octodon building global innovators (mit-portugal) track finals event slides
DESCRIPTION
Slides of the 4th Ed BGI Track Finals Ceremony Octodon elevator pitch. Octodon keyboard is a pocket alternative to full-sized mechanical keyboard. It allows blind 10-finger typing on handheld devices.TRANSCRIPT
Powerful keyboard for handhelds
Modern smartphones are very powerful.
Modern smartphones are very powerful.
But when we need to type a lot, we still use laptops.
QWERTY keyboardin handhelds
1860s
all 10 fingers typing
1980s
…still 10 fingers
2010s
… 2 thumbs?!
Non-QWERTY is not a problem
Many people are not QWERTY-addicted yet.
Our future
«Keyboards slowly fading into a niche accessory».
Our future«Keyboards slowly fading into a niche accessory».
«We focus on Keyboards, implemented as a case for iPad».
Our future
«We change the game!»
4 directions
8 fingers
32 characters Fast totype
Screen-hints for fingers and thumbs
Easy to learn
Current Project State
Several patent pending solutions in USA
Prototype for Samsung Galaxy I9100 (SII)Implemented as a clip-case
Weight – 55g.Speed ~ 230 char./min.
octodon.mobi
Be more mobile!