a computer keyboard provides for one or more of processing , interfacing , input / output control with respect to the computer and / or one or more devices coupled to the keyboard , and / or for control of one or more devices coupled to the keyboard . the keyboard comprises at least one processor , and may also include one or more busses and / or other devices , that , individually in cooperation , perform such functions . in one embodiment , the processor receives telephony signals from the computer and provides telephony signals to the computer , performing the processing necessary to support telephony functions such as conversion of audio signals . audio signals from computer sound cards and other audio signal sources may be mixed with telephony signals in keyboards according to the invention . displays and associated input devices incorporated by the keyboard are provided to control telephony and other keyboard processor functions .