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Keyboard crosspoint encoder having pseudo-n-key rollover

CA 1286018 C · Owner: Bo, Chuo-Kee · Inventors: Bo, Chuo-Kee; Morris, Lyle E.

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A crosspoint encoder having a n-key rollover data collection system in which all keystrokes are recognized. A phantom key detection routine detects phantom key conditions and provides for temporary storage of subsequent keystrokes until the phantom condition is removed thus ensuring uninterrupted recordation of all keystrokes.

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  • Granted July 9, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 9, 2008.
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FiledMarch 17, 1988
GrantedJuly 9, 1991
Term endedJuly 9, 2008
Patent numberCA 1286018 C
Classification (IPC)G06F3/02 +1 more

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1989199119931995199719992001200320052007Application filedMarch 17, 1988Patent grantedJuly 9, 1991Term endedJuly 9, 2008

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