# Gesture-Controlled Touchpads The 'Moky' Keyboard Uses Laser Sensors to Create a Visual Touchpad By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gesturecontrolled-touchpads References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/05/moky-indiegogo/?ncid=rss) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/moky-invisible-touchpad-keyboard) A Korean technology firm is currently raising money for its new line of [gesture-controlled touchpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software), which would eliminate the need for consumers to use a separate mouse and touchpad when operating their computers. The 'Moky' is essentially a [rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuphy-node75) that has an invisible touchpad built directly into the keys. The state-of-the-art design allows users to make gesture-controlled demands directly over where they are typing. The visual touchpad field is created through the use of [Infrared laser sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackpad), which are able to sense where your fingers and moving and then translate those movements into navigation signals. The gesture-controlled touchpad is just a prototype for now, but it could prove to be a revolutionary invention for those who suffer from injuries caused by using a traditional keyboard and mouse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gesture-controlled Touchpads:** The 'Moky' keyboard utilizes gesture-control technology to create a touchpad directly on the keys, eliminating the need for a separate mouse and touchpad. - **Invisible Touchpad Design:** The 'Moky' keyboard's built-in touchpad is invisible, integrating seamlessly into the keys and providing a visually appealing user experience. - **Infrared Laser Sensors:** The 'Moky' keyboard utilizes infrared laser sensors to detect finger movements and translate them into navigation signals, opening up possibilities for precise and intuitive control. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can explore opportunities to integrate gesture-controlled touchpad technology into their keyboards, creating a new user experience. - **Ergonomic Products:** Ergonomic product manufacturers can capitalize on the 'Moky' keyboard's potential impact on reducing injuries caused by traditional keyboards and mice. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from incorporating invisible touchpad designs into their devices, enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Touch Panel Space-Saving Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/am-compact-touch.md) - [Sleek Tablet Productivity Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokibo-fusion-keyboard-2.md) - [Multitouch OLED Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-keyboard.md) - [Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-tongueoperated-trackpad.md) - [All-in-One Touchpad Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-touchpad.md) - [Tongue-Controlled Digital Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-interfaces.md) - [Unified Input Mouse Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-mouse.md)