SIST EN 60948:1997

Numeric keyboard for home electronic systems

Applies to all kinds of equipment with numeric input used in homes. Specifies the layout of numerical keyboards with three rows of three keys each plus a fourth row with at least one key. Note: -For the price of this publication, please consult the ISO/IEC price-code list.

Numerische Tastatur für Heim-Elektronik-Systeme (HES)

Clavier numérique pour systèmes électroniques domestiques (SED)

S'applique à tous les modèles de matériel à entrée numérique employés à domicile. Spécifie la disposition (position nominale relative) des claviers numériques à trois rangées de trois touches chacune, avec une quatrième rangée comportant au moins une touche. Note - Pour le prix de cette publication, veuillez consulter la liste du code-prix ISO/CEI.

Numeric keyboard for home electronic systems (IEC 948:1988)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-1997
• ICS: 35.160 - Microprocessor systems
• ICS: 97.120 - Automatic controls for household use
• Technical Committee: KIN - Mains communicating systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Aug-1997
• Due Date: 01-Aug-1997
• Completion Date: 01-Aug-1997
• Mandate: BC-IT-68A - BC-IT-68A
• Ref Project: EN 60948:1990 - Numeric keyboard for home electronic systems (HES)

Overview

SIST EN 60948:1997 is a European standard published by CLC that specifies the layout requirements for numeric keyboards used in home electronic systems (HES). Applicable to all types of equipment featuring numeric input for household applications, this standard ensures consistency, ergonomics, and functionality in the design of home numeric keypads. The standard mandates a layout comprising three rows of three keys each, complemented by a fourth row with at least one additional key, optimizing usability for residential electronic devices.

Key Topics

• Numeric Keyboard Layout: The standard defines a precise matrix with three rows and three columns of keys, plus an extra fourth row, which collectively accommodate numeric input and essential function keys.
• Home Electronics Focus: Tailored for home electronic systems (HES), the standard supports devices like remote controls, smart appliances, and automated home controls that require numeric interaction.
• Ergonomic Design: By specifying the arrangement of keys, the standard enhances comfort, efficiency, and user experience during numeric data entry.
• Interoperability: Uniform key layout facilitates compatibility across various home electronics equipment, simplifying user adaptation and reducing input errors.
• Standard Compliance: Encourages manufacturers to adhere to a recognized framework, promoting safety and quality assurance in household numeric input devices.

Applications

SIST EN 60948:1997 is widely relevant for the design and production of household equipment requiring numeric input. Typical applications include:

• Remote Controls: Televisions, set-top boxes, and home entertainment systems benefit from standardized numeric keypads for channel selection and input.
• Home Automation Devices: Numeric keypads for lighting control, thermostats, security systems, and other automated household functions.
• Appliance Interfaces: Washing machines, microwave ovens, and other appliances utilize numeric input for timer settings, program selection, and user commands.
• Smart Home Systems: Interfaces that integrate multiple devices and require reliable, user-friendly numeric data entry.
• Consumer Electronics: Any residential electronic device requiring numerical interaction gains from adopting the specified layout to ensure user familiarity and ease.

Related Standards

When implementing SIST EN 60948:1997, consideration of related standards enhances compliance and device interoperability:

• IEC 948:1988: The international equivalent from which EN 60948 is derived, providing a foundational framework for numeric keyboards in home electronics.
• ISO/IEC Price-Code List: Reference for publication pricing and acquisition; important for manufacturers and organizations acquiring the standard.
• Microprocessor System Standards (ICS 35.160): Standards related to microprocessor systems that often integrate numeric keyboards.
• Automatic Control Systems for Household Use (ICS 97.120): Standards covering automatic controls, often working in conjunction with numeric input methods.

Adhering to SIST EN 60948:1997 ensures that numeric keyboards in home electronic systems meet ergonomic, functional, and interoperability requirements, resulting in improved user satisfaction and device consistency across the consumer electronics market.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-avgust-1997
Numeric keyboard for home electronic systems (IEC 948:1988)
Numeric keyboard for home electronic systems
Numerische Tastatur für Heim-Elektronik-Systeme (HES)
Clavier numérique pour systèmes électroniques domestiques (SED)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60948:1990
ICS:
35.160 Mikroprocesorski sistemi Microprocessor systems
97.120 Avtomatske krmilne naprave Automatic controls for
za dom household use
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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