AutoCAD, PhotoShop, and Quickbooks Command Keyboard, or any other software program that you can use a user programmed custom key sequence to increase your efficiency.

EKI's Custom command keyboard plugs in your USB port, no drivers needed, and your standard keyboard is operational at the same time. Your mouse is also operational at the same time, giving you three modes of input devices to increase your efficiency.

This EKI keyboard can be programmed to output keys and a sequence of keys to increase the users efficiency. Efficiency can be increase by grouping keys used together, color grouping keys and outputting a sequence of keys. Any software program that is menu drive by a mouse can be programmed so the user just touches one position that replicates multiple clicks of the mouse. Programs like those made for film and video programs like Adobe, Avid, Thomson, Sony, and DPS are likely candidates. Or audio programs by Motu Pro, Digidesign Pro, Logic Pro, Sibelius and Cubase are also good candidates. And for graphics and CAD programs like Adobe PhotoShop, PhotoStyler, Apple Aperture or as is shown on this page AutoCad. EKI also has large format keyboards like the 40 position with one inch square keys that can be grouped in both color and function for easy recognition for faster keying.

All of EKI's keyboards are sealed so they are very easily cleaned if coffee, juices of soda are spilled on them making them very user friendly.

And of course EKI keyboards detecting your finger optically there are no contacts so they do not wear out so being used in a very production oriented environment has many pluses.

If you are using the keyboard in low light areas the keyboard also comes with a Backlit version, check them out at Backlit Keyboards by EKI.

Application Specific Keyboards (ASK)- EKI's first ASK keyboard is directed at enhancing AutoCAD, an industry-leading product by AutoDesk, Inc. This keyboard optimizes veteran, causal and student users, $254 each, because the keys require zero pressure they can be used vertically so there is an optional stand for $75 extra.

Each of the 90 position can be field programmed by the user with up to a 30 character string per position. Programming is by Hyper Terminal that is loaded on PC's under the program/accessories/communication tabs, programming cable is $35. So this keyboard can serve many programs by simply downloading the key set for each program, a key for Circle this morning for AutoCad can be a Crop for Photoshop this afternoon. You can control the key pattern, key and output sequence for each application. By using the non-perment Avery 8.5 x 11 labels you can print your custom keys and patterns and just stick them on the keyboard touch surface to give you a custom look for each of the software application programs.

With AutoCAD and other software programs installed in over a million sites worldwide the applications for this keyboard touch every design and engineering and office disciplines.

Application Specific Keyboards are made to fit the application to increase speed and efficiency, and decrease the learning curve for new users. The keyboard plugs in the PS2 keyboard port on the computer, and the main keyboard plugs into it. There are no device drivers needed. Among the array of command keys are 10 user programmable keys that can be programmed by the user for "pet" keys they use and are not in the standard array. As experienced users know (including EKI’s president Jim Bowen with 16 years of daily use) it's faster to touch the F8 and F9 keys for ortho and snap than it is to move the mouse and click on the icon. Now with the same ease 90 command keys can be touched. One touch gets the command and the "return". The keyboard lets you jump between commands, so if you choose "line" and you decide to use "move" instead, you just touch “move”, and the keyboard automatically cancels and starts the next command. Being an optical keyboard no finger pressure is needed when touching the key. The keyboard comes with a 3-axis stand for positioning between your monitor and keyboard so you don't loose space on your desktop. More ergonomic being in front of you and not to the side. More room on the screen because less tool bars. Great for the veteran user because it's faster and easier than a mouse thus making them more efficient, and also great for the causal user or student because the command name and icon are on the keys. Plus it can be in the user's own language.

EKI opens the door to other software companies that think an application specific keyboard or input device would enhance their products. One touch can output a macro of multiple characters. The keys can be in any color combination, in your language, and with your key arrangement.

And if a user doesn't need 90 keys for one application EKI can put more than one application on one keyboard.

Jim Bowen adds, “nothing will replace the mouse for drawing, or the standard keyboard for inputting text, this keyboard was invented to bridge the “gap”………