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AlphaUI makes an intuitive and ergonomic back-typing keyborad for mobile tablets. The user types text from behind with all his fingers, being naturally guided by the front screen. AlphaUI's BKFS (Back Key Front Screen) input system provides a unique interface in a handheld design, connected via standard USB or Bluetooth. For users of smaller tablet devices and smartphones, the standard two-finger input gives way to full use of eight fingers on a reduced number of standard-sized keys -- and it’s pretty easy to learn. AlphaUI claims that after just a week of use, most users will be able to type as fast as on a standard PC keyboard and much faster than they can on a small device’s mini keyboard.

Founded: 2008

Website: www.alphaui.com