The idea would be that a user could define the functionality of certain keys. Also, in the case of cell phones, as Rusty said, these keys would perform different functions based upon where in Keysoft the user was.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Parks Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 4:42 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Soft keys, What an idea! I'm afraid I don't get it. Exactly what are these keys, and what do they do? What are the advantages? Alex > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Scott E Ford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "'Braillenote List'" <[email protected] >Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 17:27:55 -0400 >Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Soft keys, What an idea! >Rusty, > I think that you are really onto some thing. Cool idea. >Scott >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Perez >Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 4:01 PM >To: 'Braillenote List' >Subject: [Braillenote] Soft keys, What an idea! >Hi folks, >I realize this is a bit of a dream, but here it goes. >On many cell phones, there is a concept in use called "soft keys" There are >two or more keys on the phone which change function based on user >prefferences, or based on what the phone is doing at the time. Most often, >the function of the key is displayed on the screen. It is spoken by speech >software installed. >Wouldn't it be great if this functionality could be given to the bn, >maximizing the use of the entire display? >Just a thought, but what if the cursor routing keys, or possibly the braille >keys on the BT, could act as soft keys, performing what ever action is >displayed in braille on the display. >For example a file actions display, "press the soft key to perform the >action" print, save, delete, translate, all on the display at once, a block >commands display, Top Bottom Delete, Move Copy Append. >Or a "preset" display for the FM radio. Press the softkey above the preset >you want to listen to. >Just a crazy idea! >Rusty >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
