Glossary

Alphabetical layout on the keyboard rather than 'QWERTY', used in education. It has ABC through to XYZ. Some keyboards can be built this way to help with tasks such as learning the alphabet. 'Big Keys' is an example of this.

A keyboard that has been designed to work in Ambulance environments. 'iKey SL-86-911' is an example of an Ambulance keyboard.

The standard French/FR layout for a keyboard. Instead of 'QWERTY' in France it is 'AZERTY'.

Big Keys is a range of large lettered (1 inch square keys) keyboards designed for early learners, SEN departments and people with vision and physical disability keyboard requirements.

Biometric Keyboards measure a humans physical qualities and interaction to gain access/authentication. Examples of physical characteristics are fingerprints or retina scanning. 'Cherry' Keyboards such as the 'G83-14503' and 'Cherry' Mouse like the 'M-4250' use biometric technology as a built-in fingerprint...

A wireless technology that is used to transmit data over short distances. Bluetooth can be used in distances up to 10 metres. The 'Keysonic ACK-540-BT' uses bluetooth technology and can be linked to bluetooth enabled Smart TV's, and can be...

CAW' stands for the 'Control, Alt and Windows' keys found at the bottom of a keyboard next to the spacebar. This functionality allows for 'Control, Alt & Delete' to be pressed.

Esterline patented technology which tells the user when the keyboard needs cleaning via audible sounds and visible lighting. Suitable for medical environments such as hospitals and dentists. 'Medigenic Compliance Keyboard' has this technology.

A small, mini, micro, compact keyboard which is ideal for mobility. Usually having an integrated/embedded numeric keypad, rather than a dedicated keypad to the side.