Do you find your mobile device keyboard a little restrictive? 8pen is hoping to help reinvent the mobile keyboard to allow easy, quick letter input.
8pen will be available to try from tomorrow if you have a handset running Android 2.2. Watch the video after the break for a demo.
Revolutionizing Mobile Typing
The new mobile keyboard design removes the problems with having big fingers and relies on gestures rather than virtual areas for keys. A letter is selected by the user stating the sector, the side, and the position of the character they are after all with a touch. This innovative approach aims to make typing on small screens more efficient and less frustrating, especially for users who struggle with traditional QWERTY layouts on mobile devices.
The 8pen keyboard is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. Instead of tapping tiny keys, users make circular gestures to select letters. This method can significantly reduce typing errors and increase typing speed once the user becomes accustomed to the new system. The design is particularly beneficial for those with larger fingers, who often find it challenging to hit the correct keys on standard virtual keyboards.
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How 8pen Works
The 8pen keyboard divides the screen into four main sectors, each containing a set of letters. To type a letter, the user starts from the center of the screen and makes a gesture towards the desired sector. Once in the sector, the user then makes a secondary gesture to select the specific letter. This two-step process might sound complex at first, but it becomes second nature with practice.
For example, to type the letter ‘A’, you might start from the center, move to the top-left sector, and then make a small gesture to the left. The system is designed to minimize the distance your finger needs to travel, making it faster than traditional typing methods once you get the hang of it.
Moreover, 8pen includes predictive text and auto-correction features to further enhance the typing experience. These features help users type faster by suggesting words and correcting common mistakes on the fly. The keyboard also supports multiple languages, making it a versatile tool for users around the world.
More information is available from the 8pen website.
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