| Typing long sequences of repeated data into a | | | | Nothing will be omitted or added. |
| computer is very time consuming. Many problems | | | | - Eliminates errors -- results in no lengthy and |
| arise that need to be corrected later usually at | | | | costly search for and correcting errors latter. |
| greater expense. One solution is to augment a | | | | - Quicker data entry -- employee's minds don't |
| standard keyboard with an overlay keyboard. In | | | | wonder and they stay more alert. |
| certain applications the overlay can even become | | | | - More productive -- employees spend less time |
| the main if not the only means of entering | | | | at the keyboard and more time at their tasks. |
| information from the keyboard. | | | | - Upgrades are easier -- new commands are |
| An overlay keyboard allows the user to program | | | | easily implemented and employees do not have |
| each of its keys to send a sequence of standard | | | | to relearn changed commands. |
| keyboard keys to the computer. The sequence | | | | - More ergonomic -- pressing one key reduces |
| can not only include letters and digits but all the | | | | repetitive stress resulting in better morale, less |
| control keys such as the function key in | | | | time off and lower health care costs. |
| combination with Ctrl and Alt, tab, arrow keys and | | | | These are just some of the advantages of |
| page up and down to name a few. | | | | entering a long sequence of commands by |
| Advantages of entering long sequences by | | | | pressing one key. When combined with the other |
| pressing one key include: | | | | advantages of an overlay keyboard their |
| - Consistent input -- the program will always | | | | increased utility quickly becomes apparent. |
| receive the same commands in the same order. | | | | |