Adapt OrbiTouch to mobile input system
The OrbiTouch input system features a two-joystick configuration which is chorded to input the full array of characters of a standard keyboard. It was designed initially for those with repetitive stress injuries to regain the ability to type with minimal movement in their hands and wrists.
The benefit of adapting the input system to mobile devices is the conservation of space. a pair of thumbpads similar to the IBM Trackpoint technology with surrounding indentations possibly no larger than 2cm across would be a more than ample complement (or replacement) to the 12-key number pad, and just as versatile as a QWERTY input. Indicators can either be placed right on the case of the device, or on a heads-up overlay on the display.
The benefit of adapting the input system to mobile devices is the conservation of space. a pair of thumbpads similar to the IBM Trackpoint technology with surrounding indentations possibly no larger than 2cm across would be a more than ample complement (or replacement) to the 12-key number pad, and just as versatile as a QWERTY input. Indicators can either be placed right on the case of the device, or on a heads-up overlay on the display.
posted by dorian taylor at 11:17 a.m.
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