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Clove 2 Bluetooth Dataglove For One-Handed Typing
An anonymous reader writes "Clove 2 is a bluetooth dataglove used for one-handed typing. It uses a 31-combination finger-chording design with three modes to allow every key on a standard keyboard to be typed with minimal effort. The bluetooth functionality removes the need to tether it to a computer, and since it profiles as a standard HID Keyboard, a simple translation layer to perform key remapping, sticky modifiers, and mode switching is the only software required. It consists of three components: the glove itself, the bluetooth module, and a custom charger for the Bluetooth module. Video, pictures, and full plans and schematics on the project page." From that page: "Please be advised that the Clove 2 Bluetooth Dataglove is a personal project, not a commercial offering." I hope that gets corrected at some point!
But I hadn't realized it had become such a problem that someone had to invent a one-handed typing glove.
Careful What You Wish For....
What am I supposed to do with my other hand, if I may be so bold to ask?
What?
Geek Factor: A+
Functionality: B-
Aesthetics: F
Better known as 318230.
Hey guys these devices have been around for a while. See Steve Mann's DIY septambic keyer project. More info on keyers.
Do any of you remember the Nintendo powerglove? Now that was the pinnacle of interface design IMHO!!!
(2) what about using vi (or any other pro editor)?
I doubt this would have very many applications for the general public however this could be VERY useful for people with a disability. I can imagine a quadriplegic (one that doesnt have total paralysis) might be able to find use for this.
As someone who plays a musical instruments, this isn't as much of an impediment as it sounds. With time, you might find that its actually more powerful because (a) you're trained to think in terms of multiple keys and (b) you can extend these "chords" to capture complex keystrokes, so you'd actually SAVE time in vi, etc.
I don't know if it would help carpal tunnel, but the flexibility of positioning your hand in any way sure sounds like a neat thing. Plus, you could walk around your office and touch-type, hell you could even use the bathroom and keep typing if you're so inclined.
An old-timer with old-timey ideas.
I don't think you understand the beauty of this thing.
One hand for keyboard, and one hand for trackball (or to hold the device). No flat surface required. Heck, if you put a stylus on the finger, you could use it as the *only* input device for internet tablets.
It's the perfect interface for a plane, or when standing in line/close quarters. Data entry for small devices can become fast. Not as fast as an actual keyboard, but approaching 30WPM instead of the wimpy 10 we get with thumbpads.
Mod me down and I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine!
I would think the frogpad has already more efficiently implemented a one-handed typing solution that doesn't require a glove.
Its = possessive. It's = "it is"
hell you could even use the bathroom and keep typing if you're so inclined.
as;lkdgasjkd;gasdkjgn;bsavdeqw4;gaieshfFvkzn;xc .... sorry I was wiping.
I'll pay $2,000 for one if it had a 10-year replacement warranty.
I'll sell you one of these http://blog.russnelson.com/chordite for $2,000 with a 10-year replacement warranty.
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Makes me think about using my electric guitar as an input device... Although it's hard to say how many unique chords could I produce, or if the software could easily distinguish between all of them (but certainly easier than voice recognition!). Hey, but I could switch between lower and upper case by hitting the "distortion" button! :D
My family is gonna kill me, though...