| 摘要 |
The invention relates to an input device for a computer, comprising: a keyboard having a plurality of keys, each key corresponding to one of a plurality of alphanumeric and punctuation characters. The invention is characterized in that the keys are arranged in a first set (14) and a second sets (16), each set having a plurality of rows, including a home row of keys for normally receiving the tips of the fingers of an operator. The first (14) and second (16) sets are spaced from each other, the keyboard having a switching matrix operatively associated with the keys for generating a computer input signal corresponding to the key operated by an operator; and a touch sensitive input pad (20) disposed in the space between the two sets of keys (14,16) and being accessible in use by removing either one of the user's index fingers from the associated home key on which it normally rests. <IMAGE> |
