Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2006
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| author | Mekelburg, Alexander (Alexander Mark) |
| author2 | Stephen S. Intille. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/329562022-01-13T07:54:36Z Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices Mekelburg, Alexander (Alexander Mark) Stephen S. Intille. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 22-24). The usefulness of modem portable computational devices such as cellular phones and portable digital assistants (PDAs) is currently limited by the lack of an effective method for text entry. The currently available input options (such as the 12-key phone pad and PDA touch screens) are a quarter to a third of the speed of the standard desktop QWERTY keyboards. Therefore, it is slow and frustrating for people to use these systems for any significant text input, such as writing emails, taking notes in a meeting, or writing down thoughts while on-the-go. The proposed solution is a one-handed, hand-held, wireless, portable keyboard that would allow the mobile device user to achieve speeds closer to the desktop standard while performing text-entry tasks. Previously developed handheld input devices employ unfamiliar typing systems, are too large, or are not ergonomically comfortable, which may be the reasons they have not been widely adopted by the public. The device described in this paper is small enough to store in one's pocket, is inconspicuous during use, and is adjustable so that the keys reach the fingers in their natural curved position. One interface point allows each finger to control multiple buttons thereby preventing the fingers from, needing to move into uncomfortable positions. (cont.) These features were incorporated into a prototype that proves the feasibility of a compact and comfortable hand-held keyboard. The device also has potential as an ergonomic replacement to the standard desktop keyboard. Unlike traditional keyboards it allows the typist to be relaxed and mobile eliminating some risk factors for repetitive strain injury. by Alexander Mekelburg. S.B. 2006-05-15T20:41:48Z 2006-05-15T20:41:48Z 2005 2005 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32956 62786190 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 25 leaves 2018971 bytes 2017297 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Mechanical Engineering. Mekelburg, Alexander (Alexander Mark) Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices |
| title | Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices |
| title_full | Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices |
| title_fullStr | Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices |
| title_short | Ergonomic, adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices |
| title_sort | ergonomic adaptable keyboard for fast data entry on mobile computing devices |
| topic | Mechanical Engineering. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32956 |
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