KOSH [Kommunity Orientated Software Hardware]

Weekly Summary

Week:  4th March, 1999

Number: 011

Mailing List: kosh-hardware-o

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a)

Subject: Alternate User Input Devices

Summary of Debate:  Several one-handed keyboard devices were
                    mentioned.  These included the Octima keyboard
                    and the Microwriter Agenda organizer.  In addition
                    the dual shock controller for the sony playstaion
                    was mentioned.  It was speculated that this
                    controller could be used to control virtual
                    fingers typing on a keyboard displayed on the
                    screen.  In the addition the vibration effect
                    could be used to aid visually impaired users.