| RL Labs' World's Smallest KeyBoard |
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| Friday, 25 November 2005 | |
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The UniTap is up to 16 times smaller than regular a keyboard but requires no special learning. Having said that, those with large hands need not apply. It also offers full computer keyboard functionality, has a flexible design (useful for travelling), and can be integrated into different devices. Thanks to the use of existing keys and switches technologies, the cost is also comparable to regular keypads. Mobile Internet and messaging are considered to be the engine of the next generation of mobile devices. New smart telephones will provide full pocket computer functionality. They will allow you to browse the Internet, send and receive e-mail and SMS, and handle personal data and information. Thus, they will provide all services to mobile users. However, one of the most important issues that could slow down or even prevent such devices from being widely used is the awkward user interface for text input.
As soon as SMS became popular, traditional 12-button multi-tapping for alphanumeric input was considered to be a major drawback. Many companies explored different approaches to solve this problem. Some of the solutions are based on predictive input using existing 12-button alphabet legend (Tegic Communications, Motorola, Zi); some others are based on voice recognition. These solutions are helpful, but still limited in practical use. Using a common keyboard has always been considered to be the most efficient way of alphanumeric input. Therefore, some manufacturers of mobile devices have embedded compact keyboards into their devices (BlackBerry, Handspring). Other manufacturers designed electronic keyboard add-ons (Ericsson, Alcatel). Such keyboards provide a simple and familiar interface, but they are small. Because of the size the keys on these keyboards are difficult to press without pressing adjacent keys. Advanced passive chorded keyboards (DigitWireless, Intel) increase usability of a compact keyboard, but they are far form being ideal, because they have a non-uniform, unfamiliar layered interface and they still do not have an optimal size. Thus, a technology that would preserve ergonomics of a full-size conventional computer keyboard, but allow for its use in small mobile devices, is still demanded. UniTap claims to be the right technology to satisfy this demand, since it allows a full Latin alphabet keyboard in about one square inch only (other layouts are also possible). Numbers, letters, symbols and other functions are available by a single finger stroke. Features:
Ergonomic. Ergonomics of conventional computer keyboard. Uniform design, fast input. Intuitive. No difference from operating with regular computer keyboard. No special learning is required. Functional. Full computer keyboard functionality. Flexible design. Easy integration into different devices. Low cost. Using existing keys and switches technologies. The cost is comparable to the cost of regular keypads. Area of Applications: The UniTap technology in its various implementations can provide compact and efficient alphanumeric input in many areas and applications. Among them Mobile devices
Smart watches Toys and portable gaming equipment
Smart card processing devices
Price Range: $50 |
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| Last Updated ( Friday, 25 November 2005 ) |
RL Labs' keyborad is the World's smallest Computer KeyBoard available in the market which can be used for your computers or mobile phones.. This keyboard is one of the possible implementations of a full QWERTY keyboard based on the UniTap technology, which allows to enter any symbol by a single tap at the labeled area. It has square design of contact areas. The measurements of the active area of this keyboard are: 69x37 mm . 
Miniature. Up to 16 times smaller than regular keyboard. Ideal solution for mobile mini keyboards.
Smart phones (cellular, wireless, desktop) 
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