent to concave and convex sides of the operating area, respectively. A base unit (300) is provided having an elongate recess for receiving and storing said handset such that a transverse axis of the handset is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the phone unit. |