Types Of Keyboard

Different types of keyboards are as follows:

1. Qwerty Keyboard
2. Enhanced Keyboard
3. Cordless Keyboard
4. Portable Keyboard
5. Ergonomic Keyboard
6. Gaming Keyboard
7. Virtual Keyboard

1. QWERTY Keyboard:

                                                       

A standard keyboard is normally called QWERTY keyboard. This is because the first six keys on top row of letters on these keyboards are Q,W,E,R,T,Y.

2.Enhanced Keyboard:

An enhanced keyboard contains twelve function keys. It contains two control keys, two ALT keys, arrow keys and additional keys between the typing area and numeric keypad.

 3.Cordless Keyboard:

A keyboard that requires no wire is called cordless keyboard or wireless keyboard. It transmits data using wireless technology like radio wares or infrared light waves.Cordless keyboards are available in a variety of features and styles.Many cordless keyboards must be within the line of sight of the receiver with a maximum range of around 10 feet. A wireless keyboard using radio signals provides a range of to 100 feet.

4. Portable Keyboard:

 A keyboard that can be easily attached or removed from a handheld computer is called portable keyboard.

5.Ergonomic Keyboard:

A keyboard that is specially designed to reduce the chance of wrist injuries during typing is called ergonomic keyboard. The goal of this board is to provide comfort, efficiency and safety. The users who spend a lot of time in typing may experience repetitive strain injuries of wrist and hands. This keyboard is manufactured to avoid these injuries.
6.Gaming Keyboard:

A gaming keyboard is a type of keyboard that is specially designed for playing games on the computer. It includes programmable keys to customize the keyboard for the game being played. The keys on gaming keyboards light up to be visible in all lighting conditions.

7.Virtual Keyboard:
A virtual keyboard is a special type of keyboard. The user types on optical- detectable surface or within a wireless area rather than pressing physical keys. This system provides the capability of full keyboard to the users of small handheld device such as cellular telephone or a personal digital assistant.Different technologies are used in virtual keyboards. In one technology, the keyboard is projected optically on flat surface. The user touches the image of a key. The optical device detects the stroke and sends it to the computer. In another technology, keyboard is projected on an area. The selected keys are transmitted as wireless signals using Bluetooth technology.A virtual keyboard is also called Projection Keyboard. VKEY is the trademark name of the virtual keyboard developed by Virtual Devices Inc.