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Type & Surf With Your Head

Actbrise Touchless Keyboard

— November 3, 2007 — Unique
The touchless keyboard is ideal for the physically handicapped, stiff-jointed or temporarily injured typist. The Actbrise allows users to type and surf with their heads, the device having the capability to read and decode the different motions into actions.

"By shifting your head in different directions, you enter text via the touchless keyboard and it also through these movements that you can move the mouse pointer as well, switching between documents and navigating through the world wide web," HT Lounge said. "I'm not 100% positive how the system works, but it certainly seems interesting. You might end up with a big of a headache, I'd imagine, after bobbing around for an extended session though."

The touchless keyboard is exactly what I need right now. With my arm in a sling (thanks to a Halloween rotator cuff injury), I'm filled with appreciation for having a body that functions normally. It could just be my current state, but this invention looks like it has the potential to be a revolutionary tool to engage thousands of disabled people with computers.

Sort of reminds me of Eye Passwords...
Trend Themes
1. Touchless Keyboards - The touchless keyboard offers a revolutionary way for physically handicapped individuals to type and surf the internet with their heads.
2. Assistive Technology - The Actbrise touchless keyboard highlights the potential for innovative assistive technology to empower disabled individuals in using computers.
3. Gesture Recognition - The touchless keyboard utilizes gesture recognition technology to decode head movements into typing actions and mouse control, paving the way for new applications in human-computer interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore the integration of touchless keyboards as a part of assistive technology solutions for physically disabled patients.
2. Technology - The technology industry can capitalize on the development of gesture recognition systems like the Actbrise touchless keyboard to enhance human-computer interaction in various domains.
3. Accessibility - The accessibility industry can leverage touchless keyboards and similar innovations to create inclusive digital experiences for individuals with physical disabilities.
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