Paper
An Ergonomic Computer Keyboard for Conventional, Straight Keyboard Users: Ergonomic Research in Generative Product Design
Published Sep 1, 2005 · DOI · H. McLoone, M. Jacobson, Peter Clark
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
1
Citations
0
Influential Citations
Abstract
Straight, conventional keyboards are still the most popular design among those shipped with new personal computer sales and standalone keyboard retail sales. Many keyboard users are reluctant to switch to a more ergonomic keyboard – designs that reduce awkward wrist postures. Ergonomic research led to a design of a new keyboard providing more ergonomic benefit to the masses of conventional, straight keyboard users while being equally or even more preferred. The result was a keyboard: Microsoft Comfort Curve ® Keyboard, designed with a subtle split angle of 12° (instead of 24° of traditional ergonomic keyboards), extending the keys' sizes within this split. The design goals were to reduce ulnar deviation and to maintain approachability and typing performance.
The Microsoft Comfort Curve® Keyboard offers more ergonomic benefits for conventional, straight keyboard users while maintaining approachability and typing performance, making it a more preferred choice for many users.
Full text analysis coming soon...