Working Smart With An Overlay Keyboard On The Assembly Line

Typing information into a computer in a demanding work place can be a problem. Entering quality control data on a chaotic assembly line is one example. The additional responsibility of “feeding” the computer for hectic workers, a lot who are not touch typist, slows down production and adds to worker aggravation.

Even the most well planned software requires the worker to navigate the program with a mouse or learn complex shortcut keys that make no sense. An overlay keyboard can be the answer to speedy, accurate and mistake free data entry.

Each key on an overlay keyboard can be configured to repeat any string of keystrokes available on a normal computer keyboard. A graphic overlay is made describing the meaning of every key. When keys with related functions are placed together they can be color coded permitting them to be located quicker.

Some keys can be programmed to enter shortcut key sequences directing busy workers directly to the areas of the software they need to enter. Additional keys can enter the most regularly typed data.

As a result information is typed quicker, errors are decreased and employees are back to work faster Traffic jams at the computer are reduced as wait time to use the computer is diminished.

A superior overlay keyboard is constructed of metal. The keys are made of touch membrane that is sealed. A strong mylar sheet protects the graphic overlay for grime, grease and ware. This defends the overlay keyboard for static electricity.

By and large a superior overlay keyboard is protected against the cruel setting of the assembly line. It can withstand being jolted, dropped and other dangers of the work environment that could break a regular computer keyboard.

In the end an overlay keyboard can be used along side a typical computer keyboard or by itself. Used stand alone an overlay keyboard further confines employees from entering areas of a software they do not need to see.

One user of an overlay keyboard on an assembly line told that time spent inputing information was reduced by 60%.

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