Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Benefits and disadvantages of current keyboards and
data entry devices on the market
4 Comfort of use and productivity considerations
5 Keyboard classification [including linear keyboards,
segmented keyboards, mono-handed keyboards,
keyboards and input devices for disabled persons,
specific keyboards for general (fixed and mobile
telephones) and/or specific applications (banking,
health care, trade, etc.), virtual keyboards]
6 Data entry methods for graphic character sets
(including numerical or non-numerical use of
numeric keypads, pen-based movements, alphabetic
data entry using telephone keypads, alphabetic
data entry using telephone keypads)
7 Logical interface with the central unit, methods
of recognition of keys (including hardware or
software recognized keys, use of scan codes,
self-identifying keys, software-hidden keys, etc.)
8 Principles of adaptation related especially to
linguistic and cultural characteristics
9 Portability and interchangeability of keyboards
and related input devices [drivers, physical (plugs)
and electrical connectivity]
10 Consistency of use between desktop and portable
keyboards
11 Related input devices and especially pointing,
dragging and tracing devices and free hand-input
devices: mouse, track ball, stick, joystick, pen,
tablet, stylus, light pen, eye-movement-driven
data entry, etc
12 Control of multimedia actions, mechanical
functions (screen reversal, sound and clicker
volume, etc.) and new additional functions
(Internet integration, telephone, tv-tuner, fax,
etc.)
13 Test methods for evaluation and optimization
14 Function symbols, design and disposition of
symbols on keys, consistency between icons
and symbols
15 National keyboard layouts database
Annex A (informative) - Input methods
Bibliography