Towards keyboard independent touch typing in VR

ABSTRACT

A new hand- or finger-mounted data input device, called KITTY, is presented. KITTY is designed for keyboard independent touch typing and supports traditional touch-typing skills as a method for alphanumeric data input. This glove-type device provides an ultra-portable solution for ``quiet'' data input into portable computer systems and full freedom of movement in mobile VR and AR environments. The KITTY design follows the concept of the column and row layout found on traditional keyboards, allowing users to draw from existing touch typing skills, easing the required training time.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Artificial, augmented, and virtual realities

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Input devices and strategies (e.g., mouse, touchscreen); Prototyping

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors

Keywords:
glove input, interaction techniques, keyboard independent touch-typing, wearable devices for augmented reality