You've considered software (sticky keys, etc) and hardware (keyguard) etc,
You mention she might type more accurately if she slowed down a bit. What
causes the tremors? Is she a touch-typist? Maybe she used to be a fast
typist before she had a stroke or accident.
Could she try re-learning how to type, maybe using a different keyboard e.g.
the Microsoft Natural Keyboard - where keys are slightly more spaced apart
and make the user adopt different (better) posture.
the intuitive spellchecker option sounds interesting - it would have to
recognise that nmade ,made kmade msade nmasde etc etc should be 'made'...
Ian Francis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Judge Simon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: Correcting typing mistokes from tremors
> Thanks for all the suggestions - I had considered the other methods of
> minimising the mistakes suggested, however these don't really offer an
> advantage for this client who is after speed (she could stop making the
> mistakes if she slowed down a bit!)... - it seems to me that this is
> something that could be easily removed programmatically, since it is
> eminently detectable (intuitively).
>
> Also, I don't think (?) it would be possible to properly irradiate the
> errors using AutoCorrect, since i'd have to code in every possible
> combination of errors (not a problem) _in_ every single word (a problem)
> since AutoCorrect only activates at the end of a word! This would also
> restrict you to using word/excel... N'est pas?
>
> Ian - i'd be very interested in trying that software if you could send me
> a
> demo, thanks?
>
> Cheers
>
> Simon
>
> Clinical Scientist
> ACT
> 0121 627 1627 ex 53245
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jonathan Howe
> Sent: 30 August 2004 11:51
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Correcting typing mistokes from tremors
>
>
> Simon,
>
> I'm not aware of software that corrects mistakes, but have you considered
> methods to minimise the mistakes? I'm not sure the cause of your clients
> inadvertent key strokes but you may wish to explore some or a combination
> of
> the following: 1. Enabling SlowKeys in the FilterKeys settings of
> Accessibility Options (Microsoft Windows) 2. Using a keyboard with a
> keyguard 3. Use a keyboard with a higher activation force of its keys than
> currently being used (or consider keyboards with varying activation forces
> across the keys such as those from Keytronic http://www.keytronic.com 4.
> If
> the errors are repeatable then add these errors and their respective
> corrections to the autocorrect feature of Word or similar software if it
> offers this feature
>
> Some of the above options may slow down your clients typing speed, but
> this
> has to be measured against reduced typing errors.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jonathan Howe
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Anyone know of software that corrects mistakes people make by pressing
>> two adjacent keys on a keyboard. For example masde = made... This
>> would basically be a spill checker combined with a knowledge of what
>> keys are where and how quickly they are pressed...
>>
>> This would be helpful for a client and i've had a long hard look on
>> the web and come up with everything but.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Simon
>>
>> Clinical Scientist
>> ACT
>> 0121 627 1627 ex 53245
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Hawes
>> Sent: 25 August 2004 10:48
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: AT conference Birmingham
>>
>>
>> If it's not too late, here is a submission for you.
>>
>> Bets wishes,
>>
>>
>>
>> Paul Hawes
>>
>> Sensory Software International Ltd
>> 26 Abbey Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 3HD ,UK
>> tel +44 (0)1684 578868 Fax +44 (0)1684 897753 www.sensorysoftware.com
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Alan Turner-Smith
>> Sent: 10 August 2004 11:38
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: AT conference Birmingham
>>
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> The RAATE2004 inter-disciplinary AT conference on 8 and 9 November is
>> an ideal opportunity to share your ideas and developments to an
>> enthusiastic audience.
>>
>> If you go to www.raate.org.uk you will see the deadline for papers is
>> 31 July 2004. My apologies to the many who have already submitted, but
>> this is to let you know that, thanks to the reviewers being on
>> holiday, we are still open for submissions for a week or two more.
>>
>> All we need is 300 words or so in any format sent to
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
>> We'll not need a finished paper - you'd just turn up and present!
>>
>> Best wishes
>> Alan
>>
>> __________________________________________________
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>> Centre of Rehabilitation Engineering www.kcl.ac.uk/core
>> Dept Medical Engineering & Physics
>> King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, LONDON, SE5 9RS
>> Tel: +44 (0)20 7346 1650 Fax: +44 (0)20 7346 1651
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