Revolutionizing Text Input Technology - D9

Key features:

Auto-Center - The focus frame begins at the center of the keypad, facilitating blind typing.

Predictive Text (40+ languages) - Similar to the T9 input method for rapid AI text suggestions.

Auto-Function - The outer-ring function keys (Enter, Space, etc.) are programmed to activate automatically when the cursor rolls over their location, reducing the number of clicks required.

The 9-key layout offers quicker key access for navigation when compared to the 40-key design. D9's fast speed of text input can be eased initially by setting the defaults, such as disabling the Auto-Center, Auto-Function or Predictive Text features in the setting menu or by the lightbulb toggle. Once the innovation ideas are grasped, the total solution is much appreciated by the users.

This video showcases how Direction9's technology (D9) tackles the issue of text entry that users face when using a 5-way key remote to navigate an on-screen keyboard.

* - D9 is a short for Direction9. It refers to "Text in 9 directions"

“There’s a better way to type on TVs, and it’s based on old-school phones. At CES, a company called Direction9 is taking T9 and making it modern.” - The Verge

“This keyboard could make typing on TVs a lot easier” - PCWorld

“I picked it up in 30 seconds standing at Direction9’s booth at CES Unveiled. Chang said part of the software’s appeal is that you can eventually learn to do it without even looking, and after a minute or two I was able to do just that.” - The Verge

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