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Microsoft seeks patent for dynamic keyboard with keys that change functions

Ron Ron
September 17, 2019
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Microsoft has applied for a patent on a new type of physical keyboard that could actually display different key icons depending on how you’re using it.

For instance, if you’re playing a game, the center row of buttons could show buttons for firing, moving, jumping, and so on instead of letters. When you’re composing an email, the letters would re-appear…

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