Lomak or Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard is an amazing technology for disabled that promises to assist those who cannot operate keyboard or a regular mouse. The New Zealand based company attained Gold Prize in the Computer Equipment category in IDSA’s 2007 Awards for the invention.
In this remarkable concept, a hand or head pointer controls a beam of light to highlight and then assures the key or mouse functions on the keyboard. In addition, by verifying each key, it enters correct selection to reduce errors and augment input speed.
Some important advantages over other access methods that Lomak offers are:
* Versatility and ease of use and training (people can be up and running with it almost immediately)
* It requires no calibration and can operate in any ambient conditions
* It does not require software (i.e. no dedicated computers are required for users with disabilities; conversely users can log into their own PCs without assistance)
* It does not require any screen area (no on-screen, keyboard or mouse menu is required)
* It can be used with any application (e.g. proprietary software such as accounting/payroll applications and other business software)
The Lomak allows users to log into his or her computer without unveiling computer passwords to their colleagues and promises to emerge as a perfect solution for work environment due to its simple installation, use and management.
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