Return to the archive index

Re: Homebrew keyboard interface

From:
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 1998 18:47:32 EST

I've actually tried this test by placing several different types of keyboard
under my clothing.  The best configuration is wear a t-shirt that has been
modified with a velcro patch to attach the "keypad" to.  Then wear another
shirt over this that is about the same thickness as a t-shirt.  (actually Silk
shirts work best!).

The real key is the "keys"!  :-)  I have found that the most readily
identifiable keys to press "blindly" are the ones and type found on a typical
Universal TV remove...you know the kind with raised rubber buttons with raised
symbols for various functions. How many of you look at the remote when you
surf your TV or VCR?   

This idea seems very feasiable and very very unobtrusive.  To make it most
comfortable you need "thin" keypads. I think no more than 1/2" edge to edge.
Whereas most mini-programable keypads are about 3/4" to 1" thick! 
 Any ideas?

Previous Message in Thread | Next Message in Thread

From Wear-Hard Mailing list Archive (WH)
Maintained by R. Paul McCarty

Archive created with babymail