Timeline of a keyboard

By hoppyhopman

  • First Patented Machine

    First Patented Machine
    Henry Mill patents the first typing machine in London, though it was never manufactured

  • Typewriter for the blind

    Typewriter for the blind
    Pellegrino Turri invents a typing machine for the blind, introducing the concept of carbon copies

  • First practical typewriter is Patented

    First practical typewriter is Patented
    Christopher Latham Sholes patents the first practical typewriter, which later becomes the Remington typewriter

  • The Remington Company begins mass marketing typewriters

    The Remington Company begins mass marketing typewriters
    The Remington Company begins mass marketing typewriters.

  • The Dvorak Simplified Keyboard is patented

    The Dvorak Simplified Keyboard is patented
    The Dvorak Simplified Keyboard layout is patented, offering an alternative to the QWERTY layout.

  • Selectric typewriter was introduced

    Selectric typewriter was introduced
    Introduces the idea of typing balls, which eliminated typing jams.

  • First Computer Keyboard

    First Computer Keyboard
    The first computer keyboard is developed for the MIT Whirlwind computer.

  • Mechanical Keyboards Introduced

    Mechanical Keyboards Introduced
    The introduction of mechanical keyboards, which become popular for their durability and tactile feedback.

  • Rise of Membrane Keyboards

    Rise of Membrane Keyboards
    The rise of membrane keyboards, which are quieter and cheaper to produce.

  • Wireless Keyboards

    Wireless Keyboards
    Wireless keyboards provided more flexibility and convenience.

  • Mechanical Keyboard Resurface

    Mechanical Keyboard Resurface
    The resurgence of mechanical keyboards, especially among gamers and typists.