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News Release from: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 July 2006
Symbols to standardise computer concepts
New symbols for equipment in the computer area aim to provide the same easy recognition that operates instantly for traffic signs.
IEC Subcommittee 3C is developing new symbols for equipment in the computer area Soon, the same easy recognition that operates instantly for traffic signs will be accessible for understanding computer equipment
Symbols being developed include icons to denote a: computer network, hard disk, telephone line and mouse, and keyboard concepts such as number lock, capital lock, scroll lock etc.
The IEC created subcommittee 3C (Graphical symbols for use on equipment) in 1969.
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