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On [[Earth]], they were initially used in the [[20th century|20th]] and [[21st century|21st centuries]] with early computer technology, and based on the [[typewriter]]. |
On [[Earth]], they were initially used in the [[20th century|20th]] and [[21st century|21st centuries]] with early computer technology, and based on the [[typewriter]]. |
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− | When [[Montgomery Scott]] and Dr. [[Leonard McCoy|McCoy]] visited [[Plexicorp]] after [[traveling back in time|time travel] |
+ | When [[Montgomery Scott]] and Dr. [[Leonard McCoy|McCoy]] visited [[Plexicorp]] after [[traveling back in time|time travel]], Scotty didn't realize that the computers of [[1986]] still used keyboards to enter information, and tried to access a voice interface. When Dr. [[Nichols (Doctor)|Nichols]] told him to use the keyboard, Scotty noted "''Keyboard... how quaint...''" and quickly typed up the molecular formula for [[transparent aluminum]]. ({{film|4}}) |
{{bginfo|Based on how quickly Scotty could type, this implies he had some sort of former experience with the "quaint" technology.}} |
{{bginfo|Based on how quickly Scotty could type, this implies he had some sort of former experience with the "quaint" technology.}} |
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+ | Another time travel encounter with this technology occurred when [[Chakotay]] and [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] had to navigate their way through [[Henry Starling]]s computer in [[1996]]. Janeway "pecked" at the keys (pressing one key at a time, slowly, as opposed to typing with most fingers rapidly) as she said that she didn't take the "[[Turn-of-the-Millennium Technology]]" class at [[Starfleet Academy|the Academy]]. ({{VOY|Future's End}}) |
During the [[22nd century]], a different form of the keyboard was used on most [[Earth]] [[Starfleet]] ships, such as [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']]. A keyboard of this type was in front of the computer monitor in each officer's [[quarters]]. ({{ENT|The Seventh}}) |
During the [[22nd century]], a different form of the keyboard was used on most [[Earth]] [[Starfleet]] ships, such as [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']]. A keyboard of this type was in front of the computer monitor in each officer's [[quarters]]. ({{ENT|The Seventh}}) |
Revision as of 19:46, 23 September 2015
A keyboard was a data entry device with a number of letters and/or numbers on it used in conjunction with a computer.
On Earth, they were initially used in the 20th and 21st centuries with early computer technology, and based on the typewriter.
When Montgomery Scott and Dr. McCoy visited Plexicorp after time travel, Scotty didn't realize that the computers of 1986 still used keyboards to enter information, and tried to access a voice interface. When Dr. Nichols told him to use the keyboard, Scotty noted "Keyboard... how quaint..." and quickly typed up the molecular formula for transparent aluminum. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
Another time travel encounter with this technology occurred when Chakotay and Captain Kathryn Janeway had to navigate their way through Henry Starlings computer in 1996. Janeway "pecked" at the keys (pressing one key at a time, slowly, as opposed to typing with most fingers rapidly) as she said that she didn't take the "Turn-of-the-Millennium Technology" class at the Academy. (VOY: "Future's End")
During the 22nd century, a different form of the keyboard was used on most Earth Starfleet ships, such as Enterprise. A keyboard of this type was in front of the computer monitor in each officer's quarters. (ENT: "The Seventh")
By the 24th century, traditional keyboard interfaces had been replaced with LCARS touch-sensitive controls that could be altered to individual taste. Traditionally kept in a panel style, Ezri Dax had an keyboard-style LCARS panel computer in her quarters that she used occasionally, such as when she researched the personnel files of Hector Ilario and Greta Vanderweg. (DS9: "Field of Fire")