Information technology - Keyboard layouts for text and office systems - Part 1: General principles governing keyboard layouts

ISO/IEC 9995 defines a framework for the layout of all alphanumeric and numeric keyboards across the widest spectrum of today's and upcoming applications using keyboards. The functions to be performed by keyboards are grouped into three categories that correspond to the main physical sections of the keyboard.
Application of ISO/IEC 9995 in the design of keyboards will provide the user with a unified, predictable user-machine interface by dividing the keyboard into functional areas and sections and allocating functions to keys.
ISO/IEC 9995-1:2009 identifies the sections of the keyboard and specifies the general shape and relative placement of the sections. Spacing of keys and physical characteristics are covered, as are the principles governing the placement of characters and symbols on keys. ISO/IEC 9995-1:2009 specifies a key numbering system which applies to all types of numeric, alphanumeric and composite keyboards of information technology equipment.

Technologies de l'information - Disposition des claviers conçus pour la bureautique - Partie 1: Principes généraux pour la disposition des claviers

L'ISO/CEI 9995 définit une structure pour la disposition de tous les claviers alphanumériques et numériques parmi le plus vaste éventail d'applications actuelles et à venir utilisant des claviers. Les fonctions exécutées par les claviers sont groupées en trois catégories qui correspondent aux principaux modules physiques du clavier.
L'application de l'ISO/CEI 9995 dans la conception des claviers va fournir une interface utilisateur-machine uniforme et prévisible en divisant le clavier en zones et modules, et en affectant des fonctions aux touches.
L'ISO/CEI 9995-1:2009 identifie les modules du clavier et spécifie la forme générale ainsi que la disposition relative des modules. Elle couvre l'espacement des touches et les caractéristiques physiques, car ils constituent les principes régissant l'emplacement des caractères et des symboles sur les touches. L'ISO/CEI 9995-1:2009 définit en outre un système de numérotation des touches qui s'applique à tous les types de claviers numériques, alphanumériques et composites des équipements informatiques.

Informacijska tehnologija - Razpored tipk na tipkovnici za potrebe pisanja besedil in pisarniških sistemov - 1. del: Splošna načela, ki določajo razpored tipk na tipkovnici

Ta del ISO/IEC 9995 opredeljuje dele tipkovnice in določa splošne oblike in relativne postavitve področij. Zajet je razmik med tipkami in fizične lastnosti, kot tudi načela, ki urejajo postavitev znakov in simbolov na tipkah. Ta del ISO/IEC 9995 določa ključni sistem za številčenje, ki velja za vse tipe numeričnih, alfanumeričnih in sestavljenih tipkovnic in opreme za informacijsko tehnologijo (ITE). Ta del ISO/IEC 995 določa načela, ki urejajo postavitev znakov in simbolov na tipkah, ki se uporabljajo na vseh tipih numeričnih, alfanumeričnih in sestavljenih tipkovnicah ITE. Čeprav se lahko tipkovnica, določena z ISO/IEC 9995, uporabi za različne jezike, so specifikacije napisane tako, da veljajo za jezike, ki uporabljajo latinico, s smerjo znakov od leve proti desni in linijo napredka od vrha do dna. Ta del ISO/IES 9995 določa lastnosti v zvezi s povezavo 1 na Sliki 1.

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03-Jun-2010
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03-Jun-2010
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08-Aug-2010
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Information technology - Keyboard layouts for text and office systems - Part 1: General
principles governing keyboard layouts
Technologies de l'information - Disposition des claviers conçus pour la bureautique -
Partie 1: Principes généraux pour la disposition des claviers
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO/IEC 9995-1:2009
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 9995-1
Third edition
2009-10-15
Information technology — Keyboard
layouts for text and office systems —
Part 1:
General principles governing keyboard
layouts
Technologies de l'information — Disposition des claviers conçus pour la
bureautique —
Partie 1: Principes généraux pour la disposition des claviers

