computer keyboard
Let an agent explain computer keyboard types, layouts and switch technologies, support choosing and configuring a keyboard, describe ergonomics and accessibility, and support troubleshooting at a general level.
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4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions
Understand What keyboards are.
Types
Types and switches.
Types
Types.
- How do membrane, scissor and mechanical keyboards differ, and what switch types exist? definition
- Which entry fits a specific product? action
Layouts
Layouts.
Layouts
Layouts.
- How do keyboard layouts differ by language and standard, and how are they switched in software? definition
- Which layout is meant? boundary
Choose Choosing and configuring.
Choose
Choosing a keyboard.
Choose
Choosing.
- Which keyboard type suits this use, considering typing, gaming, portability and budget? action
- Which entry fits a specific category? action
Configure
Configuration.
Configure
Configuration.
- How are keyboards connected, remapped and configured on different systems? action
- Which entry fits a specific operating system? action
Health Ergonomics and accessibility.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics.
- How can keyboard setup reduce strain, according to ergonomic guidance? provenance
- Is a health concern present that needs a professional? boundary
Accessibility
Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility.
- What keyboard alternatives and accessibility features exist for users with disabilities? provenance
- Which entry fits assistive technology? action
Learn History and troubleshooting.
History
History.
History
History.
- How did computer keyboards develop from typewriters and terminals? provenance
- Which references are standard? provenance
Fix
Troubleshooting.
Fix
Troubleshooting.
- How can common keyboard problems such as unresponsive keys or wrong characters be diagnosed? action
- Which misconceptions arise? provenance
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Physical world and living systems
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- PHY
- Domain
- PHY.OBJ
- Other names and narrower kinds
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Keyboard for iPad, Smart Keyboard Folio, Realforce, GBoard Stick Version, ZX Spectrum computer keyboard, Logitech MX Keys S, ortholinear keyboard, backlit keyboard, System76 Launch, 96% keyboard, Lenovo KB1021
What it is Filled
An input device with an arrangement of keys used to enter characters and commands into a computer or tablet, descended from typewriter layouts, in forms from built-in laptop keyboards and membrane desktop keyboards to mechanical, ergonomic, compact, folding and virtual on-screen keyboards, connected by cable, wireless or as tablet covers; keyboards differ in layout by language and standard, switch technology, and features such as backlighting and fingerprint sensors.
Why it exists Filled
Let an agent explain computer keyboard types, layouts and switch technologies, support choosing and configuring a keyboard, describe ergonomics and accessibility, and support troubleshooting at a general level.
Distinguishing features Filled
- Key layout
- Switch technology
- Connection type
- Language variants
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Log a person's keystrokes without their knowledge.
- Install software that captures typing on devices the agent does not administer.
- Present one layout as standard for all languages.
- Recommend ergonomic products with unproven health claims.
Only with a human decision
- Changing keyboard or input settings on shared or managed computers.
May
- Help users choose and configure keyboards and layouts for their language.
- Suggest ergonomic setups and breaks to reduce strain.
Moral aspects Filled
- Keystroke logging captures passwords and private messages.
- Repetitive strain injuries affect people who type for a living.
Who is affected
- Typists and office workers
- People whose typing could be logged
- Speakers of minority scripts
Owners Filled
Steward
The person or organisation that owns the device.
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q1348085 - registry parent class
- Q1921606 - registry parent class
- Q2858615 - registry parent class
- Q7708418 - registry parent class
related
- human interface device - category
- electronic device - category
- sensor - key sensing technologies
- user - the person typing
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.computer-keyboard
- Wikidata: Q250 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q250)
Direct properties required Filled
- Overall keyboard width: millimetres - For a physical keyboard, width is measured between the outermost left and right edges in its operating configuration.
- Keyboard mass: kilograms - For a physical keyboard, mass is measured on a balance with included batteries and accessories stated.
- Key travel distance: millimetres - For a moving physical key, travel is measured from its resting position to full depression.
- Key actuation force: millinewtons - For a physical key, actuation force is measured with a force gauge at the point where the key registers an input.
Recognition required Filled
- Keys for characters and commands
- Typewriter-derived layout
- A musical keyboard is another instrument; a keypad is a small subset
- A flat array of labelled keys.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- explain types and layouts
- support choice and configuration
- describe ergonomics and accessibility
- support troubleshooting
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Repetitive strain from poor ergonomics
- Layout mismatches
- Key failures and debris
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- Keyboard layout standards by country
- USB and Bluetooth HID specifications
- Ergonomic and accessibility guidelines
Context of use required Filled
- Key-based input devices for computers.
- membrane and scissor keyboards
- mechanical keyboards
- ergonomic and split keyboards
- compact, folding and tablet cover keyboards
- virtual on-screen keyboards
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q250: computer keyboard - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: Computer keyboard - general description of the item
Open questions
- Should layouts be separate entries?
- How should product lines be linked?
- How should accessibility guidance be linked?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q250/spec.json