Frequently Asked Questions
What is the orbiTouch Keyless Keyboard?
The orbiTouch is a patented computer
keyboard and mouse that requires no finger or wrist motion to operate. It was
developed for people who do not have the finger or hand dexterity to use a regular
keyboard or mouse.
How does the orbiTouch type?
The two domes slide to type a character. Each dome
slides in one of 8 directions (forward, backward, left, right, and into the corner
positions). Each dome has to slide into one of its eight positions to type a character.
To type the letter ‘a’ for example, both domes would slide to the left.
Who is the orbiTouch designed for?
Anyone who has hand or finger issues that
keep them from using a regular keyboard and mouse. It’s all about accessibility
and if you have an issue with your fingers or hands, it may be the best alternative
for you to keep typing. The orbiTouch was specifically designed for people who
have little or no use of their fingers or hands. It is used by people who have arm
or hand prostheses, limited hand and finger use due to injury, arthritis, carpal
tunnel syndrome, spinal injury, burn, stroke, cerebral palsy and many other physical
conditions. It is also being successfully used by people who are visually impaired,
blind, have autism, or have traumatic brain injury.
What are the ergonomic benefits of the orbiTouch keyless keyboard?
The orbiTouch
eliminates finger and wrist motion. People with repetitive stress injuries like carpal
tunnel syndrome find using the orbiTouch much more comfortable than using a
regular keyboard. The orbiTouch dome size and shape also helps keep your hands
comfortable while using it. And finally, the force required to move the dome, and
the distance it moves, has been researched to provide optimum comfort while
maintaining optimal typing speed. The force required to move the domes can be
changed at the factory to accommodate anyone’s special needs.
What types of disabilities does the orbiTouch accommodate?
People who
have an arm or hand prostheses, limited hand and finger use due to injury, arthritis,
carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal injury, burn, stroke, cerebral palsy and many other
physical conditions. It is also successfully used by people who are visually
impaired, blind, have autism, or have traumatic brain injury have all successfully
used the orbiTouch.
What type of research has been done and is available on the orbiTouch?
A complete
doctoral dissertation was completed on the orbiTouch, several research papers on
dome force, dome motion, character layout around the rings, typing performance,
learning curve and many more. A library of the research papers and other related
research papers can be found on our website www.orbitouch.com.
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