Light-Operated Mouse/Keyboard

Lomak (AKA Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is simply that; a mouse and keyboard set designed for those can't use standard tools of the trade. You may have seen similar innovations such as speech recognition, or even mind reading, capabilities in technology to accommodate any and all users. The concept here is the same, simply utilizing a beam of light instead.

The system works with the aid of a light-sending pointer, which can be worn somewhere on the head or hands. By directing that light supplied by the pointer, the intended key and mouse functions can be highlighted. It seems that this is haphazard and unreliable, but apparently each selection is confirmed, cutting down on error and improving efficiency.

Lomak claims to have several advantages over the alternatives besides speed and accuracy. For example, it is said that learning to use the system is a quick, painless process that will allow users to be up and running almost instantly

"I realized that if I arranged the alphabet in a circle I would be able to create symbolic words by crossing from one letter to the other. This arrangement would eliminate the need for extra computing to decide which letter or symbol had been produced. With the circle configuration, commonly used words would become easily remembered “symbols” and the user would create these readily in the same way that one learns to touch type without looking at the keys." -- Lomak inventor, Mike Watling

It can perform in any ambiance, and it won't rob you of any screen space like an on-screen keyboard would. It can also be used with any application while not actually required software itself; no calibration is necessary.

Maintenance and support should rarely be called upon; one of the bigger ideas is that the system is recognized only as another USB keyboard and mouse. It should allow the user to log in to his or her computer normally, without having to reveal passwords or have any assistance. It is lightweight, low-energy, and it goes in place of your old keyboard just where it belongs.

The Lomak actually won gold in the 2007 IDEA design awards and is still highly agreeable no matter the system. Check out the site

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