Easily reconfigurable data entry terminal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4208081
SERIAL NO

06000745

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A data entry terminal has a base unit and keyboard unit which can be assembled to provide an integrated configuration or separated to provide a distributed configuration. No tools are required. The base unit has a recess with vertical guides and a protruding electrical connector providing an input path to the device electronics. The keyboard unit has complementary guides and a connector which mates with the base unit connector when the keyboard unit is slipped into place along the guides. The terminal is readily converted from an integrated configuration to a distributed configuration by removing the keyboard unit from the base unit, adding an auxiliary cable to carry signals between the keyboard unit connector and the base unit connector and concealing the base unit recess with a filler panel having the same guide structure as the keyboard unit.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kekas, Dennis H Raleigh, NC 4 132
Lynch, Robert C Cary, NC 12 137
Mathewson, James A Raleigh, NC 3 44
McAdams, Ronald P Raleigh, NC 3 72
Pasterchick, Jr Harry Cary, NC 6 305

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