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©
ISO/IEC 2009
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Conformance .1
2.1 Conformance with ISO/IEC 9995-1.1
2.2 General conformance requirement.1
2.3 Claims of conformance.1
3 Normative references.2
4 Terms and definitions .2
5 Divisions of the keyboard.4
5.1 Logical division of keyboard into groups and levels .4
5.2 Physical division of keyboard into sections and zones.5
6 Requirements.6
6.1 Placement of sections.6
6.2 Methods of indicating allocations to keys.7
7 Key position numbering system.7
7.1 Principle of the grids.7
7.2 Designation of key positions.9
7.3 Reference positions for the rows and columns .9
7.4 Key location numbering requirements.9
8 General principles of key labelling and symbol positioning .9
8.1 Group positions.10
8.2 Level positions within one group .10
8.2.1 Labelling of all three levels on the key-top.10
8.2.2 Labelling of two levels on the key-top, labelling of level 3 on the keyface .10
8.3 Capital/small letter pairs.12
8.4 Minimum required size of keytop symbols.12
9 Key arrangement and distances .12
9.1 Key arrangement .12
9.2 Other requirements.12
Annex A (informative) Examples of national standards .13
Bibliography.14

© ISO/IEC 2009 – All rights reserved iii

Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are members of
ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical committees
established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical activity. ISO and IEC
technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the work. In the field of information
technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee, ISO/IEC JTC 1.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of the joint technical committee is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
Standards adopted by the joint technical committee are circulated to national bodies for voting. Publication as
an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the national bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/IEC 9995-1 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
Subcommittee SC 35, User interfaces.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO/IEC 9995-1:2006), which has been technically
revised.
The main modifications to the set of parts of ISO/IEC 9995 are as follows.
⎯ The editing section (Part 5) and the function section (Part 6) are merged into one editing and function
section (Part 5).
⎯ The new edition reduces the number of zones.
⎯ The new edition relaxes the rules for allocation of symbols of group 1, level 3 in certain situations and
more precise multiple group support is added.
⎯ Part 3 adds support of extra Latin characters and adds multiple diacritics entry support for one character.
ISO/IEC 9995 consists of the following parts, under the general title Information technology — Keyboard
layouts for text and office systems:
⎯ Part 1 : General principles governing keyboard layouts
⎯ Part 2 : Alphanumeric section
⎯ Part 3 : Complementary layouts of the alphanumeric zone of the alphanumeric section
⎯ Part 4 : Numeric section
⎯ Part 5 : Editing and function section
⎯ Part 7 : Symbols used to represent functions
⎯ Part 8 : Allocation of letters to the keys of a numeric keypad
iv © ISO/IEC 2009 – All rights reserved

Introduction
lSO/IEC 9995 defines a framework for the layout of all alphanumeric and numeric keyboards across the
widest spectrum of today's and upcoming applications using keyboards. The functions to be performed by
keyboards are grouped into three categories that correspond to the main physical sections of the keyboard.
Application of lSO/IEC 9995 in the design of keyboards will provide the user with a unified, predictable user-
machine interface by dividing the keyboard into functional areas and sections and allocating functions to keys.
One of the major tasks of a universal-usage keyboard is to accommodate the larger sets of characters
required by the various applications for which keyboards are used today. This was achieved by permitting the
allocation of more than one graphic character or control function to each of the keys of a keyboard,
predominantly in the alphanumeric section.
ISO/IEC 9995 specifies the requirements for keyboard layouts and allocation of keycap imprints (including
letters, numerals, symbols, and other markings) on alphanumeric and numeric input devices for all types of
information and communication technology apparatus and systems including:
⎯ personal computers, workstations, computer terminals, visual display terminals (VDTs);
⎯ electronic typewriters and other machines with alphanumeric and numeric keyboards;
⎯ mobile computer systems including ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs), personal digital assistants
(PDAs) and multimedia devices with hardware keyboards (e.g. linear keyboards, foldable keyboards) or
virtual keyboards (e.g. touchscreens, projection keyboards);
⎯ electronic document scanners and multifunction devices incorporating alphanumeric and/or numeric
keyboards;
⎯ calculators, telephones and automated teller machines having alphanumeric and/or numeric
keypads/keyboards.
The primary layout within the alphanumeric zone is established in most countries by a national standard or by
national usage. Allocation guidelines are provided in lSO/IEC 9995-2. Complementary layouts are specified in
lSO/lEC 9995-3.
lSO/IEC 9995 specifies the allocation of functions (graphic characters and/or control functions) to keys. The
graphic characters and the control functions have been given common names intended to be familiar to the
users of a keyboard. In general, keyboards are not expected to generate coded control functions, but the
operation of a control function key can cause a number of coded control functions to appear in data
interchange to achieve the desired effect.
The effects of those keys that affect keyboard states are specified in other parts of lSO/IEC 9995.
© ISO/IEC 2009 – All rights reserved v

