Title :
A method of key input with two mice
Author :
Nakamura, Satoshi ; Tsukamoto, Masahiko ; Nishio, Shojiro
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Syst. Eng., Osaka Univ., Japan
Abstract :
Recently, due to remarkable advancements in computer technology, small mobile computers such as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and palmtop computers are being developed. In the near future, it is feasible that wearable computers will become commonplace. Up until now, some text input systems for wearable computers have been proposed. However, these systems, depending on the situation, have many problems like low speed input and restrictions on usage. In this paper, we propose a text input method for wearable computing environments utilizing two trackballs based on our previous proposal, entitled "DoubleMouse". This method supports the wearable property that it can be utilized anytime and anyplace. In addition, based on the movement direction of the two mice this method can rapidly select a user\´s desired input symbols into the computer, thusly mimicking a keyboard. Further, this method supports a "blind" input mode that allows input without displaying additional components on the screen. We also show how the developed system is useful in practical operations based on our experiments
Keywords :
keyboards; mouse controllers (computers); notebook computers; DoubleMouse; key input method; mice; palmtop computers; personal digital assistants; small mobile computers; text input method; trackballs; wearable computing environments; Information systems; Keyboards; Mice; Mobile computing; Personal digital assistants; Proposals; Prototypes; Systems engineering and theory; Wearable computers; Wireless networks;
Conference_Titel :
Wearable Computers, 2001. Proceedings. Fifth International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Zurich
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1318-2
DOI :
10.1109/ISWC.2001.962091