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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 >> >> __________________________________________________ >> Dr Alan R Turner-Smith, Reader in Rehabilitation Engineering >> 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 >> --- >> [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus for the IOP] >> >> >> _______________________________________________ Scanned for all known viruses by Bucks Net in association with NetCleanse. 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