Information Technology - Segmented Keyboard Layouts

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-ISO/IEC 15411-01 (R2014)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Scope

This International Standard defines the differing requirements necessary when considering the various types of segmented keyboards.

The scope of this International Standard encompasses the three-dimensional layout of segmented, traditional style keyboards classified as having:

a. Adjustable alphanumeric segments;
b. Fixed angle alphanumeric segments.

This International Standard covers the following keyboard areas:

  •  Alphanumeric area
  •  Function area
  •  Text editing area
  •  Numeric area
  •  Cursor control area

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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