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
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