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An enhanced standard computer keyboard system for single-finger and typing-stick typing
1Department of Educational Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208.
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
|January 1, 1988
Summary
A new keyboard system, designed for single-finger typists, significantly boosts data entry speed by over 50%. This innovation offers potential for improved computer accessibility for individuals with hand impairments.
Area of Science:
- Assistive Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Rehabilitation Engineering
Background:
- Traditional keyboards present challenges for individuals with hand impairments.
- Efficient data entry is crucial for computer accessibility and productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an inexpensive, prototype keyboard system for single-finger and typing-stick typists.
- To evaluate the system's impact on data entry rates.
Main Methods:
- Utilized off-the-shelf hardware and software components.
- Designed a specialized keyboard interface for alternative input methods.
Main Results:
- The prototype system demonstrated a data entry rate increase of 50% or more.
- The system proved to be an inexpensive solution for enhanced data input.
Conclusions:
- The developed keyboard system effectively accelerates data entry for specific user groups.
- The underlying principles can inform the design of future assistive technologies for computer users with diverse physical limitations.