Our goal is to make keyboard input more logical, simple and practical on small computers. We do this by reducing the mechanical keyboard from over one hundred keys, down to only ten keys, one for each finger. This ten key format provides complete keyboard functionality in very convenient configurations, perfect for various mobile applications. Each key acts as a “shift” key to create nine other options once one key is pressed, a tenth option if the key is released. Your hands don’t need to move around over a keyboard because you fingers are already located on the only keys they need to press.

Typing with gloves is just one example that demonstrates how perfectly natural ten fingers, with two opposable thumbs, can replicate the 26 letter alphabet. The IN10DID formula is based upon the sequence of the alphabet, making it much easier to learn, and it also puts many letters in convenient locations. For example, one vowel is located on each index finger and each ring finger, with the most used vowel, the letter “E”, on the right thumb.

IN10DID also divides the alphabet more evenly, with only three letters served by each forward finger. Common functions and symbols are grouped together in logical implementations, using word associations, so that users can more quickly learn the key-press sequences and locations.

The IN10DID system is designed to be the easiest way to touch-type. It is a ten-key based input method designed around the human element of ten fingers, and designates single and two-finger keystrokes onto a ten key interface. The system replicates all the standard operations preformed on a common computer keyboard such that all characters and most functions are replicated by only one or two presses.
The ten keys map the alphabetic characters such that they are alphabetic sequentially deployed across the fingers, beginning with the letter “a” on the right index finger, in a natural, logical rhythm to ensure ease in learning. The letters A-J are generated on single press and release of each individual finger. K-R are the letters produced by the eight forward fingers after the right thumb is held as in a shifted manor. The letters S-Z are produced by the eight forward fingers after the left thumb is held. Pressing both thumbs sends a “shift” command to capitalize or “shift” the next input.
The current standard interface, the QWERTY keyboard may be reduced by roughly 90 percent, providing fewer moving parts and a significant decrease in size, weight and potential cost of the interface without a significant loss of, and potential enhancement to, functionality and usability. This reduced system may be easily deployed to provide continuous-silent-tactile communication that are durable, easy to manipulate, light weight and flexible.

The IN10DID system may be deployed on a cellphone keypad, a video game controller, the edge of a PDA or Tablet PC, a car steering wheel, on a TV remote control or even on a watch! It will provide computer input on home appliances with less wasted space and fewer components. It may soon provide connected, glove-based operations, in the field, underwater or in outer space!

The limits to where a keyboard can be used, just got smaller! Take a look at this!