Talking multi-surface keyboard

Abstract

An advanced portable keyboard comprising of a method of providing an interface for receiving contact information indicative of points of contact between parts of an operator's hand and one or a plurality of touch-sensitive pads built on the front surface, one or a plurality of back surfaces, and edges, interacting with one or a plurality of computers or computer-driven appliances. A mechanism mapping a plurality of interface elements onto touch-sensitive pads and static keys, each element corresponding to a key on a computer keyboard, each element being associated with one of the fingers of the operator, each element is mapped recurrently and dynamically, and activated by respective finger. A mechanism to read and/or pronounces letters, words, errors, actions, transcribe voice to text, and to switch touch pads into mouse pads at different operational modes, thus, providing faster speed, healthier posture, and greater efficiency.

1 . A portable data processing device comprising:
 a. a plurality of surfaces,   b. detecting means for receiving contact information indicative of points of contact between fingers and said surfaces, and   c. mapping onto said surfaces a plurality of computer keys, each key assigned to one of said point of contacts and activated by the associated finger.   
     
     
         2 . Data processing device according to  claim 1 , wherein said device is attached to a portable device. 
     
     
         3 . A method of providing error notification, pronunciation, and voice transcription interface for any of the preceding claims. 
     
     
         4 . A method of providing docking support for  claims 1  and  2 .