Wishlist/Text Input
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Current version supports input using [[Input Method|on screen keyboard]]. | Current version supports input using [[Input Method|on screen keyboard]]. | ||
− | You can also use Bluetooth keyboards and with (battery) powered USB hub | + | You can also use Bluetooth keyboards and with (battery) powered USB hub can also use USB keyboards. |
Near computer can also use networking over Bluetooth or USB and then ssh into device or run X11 programs remotely and thus use whatever input possibilities other computer supports. | Near computer can also use networking over Bluetooth or USB and then ssh into device or run X11 programs remotely and thus use whatever input possibilities other computer supports. |
Revision as of 03:42, 4 May 2007
Current version supports input using on screen keyboard. You can also use Bluetooth keyboards and with (battery) powered USB hub can also use USB keyboards.
Near computer can also use networking over Bluetooth or USB and then ssh into device or run X11 programs remotely and thus use whatever input possibilities other computer supports.
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One idea is to use voice to dictate text.
Various ideas from elsewhere:
- HexInput
- Dasher (Wikipedia link)
- Shape Writing
- Quikwriting
- Finger splash (idea presented on OpenMoko community mailing list)]
- MessagEaseST see youtube demo
- another text input
- Morse Code
- T9 (patented)
- TenGO (patented)
- Fitaly Keyboard (patented)
- SpeedScript (patented)
- EdgeWrite (patented)
- (Input Method Name Unknown) (patented?)
Once there is hardware with multi-touch screen support, gesturing with 2-3 fingers might offer interesting possibilities.
Interesting hardware input devices: