Computer keyboard emergency function key
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Apr 28, 2011
app pub date -
Oct 28, 2009
filing date -
Oct 28, 2009
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
status (Latency Note)
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Abstract
A computer keyboard function key conversion kit provides the necessary software connections to allow ease of calling an emergency responder through a keyboard, and a modified function key that both highlights the function key operation and makes the function key resistant to accidental depression. In one embodiment, a conventional computer that is connected to the internet is programmed with an emergency contact number that can be dialed upon the press of a function key. The function key is capped with a device that inhibits accidental operation of the function key. The function key may have a rigid body that requires a force to depressing, the force can be sufficient to cause destruction of the protector in a similar way the operation of a fire alarm causing destruction of the fire alarm. The device can be installed on a new computer or a currently installed computer.
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