Coming in 2025…
The Keytouch
Technologies
Thumbpad™ Pocket Keyboard
The Keyboard Alternative for Mobility
The Keytouch Technologies Thumbpad™ Pocket Keyboard is a mobile input device that uses a patented tactile touch pad to provide the functionality of a keyboard in a pocket-size form factor.
Easy to Learn
The familiar QWERTY keyboard layout and 3 easy-to-learn gestures means you will be starting to type in no time.
Easy to Use
The tactile feedback of the Thumbpad™ provides for eyes-free operation allowing the efficiency of touch typing. Just like with a full size keyboard, speed and proficiency increase with practice.
Easy to Carry
Measuring only 49 x 56 x 11 mm, the Keytouch Thumbpad™ fits so comfortably in your pocket, you might forget it’s there.
Eyes-Free
The Thumbpad™ is can be operated solely by touch, allowing for heads-up operation. The thumbpad™ is the perfect companion to AR glasses. You can text, answer emails or find a place to eat while on-the-go.
Non-Distracting
Repeatable tactile gestures make input automatistic. Automaticity is a human ability that allows unconscious operation so you to stay focused on the task, making you more productive.
Deterministic
Unlike T9, Thumbpad™ gestures are unambiguous. There’s no need to rely on predictive algorithms that try to guess at what you are attempting to type. What you type is what you get!
Take it anywhere. Perfect for . . .
Spatial Computing
The whole world can become your workspace. Unlike with a desktop keyboard, the Keytouch Thumbpad™ Pocket Keyboard will let you work from virtually anywhere. You are no longer confined to your desk when you have work to do.
Smart TV
Whether you’re searching for content or participating in a chat group, enjoy the convenience of having a “keyboard” in your hand while relaxing on your couch. Eyes-free typing means no need to look down at a keyboard so you won’t miss a second of your favorite program while chatting.
AR/Smart Glasses
Walk and type at the same time without having to worry about bumping into obstacles. The Keytouch Thumbpad™ allows you to engage in online interactions while walking.
How It Works
The Keytouch Thumbpad™ is an input device that translates simple thumb gestures into simulated keystrokes. Three types of touch gestures on ten dual-sense touch targets replace the individual keys of a traditional keyboard. Indents in the surface provide tactile feedback that help guide the thumb to the touch targets allowing eyes-free operation.
A dual-force action button acts as both Mouse Click and Enter Key.
Three Types of Touch Gestures
Simple Touch – Numbers are selected with a simple touch of a target as are the letters t, g and b plus shift and space.
Directional Touch – A directional touch gesture is accomplished by moving tour thumb slightly left or right within a target.
Swipe – Slide your thumb horizontally or vertically 1 to 3 positions to select additional characters or functions.
Typing Characters
Targets are visually marked with ovals. For targets with a single character inside the oval simply touch the target to type the character. For targets with two characters inside the oval, touch the target them move your thumb very slightly to the left or right to type the corresponding left or right character. Characters outside of the oval are typed by touching the target and then sliding the finger over the character to the adjacent position.
Example
To type “dog” – swipe from target 4 to target 5; right-touch target 3, touch target 5.
d
o
g
Control Gestures
shift
capslock
space/tab*
numeric shift
backspace
click/enter**
*Shifted space is tab. Shifted backspace is backtab.
**Enter is a dual action button. Light press for Mouse Click; Full press for Enter. A tactile click feel provides feedback for each action.