the other 80%
United Keys is bringing "interactivity" to the rest of us.
Interactivity—as demonstrated by new smart phones and tablets, where users interact with icons and other images contextually to activate commands—is commonly available on touchscreen devices.
But what about real keys, the ones you push?
The onslaught is coming. In a wide range of applications, including PC keyboards, bank ATMs, automobiles, gaming devices and even slot machines, the usability gains of interactivity are just too significant to ignore—especially now that consumer expectations have been recalibrated.
Touchscreen technology is not appropriate in most use cases, because tactile feedback itself is a major usability benefit.
The world is still "80% buttons," and will remain so for a very long time.
- To demonstrate the benefits of interactivity, United Keys is selling two products employing OLED display technology.
- These products are easy to set up, are manufactured by Foxconn, and can store hundreds of commands, in virtually any format needed. When paired with visual identifiers (images or text), the benefits of reduced memorization and errors can be significant.
- APC-Contech is distributing United Keys products in the United Kingdom.
