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.