18 May 2005
A breakthrough for developers working on a new computer keyboard for the physically disabled will help millions of people worldwide.
This is according to a technology student whose newest invention, Lomak (light operated mouse and keyboard), is indicative of the wide ranging assistive technological breakthroughs being made throughout the UK and indeed around the globe.
This newest product is being launched by Lomak International and operates through a direct connection to a computer which allows signals to be received from a hand-operated pointer or a low powered laser pointer attached to a headband or cap worn by the user.
Lomak International CEO Chris Mulcare claims Lomak will help empower physically disabled people who can only type at speeds of between two and eight words per minute with the help of existing technology.
"With Lomak they are able to achieve normal typing speeds," said Mr Mulcare. "It is a very intuitive design making Lomak easy and fast to learn."
The device is thought to be the first of a number of similar advanced tools to be completed that have been aimed at aiding disabled people increase computer input speeds.© DeHavilland Information Services plc
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