What is IntelliKeys keyboard?
IntelliKeys is an intelligent, programmable membrane keyboard that provides access to the computer for persons who have difficulty using a mouse or standard keyboard. The user touches a printed overlay that has been placed over a touch-sensitive panel.
How does IntelliKeys work?
The IntelliKeys plugs directly into the standard keyboard port of your computer. Seven standard overlays come with IntelliKeys. These standard overlays have barcodes on the back that the IntelliKeys “reads.” Simply slide one of these standard overlays into place and begin typing/using your favorite software program.
How much is IntelliKeys?
They will simply slide in an overlay and use the device as an attractive, easy- to-use alternative to the standard keyboard. These people will help to absorb some of the development costs in creating IntelliKeys and will help make the $395 suggest- ed retail price a reality.
Who created IntelliKeys?
Gensler’s accessible computer technology start-up became IntelliTools in 1991, with Arjan Khalsa at its head. Khalsa, a teacher in the Bay Area, had become interested in accessible computer technology in the mid-1980s.
What is the Intellitool and how is it used?
IntelliTools keyboard and computer software The Intellikeys is a programmable alternative keyboard that plugs into any computer running Windows. It enables students with physical, visual or cognitive disabilities to easily type, enter numbers, navigate on-screen displays and move the mouse.
What is an Intellitool?
Overview. Computers can provide enhanced physical and cognitive access to learning materials for students with disabilities. The IntelliTools(R) line of creativity tools can offer a broad range of students access to curriculum through technology.
What is an intellikeys keyboard?
The Intellikeys is a membrane keyboard. pressure is required to press a key and it can support an endless variety of overlays. Plus it can be fine-tuned for different physical needs and it has input for two switches (keyboard emulating).
What is the intellikeys PS/2?
The Intellikeys is a programmable alternative keyboard that plugs into any computer running Windows. It enables students with physical, visual or cognitive disabilities to easily type, enter numbers, navigate on-screen displays and move the mouse. The PS/2 ‘Classic’ version requires no special software or drivers to use.
How does the intellikeys work?
The IntelliKeys has built-in features that allow even those with some of the most severe physical difficulties to use it. The keyboard comes with a special setup overlay that gives you easy access to these features. The newer USB version allows you to access these options through a system tray icon as well.
Can I add custom overlays to the intellikeys?
The PS/2version of the IntelliKeys will not accept custom overlays if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP. If you’ve got Windows 2000 to XP then you’re probably better off with the newer USBversion.