Title :
Square: 3x3 keypad mapped to geometric elements of a square
Author :
Yoon, Youngwoo ; Lee, Geehyuk
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Inf. & Commun. Univ., Daejeon
fDate :
8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We introduce Square, a text entry device in the form of a small square button. Conceptually, it is equivalent to a 3times3 keypad since the nine geometric elements of a square - four vertices, four edges, and a face - play the part of the nine keys of a 3times3 keypad. Being small and simple, Square can allow more freedom to the design of a mobile device. In addition, it is better for blind typing than a keypad due to the distinct tactile properties of the different elements of a square button.
Keywords :
haptic interfaces; keyboards; 3x3 keypad mapped; geometric elements; mobile device; square; square button; tactile properties; text entry device; Communication system control; Design engineering; Digital cameras; Feedback; Home appliances; Mobile handsets; Prototypes; Shape; Testing; Thumb; information interface, input device, keypad, text entry, mobile device, bimanual input;
Journal_Title :
Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCE.2008.4637617