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I would like to do two questions, as I am considering applying for a patent for a new keyboard model that solves some of the drawbacks of current keyboards.
Current problems with conventional keyboards
When using traditional keyboards, we face several drawbacks that affect our productivity, comfort and efficiency. Some of the main problems include:
Repetitive and unnecessary movements - we constantly need to take our hands out of the natural position (home row) to access keys such as directional arrows, backspace, delete or other navigation keys. This interrupts the typing flow and forces the user to look at the keyboard more often, taking their eyes off the screen.
Long and repetitive movements, such as stretching your fingers to reach distant keys, can cause muscle fatigue and decrease typing efficiency. Interruptions in the workflow - switching between typing and editing text is slow and uncomfortable.
For example: To correct a mistake, we often need to erase several letters until we reach the point of the mistake and then rewrite the text.
To select text, move the cursor requires a combination of keys such as Shift + Arrows, which requires additional movements, or taking your hand off the keyboard and using the mouse, which causes additional effort in simple tasks.
Problem with delimiters ("", '', (), {}, [], <>): Entering or editing text within delimiters, such as parentheses or quotation marks, requires multiple hand movements, making the process inefficient, such as using Shift to type the delimiter, typing the text and then using Shift again to type the closing delimiter.
Performing basic actions, such as undoing an action (Ctrl + Z) or repeating commands, often requires key combinations, such as Ctrl.
How the new keyboard solves these problems: The new keyboard was designed to solve these problems in a simple and practical way, without significant changes in layout or usability.
It maintains the familiar design of the QWERTY keyboard or any other type and offers advanced features that eliminate the inconveniences mentioned above.
How: The keyboard aims to centralize all the actions and movements described above using this new invention in conjunction with the alphabetic keys only.
Result: The process of typing, editing and moving the cursor can be done without the help of the cursor, Delete, Backspace, Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys. In this way, the new keyboard will be very useful for writers, programmers, journalists, proofreaders and all types of people who use the keyboard a lot for typing, resulting in improved ergonomics. The design reduces unnecessary physical effort, promoting greater comfort during prolonged use. Increased Productivity Functions such as deleting entire words, selecting text or navigating between delimiters are performed with just one or two touches, without interrupting the workflow.
Questionnaire
Would you consider buying this keyboard?
Yes, I am very interested. Maybe, depending on the price and other factors. No, I don't see any need to change my current keyboard.
What is your general feeling about this new keyboard?
Excited to try something new and innovative. Curious, but I would need to test it before deciding. Indifferent, because I don't see any major advantages. Skeptical, I doubt that it will really solve the problems mentioned.
I know it's hard to judge something without a tangible artifact to help understand the idea,
You are completely free to make comments, criticisms or compliments.
So I ask you to evaluate just assuming that this keyboard is possible
Current problems with conventional keyboards
When using traditional keyboards, we face several drawbacks that affect our productivity, comfort and efficiency. Some of the main problems include:
Repetitive and unnecessary movements - we constantly need to take our hands out of the natural position (home row) to access keys such as directional arrows, backspace, delete or other navigation keys. This interrupts the typing flow and forces the user to look at the keyboard more often, taking their eyes off the screen.
Long and repetitive movements, such as stretching your fingers to reach distant keys, can cause muscle fatigue and decrease typing efficiency. Interruptions in the workflow - switching between typing and editing text is slow and uncomfortable.
For example: To correct a mistake, we often need to erase several letters until we reach the point of the mistake and then rewrite the text.
To select text, move the cursor requires a combination of keys such as Shift + Arrows, which requires additional movements, or taking your hand off the keyboard and using the mouse, which causes additional effort in simple tasks.
Problem with delimiters ("", '', (), {}, [], <>): Entering or editing text within delimiters, such as parentheses or quotation marks, requires multiple hand movements, making the process inefficient, such as using Shift to type the delimiter, typing the text and then using Shift again to type the closing delimiter.
Performing basic actions, such as undoing an action (Ctrl + Z) or repeating commands, often requires key combinations, such as Ctrl.
How the new keyboard solves these problems: The new keyboard was designed to solve these problems in a simple and practical way, without significant changes in layout or usability.
It maintains the familiar design of the QWERTY keyboard or any other type and offers advanced features that eliminate the inconveniences mentioned above.
How: The keyboard aims to centralize all the actions and movements described above using this new invention in conjunction with the alphabetic keys only.
Result: The process of typing, editing and moving the cursor can be done without the help of the cursor, Delete, Backspace, Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys. In this way, the new keyboard will be very useful for writers, programmers, journalists, proofreaders and all types of people who use the keyboard a lot for typing, resulting in improved ergonomics. The design reduces unnecessary physical effort, promoting greater comfort during prolonged use. Increased Productivity Functions such as deleting entire words, selecting text or navigating between delimiters are performed with just one or two touches, without interrupting the workflow.
Questionnaire
Would you consider buying this keyboard?
Yes, I am very interested. Maybe, depending on the price and other factors. No, I don't see any need to change my current keyboard.
What is your general feeling about this new keyboard?
Excited to try something new and innovative. Curious, but I would need to test it before deciding. Indifferent, because I don't see any major advantages. Skeptical, I doubt that it will really solve the problems mentioned.
I know it's hard to judge something without a tangible artifact to help understand the idea,
You are completely free to make comments, criticisms or compliments.
So I ask you to evaluate just assuming that this keyboard is possible
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