Text entry using a compact keypad with OSDS

ABSTRACT

This demo is about OSDS, a very powerful tool allowing computer users who cannot use a standard keyboard to replace that with a compact number-pad-like device, the so-called DualPad. The idea is to offer efficient text entry despite the smaller number of keys. The tool basically implements two input methods: One involving the selection of row and column of a character in a two-dimensional virtual keyboard and the other one using an ambiguous keyboard with dictionary-based disambiguation. A special focus is on its applicability to "real-world" use.

References

1. T. Felzer, I.S. MacKenzie, and S. Rinderknecht. DualScribe: A keyboard replacement for those with Friedreich's Ataxia and related diseases. In Proc. ICCHP 2012, pages 431--438, Springer Heidelberg, 2012.
2. T. Felzer, I.S. MacKenzie, and S. Rinderknecht. OnScreenDualScribe: A computer operation tool for users with a neuromuscular disease. In Proc. HCI International 2013, UAHCI/HCII 2013, Part I, LNCS 8009, pages 474--483. Springer Heidelberg, 2013.
3. T. Felzer, I.S. MacKenzie, and S. Rinderknecht. Applying small-keyboard computer control to the real world. In Proc. ICCHP 2014, Springer Heidelberg (in press), 2014.
4. T. Felzer and S. Rinderknecht. Using a game controller for text entry to address abilities and disabilities specific to persons with neuromuscular diseases. In Proc. ASSETS 2011, pages 299--300, ACM Press, 2011.
5. I.S. MacKenzie and T. Felzer. SAK: Scanning Ambiguous Keyboard for efficient one-key text entry. ACM Trans. Comp.-Human Int., 17(3):11:1--39, 2010.

Index Terms

• Human-centered computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)

    • Interaction devices

      • Touch screens

• Social and professional topics

  • Professional topics

    • Computing profession

      • Assistive technologies

  • User characteristics

    • People with disabilities