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Microsoft's Adaptive Touchscreen Keyboard

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the get-some-research-on dept.

ramandeeps noted a Microsoft research project on an adaptive keyboard that is essentially a touchscreen that updates to make it easier to keep complex keybindings to a minimum. This is part of the 2010 Student Innovation Contest, so if you want one and happen to be a student, you can sign up to do research on the device.

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  1. So when you press... by Arrepiadd · · Score: 5, Funny

    So when you press Ctrl+Alt the entire keyboard suddenly changes into a big "Delete"?

  2. Re:Seen before ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Yes, this is similar except the Optimus keyboard's keys each contain a small OLED. Microsoft uses a full display under a transparent keyboard. So, while not quite unique in nature it should be much cheaper and easily manufactured than the Optimus.

    Again, this is only MS Research so chances are like most projects, consumers will not see it.