We have featured a number of great keyboards here on Geeky Gadgets over the years, but student Florian Krautli has created an awesome prototype of a Vibrative Virtual Keyboard for Apple’s iPhone smartphone.
The Vibrative Virtual Keyboard uses the iPhone’s accelerometer sensor to “measure the amplitude of tiny vibrations that emerge when a person is ‘typing’ on a hard surface.” Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Vibrative Virtual Keyboard project and see it in action.
How the Vibrative Virtual Keyboard Works
“The system, dubbed Vibrative, uses the three-dimensional accelerometer in Apple’s smartphone to measure the characteristics of each tap on the table, such as the strength and frequency of the vibrations it causes, and compares them to “training data” to work out its approximate location.”
The creation is just a concept at the moment and is around 80 percent accurate, but the idea behind the keyboard is fantastic. The system works by detecting the unique vibration patterns created when a user taps on different areas of a hard surface. These patterns are then analyzed and matched against pre-recorded training data to determine the intended key press. This innovative approach eliminates the need for a physical keyboard, making it a highly portable and convenient solution for typing on the go.
Potential Applications and Future Development
The Vibrative Virtual Keyboard has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with our devices. Imagine being able to type on any flat surface without the need for a physical keyboard. This could be particularly useful in situations where carrying a traditional keyboard is impractical, such as during travel or in cramped workspaces. Additionally, the technology could be integrated into other devices, such as tablets and smartwatches, to provide a seamless typing experience across multiple platforms.
However, there are still challenges to overcome before the Vibrative Virtual Keyboard can become a mainstream product. The current accuracy rate of 80 percent needs to be improved to ensure reliable and efficient typing. Further development and refinement of the vibration detection algorithms, as well as extensive user testing, will be crucial in achieving this goal. Moreover, the system’s ability to adapt to different surfaces and environments will need to be enhanced to ensure consistent performance.
Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of the Vibrative Virtual Keyboard are immense. It could pave the way for new forms of human-computer interaction and open up exciting possibilities for the future of mobile computing. Let’s hope that more development can be put into the project to take it to the next level. For more information, jump over to the website.
Source: Macgasm
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