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Show HN: A 2-row, 16-key keyboard designed for smartphones

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83 points QWERTYmini | 2 comments | 10 Dec 25 17:49 UTC | HN request time: 0.474s | source

Mobile keyboards today are almost entirely based on the 26-key, 3-row QWERTY layout. Here’s a new 2-row, 16-key alternative designed specifically for smartphones.
1. thebeardisred ◴[10 Dec 25 21:59 UTC] No.46224486[source]▶
I noticed "International patent (PCT/KR2025/099177), International Publication "

Are you truly seeking a software patent for this? If so what is the plan for leveraging ownership over the patent?

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2. QWERTYmini ◴[12 Dec 25 22:54 UTC] No.46250043[source]▶
Good question. I’m not entirely sure about its value yet. It was done to continue development without legal uncertainty, and it’s mainly a defensive measure.