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 9995-1:2009(E)

Information technology — Keyboard layouts for text and office
systems —
Part 1:
General principles governing keyboard layouts
1 Scope
This part of lSO/IEC 9995 identifies the sections of the keyboard and specifies the general shape and relative
placement of the sections. Spacing of keys and physical characteristics are covered, as are the principles
governing the placement of characters and symbols on keys.
This part of ISO/IEC 9995 specifies a key numbering system which applies to all types of numeric,
alphanumeric and composite keyboards of information technology equipment (ITE).
This part of lSO/IEC 9995 specifies the principles governing the placement of characters and symbols on keys
used on all types of numeric, alphanumeric and composite keyboards of ITE. Although the keyboard defined
by lSO/IEC 9995 can be used for different languages, the specifications are written as applying to Latin
languages with a character path from left to right and a line progression from top to bottom.
This part of lSO/IEC 9995 defines characteristics related to interface 1 in Figure 1.
2 Conformance
2.1 Conformance with ISO/IEC 9995-1
Equipment is in conformance with this part of lSO/IEC 9995 if it meets the requirements of Clauses 5 to 9.
Depending on the intended purpose o
...


INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 9995-1
Third edition
2009-10-15
Information technology — Keyboard
layouts for text and office systems —
Part 1:
General principles governing keyboard
layouts
Technologies de l'information — Disposition des claviers conçus pour la
bureautique —
Partie 1: Principes généraux pour la disposition des claviers

Reference number
©
ISO/IEC 2009
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ii © ISO/IEC 2009 – All rights reserved

Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Conformance .1
2.1 Conformance with ISO/IEC 9995-1.1
2.2 General conformance requirement.1
2.3 Claims of conformance.1
3 Normative references.2
4 Terms and definitions .2
5 Divisions of the keyboard.4
5.1 Logical division of keyboard into groups and levels .4
5.2 Physical division of keyboard into sections and zones.5
6 Requirements.6
6.1 Placement of sections.6
6.2 Methods of indicating allocations to keys.7
7 Key position numbering system.7
7.1 Principle of the grids.7
7.2 Designation of key positions.9
7.3 Reference positions for the rows and columns .9
7.4 Key location numbering requirements.9
8 General principles of key labelling and symbol positioning .9
8.1 Group positions.10
8.2 Level positions within one group .10
8.2.1 Labelling of all three levels on the key-top.10
8.2.2 Labelling of two levels on the key-top, labelling of level 3 on the keyface .10
8.3 Capital/small letter pairs.12
8.4 Minimum required size of keytop symbols.12
9 Key arrangement and distances .12
9.1 Key arrangement .12
9.2 Other requirements.12
Annex A (informative) Examples of national standards .13
Bibliography.14

© ISO/IEC 2009 – All rights reserved iii

Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are members of
ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical committees
established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical activity. ISO and IEC
technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the work. In the field of information
technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee, ISO/IEC JTC 1.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of the joint technical committee is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
Standards adopted by the joint technical committee are circulated to national bodies for voting. Publication as
an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the national bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/IEC 9995-1 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
Subcommittee SC 35, User interfaces.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO/IEC 9995-1:2006), which has been technically
revised.
The main modifications to the set of parts of ISO/IEC 9995 are as follows.
⎯ The editing section (Part 5) and the function section (Part 6) are merged into one editing and function
section (Part 5).
⎯ The new edition reduces the number of zones.
⎯ The new edition relaxes the rules for allocation of symbols of group 1, level 3 in certain situations and
more precise multiple group support is added.
⎯ Part 3 adds support of extra Latin characters and adds multiple diacritics entry support for one character.
ISO/IEC 9995 consists of the following parts, under the general title Information technology — Keyboard
layouts for text and office systems:
⎯ Part 1 : General principles governing keyboard layouts
⎯ Part 2 : Alphanumeric section
⎯ Part 3 : Complementary layouts of the alphanumeric zone of the alphanumeric section
⎯ Part 4 : Numeric section
⎯ Part 5 : Editing and function section
⎯ Part 7 : Symbols used to represent functions
⎯ Part 8 : Allocation of letters to the keys of a numeric keypad
iv © ISO/IEC 2009 – All rights reserved

