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> At first, it seems like an easy, clear-cut problem to solve. We all use recliners, we all use desks, we all use chairs...surely, you can just take a part from
by jolmg 6y ago
> At first, it seems like an easy, clear-cut problem to solve. We all use recliners, we all use desks, we all use chairs...surely, you can just take a part from this and a piece from that and call it done. Well, we tried all that and came up with prototypes that kind of worked, at best.
What about pointing a projector to the ceiling above the bed and using a split keyboard?
Another idea could be setting up a monitor with an arm[1] attached to some furniture or wall at the head of the bed.
Making use of the bed seems both easier and more space efficient.
[1] https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=monitor+arm&iax=images&ia=images https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=monitor+arm&iax=images&ia=i...
- megameter 6y agoI use the monitor arm over bed, with a wireless keyboard and trackball. It works and I can recommend it, but: 1. There is limited adjustment potential. 2. The keyboard is not positioned correctly in full supination and my typing error rate goes way up. A fully split design may help this. 3. It's not a good posture for focusing, although it's great for calm viewing. For focusing I'd go for floor sitting with a lap desk to hold wireless peripherals, and anything that can elevate the screen. This method allows postural adjustment with deep stretches over the course of the day.
- jolmg 6y ago> 1. There is limited adjustment potential. What kind of adjustment are you missing? Is is lack of degrees of freedom on the arm or is it the bed? > 2. The keyboard is not positioned correctly in full supination and my typing error rate goes way up. A fully split design may help this. I also think a fully split keyboard would be essential here. I don't think it'd be comfortable/ergonomic at all to have the keyboard over your body while typing. I think ideally the arms should be spread to a degree (maybe hands at half a foot distance from the legs) to more evenly distribute the body-weight on the bed. > 3. It's not a good posture for focusing, although it's great for calm viewing. Are you referring to how it's easier to doze off? Although, that would also be a problem when viewing.
- hehetrthrthrjn 6y ago> 3. It's not a good posture for focusing I have the opposite experience. > 2. The keyboard is not positioned correctly This is probably the biggest issue which I think requires some kind of stand or other supporting equipment. Right now I prop up the keyboard in front of me using my arms and elbows or with the aid of a cushion or something on my chest.
- Mirioron 6y agoCan't you get another monitor arm or maybe microphone arm that you can lock in place? Attach the keyboard to that and it should help.
- che303 6y agoGreat question and I can say early on I and the other primary inventor really pondered "what is needed?" He felt it should be a chair that became a bed. I felt it should be a standing desk that became a "recliner with ottoman". As we started testing and getting feedback the big lesson was everyone wanted something a little different. At the end of the day we learned that laying down was only one of a variety work positions people wanted. Further, they wanted to change positions easily. The bed only solution took too long to set up and get out of.
- navane 6y agoinstead of a split keyboard, plug in two?
- jolmg 6y agoGood idea if that lets you avoid buying a new keyboard. Adds redundant bulk to the bed, though.