Parallel Keyboard: 200+ WPM with 2 Keystrokes

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of a "Parallel Keyboard," which would allow multiple keys to be pressed simultaneously, enabling faster typing speeds potentially exceeding 200 words per minute (WPM). Participants explore the implications of such a keyboard on typing efficiency, cognitive processing, and the nature of language itself.

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  • Technical explanation
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that current keyboards are inefficient because they require sequential key presses, proposing a design where multiple letters can be pressed simultaneously.
  • Another participant counters that the need to decide on intended words could slow down typing, citing personal experience with predictive text on cellphones.
  • Some participants express that typing speed often exceeds thinking speed, leading to lower quality writing.
  • The Twiddler, a chording keyboard, is mentioned as an existing example of a keyboard that allows multiple key presses but still operates sequentially for letter input.
  • Concerns are raised about the feasibility of a keyboard that allows simultaneous letter presses, with one participant arguing that cognitive limitations would hinder the ability to think of all letters at once.
  • Another participant argues that with practice, typing can become automatic, suggesting that the brain can adapt to new typing methods.
  • Questions are posed about how a computer could accurately interpret intended words from simultaneous key presses, highlighting the complexity of language and word construction.
  • One participant humorously suggests that the number of keys pressed should not be limited by the number of fingers, proposing an exaggerated scenario of pressing all keys at once.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with no consensus on the practicality or effectiveness of a Parallel Keyboard. Some agree on the potential for increased speed, while others emphasize cognitive limitations and the challenges of word interpretation.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight various assumptions about typing speed, cognitive processing, and language structure, which remain unresolved. The discussion reflects differing experiences with typing and technology, as well as varying perspectives on the potential of new keyboard designs.

  • #61
Oh My God u give so long replies... :zzz: .i woder u are very energetic :blushing: and type so much...u really have enthusiasm :-p .
 
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  • #62
Biology said:
Oh My God u give so long replies... :zzz: .i woder u are very energetic :blushing: and type so much...u really have enthusiasm :-p .
Not necessarily... She just has a good keyboard..and knows how to use it. o:)
 
  • #63
Integral said:
Not necessarily... She just has a good keyboard..and knows how to use it. o:)

:smile: And the good thing about being blonde is that I never have to worry about thinking faster than I can type. :smile: (Yes, I really AM blonde, so I'm allowed to tell the joke...for anyone else, it's 50 lashes with a wet noodle).
 
  • #64
Garvin, the frequency of a wave is a number computed from its amplitude variations. The amplitude of a waveform at each point is sufficient to describe it.

Without doubt the product is not terribly marketable; I was not aware when starting this thread that such similar products do exist. What's crazy is how many people materialized to raise criticism about the functionality of a system which it turns out already works in very similar forms.
 
  • #65
Bartholomew said:
Garvin, the frequency of a wave is a number computed from its amplitude variations. The amplitude of a waveform at each point is sufficient to describe it.

Look up the maning of an FFT there big guy.
 
  • #66
The rate of words in a song has nothing to do with your stupid keyboard idea. It was me pointing out that you made a claim of how useful your device would be based on the fact that you type 100wpm at all times and you cannot keep up with songs therefore someone could create over 100wpm of useful ideas. This is obviously erroneous on soooooooooooooo many levels. Firstly they song is learned beforehand I don't think many people freestyle in excess of 100wpm and more importantly, even if you know the song beforehand WHILE LISTENING TO IT THERE IS A DELAY BETWEEN YOUR EARS AND YOUR HANDS. Next time you choose to try and disprove a point keep it in context.
 
  • #67
Garvin, you're right, I should have used the term "magnitude" rather than "amplitude."

Omagdon, the question of whether people could produce so many useful ideas is relevant to the potential use of the keyboard (now admitted to have no market due to competing, established products). I can type 100 wpm whenever I try to do so, music playing or not, and I know all the words to the songs I am typing so there is no delay. In any case people generally talk 125-150 WPM as stated on the netyak site hitssquad linked to so how fast I type and how fast the song plays are moot points.
 

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