Keyboard [LOMAK]
Maker and role
Mike Watling, Inventor
Lomak International Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
2004
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Object detail
Accession number
2021.48.13
Production period
Description
LOMAK Keyboard, with separate front overlay.
Part 1: Lomak keyboard overlay."lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD / LM-002 / copyright lomak international ltd 2005" is printed. The face of the overlay has a large central circle around which the letters a-z are printed clockwise along with functional keys which are labelled "Shift / Shift / Del / B/Sp / C/Lk / Tab / Enter / Click / Right Click / Double Click / Drag". In the centre of the circle, there is a green button with "Confirm" printed in it surrounded by arrow keys in each direction.
Two smaller circles flank the central one, each has a green button in the centre with "Confirm" printed on it. Around the left circle, special characters and a selection of command keys including "Esc" and "Home" have been printed. Around the right circle, the numbers 1-0 have been printed. A printed bar runs along the bottom. "Set-Up / Win / App / Ctrl / Alt / Mouse / ... / Pointer speed/Volume / Alt / Ctrl / Start" is printed in it to indicate the various functions.
Part 2: Lomak keyboard unit constructed from plastic. It is rectangular in shape with a USB cable extending from the top right corner. The face of the keyboard features a series of holes which expose circuitry beneath. At the back of the keyboard, there are two raised sections that act as legs. Through them, there is a cavity into which the keyboard can be attached to a stand.
Part 3: Rectangular cardboard box for Lomak Keyboard. Box folds open from front edge. "lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD / 1x lomak keyboard kit / lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD" is printed on the outside. "16-11-2017 / 8 Broken LED's / 4 Missing alltogether / still would work - is Rev5 / No program / Cable support not fastened" has been hand written in pencil.
Part 1: Lomak keyboard overlay."lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD / LM-002 / copyright lomak international ltd 2005" is printed. The face of the overlay has a large central circle around which the letters a-z are printed clockwise along with functional keys which are labelled "Shift / Shift / Del / B/Sp / C/Lk / Tab / Enter / Click / Right Click / Double Click / Drag". In the centre of the circle, there is a green button with "Confirm" printed in it surrounded by arrow keys in each direction.
Two smaller circles flank the central one, each has a green button in the centre with "Confirm" printed on it. Around the left circle, special characters and a selection of command keys including "Esc" and "Home" have been printed. Around the right circle, the numbers 1-0 have been printed. A printed bar runs along the bottom. "Set-Up / Win / App / Ctrl / Alt / Mouse / ... / Pointer speed/Volume / Alt / Ctrl / Start" is printed in it to indicate the various functions.
Part 2: Lomak keyboard unit constructed from plastic. It is rectangular in shape with a USB cable extending from the top right corner. The face of the keyboard features a series of holes which expose circuitry beneath. At the back of the keyboard, there are two raised sections that act as legs. Through them, there is a cavity into which the keyboard can be attached to a stand.
Part 3: Rectangular cardboard box for Lomak Keyboard. Box folds open from front edge. "lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD / 1x lomak keyboard kit / lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD" is printed on the outside. "16-11-2017 / 8 Broken LED's / 4 Missing alltogether / still would work - is Rev5 / No program / Cable support not fastened" has been hand written in pencil.
Brief History
The LOMAK (Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is an assistive technology device developed in New Zealand for people with a physical disability who cannot use a standard computer keyboard or mouse. This example has the front overlay separate rather than adhered. Alternative overlays were designed for the keyboard, including with a pound rather than dollar symbol, and the Notesai overlay, with more space between the characters, which was intended to make it easier for users with more limited head control to use the device.
The LOMAK (Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is an assistive technology device developed in New Zealand for people with a physical disability who cannot use a standard computer keyboard or mouse.
The LOMAK (Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is an assistive technology device developed in New Zealand for people with a physical disability who cannot use a standard computer keyboard or mouse.
Marks
lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD / LM-002 / copyright lomak international ltd 2005 Printed
Shift / Shift / Del / B/Sp / C/Lk / Tab / Enter / Click / Right Click / Double Click / Drag Printed
Confirm Printed
Confirm Printed
Esc Printed
Home Printed
Set-Up / Win / App / Ctrl / Alt / Mouse / ... / Pointer speed/Volume / Alt / Ctrl / Start Printed
lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD / 1x lomak keyboard kit / lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD Printed
16-11-2017 / 8 Broken LED's / 4 Missing alltogether / still would work - is Rev5 / No program / Cable support not fastened Hand-written
Shift / Shift / Del / B/Sp / C/Lk / Tab / Enter / Click / Right Click / Double Click / Drag Printed
Confirm Printed
Confirm Printed
Esc Printed
Home Printed
Set-Up / Win / App / Ctrl / Alt / Mouse / ... / Pointer speed/Volume / Alt / Ctrl / Start Printed
lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD / 1x lomak keyboard kit / lomak / LIGHT OPERATED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD Printed
16-11-2017 / 8 Broken LED's / 4 Missing alltogether / still would work - is Rev5 / No program / Cable support not fastened Hand-written
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Collection
Credit Line
Mike Watling et al. 2004. Keyboard [LOMAK], 2021.48.13. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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