Introduction
lSO/IEC 9995 defines a framework for the layout of all alphanumeric and numeric keyboards across the
widest spectrum of today's and upcoming applications using keyboards. The functions to be performed by
keyboards are grouped into three categories that correspond to the main physical sections of the keyboard.
Application of lSO/IEC 9995 in the design of keyboards will provide the user with a unified, predictable user-
machine interface by dividing the keyboard into functional areas and sections and allocating functions to keys.
One of the major tasks of a universal-usage keyboard is to accommodate the larger sets of characters
required by the various applications for which keyboards are used today. This was achieved by permitting the
allocation of more than one graphic character or control function to each of the keys of a keyboard,
predominantly in the alphanumeric section.
ISO/IEC 9995 specifies the requirements for keyboard layouts and allocation of keycap imprints (including
letters, numerals, symbols, and other markings) on alphanumeric and numeric input devices for all types of
information and communication technology apparatus and systems including:
⎯ personal computers, workstations, computer terminals, visual display terminals (VDTs);
⎯ electronic typewriters and other machines with alphanumeric and numeric keyboards;
⎯ mobile computer systems including ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs), personal digital assistants
(PDAs) and multimedia devices with hardware keyboards (e.g. linear keyboards, foldable keyboards) or
virtual keyboards (e.g. touchscreens, projection keyboards);
⎯ electronic document scanners and multifunction devices incorporating alphanumeric and/or numeric
keyboards;
⎯ calculators, telephones and automated teller machines having alphanumeric and/or numeric
keypads/keyboards.
The primary layout within the alphanumeric zone is established in most countries by a national standard or by
national usage. Allocation guidelines are provided in lSO/IEC 9995-2. Complementary layouts are specified in
lSO/lEC 9995-3.
lSO/IEC 9995 specifies the allocation of functions (graphic characters and/or control functions) to keys. The
graphic characters and the control functions have been given common names intended to be familiar to the
users of a keyboard. In general, keyboards are not expected to generate coded control functions, but the
operation of a control function key can cause a number of coded control functions to appear in data
interchange to achieve the desired effect.
The effects of those keys that affect keyboard states are specified in other parts of lSO/IEC 9995.
© ISO/IEC 2009 – All rights reserved v

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 9995-1:2009(E)

Information technology — Keyboard layouts for text and office
systems —
Part 1:
General principles governing keyboard layouts
1 Scope
This part of lSO/IEC 9995 identifies the sections of the keyboard and specifies the general shape and relative
placement of the sections. Spacing of keys and physical characteristics are covered, as are the principles
governing the placement of characters and symbols on keys.
This part of ISO/IEC 9995 specifies a key numbering system which applies to all types of numeric,
alphanumeric and composite keyboards of information technology equipment (ITE).
This part of lSO/IEC 9995 specifies the principles governing the placement of characters and symbols on keys
used on all types of numeric, alphanumeric and composite keyboards of ITE. Although the keyboard defined
by lSO/IEC 9995 can be used for different languages, the specifications are written as applying to Latin
languages with a character path from left to right and a line progression from top to bottom.
This part of lSO/IEC 9995 defines characteristics related to interface 1 in Figure 1.
2 Conformance
2.1 Conformance with ISO/IEC 9995-1
Equipment is in conformance with this part of lSO/IEC 9995 if it meets the requirements of Clauses 5 to 9.
Depending on the intended purpose of the equipment, not all of the described sections and zones need to be
implemented.
2.2 General conformance requirement
A keyboard which claims conformance with lSO/IEC 9995 shall as a minimum conform to this part of
lSO/IEC 9995 and to all other parts which are relevant to that particular model of keyboard.
Conformance to lSO/IEC 9995-7 does not require conformance to any other part of lSO/IEC 9995.
Conformance to lSO/IEC 9995-8 does not require conformance to any other part of lSO/IEC 9995.
2.3 Claims of conformance
Any claim of conformance with lSO/IEC 9995 shall list the parts of lSO/IEC 9995 to which conformance is
claimed.
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3 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 9241-410, Ergonomics of human-system interaction — Part 410: Design criteria for physical input devices
4 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following
...


