Abstract:
An encoded keyboard device which includes a plurality of layers of insulator material, at least two of which have patterns of electrically conductive material supported thereby, a plurality of holes extending through one of said layers and positioned with respect to said conductive patterns so that electrically conductive material may extend through the holes and electrically interconnect the patterns, and a plurality of keys adapted to push electrically conductive material against one of said patterns to produce a coded output representative of the key depressed.