Title :
A method of measuring finger pressure during keyboard data entry
Author :
Bolduc, A. ; Beauregard, G.L. ; LaCourse, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Hampshire Univ., Durham, NH, USA
Abstract :
Utilizing force sensing resistor technology, an initial system has been devised that measures applied finger pressure during keyboard data entry without impairing the normal accessibility of the keys. The system has been developed to support a more quantified study of the various ergonomic issues associated with occupations requiring considerable data entry by keyboard. The system is designed to operate within the same computer system used for data entry, so that ultimately it will serve as an active feedback device for the data entry operator. An overview of both the hardware and software aspects of the system is presented together with some initial results, and a discussion of future goals is presented
Keywords :
computerised instrumentation; electric sensing devices; ergonomics; keyboards; pressure measurement; pressure sensors; user interfaces; active feedback; data acquisition; ergonomics; finger pressure; force sensing resistor; interface; keyboard data entry; pressure measurement; Circuits; Electric variables measurement; Ergonomics; Fingers; Force measurement; Force sensors; Keyboards; Pressure measurement; Resistors; Surface resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 1992. IMTC '92., 9th IEEE
Conference_Location :
Metropolitan, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0640-6
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.1992.245177
