Claims
- 1. A matrix for entering alphanumeric characters into a first computer means for delivery to a service provider computer means configured as a facsimile system, the matrix comprising a pattern of characters prearranged on a conventional telephone keypad, the pattern arrayed so that only one character is placed between any two adjacent keys of the keypad.
- 2. The matrix of claim 1 wherein the service provider computer means is configured as a computer for a paging system.
- 3. The matrix of claim 1 wherein the service provider computer means is configured as a computer of a messaging system.
- 4. The matrix of claim 1 wherein the service provider computer means is configured as a telephone accessible data base computer.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/500,370, filed on Mar. 28, 1990, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,117,455, issued on May 26, 1992.
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Continuation in Parts (1)
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