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INTERNATIONALE 9995-1
Troisième édition
2009-10-15
Technologies de l'information —
Disposition des claviers conçus pour la
bureautique —
Partie 1:
Principes généraux pour la disposition
des claviers
Information technology — Keyboard layouts for text and office
systems —
Part 1: General principles governing keyboard layouts

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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos .iv
Introduction.vi
1 Domaine d'application .1
2 Conformité.1
2.1 Conformité avec l‘ISO/CEI 9995-1.1
2.2 Prescription de conformité générale.1
2.3 Déclarations de conformité .1
3 Références normatives.2
4 Termes et définitions .2
5 Divisions du clavier.4
5.1 Division logique du clavier en groupes et niveaux.4
5.2 Division physique du clavier en modules et zones .5
6 Conditions requises .7
6.1 Emplacement des modules .7
6.2 Méthodes d'indication des affectations de touches .7
7 Système de numérotation d'emplacement de touches .7
7.1 Principe des grilles.7
7.2 Désignation de l’emplacement de touches.9
7.3 Emplacement de référence des rangées et colonnes .9
7.4 Prescriptions de numérotation d'emplacement de touches.10
8 Principes généraux d'attribution de noms de touches et de positionnement de symboles.10
8.1 Emplacement des groupes.10
8.2 Emplacement des niveaux au sein d'un groupe .10
8.2.1 Présentation des légendes — Trois niveaux sur le dessus d'une touche .11
8.2.2 Présentation des légendes, deux niveaux sur le dessus d'une touche, et niveau 3 sur la
face de la touche .11
8.3 Paires de lettres majuscule/minuscule .13
8.4 Taille minimale requise pour les symboles de dessus de touche .13
9 Agencement et distance entre les touches .13
9.1 Disposition des touches.13
9.2 Autres exigences.13
Annexe A (informative) Exemples de normes nationales.14
Bibliographie.15

