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IBM Keyboard Patents: A Gallery of 150 Designs

2025-07-28
IBM Keyboard Patents: A Gallery of 150 Designs

A collection showcasing 150 patents related to IBM and its family of keyboards, typewriters, and keypunches. The patents cover a range of technologies, from keyswitch and actuator designs to the overall aesthetic design and integrated pointing devices like the TrackPoint. Host systems, including PCs, laptops, terminals, consoles, and electronic typewriters, are also featured. All illustrations are sourced directly from the patents, which are believed to be in the public domain.

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IBM & Family Keyboard Timeline: 111 Key Events

2025-03-30
IBM & Family Keyboard Timeline: 111 Key Events

This illustrated timeline charts key events in the history of IBM, Lexmark, Unicomp, Lenovo, and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions keyboards. It covers significant releases and discontinuations, corporate history (founding, divestitures, OEM changes), and patents. Host devices like PCs, terminals, consoles, and typewriters are also included due to their impact on keyboard development. The full timeline details 111 events.

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