An enhanced standard computer keyboard system for single-finger and typing-stick typing.
A prototype keyboard system was developed, using off-the-shelf hardware and software, as an inexpensive keyboard-based system to facilitate data entry for single-finger and typing-stick typists. Evaluation established that the system can increase entry rate by 50 percent or more. The underlying concepts may provide a basis for developing other configurations that accelerate and simplify computer keyboard use for persons with a variety of hand impairments.
Chubon
R A
RA
Department of Educational Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208.
Hester
M R
MR
D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003199:Computer Systems; D004867:Equipment Design; D005385:Fingers / Q000502:physiology; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D012656:Self-Help Devices