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Entering phrases and commands that are always the same is a waste of time. Errors are introduced as attention wonders and fingers grow fatigued. The results are errors, errors that decrease on typing speed if caught immediately or errors that are detected later and are more costly to correct. The longer the phrase or command sequence the greater the possibility of an error. An overlay keyboard is an answer to help reduce this type of errors.

Entering phrases and commands that are always the same is a waste of time. Errors are introduced as attention wonders and fingers grow fatigued. The results are errors, errors that decrease on typing speed if caught immediately or errors that are detected later and are more costly to correct. The longer the phrase or command sequence the greater the possibility of an error. An overlay keyboard is an answer to help reduce this type of errors.

Each key on an overlay keyboard can be configured to record any sequence of key strokes from a regular keyboard. Typing one overlay key inserts any recurring phrase, command or combination. Striking on a key can enter commands containing Function, Ctrl, Alt, Escape, page up/down, tab, arrow keys, backspace commands. It is also feasible to combine command keys building unique sequences that would be difficult to learn otherwise.

A template can be created tagging each key with a short description. Finding keys is made make easier by grouping and color coding them.

The ability to rapidly change the overlay keyboard configuration increases their value. In fewer then 15 seconds a new configuration can be loaded and the key template changed. Hence a keyboard can be used in many programs increasing the keyboard benefit.

A number of advantages of using an overlay keyboard to enter lengthy sequences by pressing a single consist of:

1) The software always receives the same phrases and commands in the identical order so nothing is omitted or added.

2) The lengthy and costly process of correcting mistakes later is reduced.

3) Quicker data entry since workers minds don't wonder and they remain more alert.

4) ReducedSpending less time fixing errors make staff more productive.

5) Upgrades can be easily implemented by changing key configurations without retraining employees.

6) Repetitive stress syndrome claims are lessened because fewer keys are pushed. This results in better worker morale, less time off and reduced health care costs.

Additionally, standard keyboards do not function well in hostile environments. An overlay keyboard's rugged metal construction makes them a excellent choice for these locations.

The uses for an overlay keyboard are limited only by your imagination. Gaming, medical transcription, word processing and more are just a few of their uses with new applications being dreamed up on a daily basis.