DATA INPUT DEVICE

摘要

The present invention relates to a foldable alpha numeric keyboard device configured to input data items into a computer or similar processing device. The keyboard device comprises a first electrically conductive fabric sheet, a second electrically conductive fabric sheet and an interface circuit configured to supply voltages to and receive outputs from said keyboard. In addition, the keyboard is configured to produce an output in response to a mechanical interaction and the interface circuit is arranged to respond to the mechanical interaction and to provide a data item to a computer or similar processing device.