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Typing isn't all fingers, it's thumbs.

The article discusses the development of a computer keyboard layout to replace the traditional QWERTY text distribution keyboard for ten-figure touch-typing, noting that a two-thumb typing method is more commonly used with smartphones and tablet computers. The redesigned keyboard, known as KALQ, inc...

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Publicado en:World Today Vol. 69; no. 5; pp. 10 - 11
Autor principal: Kristensson, Per Ola
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Royal Institute of International Affairs Jun/Jul2013
Materias:
Ergonomics
Keyboards (Electronics)
Keyboarding
Typewriting
Thumb
Smartphone design & construction
Tablet computers
Mathematical optimization
Equipment & supplies
Electronic equipment design
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Sumario:The article discusses the development of a computer keyboard layout to replace the traditional QWERTY text distribution keyboard for ten-figure touch-typing, noting that a two-thumb typing method is more commonly used with smartphones and tablet computers. The redesigned keyboard, known as KALQ, includes an ergonomic grip and was designed with optimization algorithms to minimize thumb movements and divide typing evenly among both thumbs.