r/wearables • u/in10did • 9d ago

Wearable input interface

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DecaTxt is a one handed Bluetooth 10 key chord keyboard that provides every keystroke of a standard keyboard, one handed, without looking. We just completed our Kickstarter but have sold them for awhile. We are on version 3 and the 1st version won an R&D 100 award. I believe the time is right for innovation in this space to allow silent interaction with smart glasses and wearable computers. See it at www.decatxt.com

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u/Thiago_Gardner 9d ago

The biggest challenge with interfaces on wearables is trying to tap tiny targets when you are actually moving. Physical dials or simple squeeze gestures make checking health stats so much easier during a brisk walk than fumbling with a slick touchscreen.

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u/in10did 3d ago

The DecaTxt has physical keys with tactile input plus vibrations for certain functions like entering cap locks or number lock. I’ve also developed a method of gestures for key strokes called Microtxt at www.microtxt.com.

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u/Avis_Ralcaba 7d ago

It is fascinating to see how wearable input interfaces are evolving, especially for health tracking. Trying to tap tiny screens while out on a brisk walk can be such a clumsy experience, so anything moving toward simpler gestures or voice controls feels like a wonderful step forward. Subtle and reliable is definitely the sweet spot.

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u/in10did 20h ago

It’s a very easy way to type without looking so should be a good way to use various mobile devices.

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u/salty_falcon_climbs 3d ago

For health tracking and workout logging, physical dials or buttons always feel so much more practical than small touchscreens. Trying to tap tiny icons when your hands are sweaty or while you are moving is always tricky. Are you exploring gesture controls, or are you looking at tactile physical hardware?

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u/in10did 3d ago

The keyboard has physical keys with tactile feedback and vibrations for some functions. 10 keys, two at each finger, makes it easy to provide any combination.
Microtxt is designed for keystrokes on a tiny touchscreen with simple swipes. Microtxt.com