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12/04/2001 Archived Entry: "4-Dec-2001 -- Virtual Keyboard Replicates Real Typing"

Virtual Keyboard Replicates Real Typing -- "Senseboard Technologies, based in Stockholm, Sweden, says its Virtual Keyboard uses sensor technology and artificial intelligence to let users work on any surface as if it were a keyboard."

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> "It works like a regular keyboard in every way," Farhoudi told TechExtreme.

Ok - I haven't used it, but COME ON! I have two points:
1. How many people do you know who can type without EVER looking at the keys...without keys, you don't get to look to see where to put your fingers.
2. Also, there's no feedback. You don't know you've pressed a key until the (wrong or right) character shows up on the screen. I see this as extremely inefficient.

I do think it's a cool idea, but I imagine it's more trouble to use than it's worth.

Posted by Brad Lauster @ 12/07/2001 09:17 PM EST

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