Moko Touch 1st Keyboard Concept

July 18, 2009 Matteo Bertozzi | Filed Under OpenMoko | 3 Comments

Today, I’ve spent half of my day to do something for the “Moko Touch” Project. I need a simple keyboard that I can use without use a stylus or a toothpick. I need something “Bigger”, so I’ve made a couple of experiments and this is the “best” result. Maybe it hasn’t a great look’n feel now but it’s really usable.

Moko Touch Vertical Keyboard Concept 1

Vertical Keyboard (480x295 px)

The concept is really simple. Use less space as possible for the keyboard and use the “Maximum Size” available for the buttons. And as you can see with just 12 buttons you’ve all your Letters, numbers and Symbols in the smallest usable space (480×295 px for the Vertical Keyboard and 640×195 px for the Horizontal Keyboard).

Horizontal Keyboard (640x295 px)

Horizontal Keyboard (640x195 px)

But as always there’s a “Bad side”. You’ve to tap twice to pike on key, for Example: Tap on “QWER” button on the “12 keys keyboard” a 4×4 box will appear, and you’ll have to tap on the key to select it. So for each letter you’ve to tap twice. But maybe there’s no type mistake even if you’re using your phone while you’re running :D

This is just the 1st concept of the Moko Touch Keyboard. If you’ve ideas to improve it, send a comment or a mail. It will be really appreciated. Thanks!

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  1. Do you have any release plan for the Moko Touch? I really want to try this.
    And how usable is it so far?

    Comment by tulumbi — July 19, 2009 #

  2. Yes, I’ve some plan for Moko Touch. But I’ve just two days per week to spend on this project. Maybe starting from September I’ve much more time.
    How usable is it…? There’s just UI Framework. There’s a draft of Homescreen App, I’m working on the Keyboard and so in a few week Note App… But if you want try something you’ll have to build your Own App. UI Framework allows you to handle touches, some gestures and Device events.. Vibration, Accelerometer, Aux and Power Button.. but there’s a lot of work to do.

    Comment by Matteo Bertozzi — July 19, 2009 #

  3. I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

    Barbara

    http://keyboardpiano.net

    Comment by Barbara — July 30, 2009 #

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