• DocumentCode
    3154668
  • Title

    A single-handed braille chord system for computer keyboard input

  • Author

    Fisher, David A. ; Bond, C. Ward

  • fYear
    1992
  • fDate
    1-5 Feb 1992
  • Firstpage
    200
  • Lastpage
    202
  • Abstract
    This invention is a system for input to computers using only one hand. It uses a single-handed chord system that is based on Braille and compatible with the BAT chordic keyboard. Use of the system provides the advantages of single-handed input; the speed, accuracy and repetitive strain injury protection of chordic keyboards; chords that are analagous to standard braille cells; and access to the full ASCII character set. The system should be beneficial to any computer user who wants efficient single-handed input, and especially those that are blind, have use of only one hand, or are concerned about repetitive strain injuries. It can be used for input to the Macintosh, to PC compatible computers or to Unix-based systems
  • Keywords
    handicapped aids; keyboards; BAT chordic keyboard; braille cells; computer keyboard input; single-handed braille chord system; single-handed input; Bonding; Capacitive sensors; Computer peripherals; Diseases; Injuries; Jamming; Keyboards; Mice; Modems; Protection;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Computing Applications to Assist Persons with Disabilities, 1992., Proceedings of the Johns Hopkins National Search for
  • Conference_Location
    Laurel, MD
  • Print_ISBN
    0-8186-2730-1
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/CAAPWD.1992.217417
  • Filename
    217417