Computer Keyboard offers multilingual operation.

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KONYIN Physical Multilingual Keyboard accommodates combined character-sets for multiple language groups on single keyboard layout using multi-function enabled keyboard driver. Unit is based on QWERTY layout with additional spaces for 26 alphabets and 21 combining diacritical marks from any combination of languages. Users do not have to switch keyboard layout from one language to another during regular typing.


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LANCOR Technologies Introduces World's First Multi-Function Enabled Single-Layout Multilingual Computer Keyboards

Boston, MA - Apr 22, 2005 (PRN): LANCOR Technologies, a division of Lagos Analysis Corporation today announced the release of its KONYIN Physical Multilingual Keyboard - The First Truly Complete Computer Keyboard designed to accommodate combined character-sets for Multiple Language Groups on a single keyboard layout using LANCOR Technologies multi-function enabled kbd driver. The new physical keyboard is based on the QWERTY layout with additional spaces for twenty-six (26) alphabets and twenty-one (21) combining diacritical marks from any combination of languages. The new multi-function enabled kbd driver technology is particularly appropriate for most countries with more than one Official Language, and Institutions that deals in multiple languages at the same time. The new kbd driver technology does away with the need to switch keyboard layouts from one language to another during regular typing. Most multilingual input devises in the market today use the virtual multi-layout keyboard approach which allows users to switch from one language layout to another in other to access character-sets for various languages. These virtual keyboard layouts cannot be considered as true multilingual input devices, because users can only input one or two language character-sets at a time; and users have to understand and remember multiple combination keystrokes and shortcuts during typing. These problems have been eliminated with the introduction of the first multi-function enabled single-layout multilingual physical keyboard from LANCOR Technologies. Simply put, KONYIN multilingual keyboard users do not have to switch keyboard layout to type in any language. The keyboard truly does not change how users type today, and does not use the "dead key" typing process. KONYIN Multilingual Keyboard, for Windows 2000 or above, models will be available for purchase beginning April 30, 2005, via the KONYIN website, www.konyin.com. Shipment of accepted orders is expected to start on May 15, 2005. (Macintosh version will be available in October 2005) Available: KONYIN United States Multilingual Keyboard, in addition to standard Latin alphabets, includes five (5) specific alphabets, fifteen (15) combining diacritical marks from English, Espanol, Hawai, other languages combined and three (3) currency symbols commonly used in commerce, clearly labeled on the keyboard. Available: KONYIN Africa (Niger-Congo) Multilingual Keyboard, in addition to standard Latin alphabets, includes twenty-six (26) specific alphabets and nineteen (19) combining diacritical marks from various African languages combined, clearly labeled on the keyboard, representing Official Languages of over forty (40) countries. Available: KONYIN Nigeria Multilingual Keyboard, in addition to standard Latin alphabets, includes fourteen (14) specific alphabets, thirteen (13) combining diacritical marks from Nigeria Official Languages combined (English, Edo, Efik, Fulani, Hausa, Kanuri ) and four (4) currency symbols commonly used in commerce, clearly labeled on the keyboard. In development: KONYIN Multilingual Keyboard for Latin America, European Union and Ghana. For more information please visit us at: www.konyin.com, or www.lancorltd.com About LANCOR
LANCOR designs and develop technology based solutions that tailor hardware, software, and other technology products and services to support existing business processes rather than forcing generic technology products on our clients. Our technology solutions incorporate tools and services that enable businesses to integrate their operations efficiently, and reduce costs through process efficacies and improved employee productivity. Our process reengineering packages are based on modular solutions that are highly adaptable, using service-oriented hardware and software architecture designs. For more information, contact:
Ade G Oyegbola
President & CEO
Lagos Analysis Corporation
P. O. Box 961144
Boston, MA 02196 USA
Phone: (339) 987 9249
Email: Oyegbola@Lancorltd.com
Website: www.lancorltd.com

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