Cordless Keyboard

The cordless keyboard is meant to provide convenience, aesthetics, and functionality to your work space. The cordless keyboard works much like a remote control. When keys on the cordless keyboard are pushed, a signal is sent to the receiver, the computer then processes the signal and inputs the keystroke. This article will describe how the cordless keyboard works and the different wireless configurations used for the cordless keyboard.

Cordless Keyboard Components

Although the cordless keyboard may come in many different shapes and sizes, there are essentially two parts that make up a cordless keyboard. First, there is the keyboard itself. There are many different kinds of keyboards available. Some cordless keyboard configurations offer extra keys used for functionality. The cordless keyboard runs on batteries for power. The second component of the cordless keyboard is the receiver. Receivers receive signals from the keyboard and send these signals into the computer for processing. The cordless keyboard receiver is usually connected to the computer through USB (universal serial bus) connection.

Cordless Keyboard Configurations

There are three different kinds of cordless keyboard configurations. The first and most commonly used configuration is RF or radio frequency. This is the same technology used in remote controlled toys. In this configuration, the cordless keyboard signal is sent through radio waves and can normally reach distances of two meters. Another, less commonly used setup, is the infrared cordless keyboard. Signals here are transfered through infrared signals similar to those found on television remote controls. The third cordless keyboard configuration makes use of Bluetooth technology. This also makes use of RF signals, but Bluetooth signals can reach up to ten meters - much further than conventional RF signals.