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I definitely agree a language model is key to better input schemes beyond the current state of the art on mobiles .For instance RIM/TrueType, iPhone, T9 seem to

by yish 18y ago

I definitely agree a language model is key to better input schemes beyond the current state of the art on mobiles .For instance RIM/TrueType, iPhone, T9 seem to only utilize a dictionary based solution as opposed to using a full fledged language model limiting their effectiveness. That said, while I like the language model I just don't se this interface being extremely usable. I believe there is a new interface waiting to be invented that, with this language model technique, start to approach keyboard typing speeds. Swype seemed on the right track, especially by reducing the learning curve and leveraging a QWERTY model, but I hope that even better options develop. For now a slide-out keyboard on my iPhone would be good enough for me. The PalmPre may even convert me if it works as good as it looks.

jodrellblank 18y ago
I believe there is a new interface waiting to be invented that, with this language model technique, start to approach keyboard typing speeds I'm still awaiting a smartphone featuring this idea: http://www.xaphoon.com/dataegg/ http://www.xaphoon.com/dataegg/ (or a phone jacket/cover with it).
nazgulnarsil 18y ago
what's the point of approaching keyboard typing speeds? i keyboard replacement needs to surpass keyboard typing speeds.
- yish 18y ago
  I think the purpose of Dasher and the other input techniques mentioned is to be able to quickly enter text in constrained situations, whether its due to size restrictions of the device or due to limitations on the input vehicle (e.g. single finger, one handed, thumbs only, etc). I think in any of these situations, I would be more then happy to be able to enter input as fast as I could type on a standard keyboard. Now if someone could invent a faster then keyboard text entry system that had a decent learning curve, I would be all in. I tried Dvorak and never was able to type faster then on Qwerty, plus it took way too long to adapt too

by yish 18y ago

jodrellblank 18y ago

I believe there is a new interface waiting to be invented that, with this language model technique, start to approach keyboard typing speeds I'm still awaiting a smartphone featuring this idea: http://www.xaphoon.com/dataegg/ http://www.xaphoon.com/dataegg/ (or a phone jacket/cover with it).

nazgulnarsil 18y ago

what's the point of approaching keyboard typing speeds? i keyboard replacement needs to surpass keyboard typing speeds.

yish 18y ago
I think the purpose of Dasher and the other input techniques mentioned is to be able to quickly enter text in constrained situations, whether its due to size restrictions of the device or due to limitations on the input vehicle (e.g. single finger, one handed, thumbs only, etc). I think in any of these situations, I would be more then happy to be able to enter input as fast as I could type on a standard keyboard. Now if someone could invent a faster then keyboard text entry system that had a decent learning curve, I would be all in. I tried Dvorak and never was able to type faster then on Qwerty, plus it took way too long to adapt too