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de la CEI participent au développement de Normes internationales par l'intermédiaire des comités techniques
créés par l'organisation concernée afin de s'occuper des domaines particuliers de l'activité technique. Les
comités techniques de l'ISO et de la CEI collaborent dans des domaines d'intérêt commun. D'autres
organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en liaison avec l'ISO et la CEI
participent également aux travaux. Dans le domaine des technologies de l'information, l'ISO et la CEI ont créé
un comité technique mixte, l'ISO/CEI JTC 1.
Les Normes internationales sont rédigées conformément aux règles données dans les Directives ISO/CEI,
Partie 2.
La tâche principale du comité technique mixte est d'élaborer les Normes internationales. Les projets de
Normes internationales adoptés par le comité technique mixte sont soumis aux organismes nationaux pour
vote. Leur publication comme Normes internationales requiert l'approbation de 75 % au moins des
organismes nationaux votants.
L'attention est appelée sur le fait que certains des éléments du présent document peuvent faire l'objet de
droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. L'ISO et la CEI ne sauraient être tenues pour
responsables de ne pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et averti de leur existence.
L'ISO/CEI 9995-1 a été élaborée par le comité technique mixte ISO/CEI JTC 1, Technologies de l’information,
sous-comité SC 35, Interfaces utilisateur.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition (ISO/CEI 9995-1:2006), qui a fait l'objet d'une
révision technique.
Les changements principaux de l’ensemble des parties de l’ISO/CEI 9995 sont les suivants:
⎯ Le module d'édition (Partie 5) et le module de fonctions (Partie 6) sont fusionnés dans un nouveau
module d'édition et de fonctions (Partie 5).
⎯ La nouvelle édition réduit le nombre de zones.
⎯ La nouvelle édition assouplit les règles de disposition des symboles du groupe 1, niveau 3 dans certaines
situations et ajoute un soutien plus précis pour les groupes multiples.
⎯ La Partie 3 ajoute le soutien de caractères latins supplémentaires et le soutien de la saisie de diacritiques
multiples pour un caractère.
L'ISO/CEI 9995 comprend les parties suivantes, présentées sous le titre général Technologies de
l'information — Disposition des claviers conçus pour la bureautique:
⎯ Partie 1: Principes généraux pour la disposition des claviers
⎯ Partie 2: Module alphanumérique
⎯ Partie 3: Dispositions complémentaires de la zone alphanumérique du module alphanumérique
⎯ Partie 4: Module numérique
⎯ Partie 5: Module d'édition et de fonctions
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⎯ Partie 7: Symboles employés pour la représentation de fonctions
⎯ Partie 8: Affectation de lettres aux touches d'un pavé numérique
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Introduction
L'ISO/CEI 9995 définit une structure pour la disposition de tous les claviers alphanumériques et numériques
parmi le plus vaste éventail d’applications actuelles et à venir utilisant des claviers. Les fonctions exécutées
par les claviers sont groupées en trois catégories qui correspondent aux principaux modules physiques du
clavier.
L'application de l'ISO/CEI 9995 dans la conception des claviers va fournir une interface utilisateur-machine
uniforme et prévisible en divisant le clavier en zones et modules, et en affectant des fonctions aux touches.
L'une des tâches principales d’un clavier à usage universel consiste à prendre en charge les jeux de
caractères plus élaborés requis par les diverses applications auxquelles sont destinés les claviers de nos
jours. On est parvenu à ce résultat en affectant plusieurs caractères graphiques ou fonctions de commande à
chacune des touches d'un clavier, principalement dans le module alphanumérique.
L'ISO/CEI 9995 spécifie les exigences requises pour la disposition des claviers et l’affectation de gravures sur
les touches (ce qui comprend des lettres, des chiffres, des symboles, et d’autres marques) pour les dispositifs
de saisie alphanumérique et numérique sur tout genre d’appareils et de systèmes des technologies de
l’information et de la communication, incluant:
⎯ les ordinateurs personnels, les stations de travail, les terminaux d’ordinateur, les terminaux à écran de
visualisation (TEV);
⎯ les machines à écrire électroniques et autres appareils dotés de claviers alphanumériques et
numériques;
⎯ les systèmes d’ordinateurs mobiles incluant les ordinateurs personnels ultra-mobiles (UMPC), les
assistants numériques personnels (PDA) et les dispositifs multimédias comportant des claviers matériels
(par exemple: claviers linéaires, claviers pliants) ou les claviers virtuels (par exemple: écrans tactiles,
claviers à projection);
⎯ les numériseurs de documents et les dispositifs multifonctionnels incorporant des claviers
alphanumériques ou numériques;
⎯ les calculatrices, téléphones et les guichets automatiques qui possèdent un pavé ou un clavier
alphanumériques ou numériques.
La disposition primaire au sein de la zone alphanumérique est établie dans la plupart des pays par une norme
nationale ou par l'usage national. L'ISO/CEI 9995-2 donne les lignes directrices d'affectation et
l'ISO/CEI 9995-3, les dispositions complémentaires.
L'ISO/CEI 9995 spécifie l'affectation des fonctions (caractères graphiques, fonctions de commande ou les
deux) aux touches. Des noms courants censés être familiers à l'utilisateur du clavier ont été attribués aux
caractères et fonctions. Les claviers ne génèrent généralement pas de fonctions de commande codées; mais
l'utilisation d'une touche de fonction de commande peut entraîner l'apparition de fonctions codées durant
l'échange de données, permettant ainsi d'obtenir le résultat escompté.
L'effet des touches qui affectent les états du clavier est précisé dans d'autres parties de l'ISO/CEI 9995.
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Technologies de l'information — Disposition des claviers
conçus pour la bureautique —
Partie 1:
Principes généraux pour la disposition des claviers
1 Domaine d'application
La présente partie de l'ISO/CEI 9995 identifie les modules du clavier et spécifie la forme générale ainsi que la
disposition relative des modules. Elle couvre l'espacement des touches et les caractéristiques physiques, car
ils constituent les principes régissant l'emplacement des caractères et des symboles sur les touches.
La présente partie de l'ISO/CEI 9995 définit en outre un système de numérotation des touches qui s'applique
à tous les types de claviers numériques, alphanumériques et composites des équipements informatiques.
La présente partie de l'ISO/CEI 9995 précise les principes régissant l'emplacement des caractères et des
symboles sur les touches de tous les types de claviers numériques, alphanumériques et composites des
équipements informatiques. Bien que le clavier défini par l'ISO/CEI 9995 puisse être utilisé pour différentes
langues, les spécifications s'appliquent aux langues latines écrites de gauche à droite, et de haut en bas.
La présente partie de l'ISO/CEI 9995 définit les caractéristiques associées à l'interface 1 de la Figure 1.
2 Conformité
2.1 Conformité avec l'ISO/CEI 9995-1
L'équipement est conforme à la présente partie de l'ISO/CEI 9995 s'il répond aux prescript
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