1. VIRTUAL KEYBOARD Prepared by: MADREWAR GAJANAN G.

2.  Introduction to QWERTY keyboards  Introduction to VIRTUAL keyboards  Modules of VKB  Uses of VKB  Types of VKB  Advantages  Drawbacks  Application  conclusions

3. A Virtual Keyboard is a projection keyboard that is projected and touched on any surface.

4. The ground breaking Virtual Keyboard, uses state of the art infrared & laser technology to project A full-size keyboard onto any flat surface. For the first time mobile device users can actually type normally on a virtual keyboard, enabling them to work quickly and effectively, taking the pain and frustration out of existing minuscule keyboards and handwriting recognition software.

5. The keyboard watches finger movements and translates them into keystrokes in the device. A system combine the virtual technology with a small video projector to create a portable computer about the size of a fountain pen.

7. Technology How does it work?

8.  It takes up less desk space than a conventional keyboard.  When connected to your handheld computer it is more convenient to carry around than your laptop.  You could use it with your desktop, laptop or handheld computer.  It does not create noise while typing. Ex. Operation Theater

9. BY PROFESSIONALSBY STUDENTS  To take notes during a business meeting  To do everyday work at your desk without taking up so much valuable space.  To take notes while in class (no one will hear your keying)  To work on a paper while in the library  To do homework while you are on break at work

10.  Bluetooth vkb  Developer vkb  Canesta vkb  Sensorboard  Kitty

11. I-Tech Virtual Keyboard Blue Tooth or Serial Only $199.99 www.Virtual-Laser-Keyboard.com

12. Celluon Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard $148.50 www.negrielectronics.com

16.  It can be projected on any surface.  The typing does not require lot of force.  No driver softwares necessary.  High battery life.

17.  VKB hard to get used to.  It is very costly than normal keyboards.  It’s projections does not see properly in bright light

18.  High tech and industrial sectors.  Used in PDA, Smart phones etc.  Operation theaters.  As computer/PDA input.  Gaming control.

19. Virtual keyboards are more convenient & compact than THE QWERTY keyboards. Canesta appears to be the most advanced in this class of technology. Thus virtual keyboards will take typing easier, faster, and all most a pleasure.

20. www.wikipedia.org www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com www.negrielectronics.com