Tuesday, March 12, 2002
Virtual Keyboard
Posted by Tycho Morgan in "HARDWARE" @ 05:43 PM
http://www.vkb.co.il/
Shay Leibovitz has sent us an email concerning the development of a new virtual keyboard technology that is in development. This keyboard will project a keyboard on to virtually any surface, and allow you to have (at least in theory) a much more portable full sized typing solution. This seems to be a big leap forward and while I eagerly await this solution, I think the device that I read about from Comdex that sensed your finger movements and allowed you a virtual typing experience without the need for a surface, might be a little more suited to people like me who can't always find a way to get to a flat surface.
"VKB has developed a highly efficient method for projecting an optical image of a keyboard onto a surface. In addition, VKB has developed a detection method through several proprietary developments for the accurate and reliable detection of user interaction, such as typing or cursor control functions (e.g. mouse or touch-pad controls). VKB has resolved all the technological hurdles required to make a practical virtual interface. Include minimizing the power consumption, minimal component size, simple processing, high accuracy and ease of use. VKB has filed numerous patents on its core technology and related applications."
Shay Leibovitz has sent us an email concerning the development of a new virtual keyboard technology that is in development. This keyboard will project a keyboard on to virtually any surface, and allow you to have (at least in theory) a much more portable full sized typing solution. This seems to be a big leap forward and while I eagerly await this solution, I think the device that I read about from Comdex that sensed your finger movements and allowed you a virtual typing experience without the need for a surface, might be a little more suited to people like me who can't always find a way to get to a flat surface.
"VKB has developed a highly efficient method for projecting an optical image of a keyboard onto a surface. In addition, VKB has developed a detection method through several proprietary developments for the accurate and reliable detection of user interaction, such as typing or cursor control functions (e.g. mouse or touch-pad controls). VKB has resolved all the technological hurdles required to make a practical virtual interface. Include minimizing the power consumption, minimal component size, simple processing, high accuracy and ease of use. VKB has filed numerous patents on its core technology and related applications."
