THE FUTURE HAS

ARRIVED
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF

VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

BY:
Virender Singh
 CONTENTS
 WHAT IS KEYBOARD?
 WHAT IS VIRTUAL KEYBOARD?
 HOW IT WORKS?
 VKB FOR PC’s
 VKB FOR PDA’s
 FEATURES OF VKB
 VKB ACCESSORIES
 BLUETOOTH VKB
 TECHNICAL DETAILS
 BENEFITS AND FUTURE SCOPE
 What is Keyboard?
The set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to
enter data into a computer. Computer keyboards are
similar to electric-typewriter keyboards but contain
additional keys. The keys on computer keyboards are
often classified as follows:
 Alphanumeric keys -- letters and numbers.

 Punctuation keys -- comma, period, semicolon ,and

so on.

 Special keys -- function keys, control keys, arrow

keys, Caps Lock key ,and so on.

The standard layout of letters, number, and

punctuation is known as a QWERTY keyboard.
 What is Virtual Keyboard?
 A virtual keyboard
consists of a laser
that projects an image
of a keyboard onto
a flat surface which
can then be typed on
as if it were actually
there.
 The Virtual Keyboard
attaches to handhelds
and projects the image
of a full-size keyboard
onto the surface of the
desk where the
handheld is placed,
allowing the user to
input text without a
physical keyboard.
HOW ITS WORK?
Step1:Template creation (Projection Module)
A template of the desired interface is projected
onto the adjacent interface surface. The template
is produced by illuminating a specially designed
,highly efficient holographic optical element with a
red diode laser.

Step2: Reference plane illumination (Micro-

illumination Module TM)
A infra-red plane of light is generated just above,
and parallel to the, interface surface. This light is
invisible to the user and hovers a few millimeter
above the surface.
Step3:Map reflection coordinates (sensor module)
Reflected light from user interaction with the
interface surface is passed through an infra-red
filter and imaged on to a CMOS image sensor in
the sensor module.
Custom hardware embedded in the sensor chip
the makes a real-time determination of the location
of the reflected light.
The processing core can track multiple reflection
events simultaneously and can thus support both
multiple keystrokes and overlapping cursor control
inputs.
 Virtual Keyboard for Pc’s
 A keyboard image is
projected onto any
surface. Touching a
key’s image generates
a unique electronic
signal corresponding
to the key’s image that
was touched.
 Virtual keyboard for PDA’s
 There are no
mechanical moving
parts whatsoever in
the Virtual Laser
Keyboard, it provides a
projected image that is
the perfect portable
input device for PDA’s.
 Features of Virtual keyboard
 About the size of a small cellular phone, (90 x 34 x
24 mm), the VKB enables users to type texts or e-
mails as easily as with a ordinary keyboard.
Imagine how easy it would be, if you had a proper
mobile phone keyboard that fits in your pocket...

 VKB's adaptable technology studies the user's

finger movements to interpret and record
keystrokes.
 Virtual Keyboard Accessories
1) Keyboard Projection

 Light source: Red diode laser.

 Keyboard layout: 63 key / full sized QWERTY layout.

 Keyboard size: 295 x 95mm projected keyboard size.

 Keyboard position: 60mm from VKB unit.

 Required Projection surface: Non-reflective, opaque

flat surface.

 Visibility: Good contrast up to 600 lux ambient

illumination.
 2) Keystroke Sensor

 Ambient illumination: Works under all standard indoor

illuminations up to 600 lux.

 Detection rate: Up to 400 characters per minute.

 Detection algorithm: Multiple keystroke support.

 Effective keystroke: Approximately 2mm.

 Operating surface: Any firm flat surface with no

protrusions greater than 1mm.
 3) Bluetooth

 Bluetooth Spec: Bluetooth v1.1 class 2.

 Bluetooth Profile Supported: HID and SPP.

 Range of Frequency: 2.4GHz Spectrum.

 Transmission range: 9m.

 Number of supported passkeys: 5

 4) Electrical

 Power source: Integrated, 3.6V rechargeable lithium-

ion battery.

 Battery capacity > 120 minutes continuous typing.

 Charge Method: Included 100-240V AC Wall Adapter.

5) Dimensions

 Approximately 35 x 92 x 25mm(1.38” x 3.6” x 1”).

 Additional Accessories
 VKB Portable
Charger

The Power Pack is

an ideal on-the-go
charging solution,
providing an additional
3-4 hours of extended
use for the Virtual
Keyboard as well
as all of your mobile
companions.
 VKB Extra Battery
(lithium-ion)

Enhance your VKB's

battery capacity, and
provides an additional
120 minutes of
continuous typing.
 I-Tech USB
Bluetooth Dongle

Bluetooth dongle
technology enables
your VKB for
connectivity with other
devices, such as Pc's,
PDA's and mobile
phone
 Bluetooth Virtual Laser
Keyboard
 The Bluetooth Virtual
Laser Keyboard comes
with a self-contained,
rechargeable lithium ion
battery that provides it
with an internal power
supply, so it doesn't need
to drain any power. The
battery lasts several
hours, ample time for
emailing, instant
messaging, SMS'ing,
typing documents or
updating your calendar
and phone book entries.
 Virtual Keyboard Bluetooth
Supported Models:
Device Compatibility for Operating System
VKB usage
Palm zire 72 Palm OS5.X

Sony Ericsson P800/P900,910i Palm OS4.X

Orange SPV E200,C500 Pocket PC 2002

Nokia Smart phone 2003

6600,6260,6630,6680,7650,3650

Samsung i-730 Pocket PC 2003

Laptops / Desktops via Bluetooth Win XP, 2000

 Product Features Technical Details

 Chirps tiny ""key clicks""  Voltage: 110 v

as feedback
 Item Length: 800 hundredths-
inches

 Adjustable key "sensitivity  Item Height: 250 hundredths-

inches

 Item Width: 650 hundredths-

 Weighs just 2.3 oz inches

 Item Weight: 85 hundredths-

pounds
 BENEFITS OF VKB
 This is a keyboard of light projected on to any
surface. This means that it can’t be broken,
never needs cleaning ,sets up with no wiring
and takes up no room when not in use. It is
keyless, button-less, and switch-less – nothing
to collect dirt.

 The VKB is operational in minutes with just a

plug in. It can be used on any computer
system that uses a keyboard.
 FUTURE SCOPE
 The Virtual Keyboard for PC can be a great
choice for the family computer that is
exposed to food, drink and other keyboard
damaging agents.

 It can also be a quite chic on the

professional’s desk where space and
neatness are important.
THANK
YOU