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RE: Numeric Key versus directional keys for input use on VIBS



Yeah, I had the same thought.  4.1.2 will support the arrow keys with the "expected" behaviour.  Its trivial to do, why not.  The arrow keys are not enough to perform all voting funtions though.  Since they have to press 5 to vote anyway, this seems of marginal benifet.
 
IMO a disabled person is going to use their fist to touch the screen rather than futz with a keyboard, but hey.
 
Ken
 
 
 
 

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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-support@gesn.com [mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Larry Dix
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 11:57 AM
To: Support@gesn.com
Subject: Numeric Key versus directional keys for input use on VIBS

Is there or has there been any mention within the software development of the use of directional keys as opposed to strictly numeric input.  I come back to this for those individuals that will rely on only a fist for input.

 

Larry J. Dix

Vice President of Operations

Global Election Systems

 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-bugtrack@gesn.com [mailto:owner-bugtrack@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Ken Clark
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 12:46 PM
To: bugtrack@gesn.com
Cc: Barry Herron
Subject: RE: Numeric Key row inoperable using BS 4.1.1.1

 

I think this is "fixed" in 4.1.2.

 

It is mostly academic however.  You can't run an election with the security door unlocked.  If you want to meet TX fist requirements, you'll want to bring that up with our hardware department when they design the VIBS keypad.

 

Ken


 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-bugtrack@gesn.com [mailto:owner-bugtrack@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Larry Dix
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 8:43 AM
To: Bugtrack@Gesn. Com
Cc: Barry Herron
Subject: Numeric Key row inoperable using BS 4.1.1.1

The numeric key row above the qwerty keys is inoperable when plugging in a keyboard for use as an input device for VIBS.  The numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard is operable.

 

This creates a problem when demonstrating ADA capabilities using a big key keyboard.  The big key  keyboard does not have a numeric keypad and therefore can not enter numeric commands.  The big key keyboard was selected to meet ADA requirements in Texas that require all controls and operable mechanisms to be operable with one hand including a closed fist.

 

 

Larry J. Dix

Vice President of Operations

Global Election Systems