VKB
Smart phones and PDAs offer an impressive amount of computing power. But in practical terms, they are not always easy to use. Writing long emails or other documents on minuscule keyboards or with handwriting recognition software can sometimes, quite literally, be a pain.
The I.TECH Virtual Keyboard (VKB) uses the latest infrared & laser technology to project a full-size keyboard onto any flat surface. Users can then type as normal on the VKB, enabling them to work quickly and effectively, taking the pain and frustration out of minuscule keyboards and handwriting recognition software.
How does it work?
The VKB works by using infrared and laser technology to project a full-size
QWERTY keyboard onto any flat surface.
The virtual keyboard behaves exactly like a real one: direction technology based on optical recognition enables the user to tap the images of the keys, complete with realistic tapping sounds, which feeds into the compatible PDA,
Smartphone, laptop or PC.
Installation
Device specific instructions will be given with the product which will explain stepby-step, the sychronisation process necessary to move the driver software from your PC to the mobile device.
The user can then adjust the VKB settings according to his/her own preferences and is ready to use the VKB.
Settings
The following settings can be controlled either via the laptop/pc or a compatible
Smartphone/PDA
Sound: users can control keyboard sound effects (keyclicks)
Intensity: control the intensity of the projected keyboard
Connection: connection to the appropriate Laptop/PC port
Sensitivity: users can adjust the sensitivity of the infra-red keyboard
Timeouts: adjustable timeouts to conserve battery life
Auto-repeat: allows the system to automatically repeat a key based on prescribed parameters
In the box
The following are all included with the
VKB:
VKB carry case
Leads for all compatible devices (see compatibility section)
Charger
CD-Rom with interactive software for installing drivers
Quick start guide
Free ten minutes of technical support with TMTI
PR activity
The launch of the VKB is being supported by a comprehensive PR campaign that will raise the profile of the product across a wide variety of media including press, TV and the
Internet.
BBC Breakfast (already featured)
Fast Track (travel show –gadgets section) broadcast date to be advised
The Gadget Show (Channel 5) to be broadcast 26 July (repeated twice)
T3 – initial review July 29, with follow up coverage planned
Boys Toys – coverage in September issue
FHM – coverage expected end
August
Daily Telegraph – to be advised
Sunday Times – coverage in “Doors” technology section, 1 August
Coverage across 15 other technologybased titles is planned

Specification
Detection Rate
Detection Algorithm
Effective Keystroke
Battery Capacity
Dimensions
Up to 400 characters per minute
Multiple keystroke support
Approximately 2mm
Up to 120 minutes continuous typing
90mm (L) x 34mm (W) x 24mm (D)
Compatibility
Supported Model
O2 XDAI
Operating System
Pocket PC 2002
O2 XDAII Pocket PC 2003
Orange SPV e200 Smartphone 2003
Palm Tungsten T3 Palm OS5.X
Palm m505 Palm OS4.X
HP2210
HP5550
Pocket PC 2003
Pocket PC 2003
Laptops/Desktops Win XP, 2000 via serial NT, 98 connector
For more information call David Lock on 07973 201 750
To order visit www.virtualkeyboard.info
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